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.
  • 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…

  • LifestyleCosplay, capitalism, and constipated 14 year olds who judge you | Thaiger

    Cosplay, capitalism, and constipated 14 year olds who judge you

    Hey look, another mildly bitter editorial. This one’s for anyone who’s ever wandered into a Bangkok cosplay convention and thought, “Wait, why is this better organised than my government?” Let’s address something that’s been bothering people (aka the writer): anime and cosplay in Thailand are no longer hobbies. They’re alternate lifestyles. You’re not dressing up as Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Thai LifeDating in Thailand: Confused, colonised, and 46 years old | Thaiger

    Dating in Thailand: Confused, colonised, and 46 years old

    Before we start, let’s get this out of the way: Yes, there are plenty of happy, healthy couples who met in Thailand, built a life here, and aren’t walking red flags with passports. This column isn’t about you, so you can relax. Now buckle up. We’re talking about the other ones. The ones who think love is a tourist attraction…

  • 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…

  • 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.…