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.
Loyalty cards in Thailand
In Thailand you can collect a lot of loyalty cards. I don't have one myself, but my Thai wife (do only women do this madness?) has a whole zipper in her wallet.
The Thai Army in Phitsanulok (continued)
How did Chris' nephew get on after his asthma attack during military service. Uncle came over to arrange things.
Uncle helps his stubborn, asthmatic nephew
Chris Vercammen's nephew suffered an asthma attack while in the army. The instructor helped him up by hitting his head with a rifle butt. So uncle had to show up to arrange things.
The two-price system in Thailand
Everyone here is sometimes confronted with the two-price system. For the Thai 100 Baht and for the foreigner 500 Baht, just to name a few. We will have to accept that we cannot change this.
Reading books in Thailand
Reading books makes you wiser, enriches your vocabulary, improves your language skills, but the most important thing about reading a book is the relaxation it offers.
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya
Although I often hear complaints about the high prices of Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, I myself have been a satisfied customer for over a decade.
Satellite reception in Thailand
When we bought a second TV a while ago, we also had to look for an extra receiver (box) or take out a second subscription with True.
Cable TV
I've been a subscriber to Sophon, a local cable company, for as long as I can remember. And all I can say is that I am a satisfied customer. Especially when BVN was included in the program.
Flooding in Pattaya (video)
Friday, October 5, 2012 was another hit in Pattaya. I had eaten somewhere and went for a coffee in the pool hall Megabreak.
Security in Thailand
The house, which we (my Thai wife, our son and I) have been living in for quite a few years, is located in a quiet area of Pattaya North.
Well-known Dutch people in Thailand
Do you know the name of a famous Dutch or Belgian person and preferably also where in Thailand he or she lives? Then I would like to hear that.
Charity in Thailand
In the Netherlands I didn't care much for charity. Yes, collection boxes! I always put some coins in there, if only out of respect for the people, who often walked past the doors in all weathers.
Respect for the royal family
Without obvious necessity I am in a SongTao towards Pattaya. At the first T-junction, where Soi Thepprasit joins Tappraya Road, two officers are standing by to direct traffic. It is Sunday afternoon and then the visitors from Bangkok want to go home.