Reader question: From Thailand 4 days to Singapore, visa necessary?
We are going to Thailand in January 2018 for 30 days and therefore do not apply for a visa. In between we will go to Singapore for 4 days. Do we need to apply for a visa in this case?
Agenda: New Year's drink NVT Bangkok on January 4, 2018
All NVT friends are invited and welcome to our New Year's Month drinks on January 4, 2018 from 19.00 p.m. with free oliebollen, offered by Grand Cafe The Green Parrot. This year, the Green Parrot once again bakes delicious donuts. For 10 pieces you pay 250 Baht, which you can order via 084 3246557. Pick up on December 31 from 11.00:6 am at The Green Parrot. 29 Sukhumvit Soi XNUMX in Bangkok.
Thea meets the most beautiful and ugliest woman in Bangkok. And she gets on the back of the motosai. "It's a kind of freedom kick that I can't explain."
Coincidentally, I am now in Pattaya on New Year's Eve. I wondered how the Dutch celebrate New Year's Eve in Pattaya? Do they mainly stay at home or do they come together to toast during the turn of the year, eat an oliebol and set off fireworks? Where should I go for a pleasant evening with compatriots? Does anyone have a tip?
Happy Holidays!
The editors and bloggers of Thailandblog wish our readers Happy Holidays!
Cold Thai and warm farang
It is also winter in Thailand. In the past we always had to chuckle a bit at those Thai people who put on a vest and a hat at 25 degrees. Today I had been wearing my vest for a while when I looked at the thermometer: 25 degrees. Cold though. The past two mornings it was only just 10 degrees early in the morning. At night we just need a duvet. Really check it out here.
Reader Submission: Thoughts on Christmas…
Put up the Christmas tree yesterday. All golden balls and 200 hundred lights. I live about 20 kilometers south of Pattaya (towards Sattahip) just between the Thai people in an old fishing village.
Bus drivers are tested for alcohol and drugs
The police will carry out spot checks to ensure that bus drivers and employees at Mor Chit, Ekamai and southern stations in Bangkok do not use alcohol or drugs. Also 19 other places in Thailand will be checked for narcotics, according to Secretary General Sirinya of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).
Question to GP Maarten: Not enough Fenprocumon (blood thinner) due to pharmacy error
Due to an error from the pharmacy, I don't have enough Fenprocumon with me. Is this available here? If so, with a doctor's prescription or also over the counter in the pharmacy?
Hundreds of rare marine animals killed by banned fishing gear
This year, at least 400 rare marine animals have been killed by the use of banned fishing gear. These are sea turtles (57%), dolphins and whales (38%) and manatees (5%). Other causes of death include disease and water pollution, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources said.
Reader Submission: Entering the Temple
A cousin of Klaas' wife Nui is initiated as a novice. Food, drink, a procession and monks reciting spells that Klaas does not understand. Nor, by the way, is it.
Belgians on holiday in 2018 want to stay fit and discover new trends
Which trips have Belgians been looking for the most in recent months? Three trends are very clear for 2018. The 'Fitcation', where you stay fit while enjoying your vacation, could be the biggest new trend for 2018. But the long-distance cruise is also sure to be a hit. And for city trips, other destinations than classics such as London or Paris come on the radar, according to tour operator Neckermann/Thomas Cook, who analyzed the search behavior of Belgians on its websites.
Reader question: What about crime in Thailand?
My wife and I are considering living in Thailand (somewhere close to the sea) for six months and in the Netherlands for six months. A question that still lives with us is: what about crime in Thailand? If we leave our house unattended in Thailand for six months, won't it be broken into?
Does code Red also apply if you go to Thailand?
The KNMI man was almost through his stack of orange codes when it got even worse. He was called back to collect and deliver codes red. The advice is then to only go out for necessary matters. Oh yes, what is necessary? I had a ticket from Brussels to Bangkok for the next day. Was that necessary?
Condo prices in Bangkok are expected to rise 8% next year
The average price of apartments in Bangkok is expected to increase by 2018% in 8. That despite the introduction of tax measures on land and buildings that will be introduced in 2019, according to real estate advisor Nexus Property Marketing Co.
Doctors want a ban on Muay Thai boxing for young children
Doctors are urging the government to ban Muay Thai boxing by children under the age of 10 to protect them from permanent brain damage.
Save money on your plane ticket? Book on Sunday!
How can you save money on your vacation? Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) and Expedia researched more than a billion flights booked in the past year and came up with a number of savings tips for 2018.