Happy New Year and a Prosperous 2019!
The bloggers and the editors of Thailandblog wish all readers a happy new year and of course a fantastic 2019!
Agenda: Getting married under water in Trang
Those who want something different for their wedding can go to South Thailand. In Trang, for the 23rd time, an underwater wedding is celebrated. The beautiful Andaman Sea is the wedding venue in this case.
The last day of the year, many are in the mood for a fun party. You are in the right place in Bangkok because top entertainment is offered there every year. In at least 7 locations there is a big party with fireworks, live music and other festivities.
Grand fireworks on Hua Hin beach
On the beach of Hua Hin at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort on Petchkasem Road, you can enjoy a grand fireworks display and a fun beach party during New Year's Eve.
Bangkok Countdown: 'The Symphony of Happiness'.
Those who want to close the year spectacularly should go to Ratchaprasong in Bangkok today. There you will be treated to a 60-storey light show by 7 leading artists.
Ask general practitioner Maarten: Medicines for Glaucoma
Some time ago you answered a few questions for me about which of my Czech medicines are for sale in Thailand. Thank you again for that. I also use 2 more types of eye drops to regulate eye pressure because I have glaucoma.
Bangkok threatens to disappear under water
The 'Venice of the East' is Bangkok's nickname. The many canals (klongs) are world famous, as are the long tail boats that are extremely popular with tourists. But a catastrophe threatens the capital with its more than 12 million inhabitants. Experts have been calling for years that the city is in danger of being flooded due to rising sea levels and subsidence of the soil.
I want a Thai massage without crackling aka chiropractic
I really enjoy a professional Thai massage. Unfortunately, there are also masseurs who think they have mastered chiropractic. The well-known creaking, for example of your neck. I absolutely don't want that. Because I already have problems with my neck and it is also very dangerous if it is not done by an officially recognized chiropractor or manual therapist (physiotherapist).
Buying a new or used car in Thailand?
I stay in Thailand (Pattaya) about 10 months a year and plan to buy a car here. I do have a Belgian driver's license but I assume that this is not valid. Can anyone give me advice regarding this? But also how I can get insurance & license plate for that (2nd hand) car.
'KLM aircraft on its way to Bangkok involved in incident over Delhi'
The KLM flight KL 875 from Amsterdam to Bangkok and an EVA Air aircraft from Taiwan were involved in an incident in Indian airspace above the capital Delhi last Sunday. There three passenger planes came dangerously close to each other.
Flight tickets Brussels – Bangkok with Emirates from €439
A return ticket to Bangkok for only € 439, - that's dirt cheap! You depart from Brussels and make a stopover in Dubai. Then you fly to Suvarnabhumi International Airport just outside of Bangkok.
Agenda: Vakantiebeurs in Jaarbeurs Utrecht from 9 to 13 January 2019
Make a trip? Just go on the internet, book a flight, add a hotel and you're done. It is of course possible for a city trip or a quick holiday in the sun, but if you want to enjoy anticipation to the fullest and be well prepared or want to hit the beach, go to the Vakantiebeurs in January 2019, because it is more interesting than ever this year!
Seven dangerous days on the road: 98 fatalities in two days
The end-of-year holidays have started in Thailand. Many Thai use these days to go back to their native village or to visit relatives elsewhere. This puts extra pressure on the roads. Traffic congestion, tired drivers and the use of alcohol turns out to be a deadly mix: The Seven Dangerous Days.
Agenda: New Year's drink NVT Bangkok on January 3
On January 3, 2019 we all want to celebrate the new year. We do that with oliebollen (free from the Green Parrot!) in the Captain's Pub in the Mermaid Hotel. Time for a look back at the old year and good intentions for the new.
Will your benefit be cut because living in Thailand is cheaper?
A question about if you live in Thailand as a retiree. Suppose you receive your accrued pension and the full 100% AOW. Will you be cut on benefits because the standard of living in Thailand is cheaper? And if so, does that only apply to your accrued pension or only to the AOW or both. And how much are you cut?
My Thai girlfriend wants to learn to speak Dutch. Not for integration, but just out of interest. Are there Thai - Dutch textbooks available to learn the basic sentences?
Thai logic is almost impossible to grasp
Sometimes Thai logic cannot be followed. Has it been thought through, or is it just silliness, thoughtless or just plain laziness? The list can be easily supplemented. The consequences will almost certainly cause deaths and injuries in Thai traffic.