Udon and soy sampan
Fortunately, Charly's life is full of pleasant surprises (unfortunately sometimes also less pleasant ones). Until a few years ago, he would never have dared to predict that he would spend the rest of his life in Thailand. However, he has now been living in Thailand for a while and in recent years close to Udonthani. Part 8 today.
The success story of a Thai dentist in the Netherlands
While the oil crisis was in full swing in the Netherlands in 1973, Suthip Leela was born in Roi Et (Isaan) as the 11th child of a large Thai farming family. When she was one year old, the family moved to Kamphaen Phet, 5 hours north of Bangkok. Suthip went to school there by bicycle and also had to help with the finances at home on the land.
I have been coming to Thailand for many years now. Usually 1 or 2 times a year for 30 days. Once I stayed there for 2 consecutive months. Now next year I will (finally) retire and we (my love and I) want to spend the winter there for a period of 4 months.
Thai triangle pillows
Thai triangle cushions, pyramid shaped, are very well known and you can buy them online almost anywhere in the world, but here in Thailand I can't find them. I would like to visit a manufacturer or wholesaler in this area to see how they are made and especially what they put in them (not everything is accepted by customs in the Netherlands).
Rainy days in Isan (2)
Normally the rainy season is quite enjoyable in Isaan. Pleasant even after months of drought. Beautiful budding nature that you almost literally see progress. And yes, at the end of June and certainly in July, the rain also falls during the day. But in a fun way: very intensive showers that fascinate and last only a short time. Then the sun comes out again for about three hours, then another shower.
First stamps depicting King Rama X
The Thai Post has issued two sets of stamps in honor of King Vajiralongkorn's 66th birthday, which will be on sale from the king's birthday on Saturday, July 28.
Dutch pensioners want to make beautiful trips
Pursue hobbies, make beautiful trips and spend more time with friends, children and grandchildren. Dutch people who already have their retirement in sight are bursting with plans for filling the time they will have in the future.
Sell house in Hua Hin with company
Does anyone have experience selling a house that is housed in Company? I want to sell my house there with company. Does anyone have experience with it. What should happen if I sell to a Thai? What then needs to be done to dissolve the company? What should I do if the whole is sold to a foreigner?
Bonding and insulating PVC floor of condo in Bangkok
I bought an apartment in Bangkok. I had the floor removed and a new PVC floor laid, the problem is that they laid the PVC floor loose on the concrete and I can now hear the generator downstairs, kind of a humming sound. I can have the floor taken out again and put something under it.
Mahakan Fort is now officially a public park
Five months after the last residents surrendered in a high-profile battle, Bangkok's Mahakan Fort, an earlier Rattanakosin-era monument, began a new life as a public park last Tuesday.
Dutch holidaymakers lose millions due to hidden costs
Dutch holidaymakers lose € 384,19 million annually in hidden bank costs. They receive this bill when they go on holiday outside the euro zone and pay in a different currency.
KLM launches Dutch service for the Google Assistant
KLM launches its latest digital service on the Google Assistant. Google today introduced the Dutch version of the Google Assistant, enabling KLM customers to easily search for flights using voice commands in Dutch.
A look into the crystal ball
Is it superstition, fear or just curiosity that haunts the minds of many a Thai? Reading hands and maps, predicting the future or just asking for advice, it's all the most normal thing in the world in the land of smiles
Using CBD oil in Thailand
You always read and hear about the use of this (medicine) remedy, it seems to be a good replacement for painkillers. I intend to purchase this remedy to try it out under the guise of if it doesn't help, it won't hurt (I hope). I'm wintering in Thailand and I'm there for 7 months and I'm curious if you can take this product with you to Thailand?
Buy land in Prachuap Khiri Khan to start a B&B
Who oh who knows there is a piece of land for sale of about 200 to 350 SQW. Or a villa with at least 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with pool or space to put one. No mobile. Located in Prachuap khiri Khan. Want to start something nearby. B&B. Budget 10-15 million.
In the 20 years that I have lived in Chiang Mai now, I think I have ridden the “loop” at least 20 times and I never get bored. But I am now looking for more and more alternatives and I did my last ride differently.
Two-thirds of all summer holidays are booked online
In the summer period of 2017, three out of four Dutch people (12,7 million) went on holiday one or more times. Almost nine out of ten holidays were spent in Europe, with Germany being the favorite destination. A large majority of summer holidays were booked online.