2600 pegs delivered to Hua Hin
We are pleased and proud to announce that the initiative of the late Pim Hoonhout, Dutch Fish by Pim Co Ltd, will continue to exist.
VPRO is looking for young writers with travel plans
Young writers and journalists can submit a travel plan for the fourth edition of the VPRO Luggage Carrier. Contestants are judged on fantasy, humour, critical ability, sense of adventure, originality and self-mockery. The winner gets to take the proposed trip and then writes a story about it.
Reader's submission: Cost of pins extremely high
The blog regularly mentions debit cards, the costs thereof and the exchange rates. This remains unclear. I want to share my latest experience with the readers here.
Noise nuisance in Thailand and Cambodia, who knows a solution?
For years I have been going to Thailand/Cambodia every year for a holiday. Now I am finally retired and plan to spend 8 months a year in Southeast Asia (mainly Thailand and Cambodia). I will hardly miss Hollandistan (like most of you, I think).
Jill & Jack (Part 1)
Alex notices that most stories about relationships with Thai women end badly. He says there's a reason for that. That's why he wrote this article in response to Jack & Jill, but then Jill & Jack, to bring Jill's story to the attention. Because, according to Alex, you should always apply both sides.
Reader submission: Transfer annual visa from old to new passport
I recently went through the entire procedure and as follows. To Bangkok for my new passport (5300 baht). DO NOT have my old passport invalidated because I wasn't sure if that was allowed during the 90-day procedure.
Reader Submission: Relaxing on Hua Hin beach, forget it!
After endless 11 months at home, I got off the plane in Bangkok this morning. Flying for more than 11 hours is exhausting. I feel broken, my knees hurt, there's that ungoing aching feeling in my back. I look like a wreck.
Reader Submission: Use Dutch Driver's License in Thailand
In some countries outside the European Union (EU), an international driver's license is required if you want to participate in traffic. In addition to the international driving licence, you must always have your valid Dutch driving license with you.
Report and photos Sinterklaas evening Hua Hin
At the start of the pleasant evening, the big question in Say Cheese was: will Sinterklaas come to Hua Hin this year on horseback and will everything go well?
Reader Submission: Going on holiday to Patong? Visit Bo's Beach Bar!
Alex and his girlfriend have been coming to Phuket for years and regret that many tourists are not aware that Bo Beach Bar is located in Patong. To solve that problem he wrote this posting about the Bo Beach Bar.
Reader Submission: Attention, the Thai police in Bangkok apparently need money again!
Apparently the Thai police (BKK) needs money again. I was walking on Sukhumvit Road (near Soi 14) yesterday and smoking (I know, a bad habit). Throwed away the butt and stopped 200 meters further by a police officer.
Reader Submission: Vlog 20 seconds in Thailand
I want to draw your attention to an American Vlogger. He lost his job, lost his home in America. With his last pennies he buys a camera, a ticket to Bangkok and he becomes a Vlogger. He is getting better at his Vlogs and he now has almost 1000 followers. The name of his Vlogs is 20 seconds in Thailand. Its aim is to make every video make you smile.
This needs to get off my chest. I have already experienced a few things in Thailand, but this takes the cake. As a small collector of watches, one of my Breitlings was due for a service.
This morning (23-11) I went to the embassy in Bangkok to activate my DigiD. But the system is STILL not working in Bangkok.
I will be notified when these issues are resolved.
Agenda Pattaya: Klaverjasclub De Pit organizes the annual Christmas tournament on Friday 18 December.
Klaverjasclub De Pit organizes the annual Christmas tournament on Friday 18 December. This time with a festive touch because of the club's 10th anniversary.
Reader's submission: Again in the grip of the tax authorities, who knows what to do?
Hans (78) asks the readers of Thailand blog for help. The tax authorities ensure that his AOW is withheld because there is a case of a wrong address. Now he has to live on 21 euros a month. Who knows what to do?
Reader Submission: New Guidelines for Beach Chairs on Pattaya Beach
Since November 5, the local government in Pattaya has not allowed you to place your rented beach chair or table outside the zone of the parasol poles on the beach. So you can no longer sit in the sun on a beach chair.