Be sensible with the sun in Thailand
It is very hot in Thailand. The sun is at its highest point during this period and that also means little shade. Although the sun has many good properties, a warning is also in order, especially if you are going on holiday to Thailand.
15 annoyances in hotels in Thailand
The time has come, your well-deserved holiday in Thailand has arrived. You have checked into your hotel in Bangkok or Chiang Mai and it is now time to enjoy the good life. Unfortunately, it's not always rose scent and moonshine in an accommodation that you have to share with many other temporary residents, in short, hotel annoyances!
Crazy about gambling
Thais love to gamble. Perhaps because they believe that all of life seems like a gamble. That starts at birth. Will father stay with mother or will he die prematurely in an accident on his motorcycle? Doesn't mother drink herself into her collar too often?
'A sad encounter on Koh Samui'
Paul Schiphol has an encounter on Koh Samui in the late night that gives him insight into the mindset of a ladyboy, it turns out to be a sad story.
How much electricity does a portable air conditioner use?
My girlfriend lives in a 1-room apartment. It is very hot and she only has two fans. I suggested buying such a portable air conditioner (regular air conditioner is not possible because the landlord doesn't want to, break it to install). These mobiles are not that expensive, I saw a good one from Hatari at Homepro for 8.000 baht. I want to give it to her as a gift. She does not want that because she is afraid of a high electricity bill.
Does talcum powder help with this heat?
It is quite hot in Thailand and I get heat rash on my chest and stomach. A kind of small blisters. According to my Thai girlfriend you should use talcum powder, that would help. I have my doubts. Who knows what's going on?
The number of patients with kidney problems in Thailand is rising explosively due to high salt consumption
Thousands of Thai, children and adults are not aware of the risk they run due to the high salt intake. Many snacks and Thai dishes contain too much salt and that is extremely unhealthy.
The Republic of Maharlika on the rise
Haven't heard of the new Republic of Maharlika yet? That may soon change, at least if President Duterte has his way.
Swiss (58) died after falling into a ravine in Hua Hin
A 58-year-old Swiss man was found dead in a canyon near Hua Hin on Saturday night.
Since my extension on the basis of retirement has to be renewed in July, I paid a visit to Immigration Office Suphan Buri beforehand, just to be on the safe side. This in response to the new rules and how they are applied by office Supan Buri. They were immediately addressed and a clear explanation was given of the applicable rules as they will enforce them.
Experiences with the “Assudis expat insurance”?
I would like to find out what the experiences are with the “Assudis expat insurance”. Has anyone already used the option “cover up to 1.000.000 euros” by paying an additional 50 euros?
Does the sewage system in Pattaya still drain to the sea?
I know that a few years ago the sewage system of Pattaya was simply discharged into the sea. Is that still the case or has the situation improved? I don't feel like swimming there in the sea among the turds.
Mosquitoes can make you seriously ill, take measures!
Attention and prevention against mosquitoes is important when you consider which nasty diseases these critters can transmit, such as Malaria, Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever and Chikungunya. Especially in the tropics, these diseases are associated with many illnesses and deaths. The general advice therefore applies to travelers: take the right protection measures against mosquitoes.
Visa for Thailand: Extension of stay after expired visa
I currently have a Non Immigrant O visa valid until October 3, 2019. I will enter the country via Bangkok a few days before and will get a stamp in my passport for a stay of 90 days. So at the end of December I will have to do something to be able to stay even longer.
Dear editor/Rob V., I have studied Rob V.'s Schengen file, but I can't quite figure it out. A visa is an entry visa, not a residence permit. The file also describes that upon entry into the Schengen area, the traveler must have a valid visa. This would mean that the traveler no longer needs a valid visa for a stay in the Schengen area; a bit like how it works in Thailand. There can be a…
Better supervision of adventurous attractions after the death of a Canadian tourist is desirable
The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports wants a new law for better safety requirements of adventurous tourist attractions such as zip lines, banana boats, jet skiing and parasailing.
Bangkok information (video)
Bangkok was once the name of a small village on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. In 1782, after the fall of Ayutthaya, King Rama I built a palace on the eastern bank (today Rattanakosin) and renamed the city Krung Thep (City of Angels).