Reader question: Debit card from Bangkok Bank and withdrawing money in the Netherlands
I have a debit card from Bangkok Bank. Now I'm going to the Netherlands soon and want to withdraw money with that card at the ATM. Is that possible and are there costs involved? What about the exchange rate because I have a Baht account?
Reader question: Getting old and sick in Thailand
Getting old and sick in Thailand. You don't know the language, but you depend on other people. What should you arrange in advance to never fall victim to neglect or abuse or theft?
The Serpents of Isan
Deep in Isan, in the middle of the Udon Thani – Nong Khai – Sakun Nakhon triangle, lies an ancient hamlet, Nong Feak. The residence of The Inquisitor for six years after a nine-year stay near Pattaya, in Nongprue. He also had to deal with it over there against the coast, but much more here. Creature serpents, hard to tell if they are female or male despite their often colorful appearance.
Death in Thailand: How to act?
When a Dutch citizen dies in Thailand, the assistance of the Dutch embassy is often required, but not always. For example, when someone dies in a domestic circle and the funeral takes place in Thailand, the next of kin only needs to register the death at the local town hall. The town hall will then issue a death certificate. In this case, the Dutch embassy does not need to be informed.
Honey, a popular product
Honey as a natural sweetener is as old as mankind. Well known is the “love story” in the bible of Samson and Delilah. Samson falls in love with a Philistine woman Delilah. He gives a riddle about honey at his wedding to the Philistine guests. (Enemies of the people of Israel) If they can solve it, Samson will have to pay them. Delilah wrests from him the solution to all the problems afterwards. A wonderful history, which was interpreted by Tom Jones in 1968 in a top hit Delilah.
Heavy rain forecast in southern Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of a temperature drop of 2 to 4 degrees in the North, East, Northeast and Central Plains due to a high pressure area in China.
28% of NL holidaymakers do not check guarantees
More than a quarter (28%) of the Dutch do not check when booking a holiday whether the travel provider is affiliated with a trade association or guarantee fund. This is evident from the “Carefree on Holiday Survey” by D-reizen, which was recently conducted among 385 Dutch people.
Government intends to scrap three high-speed lines
A source at the Ministry of Transport says the government is considering scrapping three high-speed lines. The reason for this is that there are no private investors for the projects. They see no bread in it. These are the lines Bangkok – Chiang Mai, Bangkok – Surat Thani and Rayong – Trat.
Reader question: Why is there so much criticism of Prayut?
I don't understand why Prayut is often criticized in the comments. I think that guy is doing really well. Since he came to power, things have calmed down in Thailand. Before that, there was even a threat of civil war. I notice everywhere in Thailand that the rules are better observed. There is less scam and more enforcement.
Reader question: A lawyer who speaks Dutch and Thai?
Does anyone know a good lawyer who speaks Dutch & Thai to settle a fraud case in Thailand?
Statement of the week: 'Flying to Thailand will be a luxury!'
The discussion about CO2 is still in full swing, but a new environmental discussion has already started and it concerns nitrogen. The, everything must give way to green, adepts have already found something new to make our lives a bit more complicated and certainly less fun.
Thailand blog as a cause of Thomas Cook's demise…
For years I have been intrigued by the curious social phenomenon known as mass tourism. A phenomenon in which large segments of the population are - temporarily - directed south in droves every year, in exactly the opposite direction that tens of thousands of others have taken in recent years, driven by a compelling socio-economic necessity for them.
Army commander wants to buy helicopters in the US for 12 billion baht
Army commander Apirat yesterday defended his plan to buy eight Boeing AH-6i helicopters and associated equipment from the US. This order is worth 12 billion baht.
Reader question: With a rental car to Bangkok?
I will be arriving at Bangkok airport in 2 months and would like to rent a car to drive to my hotel in downtown Bangkok, near the Nana district. Now an acquaintance of mine says that I shouldn't do that because Bangkok is a madhouse in terms of traffic. He says that you can drive just fine anywhere in Thailand except Bangkok. Dangerous, too busy, etc. Now I'm starting to have doubts. Any readers here who have experience driving in Bangkok? Is that doable. I am an experienced driver and drive 40.000 km per year in the Netherlands.
Reader Question: Concerning identification for credit card
A letter has arrived at my Dutch address from ICS (Visacard) to make an appointment for identification for a certain date in November. This must be done via an affiliated company at an address in the Netherlands. In case of non-compliance, my credit card will be cancelled. My first planned trip to the country of rent and care benefits is scheduled for April next year.
Reader submission: A Schengen visa for a visit to Belgium
Here's my story about getting a Schengen visa and a golden tip. It is March 3, 2019 when we arrive at the VFS Global office in Bangkok where you can apply for a Schengen visa.
Heavy rain in Pattaya 2019 (video)
Many images of flooding in Thailand have recently appeared in the media, Facebook and YouTube. It also rained heavily in Pattaya. A video made by World Travel appeared on YouTube about this.