Daniel Holmes

Daniel Holmes is a New Orleans-born, Bangkok-based comedian, writer, and oil painter. With over eight years of performing comedy across Asia, including venues like The Laughing Skull in Atlanta and Spicy Comedy in Shanghai, Daniel's act blends cultural commentary and personal stories. As an oil painter with over eleven years of experience, his work has been exhibited in the U.S. and China. He also writes darkly satirical essays and comedic columns on expat life and modern absurdities.
  • LifestyleSpray cans & soul cycles: Inside Bangkok’s street art scene now | Thaiger

    Spray cans & soul cycles: Inside Bangkok’s street art scene now

    The Thaiger key takeaways Bangkok’s street art has exploded beyond galleries, covering canals, walls, train pillars, and even helmets, blending local culture with global influences. Artists like TU!! and Chip7 bring personal style and philosophy to the streets, balancing playfulness, legacy, and creative freedom. Key spots for exploring street art include Khlong Saen Saeb, Graffiti Park near MBK, and hidden…

  • LifestyleMaster of Fine Arts in motion: Thailand’s oldest art school reinvents the future | Thaiger

    Master of Fine Arts in motion: Thailand’s oldest art school reinvents the future

    The Thaiger key takeaways Poh-Chang Academy of Arts, Thailand’s oldest art school, has launched its first-ever Master of Fine Arts programme. Five pioneering students are blending centuries-old traditions with modern concepts, from repoussé metalwork to experimental jewellery. The programme signals a shift in Thai art education, redefining the line between craftsman and artist while pushing boundaries of expression. If Thailand…

  • LifestyleLand of smiles, punchlines, and open mics | Thaiger

    Land of smiles, punchlines, and open mics

    Comedians who were interviewed Johnathan Samson Chris Wegoda Alex Latour People who think Bangkok is only temples, traffic, and tuk-tuks have clearly never been cornered at an open mic by a drunk Australian determined to share his new ladyboy joke. Open mic, you ask? Yes, stand-up comedy exists in Thailand, and it’s not just a hobby. It’s a stubborn, funny-looking,…

  • AutomotiveVroom vroom therapy and Thailand’s ongoing love affair with motorsports | Thaiger

    Vroom vroom therapy and Thailand’s ongoing love affair with motorsports

    Imagine you’re in an expat bar in Thailand, and on the TV they show a news report for Thailand having the F1 race in Bangkok 2028. After hearing this, you might wonder to yourself or aloud, “Thailand likes racing?!” Oh, little do you know. Let’s get one thing straight: Thailand LOVES racing and motorsports. For those who think motorsports is…

  • LifestyleA love letter to Bangkok (written in a slightly passive-aggressive way) | Thaiger

    A love letter to Bangkok (written in a slightly passive-aggressive way)

    Dear Bangkok, Before we get started, you know I love you, right? And everything I say in this letter is because I love you so much, Bangkok. We have a lot to unpack, so let’s get started with your housing. In your city, success isn’t about square footage; it’s measured by the BTU of your air-conditioning, how close you live…

  • LifestyleTea rooms: Steeped in history, served to people who talk too much | Thaiger

    Tea rooms: Steeped in history, served to people who talk too much

    When most people think of a tea room, they picture some serene place in London or Paris. You know the type: lace curtains, porcelain cups, people trying to pretend they’re not judging the placement of your spoon while you stir or you have the people who think of themselves as a worldly person. They think of an asian taoist room.…

  • LifestyleWelcome to American expats in Thailand: A guide to understanding the Fourth of July abroad | Thaiger

    Welcome to American expats in Thailand: A guide to understanding the Fourth of July abroad

    Hello, non-American friends in Thailand. Congratulations! You’ve found yourself surrounded by American expats during the Fourth of July, America’s birthday. Or as locals affectionately call it, “Somehow they got louder.” In your hands is a helpful guide designed to walk you through this loud, confusing celebration of democracy, freedom, and processed meats. Pay attention, please, you’ll need this. 1. Fireworks:…

  • LifestyleCafe culture for people who refuse to make coffee at home | Thaiger

    Cafe culture for people who refuse to make coffee at home

    Many people, when they hear the word ‘cafe’ they think of Paris, New York, Vienna, maybe even Melbourne, but did you know that Thailand, especially Bangkok, is the cafe capital of Asia? No? Well, of course, you didn’t hear that, because I made it up. Shame on you for believing a random article on the internet. Jokes aside, Thailand does…

  • LifestyleSpirituality or something like that | Thaiger

    Spirituality or something like that

    Welcome to Thailand. Now you must know before you read this: there are many foreigners who come to the Land of Smiles who actually have jobs. Plenty even come to learn something. And there are lots of retirees settling in to enjoy the beaches with a beer, a breeze, and blood pressure medication. But we’re not talking about those people…

  • Travel GuidesManners and Thailand: A rules guide for the bored and perplexed | Thaiger

    Manners and Thailand: A rules guide for the bored and perplexed

    Welcome to Thailand: Land of smiles, mild passive aggression, and the sacred ritual of pretending not to notice your flip-flops in a luxury mall. You’ve arrived. You’re sweaty, confident, and full of Pad Thai misinformation. You think respect is just sitting in a Muay Thai gym membership, but Thailand is watching and not in the amused by your antics way,…

  • Thai LifeConfessions of a soi dog | Thaiger

    Confessions of a soi dog

    You’ve seen us. We’re on every soi, under every noodle cart. At every 7-Eleven door, like we’re bouncers. And no, we’re not lost, we live here. You’re the one who wandered in with your Google Translate with zero street sense. We soi dogs are the last free beings in this country. No leash, no rent, no vet bills, no Instagram.…