The futility of the preserving attack…
That was a bit of a shock when I received a so-called protective assessment of no less than 397.236 euros from the Tax Authorities at the beginning of December. Yes, you read that right: almost 4 tons in euros, for the year 2011. No, that was certainly not fun…
Our lives are hanging by a thread
Don't be alarmed, because there is nothing serious going on. On the contrary. My suitcase is packed and I am ready to travel to Bangkok.
Unbelievable
Every now and then you see nice inscriptions and nice corruptions of the English language in particular in Thailand. Often you can enjoy it internally and can't even suppress a smile.
SSO, an annual outing (with photo)
We must again prove that we are alive, this time to continue enjoying our pensions. So we drive to Laem Chabang. There is the Social Security Office with which the Netherlands has entered into an alliance, to make sure that we do not cheat things by continuing to receive the pension after our death.
A day at Dreamworld in Bangkok
Dreamworld is an amusement park in Bangkok, probably comparable to De Efteling in the Netherlands and Bobbejaanland in Belgium, or perhaps also to Disneyland in Paris.
Good Luck, he who believes is saved
Thailand; you will just live there, is full of good luck. Thousands of amulets guarantee love, success and happiness in 'the land of smile'. After all, without such a jewel around your neck you are helpless at the mercy of the Gods.
Facebook in Thailand
One of my good intentions for the new year 2015 I have already implemented. I have cleaned up my list of "friends" on Facebook. I had 135 “friends” and there are over 30 left.
More sex in Thailand? Take care of good health'
When you feel sick, weak or nauseous, you don't think about sex. But men and women in particularly good health have a high sexually active life expectancy, according to a scientific study. So: No smoking, moderate alcohol intake, healthy eating and exercise.
Food quality control by military in Bangkok
During a walk through the shopping center of Bangkok, Paul Schiphol saw soldiers taking samples from the food stalls on the street. Is that necessary or not?
Unknown destination Thailand
I devoured them the Lonely Planet travel books. I listened attentively to the tourist radio program of the VARA: 'On a journey with Dr. L. van Egeraat'. TV broadcasts such as 'Do you know the country?' and "On a journey."
Lung Addie receives a female visit from LULU in the jungle
Yes dear reader, the time has come. The single farang man, Lung Addie gets a female visit and then from the first time for about a month where will that end?
Sara Kroos one more time
With the recent successful performances in Hua Hin, Pattaya and Bangkok, many Dutch people here in Thailand have taken Sara Kroos to their hearts. We are the connoisseurs and therefore, also because of her Christmas program, a bit of advertising for this cabaret artist.
10.000th article on Thailandblog: How I became a blog writer
Today is a special day, because we are proud to announce that this posting by Gringo is the 10.000th article on Thailandblog.
Plan for the upcoming Holidays
Gringo loves luxury. That's why he picked something special for the holidays. He and his wife stay at the Soneva Kiri resort on the island of Koh Kood during Christmas and celebrate New Year's Eve at the Lebua Tower of State hotel in Bangkok.
Ban Mae Sam Laep: Two questions for Thailand connoisseurs
In January I will leave for Thailand with a good friend and would like to share with him the best experiences I have had in previous years. It is the second trip we undertake together to Thailand, so a lot is still unknown territory for him.
Do tourists ignore Thailand?
It is now high season in the 'Land of Smiles', the hotels, shopping malls and bars should be overflowing. Nothing is less true.
A curious birthday, and a bit feudal…
I didn't know the birthday person personally, but I didn't have to. The man in question turned 72 and owns a rather large company that catches and prepares small shrimps. And thus above everything and everyone near the Pranburi River.