Statement of the week: Does Japanese cuisine beat Thai?
My Thai girlfriend loves Japanese food. Apparently she is not the only one, because Japanese cuisine is well represented in the tourist areas.
This statement is not just pulled out of thin air, we asked our readers a year ago. It turned out that a monthly amount of € 1.200 is the absolute minimum for the vast majority, but the majority still need € 1.500 or more to maintain a Western lifestyle in Thailand.
Every now and then I take a look at other Dutch forums about Thailand. I am almost always amazed at the level of the discussions among forum members.
It wasn't even that long ago that I booked a return ticket to Bangkok for under €500. But that was once. The days of cheap flights to Thailand seem to be over.
Thailand has been showing good economic growth figures for years in a row. You would therefore expect that Thailand has the potential to grow into an economic superpower. However, in my opinion that will not happen.
Flooding occurs in Thailand every year, usually resulting in hundreds of deaths. The rainy season is now in full swing and the first reports of new floods are already coming in.
As the elections approach, hundreds of thousands of Dutch people abroad are faced with the question of whether they will vote.
For tourists, expats and pensioners in Thailand, there is only bad news from Europe. There is an economic crisis and even the 'Dutch abroad' feel that in their wallets.
We would like to hear from our expert readers on the 'problem' of sex tourism in Thailand. You may disagree with the statement and believe that it is not too bad. If you do agree with the statement, we are curious about your ideas on how the Thai government should tackle this 'problem'.
Statement of the week: 'A Dutch person living in Thailand should be able to speak Thai.'
Wouldn't a permanent stay in Thailand be much more enjoyable if you master the Thai language? This question often crossed my mind during my wintering in Thailand.
Statement of the week: Thai traffic is dangerous!
The above statement is always good for heated discussions at birthdays and other parties of Dutch people living in Thailand. When you look at the statistics you should see that there are many road deaths in Thailand. This figure is of course high because helmets are usually not worn.
Every year, about 15 million tourists from all over the world visit the 'Land of Smiles'. Those are huge numbers. These people will also have carefully weighed their choice. Hence the statement of the week: Thailand (still) has a lot to offer tourists.
Statement of the week: It is currently better to rent a house in Thailand than to buy a house!
If you are going to Thailand soon for a longer period or permanently, you will be faced with the question: rent or buy? A difficult question because the housing market in Thailand is starting to overheat. The price for building land in Hua Hin, for example, is high.
Statement of the week: 'Foreigners should have more rights'
This week we ask our readers for their opinion on the statement: 'Foreigners should have more rights in Thailand'.
Every now and then I am not over amazed at what I see in Thailand. So here's another post to get the reader's opinion.
From now on we will come up with a statement about Thailand every week. We also provide a brief explanation and motivation for the ruling.
The purpose of the statement is to give our readers the opportunity to comment on it. You can let us know whether or not you agree with the statement, and also provide an explanation and your argumentation.