Does anyone have experience with cataract surgery at Bangkok Hospital Udon in Udon Thani? Treatment, prices, aftercare, etc.
Worry and peace in Isan
It should actually be in the travel brochures. In October it is simply wonderful to be here. The rains have stopped right on time, very occasionally, usually at night, there is still a refreshing shower, but during the day it is a picture: clear blue sky and sun.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 banned on planes
THAI Airways International, like many other airlines, has announced that it is prohibited to take the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on its flights.
Prayut: Not playing your own judge on alleged insults to monarchy
Prime Minister Prayut wants people not to play their own judge on the street in matters concerning the royal family. Punishing perceived insults with violence is not the right way. The government should take legal action against those who break the law, he says.
Dutch state visit to Thailand in 2004 (video)
Now that King Bhumibol has passed away, it is good to recall fond memories of the monarch. The state visit of our Queen Beatrix and Crown Prince Willem-Alexander in January 2004 is such a moment. It's nice to see this video again.
My Belgian passport expires on July 30, 2017. I can stay in Thailand until December 15, 2016 (received last 60 days at immigration Jomtien). What are my options for staying in Thailand until July next July? Tourist visa from Vientiane?
Reader question: Will the excursions in Thailand continue?
We are going to Hua Hin for a week (already booked), and our question is: is there anyone who can provide more information about excursions, given the death of the King.
Reader question: Household problems
I know that the forum is mainly read/answered by men, but no doubt they also know the answer to my question. I hibernate every year, but always run into a few household problems:
New Belgian budget airline flies low-cost to Asia
Air Belgium will start in the first or second quarter of 2017. A new Belgian low-cost airline offering long-haul flights to Asia.
The versatility of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Much is known about the versatility of King Bhumibol, who was born in Cambridge, America. He grew up with European languages in Switzerland. In 1946 Bhumibol, then 18 years old, ascended the Thai troo
Reader's Submission: Consequences of the King's Death
There is a lot of talk that tourists suffer as many attractions, bars, etc. are closed. This in itself is correct. But what is the influence on daily Thai life?
Minister Koenders signs condolence register
The Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bert Koenders, is in Bangkok on the occasion of the 21st ASEAN-EU ministerial meeting.
Reader question: Where can I buy a tricycle motorbike?
My good friend of seventy will be here in two months. To get out and about, a moped is the appropriate means, were it not for the fact that he finds it a bit scary. So we thought that a three-wheel moped could offer a solution.
Reader question: Arrival in Bangkok and domestic flight
I will soon be flying to Bangkok from Amsterdam and now we have booked another flight to Phuket departing on the same day. How long should we calculate in between in terms of time? So we don't miss the flight.
Free black shirts for low income Thai
The state banks will hand out free black shirts to 8 million Thais. A large part of the poor population has no money to buy black clothes.
Crown Prince receives Prayut and Prem
Prime Minister Prayut and temporary regent Prem Tinsulanonda had an audience with Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on Saturday evening. The crown prince has once again announced that he wants to mourn for a year and only then be crowned as the new king.
Mourning period Thailand: Attractions & events
Due to the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the declared period of mourning, a number of events and attractions in Thailand are closed.