Classics in Thailand: “Wind of Change” by the Scorpions
Thailand's nightlife is rich in bands that play live music, albeit of varying quality. Most of the musicians play the popular English-language hits, often from the 60s, 70s and 80s and sometimes a mix of Thai hits. In the series of classics in Thailand, today attention to "Wind of Change" by the Scorpions.
Classics in Thailand: 'Take Me Home Country Roads' by John Denver
Thailand's nightlife is rich with bands playing live music. There are many different bands that perform in bars, clubs and festivals. Most of the musicians play the popular English-language hits, often from the 60s, 70s and 80s and sometimes a mix of Thai hits.
Classics in Thailand: “Hotel California” by the Eagles
Thailand has a lot to offer for live music lovers. Wherever you go and even in the corners of the country, you will find Thai or sometimes Filipino bands that play music with conviction. The pronunciation of the English language is sometimes difficult for Thai, but the enthusiasm of the musicians is no less.
The uncertainty of Thai existence…
Just like us, Thais also struggle with life questions and important choices they have to make. In such situations, the white noses usually discuss it with family or a close friend. Thai consult fortune tellers, map readers or an old monk.
Ode to a Thai woman
She stands in front of the mirror combing her long black hair. With long graceful strokes. Her hair shines. From a distance I watch how she takes care of herself.
In Pattaya, the vegetarian festival in the Sawang Boriboon Dhamma Sathan Rescue Foundation starts tomorrow and will last until October 5.
In Thailand, the mask obligation has been abolished, you would think fantastic, but anyone walking on the street in Pattaya sees little concrete of this. At least 95% of the Thai people on the street still wear such a face covering and that completely voluntarily. If it doesn't help, it won't hurt…. Well, it certainly does damage, how about the mountain of waste that all those used face masks produce?
About bad Thai women and naive men
Are foreign men who fall prey to overly greedy Thai ladies themselves (partly) guilty of that or not? Do they make wrong choices when entering into relationships? Is it naivety, bad luck or a lack of people skills? Can this happen to everyone or just those who like the wrong women?
Book review: 'Return Bangkok'
Peter takes a closer look at the book 'Retour Bangkok' and gives his opinion on Michiel Heijungs' debut novel.
More than 1 foreign visitors have arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport since April 11.000, Airports of Thailand (AoT) said.
'Test obligation for the return flight of Dutch people from Thailand will disappear as of March 23'
Good news for vaccinated Dutch people who fly back to the Netherlands after March 23, at the end of their stay in Thailand. The mandatory ATK or PCR test for entering the Netherlands will disappear.
Thai carnival gold
All gold shops in Thailand look the same! You can find them in large numbers in Chinatown, mostly run by Chinese. The decoration is always red. Red with bright yellow gold, there is no arguing about taste. It wouldn't look out of place at any fair in the Netherlands.
Questions and answers about Test & Go as of February 1
Soon you will be able to return to Thailand by using the Test & Go program (1 day illuminated hotel quarantine). From 1 February you can opt for this program that was previously suspended. Because there will be questions about the situation from February 1, here are some questions and answers.
Traveling to Thailand after January 10: Phuket Sandbox
Those who want to travel to Thailand after January 10, 2022 can only choose from the Phuket Sandbox or Alternative Quarantine (AQ). The Test & Go scheme (1 day hotel quarantine) has been suspended until further notice and in any case until the end of January or later.
In Memoriam: Alex Binnekamp (58) Hua Hin
Yesterday I received the message that Alex Binnekamp passed away suddenly earlier this week and was only 58 years old. Although Alex was not a well-known person on Thailandblog, he was in the expat community in Hua Hin.
Banyan – 'Dutch Glory in Hua Hin'
More than 9 months ago, during my stay in Thailand, I visited the impressive Banyan resort. A beautifully landscaped villa park with the accompanying 18-hole golf course of international allure, a little further on in the hills of Hua Hin. Read why I am appropriately proud of this example of Dutch trade in distant Thailand.
I'm still waiting for my Thailand Pass QR code, what now?
The editors of Thailandblog regularly receive questions from concerned readers who have applied for a Thailand Pass online via https://tp.consular.go.th/ but have not (yet) received it. We provide a number of options to solve this problem.