You experience everything in Thailand (233)
In the series of stories that we post about something special, funny, curious, moving, strange or ordinary that readers in Thailand have experienced, today: 'Culture shock Isaan'
Statement of insurance – continued (readers' submission)
Again some time has passed, and again without any known developments. That is why I have now taken the plunge and have written to both Minister Kuipers of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) and the board of Healthcare Providers Netherlands (ZN).
You experience everything in Thailand (232)
In the series of stories that we post about something special, funny, curious, moving, strange or ordinary that readers in Thailand have experienced today: The drunken boxer and his wallet with paws…
'Easter' a Thai dream that fell apart (readers' submission)
Every Easter my mind drifts back to Weera (her real name was Weeraporn), a Thai woman I have been married to for 4 months. Now I hear you thinking “what does that have to do with each other”. This blog is especially for those men who, like me, believed in the Thai dream.
You experience everything in Thailand (231)
In the series of stories that we post about something special, funny, curious, moving, strange or ordinary that readers have experienced in Thailand today: Flappertap
What about the dog Troy? (reader submission)
March 30, 2022, 06:30 am. As usual, around this time I check my messages on Telegram, Facebook and e-mails in anticipation of the call from my wife who left for work 45 minutes earlier and says she has arrived safely.
Agenda: Songkran party on April 16 in Antwerp
Introduce. I run Cafe ISAAN together with my wife in the Breydelstraat in Antwerp. Maybe you already knew it, but I think Antwerp is the heart of Europe where so many Thai cafes are located in one place. All are located close to the central station. There is something for everyone.
Appeal at SKGZ (Health Insurance Complaints and Disputes Foundation) hearing by video call (readers' submission)
I - and not only me but also others - have been trying for some time to get the health insurance companies to issue a statement (Statement of Insurance) that meets the requirements set by the Thai government.
Insurance for Thailand Pass (reader submission)
It is not necessary to apply for a separate Thai Insurance to apply for the Thailand Pass. If you have travel insurance with medical costs from the ANWB, you can request an English statement from the ANWB and upload it together with your policy.
You experience everything in Thailand (230)
In the series of stories that we post about something special, funny, curious, moving, strange or ordinary that readers have experienced in Thailand today: Thai Kassa-Kolder
New 20 baht notes in Thailand (reader submission)
The Governor of The Bank of Thailand (BOT), in January this year, unveiled the new 20 baht banknote made of polymers that was launched on March 24 this year. The 20 baht note is the most commonly used denomination and is therefore more susceptible to wear and dirt.
You experience everything in Thailand (229)
In the series of stories that we post about something special, funny, curious, moving, strange or ordinary that readers have experienced in Thailand today: noise pollution
A visit to the Wat Khao Khitchakut
Instructions on how to act in the temple: You can make all kinds of wishes, such as good health, profitable business, long life. One thing at a time, because if you do more then everything is invalid. Klaas Klunder wishes good health. "And now fingers crossed."
At the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Stichting Goed informs you about the following. You can participate in a survey for Dutch nationals abroad until March 31, 2022. This survey is distributed by various organisations, embassies and consulates in order to reach as many Dutch citizens as possible across the border. Make your opinion heard and count!
Sun bird
Of the small birds in Thailand, the sunbird is one of my favorites, just because of the name. It can be found almost everywhere in Thailand. It is indeed a very small bird, no larger than about 11 centimeters.
Snake in Pattaya (readers' submission)
During my daily bike ride in Pattaya, I take a drink stop halfway. Usually this is on a vacant terrace in front of a run-down eatery along Sukhumvit Road near the Makro.