Thailand question: Phuket Sandbox and girlfriend in the hotel room
I was due to travel to Thailand on October 15th with Sandbox program from Phuket. Now I have read that one should stay alone in the hotel room every night. Can't my Thai vaccinated girlfriend stay in the room with me, or should she book another room?
Khao Pok Lon in Phitsanulok is a new tourist attraction
The Nakhon Chum Valley in Nakhon Thai District of Phitsanulok Province is a new tourist attraction thanks to a breathtaking view of the valley, which is covered in a thick blanket of fog.
Thailand question: Transfer money to Belgium or the Netherlands but not via the bank
Does anyone have experience with transferring money to Belgium or the Netherlands, but not through a normal Thai bank? I am thinking of Skrill and DeeMoney and others…
'The wedding dress'; a short story by Riam-Eng
Landed on a tropical island: I'll write it off…..
I've been in the Netherlands for a few months now and haven't been fit at all the last few days.
'Entry conditions for Thailand are relaxed: Quarantine is shortened'
The National Communicable Disease Committee (NCDC) will propose a shorter quarantine period for foreign visitors to revive the tourism industry and boost the economy.
In memoriam: Theo van der Schaaf (73)
Former Thailand blogger Theo van der Schaaf, passed away last night at the age of 73 in the Netherlands. Theo has written a number of articles for Thailandblog in the past.
Ask general practitioner Maarten: Ticks in the throat and coughing
Sometimes I feel tickles in my throat and then I have to cough, that sometimes takes about five minutes and then it's over. Every time a short cough. This is repeated a few times a day and also at night, but not always.
Thailand Visa question No. 207/21: Non-immigrant ED
I have some questions regarding emigrating to Thailand on the basis of an education visa. Hopefully I will get some additional useful information this way.
The Thai script – lesson 1
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 1 today.
Thailand question: Do the protests in Bangkok make sense?
I try to follow Thai politics and read The Nation and Bangkok Post. I understand that there is some tension between Prawit Wongsuwan and Prime Minister Prayut is that correct or am I misunderstanding? Does that have to do with the weekly protests in Bangkok? Do those demonstrations make sense anyway, because Prayut is not leaving?
I hear more and more rumors that Thailand will reduce the mandatory ASQ quarantine from 14 days to 10 or 7. Is more known about that. If not, when will that be announced?
Note Udom, Thailand's most famous and beloved stand-up comedian
Note Udom, as his nickname goes, manages to humorously discuss many Thai customs, customs and beliefs. After all, respect can only exist together with jokes about it. It may be interesting for readers to listen to it.
The bathtub lovebirds, how did they fare?
Thirty months ago they made it to the world press with their 'bathtub' far out to sea off Phuket. And now? Would they now lie in front of Pampus?
Reader submission: Interim score – Call – Collect English health insurance statements here!
Dear readers, after a day I have a short standings after yesterday's call. Click on this link. Then you will see a Google web spreadsheet with tabs.
CCSA: Bangkok and other cities may not open to tourists until November 1
Bangkok may be able to reopen on November 1 if enough residents of the capital are fully vaccinated, the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) says.
NL Embassy consular office hours: Inventory of interest in Khon Kaen
The Dutch embassy in Bangkok is assessing whether there is sufficient interest in organizing consular consultations in Khon Kaen.