FRANKFURT, GERMANY (The Daily Strawberry) – Carpenter Hans Becker has received unexpected attention in Germany for his decision to go to Thailand to see the temples in the Asian country. Currently on holiday in Pattaya, Thailand, Becker has been followed around in the beach resort by German journalists and television crews.

“They stalk me wherever I go”, said Becker. “It is like they think I am hiding something. But what could that be? There is nothing to do here except visiting temples and relaxing by the hotel swimming pool.”

The 43-year old divorced father of three says his holiday destination was an obvious choice. Becker asked: “What is the first thing people think of when they hear the word “Thailand”? Temples, of course.”

Becker praised the friendly and helpful people of Pattaya. “Last night I was walking along Beach Road after dark when a tall woman with a deep voice asked me to join her in her private meditation room”, said Becker. “It was an amazing cultural experience. When we were done I gave her a thousand baht just for her time and kindness.”

Later, a tuk-tuk taxi driver took Becker to a house off 2nd Road where employees were praying and offering alms to a spirit house.

“They were so welcoming”, said Becker. “It was a temple dance school of some sort, and they let me dance with them on a stage with metal poles. Then a woman who worked there took me to rest in a room upstairs. She was so concerned about my well-being she refused to leave the room, staying right next to me the whole time. I gave her 2,000 baht, just for her good heart.”

German television station ARD will send a documentary about Becker’s temple holiday later this year. The documentary will show Becker’s fresh, unspoiled look at Thailand.

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