Shoes in Thailand
When we leave the house in the Netherlands, we usually wear shoes, or rather footwear, because in addition to the many types of (sports) shoes, we also have boots, sneakers and clogs. When we come back home, we just keep the shoes on and only take them off when we feel like it.
Water quality in the “Moo Baan”
When I bought this house almost 10 years ago, I never imagined that so many problems would arise in the long term, now with the water quality.
Born Nath (she is now 12 years old)
We are in KamPaengPet. Today will be an exciting day. Yesterday Nim and Sit went to the doctor for a final check of highly pregnant Nim.
Songkran in Pichit
My first experience of Songkran with relatives of my roommates in Pichit will always stay with me.
Rainy season in Bangkok (photos)
Jokers work at Guru, the naughty Friday sister of Bangkok Post. Smile along with this photo series about what the new rainy season is doing to Bangkok.
Frustrations in daily life in Thailand
I need to tell my story. Our granddaughter attends a private school in Bangsare (Julateep). The former manager has been removed for filling his pockets and neglecting the school apart from banging some pretty ladies.
Get married early
Our trip to Phayao was perfect. We took the night bus and arrived at Thia's family before seven in the morning, in a village called Ban Lai, sixty kilometers from Phayao and ninety from Chiang Rai.
"So I shouldn't have done that…"
So I shouldn't have done that; slap the fender of that old Honda with the flat of your hand.
On April 29 it was finally time, from that date Thailand has an official Dutch importer of Dutch herring. Dutch Fish By Pim Co. Ltd., received 400 kg from the Netherlands that day.
A Thai braces in your mouth
To demonstrate that you now belong to an “upper class” you put braces in your mouth. Now you also belong to the hi-so, the group that can afford normal treatment at a dentist or orthodontist.
Farang? Go ahead!
I know that some farangs, according to this blog, sometimes feel discriminated against if they have to pay more entrance fees than a Thai for entry to a national park, for example. But it also works the other way around, sometimes a Farang has an edge over the Thai.
Thai ingenuity
Thai people increasingly have to pay for access to a park or other public facility. This also increases criticism of the government.
Thai humour
When I leave Foodland I see a car in the parking lot with a curious inscription: Cassanova.
Expats in Thailand, what do you cut back on?
Economize. Many expats in Thailand will undoubtedly have to deal with it, now that the baht is so strong. In some cases this can mean 15% less purchasing power. In addition, pensions and benefits are under pressure.
A new driver's license in Thailand
As a foreigner living in Thailand you must have a Thai driver's license. The 1st time you get a driver's license, it is valid for 1 year. If you want to extend it, you will receive a driver's license that is valid for 5 years and the number of months until your birthday.
When misery draws closer…
The far from my bed misery in the world and in Thailand suddenly took on another dimension when Gringo was confronted up close with human suffering.
Prepaid calling credit in Thailand
Many holidaymakers visiting Thailand will purchase a Thai SIM card for their mobile phone to stay in touch with their home front.