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- Willy: “Sometimes the farang expects people to talk about something other than food or sanoek.” Let that be the reason
- Wibar: A relationship always means adapting. Even with a Western partner you will have to compromise. It is not a matter of arithmetic of course
- Raymond: William, your reaction seems a bit too simplistic to me. If you are going to emigrate, I think it would be wise to leave the bank
- William: Jacob, Erik Kuijpers gives excellent advice. I would like to add that it is good to rent for 1-2 years first. You will get a lot out of it.
- RonnyLatYa: Indeed Erik, I also do not understand why people consciously choose to travel uninsured. If the price of insurance is the difference
- William: Strange, having to close account(s) at a European bank. Did you wake up the bank yourself with questions? Normally this goes
- Eric Kuypers: RonnyLatYa, Netherlands ditto. Register (you must have an address) and then take out the mandatory health insurance. Mandatory acc
- Raymond: Farang Kee Nok, another bullseye... beautifully expressed how, unfortunately, people's feelings are often simply abused.
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- RonnyLatYa: Everyone chooses what they want and I am perfectly happy with mine…
- Eric Kuypers: Boonya, I am also with UNIVE and have an additional module, not only for travel but also for other coverage, because the basic
- Eric Kuypers: Jacob, in Thailand you look for a lawyer who is an expert in the field, or a lawyer, because they often go together. He/she under
- Gerrit Peters: Let them adapt themselves and not that it has to come from one side, you see that too often. A relationship only works
- AndreP: I don't understand why you have to throw your principles overboard. Every culture has its own uniqueness. I have my culture, my Thai
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Koh Samet, small but nice
The tropical island of Koh Samet is located on the east coast of Thailand. You can escape the often hectic atmosphere of nearby Bangkok and Pattaya.
Residents of Koh Samet trapped between government services
Posted in Background, Koh Samet, thai tips
Tags: Backpackers, Government, Holiday parks
For generations, the residents of Koh Samet lived in peace and quiet. Now it is a popular holiday island with 63 holiday parks. The original inhabitants are caught between two government departments.