I received a message from Zilveren Kruis yesterday that my international health insurance from Expatriate Health Insurance XHI will cease to exist on 1 January 2017.
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The water sector in Thailand
October 5, 2016
We are here in Thailand in the middle of the rainy season and so (!) we get the annual lamentation about the flooding caused by the rain. The storm ball has been raised in many provinces of the country and television and other media (including on this blog) show images of many flooded streets or entire areas.
Blúport shopping center in Hua Hin: for recreational shoppers
October 5, 2016
Is the gigantic and new shopping mall in Hua Hin an asset to this city? At first I had my doubts about that, with the expected more of the same. After a first visit I return to my prejudice. Blúport is more than shopping. It is an 'experience', but one with a price tag.
Traffic chaos Bangkok: Municipality blames the rain
October 5, 2016
Monday evening it was a big drama on a number of roads in Bangkok. Motorists were stuck in traffic for hours. The municipality of Bangkok says that the heavy rains are to blame.
Traditional silk dyeing and weaving keeps tradition alive
October 5, 2016
Silk has been woven in Ban Krua (Ratchathewi, Bangkok) for two centuries. Manassanan Benjarongjinda (72) continues that tradition.
Agenda: NVT celebrates Relief of Leiden in Bangkok
October 5, 2016
Thursday 6 October it's that time again: as has been customary for many years, the Dutch Association Thailand will once again reflect in the traditional way on the Relief of Leiden, an important event in our national history.
In June/July 2017 I plan to visit Thailand. My plan is to make a tour on my own, spending 2 or 3 nights in each place. Been to Thailand often, but mainly linger in 1 place, hence a journey of discovery.
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Auction of lucky numbers mobile phones
October 4, 2016
Asians and Thais have a thing for numbers. People are therefore willing to pay a lot of money for numbers that should bring good luck, such as the number nine. Capitals are issued for certain license plate numbers and that also applies to telephone numbers of mobile phones. Long live the superstition.
Until the end of the week: Rain and traffic in Bangkok
October 4, 2016
Until the end of the week, the Bangkokians have to take into account heavy rain showers that can cause flooding. The result is obvious: traffic jams and traffic jams.
Lucky in the Thai state lottery
October 4, 2016
Chris de Boer ('Never been a big gambler') is surprised. His wife wins a prize in the state lottery in almost every draw. How does she do that? A trick or not?
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Ambassador opens Anne Frank exhibition
October 4, 2016
Last Friday, the Dutch ambassador to Thailand, HE Mr. Karel Hartogh performed the opening of the Anne Frank Exhibition at St. Andrews International School in Bangkok.
Shortage of rainwater in Pattaya and surroundings
October 4, 2016
In this rainy season it is almost unimaginable that the Provincial Waterworks Authority are considering artificially generating rain, in collaboration with the Royal Rainmaking Operation Center.
Reader question: Number of questions regarding the new land tax
October 4, 2016
I read that there would be an exemption of up to 50 million baht with the land tax to be introduced. Is that the maximum for a first property? Or total of properties?
Statement: 'Thailand needs to grow towards a welfare state!'
October 3, 2016
Tino argues that Thailand needs to grow towards a welfare state. Thailand is rich enough to pay for social services. The sick, the disabled and the elderly are now too dependent on their children.
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Seven Thai teenagers visiting
October 3, 2016
Last Friday another holiday period started for our son Lukin. There are no classes until October 26, so plenty of time to undertake all kinds of extracurricular activities. To herald the holiday season, he asked if he could invite some friends from school to his home, so that they would also spend the night.
'Thai banks do too little against phishing'
October 3, 2016
Today in Bangkok Post there is an article about the fact that only a few banks in Thailand have taken measures to protect customers against phishing, a form of internet fraud.
Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: Wan Song Ta Yai
October 3, 2016
Lung addie saw already last week that something was afoot. The clothesline here was full of white clothes. It happens more often that our Mae Baan empties the wardrobes and gives everything that hangs or lies in them an extra wash. But now it was only white clothes and that must have something to do with Buddha.
