A weekend out
It was a while ago, but last weekend my Dutch friend and his Thai wife were back in Udon. He has just shaken off some withdrawal symptoms after a three-month stay in the Netherlands. My boyfriend, let's call him Charly Blue, and I visit each other regularly. He lives with his charming wife, let's call her Koy for convenience, near Roi Et. We also go there 1-2 times a year, and then sleep in the Chic101 hotel in Selaphum. Conversely, he comes to Udon 2-3 times a year.
Royal DSM in Thailand
You are undoubtedly familiar with the Koninklijke DSM, a company that originated from the former Dutch State Mines in South Limburg. DSM now has several hundred branches all over the world, which are active in the fields of health, nutrition and raw materials for the chemical industry.
The Thai script – lesson 9
For those who regularly stay in Thailand or have Thai family, it is useful to familiarize yourself somewhat with the Thai language. With enough motivation, practically anyone of any age can learn the language. I really don't have a language knack myself, but after about a year I can still speak basic Thai. In the following lessons a short introduction with the commonly used characters, words and sounds. Lesson 9 today.
The diabetes caused neuropathy. That is very painful. Walking is fine for a hundred meters, after that the pain in the legs is too great and it is impossible to take another step. This is from recent years. Utrace doesn't help much. To limit the high costs of insulin, I try to reduce the use with a diet.
For some time now I have seen that signs (in Thai) are often placed at the entrance of a museum, but also just a fishing spot, which simply states the Thai price and farang price?! This is apparently quite normal in Thailand. Is actually just discrimination exploitation of a group of people.
A snake in my pond, can someone give me tips?
As some may recall, I built a pond a few years ago. I often work on and in the pond. In one of the cleanings I saw the skin of a snake, but not the animal itself. Until two weeks ago I saw one half a meter swimming in the water.
The monitor lizard
The monsoons have finally come, creeks and rivers are filling up and quickly filling the many pools in the area. The entire region is in summer mode, tropical and abundantly green due to the alternating weather pattern of sun and rain. Ideal for the old monitor lizard that warms up nicely on the banks of the small river and takes in the surroundings.
The editors received a number of concerned e-mails from readers about the cancellation of a number of EVA Air flights from Amsterdam to Thailand. You can read and respond to them below.
Summer holidays: The Dutch opt en masse for the plane
Almost half of Dutch holidaymakers intend to book another holiday in the coming months, especially a beach holiday or city trip. While half also indicate that they have booked their trip 6 to 3 months in advance. It is remarkable that 57% opt for the plane as a means of transport to the holiday destination, so there is no question of flying shame.
As of this week, airlines are obliged to share passenger data of all flights arriving or departing in the Netherlands with a newly established passenger information unit (Pi-NL).
Activities in the garden
It is always interesting to observe activities in the garden. And by that I mean activities that show industrious insects. In a tree with beautiful red flowers of which I don't know the Dutch name, it attracts a lot of insects.
Visa for Thailand: ask about the Thai Marriage visa
I have a question regarding Thai Marriage visa. I now have a NON-O Retirement visa, which expires on June 18, 2020. My girlfriend and I want to get married at the end of this year. My question is can I then apply for a visa based on marriage or do I have to wait until June 18, 2020? I would also use an affidavit for income this time, how does that switch work?
The successful rescue operation in a Thai cave
Of course you know the amazing story of 12 young football players and their coach, who became trapped in a Thai cave (Tham luang Cave) and were then rescued from their plight in a large-scale rescue operation.
What to do in Chiang Mai with 4 children?
In August we travel around Thailand. I have already seen a lot of the country and I have already figured out most of the route, only Chiang Mai. There is plenty to do, but very specifically for small children 6, 9, 11, 16 years old, I can't figure out how to spend the time well.
We would like to do the following in Thailand: Nan, Phayao, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai. In this order. Is it easy to arrange transport to the next place locally in Nan and Phayao?
The Dutch Myrna, a 24-year-old medical student from Nijmegen, died in Vietnam this week during her trip through Asia. She was electrocuted in a shower at a hostel in the Vietnamese coastal town of Hoi An, where many backpackers stay.
Minister Van Nieuwenhuizen of Infrastructure may want to abolish the compulsory test for people over 75 to renew their driving licence. This idea arose after the annoyances about the long waiting times at the CBR, the body that issues driving licenses.