I want to bring my girlfriend and her 2 children 5 and 8 from Thailand to the Netherlands. Her Thai ex-husband has to give permission for the children, but cannot be found.
Reader question: Looking for a rental house on Koh Chang or Trat
I am looking for a rental house on Koh Chang or on the coast from Trat to the Cambodian border.
Mary's Diary (Part 10)
Maria Berg meows in the pet store and makes scratching movements. Well, what else can you do if you don't know the Thai word for scratching post? She avoids the Saturday market. Why? Read part 10 of her Diary.
The 'Tourist Court' in Pattaya
Thailand has set up a 'Tourist Court' to protect tourists during their holiday in Thailand against criminal matters such as fraud, robbery, assault or otherwise ill-treatment.
News from Thailand – September 30, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Crystal ball: Possible new elections after Constitutional Court ruling
• German tourist gets 200.000 baht massage
• Evil spirit causes dwindling penises in Northeast
Flooding: Booted Yingluck visits affected residents in Prachin Buri
Prime Minister Yingluck visited the hard-hit Prachin Buri province on Sunday. She inspected a damaged weir and helped distribute emergency kits.
Nok Air will fly to Hua Hin
Nok Air has announced that they will start flights from Bangkok (Don Mueang Airport) to Hua Hin.
Welcome to Thailand (video)
One of my hobbies is video filming. I have made many trips through Thailand with my girlfriend as a travel guide and therefore also filmed a lot. Some of them have already been posted on this blog.
Reader question: How is a wedding in Thailand?
Roger (has been coming to Thailand for 15 years) proposed to his girl and she said 'yes'. What is involved in a marriage, he wonders.
The hairdresser is more than a hairdresser (plus video)
The hairdresser is a hair stylist and the hair salon is a meeting point where you exchange ideas while getting your hair cut. At least that applies to a number of trendy hair salons in Bangkok. Bangkok Post highlights four: Never Say Gutz, Blue Harbour, Three Brothers and Wave Haircutz.
The Dutch Associations in Thailand
Gringo wonders why there is hardly any cooperation between the various Dutch associations in Thailand. He put this question to the presidents and the answers speak for themselves.
Thailand does not have the best reputation when it comes to food hygiene. According to a 2011 British study, Thailand is one of the top three countries when it comes to the risk of contracting gastrointestinal problems. The result is often that you have to stay near the toilet for a day.
News from Thailand – September 29, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Credit rating Thailand remains unchanged at BBB+
• 'Sex workers help against rapes'
• Panda Lin Ping with 'Flight of Love' to China
Floods: Ayutthaya gets it (even more) for its choosing
The tropical storm Wutip and the tropical depression Butterfly will determine the weather in Thailand in the coming days. The residents of Ayutthaya province and the areas downstream have been warned of more flooding. In Bangkok, only the eastern part outside the flood walls is at risk.
Norwegian is fed up with broken Dreamliner in Bangkok
Budget airline Norwegian is completely done with the new Dreamliner. This showpiece of aircraft manufacturer Boeing has been struggling with problems since its delivery.
(No) Teddy Bear Museum in Pattaya
For many weeks it has been publicized in various ways here in Pattaya. Countless billboards along the roads, advertising cars with loudspeakers, interviews on local television, its own Facebook page, previews of a teddy bear show at several primary schools.
Up to 40% discount on Qatar Airways flights from Bangkok
Until mid-December you can fly cheaply with Qatar Airways to Europe. The discount for an economy class ticket can be up to 40%.