Have you ever considered turning your back on Thailand? Or actually did that? Or never want to visit Thailand again? What were your reasons and feelings?
Question of the week: 'What are your two most pleasant and your two worst experiences in Thailand?'
Tell me: "What are your two most pleasant and your two worst experiences in Thailand?"
Question of the week: What did your “mobile phone” cost?
With a variation on that ancient Popla commercial you could say: “Blog reader, king, admiral…..we all use a mobile phone”. Yes, who doesn't use a mobile phone these days?
Tino is very curious about what influence Thailand has had and still has on us. Have we ourselves changed since we were introduced to Thailand?
Johan Wiekel in Hua Hin sits with his hands in his (thrifty) hair. Or rather, in the luxuriant algae. Every day Johan goes into battle with the aquatic plants, best compared to Don Quixote and the
Tino finds it fascinating to know how many readers of Thailand blog are involved with the Thai language, how advanced they are, how they have mastered the language and what obstacles they encounter. So a small survey that others might learn something from.
For many of us who visit Thailand, there comes a time when we go back to the Netherlands or Belgium. Hence the question of what you will miss from Thailand in your homeland. Of course the beautiful weather, the beaches, the mountains, the nightlife, etc., but it is about something practical. Something that is possible in Thailand and that you would also like to have available in your home country.
Question of the week: Buying a condo in Pattaya/Jomtien
I want to buy a condo, for which I already have a suitable option in mind, that meets my requirements. I would prefer to buy it in my name and then have a Thai will drawn up in which it is arranged that after my death the apartment will be in my wife's name.
Question of the week: Thai meat smoking method
My wife recently bought a large ceramic pot, as I had often seen in Isaan, to store water. That was not the intention this time, because it is now used to prepare meat in a special way. My wife calls it “ong” or something like that, a Thai way of BBQing.
Question of the week: Why are many farang in Thailand so sour?
I have been living for a year now in a village in Changwat Buriram, near Nang Rong. In our hamlet (127 houses) I am the only farang. However, when shopping in a large supermarket and during visits to the immigration service, I do see many other farangs. But 80% of them walk around with a sour face, avoid eye contact or even have a downright 'angry' look in their eyes. Why is that?
Question of the week: Moving to Thailand, is taking out pension insurance almost impossible?
I have to buy a life insurance policy from my annuity payment. I already read that it is not possible with most insurers because they do not have a foreign license (for Thailand). What now?
Question of the week: A new start in Thailand
Since you decided to move to Thailand, what would you have done differently if you could make a fresh start with the knowledge of today?
Question of the week: Is cycling in Thailand dangerous?
A video, which you can see below, is circulating on the Thai media, which is causing quite a stir. Almost all newspapers in Thailand also paid attention to these images, made by a motorist with a dashcam. The video got more than 5000 likes in a very short time.
Question of the week: Meldpunt Kinderporno, witch hunt or not?
This week, the editors received a request by e-mail from Meldpunt Kinderporno to place a banner on Thailandblog to draw attention to the campaign “Don't Look Away”. The editors have decided not to do this, you can read why in this article. The question is: agree or disagree?
Question of the week: Why do Thai people tolerate the multitude of mutual deadly violence?
Thailandblog reader Soi wonders how it is that despite belief in karma and resignation, the Thai accept the many deadly violence in their country?
Question of the week: Why do you live in rural Thailand?
Gringo is curious as to why the Dutch and Belgians choose to live in the countryside, and then usually also with the partner's Thai family,
Tinder is a dating/app where you can easily get in touch with people from your area. After this you can start chatting with each other to get to know each other better. Not for Gringo, but what about you? Have you already 'tindered' in Thailand and what is your experience?