Yesterday, August 12, was Mother's Day in Thailand. Just like in the Netherlands and Belgium, it is the perfect day to put mother in the flowers. In Thailand this is done in a traditional way.
My friends know that I never cycle. My body has a kind of natural resistance to it. That's why I choke on my coffee when a good friend suggests doing a bike tour on Koh Phangan.
Wan di, wan mai di (part 6)
Chris de Boer lives in a condominium building in Bangkok. Every day there is something for it. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. In part 6 of 'Wan di, wan mai di' he talks about the animals in and around his condo. A dead rat in front of the front door does not bode well.
Life in Thailand: Wan di, wan mai di (part 1)
Chris de Boer lives in a condominium building in Bangkok. Every day there is something for it. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. He talks about it in the series Wan di, wan mai di.
Got up early today, we have a 'mission to accomplish'. By boat to Samui for our Thai driver's license. We already have an international driver's license so we only need to exchange it for a while.
Landed on a tropical island: Just sit
There I go. With a pillow in hand, I step resolutely on my flip-flops towards the sea. Searching for dog turds and green snakes in the tall grass.
Every year the Ampheu (in my case Pathiu) organizes a tour along 9 temples in the Ampheu. This tour always takes place on the first Saturday after Wan Tjam pan sa. This is the day on which the Buddhist monks must stay in the temple for three months. There may have been an article for the blog in it, so research to possibly participate and to make the reader of the blog a bit wiser in Thai culture.
The consideration of having me vaccinated against rabies
After years of hesitation, I finally took the plunge. I have been vaccinated against rabies. I cycle the same ten-kilometer round on my mountain bike every day, also because most dogs know me on this route.
A 'fortune teller' or….?
Taking a look into the future for only 100 baht, who wouldn't want that? See my thought here, when my girlfriend decided to go to a fortune teller. The Thai feast on ghosts, magic, superstitions and the occult. Turn on the TV and it will kill you.
Living in Bangkok: Two New Citizens of the World
A story about two new citizens of the world by Chris de Boer. Nong Ploy is the name of the new citizen in his soi. She is the daughter of his neighbours, Lek and his wife, and the younger sister of Nong Phrae. nong Aom is the daughter of Porn and her husband, the taxi driver Joe. Porn is a housewife and watches TV or movies all day long.
A day away from the office
Last Thursday it happened again. Because although I have been living and working in this country for 9 years now, like all foreigners with a 'non-immigrant' visa, I have to report every 90 days, write down where I live and tell them that I would like to stay for another 90 days.
Unintentionally, the Thais waste a reasonable amount of energy. Using energy sparingly is completely unknown to them. On the basis of this article some playful examples, just taken from everyday life.
Thai cables go underground (video)
Really, the Thai cables of electricity, telephone and other communication media will disappear from the streets. Get rid of the spaghetti tangles, which not only negatively affect Thailand's image, but also pose a potential danger to society.
From advertising to waste (3)
After a few days, the Tuk-Tuk hadn't moved a meter from its place. According to the Guest House site it is also a bar and restaurant, so maybe I could go there for breakfast the next morning. Some pictures on Facebook looked appetizing
Striking customs and rituals in Thailand
Those who live in Thailand or are temporarily staying there will soon notice that there are differences with Dutch customs.
From advertising to waste (2)
The Tuk-Tuk continued to intrigue me. I couldn't get annoyed with it, it's too cute for that. And besides, complaining and whining won't solve anything. As with so many things: It is talked about endlessly, 'no one can do anything about it', it gets from bad to worse.
The peace was disturbed, but restored
Lung Addie's sleep is brutally disturbed. What do you do in Thailand: call the police? No, the other neighbours, who are also troubled by the noise, solve the problems among themselves.