You experience everything in Thailand (246)
Although the Thai does not really differ much from the average Belgian or Dutch person, you sometimes experience something in Thailand that you will not easily experience in Belgium or the Netherlands. That's what this series of stories is about. Today another nice story from Lieven Kattestaart: 'Spekkoper'
Experience with our Wise account (reader submission)
For many Thailand visitors, Wise is a well-known online bank. My wife and I both recently had the same issues with Wise.
Lately a lot has been written about the application for the Schengen visa and in particular the slow processing and more rejections than usual. I would like to share my experience with the application procedure below (maybe it will help people).
Book review 'Destination Bangkok' (readers' submission)
Jan draws attention to the book “Destination Bangkok” in which an expat in Thailand is mercilessly punished for his missteps.
“Statement of Insurance” Continued (Readers Submission)
As the loyal Thailandblog readers know, I am still involved in the issue of the extensive Statement of Insurance demanded by Thai immigration following the outbreak of the Covid pandemic.
My Glass of Miracle Elixir (Reader Submission)
At the age of 62, together with my Thai wife, I took the step to settle permanently in Thailand. In the meantime, 5 beautiful years have passed and I have not regretted my decision for a single moment. We live in a nice condo not far from the beach enjoying my well deserved retirement.
Neighbor wanted! (land for sale from a reader)
We are looking for a neighbor to live in a beautiful place in Sattahip. Next to our house we have a piece of land of 135 Wah for sale. Possibly also 130 Wah extra
Am I lucky or not with my Thai in-laws?
Let's do some research. Marrying my lovely wife Nattawan, popularly known as Puii (and Ele by me, but that aside) was a completely voluntary choice and I have not regretted it to this day.
The craziness continues (readers' submission)
In my early twenties I was introduced to Bangkok for the first time and it felt like a warm bath, but warm baths also have black sides. I don't know if it's an excuse, but at the time there was no internet and there was a world view based on what happened in the area and in a sleeping village not much happens. Everyone complacently did their thing and doing crazy things was not part of it. …
Solar Energy in Thailand Part 2 (Readers Submission)
Earlier this week, I made an appointment with Solar Shop Hua Hin. Greg, a Canadian came by today and after a quick look at my energy bill and inquired about usage, he said it doesn't really pay off financially to go solar. My main consumption is at night (the air conditioner) and then I have to use the expensive electricity again.
My Thai wife and I have had an unpleasant experience with mobile telephony in Thailand, using 49,90 € mobile internet in Thailand while we were not aware of it.
Solar energy in Thailand (readers' submission)
It has been 4 years now (2018) when I sought advice from expert readers on solar energy at home. Arjen came up with sky-high prices in the millions, but also because of other reactions I decided to refrain for the time being.
At the birth or rather creation of Ganesh he had no elephant head. He only got this later.
Living in Thailand: Renewing your driver's license
My Thai driver's license needs to be renewed. I already saw on websites that the government now applies stricter standards for renewals and for new applications, so with trembling knees Nui went to the regional office of the Ministry of Transport in Ubon.
It has been a year since dutchcheese4you opened its online webshop www.dutchcheese4you.com, where, in addition to the various Dutch imported cheeses, cold cuts and other items are also available.
Experience with Siam Legal (reader submission)
On my experience with Siam Legal (February 16, 2022) there were quite a few comments that disagreed with me for various reasons, so I thought I'd give them a second chance.
I myself am someone who believes in self-reliance when it comes to making money, but if there is one thing that I dislike in Thailand, it is the officials.