10 years of Thailand blog: Readers speak – Peter
As you know, Thailandblog exists 10 years. We paid attention to this by, among other things, letting the bloggers have their say. Now it's the readers' turn. Today Peter from the Netherlands.
Questionnaire for readers of Thailandblog
What is your name/nickname on Thailandblog?
Peter
What is your age?
67
What is your birthplace and country?
Roelofarendsveen, The Netherlands
In which place have you lived the longest?
Leiderdorp
What is/was your profession?
Steel construction manager
Do you live in Thailand or in Belgium/the Netherlands (where approximately)?
The Netherlands
What is your bond with Thailand?
First time with the whole family in Thailand, our daughter had worked there as a volunteer. After that I have been there five times with my wife, meanwhile several Thai friends with whom we have a lot of contact by mail and always meet when we are in Thailand.
My wife's cousin lives there now, with whom we always meet.
The first time we came to Thailand it felt like coming home to me.
Do you have a Thai partner?
no
What are your hobbies?
Sports, chores, reading
Why is Thailand special to you, why the fascination for the country?
The country, the people (certainly those we know) and the feeling
How did you ever end up on Thailandblog and when?
Started reading when we first went to Thailand about 10 years ago
Do you also write comments?
Ja
Why are you responding (or why are you not responding)?
Because then I recognize things or want to give information about places we've been
Have you ever written a story for Thailandblog (reader submission)?
My wife sent pictures years ago
What do you like/special about Thailandblog?
Nice to read the stories
What do you like less/special about Thailandblog?
Nothing, because if there's something I don't find interesting, I don't have to read it
Do you have contact with other readers or writers on Thailandblog (with whom and why)?
No, no acquaintances
What do you think of the many comments on Thailandblog? Do you read them all?
Usually I read them all
What function do you think Thailandblog has?
To get good information and enjoy the stories, it feels a bit like Thailand when you are in Holland.
What are you still missing on Thailandblog?
Nothing
Do you think Thailandblog will make it to the next anniversary (15 years)?
Certainly
Dear Peter,
Nice that you as a reader come forward more to share your experience/story with the readers/bloggers
contributes.
I therefore believe that there are more readers who would like to give their 'expertise', but
not really dare.
Thailand is a country or idea, thought that everyone carries in their heart.
Welcome,
Yours faithfully,
Erwin