Pattaya back to normal, but hotels remain closed
Covid-19 restrictions in Chon Buri province and Pattaya have been eased. The province has changed from red to orange zone, allowing companies to resume their normal activities from tomorrow.
The railway workers' union is opposing the closure of Hua Lamphong Central Station in November this year, when all train services will be transferred to Bangkok's brand new Bang Sue Grand Station.
A classic love story from Thailand
Thousands of stories have been written about how to deal with Thai ladies, even many books can be found in the store and yet….some never learn. You and I, as experienced Thailand visitors, know the ins and outs, but for newcomers it is yet another classic example of what threatens to turn into a “love drama”.
24 hours Nana (Photos)
Nana is a neighborhood off Sukhumvit Soi 4, especially famous or perhaps notorious for its nightlife. The presence of the adult entertainment center Nana Plaza has certainly contributed to this.
Reader question: Selling clothes and shoes online in Thailand
My girlfriend wants to start selling shoes and clothes online, via Facebook and Line. But is that allowed? Does a Thai not have to be registered with the Thai Chamber of Commerce? And what about the payment of taxes and such? I don't feel like trouble because when it comes down to it I can pull the wallet again.
Reader question: Getting married in Thailand if you are already legally married in the Netherlands?
I have a question about getting married in Thailand if you are already legally married to your Thai sweetheart in the Netherlands? My Thai wife and I live in the Netherlands and were legally married here.
Dutch out-of-hours GP service in Hua Hin meets the need
When Haiko Emanuel unveiled his plans for a Dutch GP a few years ago, many raised their eyebrows. Thailand is rich in hospitals and clinics, isn't it?
Phyathai Palace in Bangkok reopened to the public
After a month of closure due to the recent Covid-19 outbreak, Phyathai Palace will reopen in February.
A fun day in Bangkok for only €82 (video)
Thailand may not be as cheap as it used to be, nevertheless you can have a nice day in the metropolis of Bangkok for only € 82 (100 dollars).
Pigeon milking in Thailand
Gringo struck up a conversation with an Englishman and his friends, who were participating in a pool tournament in Megabreak. They were on holiday in Pattaya, but mainly in Thailand for the “Thailand Grand Pigeon Race” which is currently in its final stages. What? A pigeon competition flight in Thailand?
In mid-April I fly back from Thailand to the Netherlands for a family visit. Could I get a Covid-19 vaccination in my old hometown of Gouda? I am no longer registered in the Netherlands, but I want to ask my former general practitioner or the GGD? Could that be possible? I am 72 years old and have a Dutch passport. If I have to pay for that shot myself, that's fine with me.
Which documents do I need to bring from the Netherlands if I want to get married in Thailand? Or is everything I need available at the Dutch embassy?
When Mowae was born 36 years ago in a hut in the jungle of Myanmar, no one could have predicted that he would one day work as a general practitioner at Be Well, the Dutch clinic in Hua Hin. But from an early age it was clear to Mo that he wanted to become a doctor. And thanks to a combination of dream, hope and perseverance, we succeeded.
Chiang Rai and cycling..…..(6)
I'm hungry! When I dared to say that as a child born shortly after the Second World War, my parents usually responded: 'you are not hungry! We were hungry in the war, you're hungry at the most!'
Thailand relaxes Covid-19 measures except in Samut Sakhon
Thailand intends to scale down a number of Covid-19 measures. A CCSA sub-committee reached agreement on this yesterday and the committee will make a binding decision tomorrow.
Thanks for all the responses to my previous entry. I will send some pictures of the progress.
Interesting vacancy at Philanthropy Connections in Chiang Mai
The Philanthropy Connections Foundation, which operates under Dutch management, has posted an interesting vacancy for a “Management Support Officer” on its Facebook page.