Question to general practitioner Maarten: Can dengue fever a second time cause problems?
I had dengue fever in Thailand in June of this year along with another infection. My cardiologist told me that a second time can cause extra problems, not only because a second time in itself can have much more serious consequences, but also because of the combination with the Zika virus.
Train sets Airport Rail Link are modernized
Four Airport Rail Link trains on the Suvarnabhumi – Phaya Thai route are being refurbished. There will be more seats and new floors. The speed of the locomotive will also be increased to 140 km per hour, which is now 120 km.
Ikkousha where are you?
No, Ikkousha is not a lascivious lady from a thousand and one nights, but a Japanese Ramen restaurant about which a story has recently been published on this blog.
Men bellowing on Patpong
Egon Wout observes bellowing men on Patpong and concludes: even paradise will show cracks after a while.
It's getting cold in the north of Thailand
A cold wave from China has reached northern Thailand. Some provinces have already experienced that: a cool wind together with thick fog in the morning resulted in a visibility of less than 15 meters. Some of them had already been hit by disastrous floods.
Reader question: Why is the Isaan considered an inferior area?
Readers' reactions often show that the Isaan and its inhabitants are regarded as lesser people. This is a normal phenomenon in Bangkok where most work, but I do not understand comments from Dutch readers.
I received a message from Zilveren Kruis yesterday that my international health insurance from Expatriate Health Insurance XHI will cease to exist on 1 January 2017.
The water sector in Thailand
We are here in Thailand in the middle of the rainy season and so (!) we get the annual lamentation about the flooding caused by the rain. The storm ball has been raised in many provinces of the country and television and other media (including on this blog) show images of many flooded streets or entire areas.
Blúport shopping center in Hua Hin: for recreational shoppers
Is the gigantic and new shopping mall in Hua Hin an asset to this city? At first I had my doubts about that, with the expected more of the same. After a first visit I return to my prejudice. Blúport is more than shopping. It is an 'experience', but one with a price tag.
Traffic chaos Bangkok: Municipality blames the rain
Monday evening it was a big drama on a number of roads in Bangkok. Motorists were stuck in traffic for hours. The municipality of Bangkok says that the heavy rains are to blame.
Traditional silk dyeing and weaving keeps tradition alive
Silk has been woven in Ban Krua (Ratchathewi, Bangkok) for two centuries. Manassanan Benjarongjinda (72) continues that tradition.
Agenda: NVT celebrates Relief of Leiden in Bangkok
Thursday 6 October it's that time again: as has been customary for many years, the Dutch Association Thailand will once again reflect in the traditional way on the Relief of Leiden, an important event in our national history.
In June/July 2017 I plan to visit Thailand. My plan is to make a tour on my own, spending 2 or 3 nights in each place. Been to Thailand often, but mainly linger in 1 place, hence a journey of discovery.
Auction of lucky numbers mobile phones
Asians and Thais have a thing for numbers. People are therefore willing to pay a lot of money for numbers that should bring good luck, such as the number nine. Capitals are issued for certain license plate numbers and that also applies to telephone numbers of mobile phones. Long live the superstition.
Until the end of the week: Rain and traffic in Bangkok
Until the end of the week, the Bangkokians have to take into account heavy rain showers that can cause flooding. The result is obvious: traffic jams and traffic jams.
Lucky in the Thai state lottery
Chris de Boer ('Never been a big gambler') is surprised. His wife wins a prize in the state lottery in almost every draw. How does she do that? A trick or not?
Ambassador opens Anne Frank exhibition
Last Friday, the Dutch ambassador to Thailand, HE Mr. Karel Hartogh performed the opening of the Anne Frank Exhibition at St. Andrews International School in Bangkok.