Dogs, cats and 5-0
We have never bought cats or dogs, but we now have three dogs and more than twenty cats in Thailand.
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Another episode in our series from a blog reader who experienced something fun in Thailand. Today a story from blog reader Casper about an almost failed train journey to Nong Khai.
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Blog readers keep sending in stories telling how they have experienced something special, funny, curious, moving, strange or ordinary in Thailand. So we cheerfully continue with an incident that Wim experienced with a fish-catching contractor.
Trees
Natural agarwood oil is used in the perfume industry and costs 20 to 40 dollars per gram, so almost as much as gold. The oil is extracted from agarwood of the Aquilaria crassna tree and we have twelve specimens of this on our land.
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Today a new episode of the series and it is about the sea, just like the day before yesterday. However, in another dimension, it was then about sailing on a large cargo ship, today about a trip with a canoe at sea. Blog reader Rein van London wrote a story about it, which can be considered terrifying if you experience it, but it is fun to tell.
Aaron, a Dutch retiree, has consciously chosen a retired life. Far from the hustle and bustle, in the middle of the tranquility of Sattahip, he surrounds himself with nature, his Thai wife and their dogs. Aaron is completely turned off by some of the Dutch in Thailand. Here, in his self-chosen isolation, he finds his peace.
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Blog reader Martin has a story about an honest taxi driver in Bangkok and says as an introduction: “As a loyal reader of this blog, I also enjoy the series “You experience everything in Thailand” I am a regular visitor to this beautiful country and made this some fun in the winter too.”
Renting a house in Thailand for a longer period sounds attractive, but sometimes it is quite a leap into the unknown. Good preparation is therefore a requirement. In this article you can read what renting a house in Thailand costs, where to go, what to pay attention to and more useful tips.
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The first introduction to Thailand is something special for every visitor. Blog reader Paul experienced it as a young sailor aboard a merchant ship in 1968, more than 50 years ago. He wrote down some memories for our series and it turned out to be a beautiful story.
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Another installment in our series from a blog reader who experienced something in Thailand that he will not easily forget. Today a story from blog reader Lex Granada about a chilling discovery in his home.
The “wine connoisseur”
Most Thais are not wine drinkers and certainly not wine connoisseurs. My wife's second cousin never drinks wine himself, but he recently brought me a bottle of red wine.
“Don't be surprised, just wonder.”
My first encounter with beautiful Thailand was years ago, when I was still young and financially carefree. After countless visits to this fascinating country, it is mainly the unique and sometimes surprising experiences that have stayed with me. From my first meeting with girlfriend Oy in Pattaya to the adventures we had together, every moment in Thailand was a discovery of both the culture and the idiosyncrasies of the country. These stories offer a glimpse of the real Thailand, far away from the typical tourist routes
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Today a story from blog reader Adri about his English lessons to Thai children, good for a smile.
Back to the Dutch coast: the story of an expat who says goodbye to his Thai dream. Peter, a 63-year-old Dutchman, talks candidly about his decision to leave Thailand, a country he once dreamed of. Faced with unbearable heat, chaotic traffic, increasing air pollution, and a changing attitude of the local population, he returns to the Netherlands.
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Today a story from blog reader Jacobus about a car in a mud puddle, terrible if it happens to you, but nice to tell.
In the land of endless sun and smiling faces, Jan, a Dutch expat in Thailand, discovers the harsh reality of life without health insurance. His adventurous life takes a dramatic turn when an accident confronts him with sky-high medical costs and a struggle for survival. This story illustrates the risks and emotional toll of living abroad as an uninsured expat.
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Today a story from blog reader Gust Feyen about a fortunately successful adventure with a snakebite.