Reader question: To Cambodia and a visit to Angkor Wat
In February 2018 we have plans to travel to Cambodia. Of course, a visit to Angkor Wat is number 1. We want to fly from Chiang Mai to Siem Rap. After Angkor Wat we go to Phnom Pen and from the capital to Sihanoukville.
Tastes differ
This time I had to believe it; a real bomber landed on me. In other words, it descended on me. Laughing at a number of ladies who made a toast with each other was fatal to me.
Thailand filmed in 1960 (video)
This video shows images of Thailand in 1960. Although much has changed in more than 50 years, time seems to have stood still when you compare some things with today.
A large pile of rubbish on the beach of Jomtien
Last Monday it was literally a complete mess on the Jomtien beach at Soi 10.
Thai ants are active animals
House and garden are sprayed every two months by a company that claims to control vermin. That is a dire necessity, because otherwise the entire trade will be in the hands of cockroaches and ants in the shortest possible time.
Reader question: Superrich at Suvarnabhumi airport?
Does anyone know if SuperrichTH exchange office is really at Suvarnabhumi airport?
I am only familiar with them in Chiangmai, would like to know if it is correct that I can exchange money there during the transfer.
Reader question: About usufruct of land
I know, a lot has been written and talked about on this subject. But there is one very important thing that I can't find. Everywhere I read that usufruct (Usufruct) is a very good protection of the land (which is in your girlfriend's name) towards you. However, I also read everywhere that such a usufruct between spouses is completely useless because the court can revoke it.
Manila-Cebu-Bohol, a retrospective
The trip to Bohol in the Philippines is over. Reason to look back and share findings. From Bangkok the flight takes about 3½ hours and the most obvious airlines for a direct flight to Manila are; Cebu Pacific and Thai Airways.
After colon surgery, I use 2 sachets of Macrogol and electrolytes Sandoz, 13,8 G, powder for oral solution daily. This is due to the stool. We are now going to Thailand again for 3 months and these powders take up a lot of space in the suitcases. Any idea if these powders are also for sale in Thailand (pharmacy?) and the costs.
Art Street in Pattaya has moved
When I walk along Beach Road in Pattaya during my regular walk, I often take the adjacent passage to Second Road near Mike's Shopping Mall.
Agenda: The vegetarian festival on Phuket
From October 20, the vegetarian festival will be celebrated for a week by the Thai-Chinese communities in Thailand. This means abstaining from meat, alcohol and sex for a week. This puts their faith to the test. In the Netherlands, this could be compared to Lent after Carnival.
A new television set for a sick old lady
A few weeks ago I made a call via Thailandblog for a second-hand television for an 84-year-old lady who is half-paralyzed after a TIA.
reader question: Following ceremonies on 26 October
I would like to follow the ceremonies in Bangkok on October 26, from Belgium, as fully as possible. I suspect that this will only be possible via the internet on my notebook. Which sites are the best for this? Are there English language channels?
Reader Question: A good breakfast buffet in Pattaya?
I wanted to know if people know a good breakfast buffet in Pattaya . I've been coming there for years, but I don't like the breakfast at my hotel. A must is definitely bacon and a cook who bakes fresh eggs for you.
On October 16, I received, by post at my address in Thailand, the “paper” tax return form for income 2016. The well-known brown cover with window…..
A triple indulgence at Wat Arun
Whenever I have the opportunity in Bangkok, I visit Wat Arun, the beautiful temple of dawn located on the impressively large Chao Phraya river.
Splashdown Water Park in Pattaya (video)
When it is hot – and at the moment it is really hot in Thailand – you cool off in the water. You can go to the beach and take a dip in the sea or go to a swimming pool at your hotel or Pattaya Park. A special opportunity is to visit the new Splashdown Waterpark.