Dutch in Thailand
Many compatriots live, work and live in Thailand. Everyone has their own reason for choosing a (usually) permanent stay in the “Land of Smiles”. This could be employment at an international company, escaping the inclement weather in the Netherlands or enjoying old age. In many cases, it is also the Thai women who bind the Dutch to Thailand. And I can assure you that it is almost impossible…
Khun Peter goes Thailand, part 2.
The taxi driver does not know the way to the hotel. The Ibis hotel in Soi Nana Bangkok. Because I was already afraid of that, I also printed out the address: 41 Sukhumvit Road Soi 4 Klongtoey – Bangkok. That also does not help. My girlfriend takes my reservation form calls the hotel and hands her mobile to the taxi driver. A wide grin is the result. It's nice that we're driving to the right place. After…
Khun Peter goes Thailand, part 1.
In January 2010 it's that time again, thanks to a fantastic offer from Air Berlin, I fly from Dusseldorf to Bangkok. Getting new inspiration for this blog. This time I have Chang Mai on my wish list. A few days in Bangkok, a week in Chang Mai and a few days in Isaan, taking my camera and my lenses with me and shooting beautiful pictures. There are few good photos available, especially of Isaan. I just have to do something…