The downfall of a PAO candidate
Joy, a man with big dreams and a bright future, thought he could capitalize on his success in politics. However, his ambitious gamble on a PAO seat brought more than just election buzz to the village. What started with self-confidence and grandeur ended in a tragic loss of everything he held dear. A story about ambition, risk and the high price of failure.
What should you consider if you want to emigrate to Thailand?
Ready to move to Thailand, but don't know where to start? Be well prepared for new visa regulations, financial planning and cultural differences. By consciously dealing with housing, work, health and social integration you can make your emigration a success!
You experience everything in Thailand (189)
Paul Christiaans is now a regular writer of stories about what he has experienced in Thailand. His first contribution was episode 27 about his first contact with Thailand with the cargo boat Koudekerk in 1968, followed by episode 32 about his new acquaintance with Thailand, but then by plane in 1971 and episodes 127 and 135 on his holidays to Thailand in 1974. Paul is far from finished talking, this episode is about the big step he took with his beloved Thai in 1978 by moving to Thailand for good.
The chainsaw
In movies, the chainsaw often evokes fear and tension, but in everyday life it is an indispensable tool. From the strict Dutch tree regulations to the nonchalant Thai approach, this story explores the special role of the chainsaw in different cultures. A mix of nostalgia, adventure and practical applications makes this a fascinating subject for both garden enthusiasts and curious readers.
You experience everything in Thailand (188)
On the Thailand blog a lot is written about the nice sides of Thailand and also, but fortunately less often, about the not so pleasant sides of the country. A nice side that is not often specifically mentioned is the service that we can experience in abundance in this country.
In and around Chiang Rai
'Back again', I wrote on this blog about eight weeks ago. Long enough ago to feel completely at home again and to enjoy my stay and of course being together with my partner to the fullest. We have known each other for 9 years now and we hope to add a few more years to that...
Watching TV in Thailand
In Thailand I watch very little television, except to follow the news and the occasional entertaining program. I avoid soaps; my experience with series such as Coronation Street, GTST and Dallas has cured me. It is like trying to avoid a smoking addiction or the allure of a pub—an exercise in discipline, thanks to experience and perseverance.
You experience everything in Thailand (187)
In Thailand, before entering houses or small shops, one takes off one's shoes. A custom that especially pleases my wife.
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First time on a moped in Bangkok. I find it dangerous and scary, riding a moped is not for me, not even on the back and certainly not in Bangkok. I've always found it scary and when my husband was hit in Bangkok on the back of a moped, the confirmation was complete, mopeds are dangerous! But still, still, I did it. I planned to take the BTS and then walk a bit more.
You experience everything in Thailand (185)
A common opinion is that men are simple creatures who only want one thing and I can confirm that this is the case with me. It's just hard to define that one thing. In my case, the search for it usually leads to Thailand. Don't ask me why, but it has been proven empirically. For the past two years, he's met a graceful young lady who, at regular intervals, manages to convince me that I've found the "one" thing. Hallelujah, and they lived happily ever after you might say. Yes, but it's not that simple.
You experience everything in Thailand (184)
Tomorrow is the day. Weeks of preparation preceded it. Invitations, appointment with the monks. They determine what the "best" wedding date is for us. Purchasing food and drink and so on.
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For a long time I thought that people did not die in Thailand, nothing was seen, nothing was heard about it and the crematoria present in large numbers looked dilapidated, as if they had not been used for years and would never be used again.
The long road to happiness called Thailand
For those who are still young and working, the favourite holiday destination seems to be the ideal destination for a life after retirement as soon as possible. In the case of Thailand, sitting in that lovely sun every day and what in the Netherlands is once again a rotten rain shower turns into a welcome cooling in the tropics. Everything is and remains green all year round. No depression from falling leaves. The food is much tastier there than at home and costs almost nothing. Everyone is tolerant, friendly and carefree. And also very important: your boss has stayed behind in the Netherlands and you can never breathe down your neck again. Rest from work, rest from the noise in your head, rest from life as a wage slave in a cold and wet frog country.
But still, there is doubt when finally the somewhat elastic chains have been thrown off. Why not immediately torch all ships in the cold and pack up and head for the sun, mortgage-free? Here is an insight into the difficult consultation process that can precede such a decision.
Column – How boredom has been turned into art
Under the Thai sun, Dutch retirees keep up the pretense that their lives are an eternal vacation. But behind the cocktails and sunsets lurks a routine that is just as monotonous as at home. Boredom sets in, while everyone pretends that life here is always fantastic and cheap.
You experience everything in Thailand (182)
Lung addie regularly sees here on the blog that there are quite a few people who have problems receiving mail from abroad. He really doesn't have one himself and, as an amateur radio operator in Thailand, he receives mail from just about every part of the world on a weekly basis. Here is the story of an experience that Lung addie, as Chumphon's 'helpdesk', experienced.
You experience everything in Thailand (181)
Thailand is the land of ghosts and my wife also sees ghosts on our land, even during the day. “Seeing” is actually not the right word, it will be “observing”. And some Thai visitors have also had similar experiences. However, I and other farang visitors have never seen, heard, smelled or felt anything special.
You experience everything in Thailand (180)
During short or long car trips in Thailand you can be faced with all kinds of surprises. Eric Van Franeker, whose stories we have previously included in our series You experience all kinds of things in Thailand, wrote another pleasant reading story about a car trip from Chaiyaphum to Phuket. He and his girlfriend had a very special encounter during the trip.
The Thai Sense of Honor (Reader Submission)
In Thailand, losing face is unthinkable, and it runs deep in the culture. From excessive loans for ostentation to a substandard education system where status is more important than knowledge. This phenomenon affects both the economy and the daily lives of the Thai people, with surprising and sometimes harrowing consequences for society as a whole.
Tropical jacket
How a sleep-inducing TV evening in the 90s turned into a lifelong passion for Thailand. With hilarious encounters, cultural clashes and an unexpected love that changed everything. A story full of self-mockery and tropical madness, that starts with a cheerful travel program and ends in a world of noodle soup, massage parlors and surprising family visits.
Strange boarders in Thailand
Reinout, the owner of Patana Guesthouse in Hua Hin, collects stories that are as colorful as his guests. From a burned-out Canadian to a reckless Dutchman: their escapades in the tropical sun form the building blocks for his novel. Behind the facade of a paradise lies a world full of demons, boredom and unexpected dramas.
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My house is upside down. That is, Raysiya's house, my wife. She is formally the owner of our abode. And that has to be celebrated. With nine (!) monks, whom I have to pick up by car at the nearest temple.
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Yes, sometimes you experience nice, unexpected events in Thailand…. Nice country right? My father-in-law was a convinced Buddhist. Even mosquitoes were not beaten to death by him. He had his own Buddha room where he regularly spent an hour in the evenings to converse with the Buddha.