The Garage Restaurant
The famous restaurant that our late national cuddly chef started in Amsterdam has a formidable competitor, who lives up to the name “Le Garage” much more than the capital city establishment. That competitor is, how could it be otherwise, in Thailand, and not just in Thailand, but in Nang Lae, to be precise, on the corner of our street.
Durian auction raises 2,05 million baht for charity
The smell of the durian (durian) is rather pungent, but the taste is excellent and many people are willing to pay 300.000 baht for it.
Some time ago, the editors announced that chatting, under certain conditions, is allowed on Thailandblog. Now that we have gained some experience with this and due to advancing insight, we have decided to make an exception for reader questions. In other words, it is no longer allowed to chat with reader questions.
Until about six months ago I had normal bowel movements, but nowadays I have to go to the toilet about 5 times a day, while I can't really interpret it as diarrhea.
I hope you don't make fun of me but I have a tricky problem. I'm a huge whiner when it comes to food. I refuse to eat things I don't know. I prefer to eat Dutch pot, piece of meat with potatoes and some vegetables. And also a sandwich with cheese or cold cuts. Even Chinese food is not for me.
Money does not stink
The year 2008 is still quite etched in the memory of many. It was the period when you received more than 50 baht for a euro. Times change; the euro has depreciated against the baht or should we say that the baht has risen?
Airports in Thailand heavily congested
Five of Thailand's six main airports are heavily congested and can barely handle more passengers. This is especially true at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, where a planned expansion has been very delayed and, in fact, coming way too late.
This summer, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee at Schiphol will carry out extra checks on adults traveling with children, in order to prevent kidnappings. Parents who travel alone with their child must have permission from the other parent. Grandparents must have written permission from both parents.
Asian aviation industry earns very little
Recent data on airline profitability in Asia shows that the average “profit” per ticket sold is less than $5 (170 Baht).
Thai gets 35 years in prison for lese majeste
Vichai Thepwon, 34, was actually sentenced to 70 years in prison. His sentence was cut in half after he pleaded guilty to XNUMX counts of insulting the Thai royal family. It is the highest punishment for lese majeste in Thailand so far. A military court in Bangkok has issued the verdict.
Other "gourmet" products
After Gringo's story about the cherries, there are still a few other "surprising" and tasty non-Thai products for sale. In the first place the herring and in the second place stroopwafels.
We, my wife (49) and I (58), are orienting ourselves for a move to Thailand. Now the benefits are well known to us. That is of course also the reason why we are considering it ;-). This question is about the disadvantages in order to get a complete picture. We also have some disadvantages on our list, but we would like a complete picture. We are not going to buy anything, but rent, so that is out of the question. We don't need any deprecating reactions about Thai because everywhere in the world there are nice and less nice people. We care about facts and not gut feelings.
Reader question: What does a 30 baht card really mean?
An acquaintance of mine has a 30 baht card and now needs surgery for the sweet sum of 120.000 baht. This person is not helped despite the 30 baht card. Does anyone have clarity on this? What is that card actually for? Was in state hospital this afternoon and will have to pay, while it is a life-threatening case. Doesn't have the money, so just die?
Wan Di Wan Mai Di: Noi (Part 1)
I am 100% sure that if my neighbor Noi lived in the Netherlands, she would be treated and/or supervised by various government agencies. The GP and the debt restructuring are two of them. Now I'm pretty crazy myself so I can have something. And also in the past I have experienced the necessary with neighbors.
If you want to enjoy a lot of luxury on board, Swiss has a great offer for you. For example, fly from Brussels to Bangkok during the expensive high season (July and August) and let yourself be pampered during your trip to Thailand.
Sport & Play project for Southern Thailand
The Sport & Play Project in Southern Thailand is a One World Play project to source ultra-durable One World Futbols balls that never need a pump and never go flat.
Loretta Schrijver traveled to Thailand and was shocked by the appalling conditions in which the Thai elephants, orangutans, crocodiles and tigers live. These are tourist theme parks where the animals are often used for commercial shows.