New club for Dee's (lesbian women) in Bangkok
Many stories about Thai women have appeared on forums. Whether or not colored by personal experiences. A group of women that is rarely mentioned are the lesbian women. In Bangkok there was initially only one club for lesbian women and then mainly of the "male" types.
Thailand exports less and less rice
Thailand risks losing its position as the world's second largest rice exporter this year. The Thai Rice Exporters Association expects Vietnam to take second place. This is due to higher production costs than the competitor, a lack of rice varieties to meet the changing market demand, unfavorable exchange rates and the drought.
The three-day Burapa Bike Festival in Pattaya
Thursday, February 13, the annual Big Bikers Festival will start again. This 23rd edition will be bigger and better than the previous years. The event will take place on the grounds of the Eastern National Indoor Sports Stadium on Soi Chaiyapruek 2 in Pattaya East.
Cough syrup as basis for drug experimentation by Thai teenagers
It is a curious phenomenon that some are always looking for substances that provide a "kick" or can cause a euphoric mood. A new experiment came to light as teens used a house in Banglamung to try different substances to get high.
Tattoos: As old as mankind
The Thai government wants tattoo parlors to be certified so that hygiene is better guaranteed; this was recently posted in a post. A good initiative and let's hope that this is also monitored and enforced.
President Thitipat Siranatsrikul, head of the Chonburi Attractions Association is concerned about the drop in tourist numbers this season.
An expensive waste incineration
In my immediate vicinity, a man was tidying and cleaning his house. That turned out to be badly needed, given the waste that came out. The garden was also given a makeover. The rubbish was deposited in a corner of the garden. However, it did not occur to the man to call in a car that came to remove the dirt.
History of Wuhan in China
Now that the Coronavirus has broken out in Wuhan in China, everyone knows this place by name. A large city with 7,5 million inhabitants that little was known about until now, but named after the Wuhan River.
Report of a hike along the Burma Railway
It was an interesting morning, Thursday morning 30 January in the Dutch embassy in Bangkok. Emiel Garstenveld and Jesse Jordans had completed the journey on foot along the Burma railway and told about this at the embassy.
Information about golf in the Pattaya area
Thailand is known as a golf country par excellence. Many excellent golf clubs offer this option. A clear guide "Golf Guide 2019" provides a clear overview in Pattaya and "Eastern Seaboard".
Chinese New Year, the year of the rat
It's Chinese New Year, the year of the rat, is also celebrated in Thailand The color red can be seen in many places. Shop decorations, houses, streets, people's clothing and even pet clothing are all decorated with a bright crimson color. In Chinese tradition, red is a sign of wealth and good fortune. It is a color that also protects you from all damage.
The 'never ending story' of the sports complex in Pattaya
The Pattaya Sports Complex has been under construction for more than a decade. Whether it will be completed for a 2026 Olympic event remains an open question.
Condo buildings in Pattaya
Driving on the highway Bangkok towards Pattaya on highway 7, I was surprised to see that the huge billboard on which the advertisement of this future condo building Luciano was read, was empty.
Home ownership in Thailand and the Netherlands
A number of farangs (foreigners) have bought their own home in Thailand. Often intended for permanent personal use. However, lately signals have become stronger that the Thai government is trying to map out the housing market. Initially, it concerns the more expensive homes.
Income pensioners in 2020
The new year 2020 has arrived. Much has been said about pensions in the past year. Many will await the first state pension with interest. Below is an explanation from Nibud followed by a press release.
Less closed roads in Bangkok
For anyone who wants to visit Bangkok, it is advisable to park the car on the outside of Bangkok, for example at the airport and then continue with the MRT.
Pattaya Walking Street (2)
In the January 11 posting, a "tour" was made of a number of entertainment venues in the Walking Street in Pattaya. It has not been attempted to provide a complete list of the various options, because this would become too much, but also because the range sometimes changes in name and design.