My Thai girlfriend speaks English but not Dutch. Is there work for her in the Netherlands? For example through an employment agency?
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Tensions in Bangkok continue to rise (video)
November 29 2013
Tensions in Thailand's capital seem to be rising further. Today, protesters entered a military complex. Despite this, the warring parties do not budge.
News from Thailand – November 29, 2013
November 29 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Skirmishes between red shirts and demonstrators
• MPC lowers interest rates by 0,25 percentage point
• Thailand talks to the 'wrong' insurgents
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Reader question: Films and/or activities for Thai girlfriend
November 29 2013
A Thai girlfriend of mine (boyfriend's wife) is now stuck in Belgium. But she is not sure what to do until she goes to school.
Yingluck wants to talk, Suthep doesn't want to talk
November 29 2013
Prime Minister Yingluck is willing to negotiate with the demonstrators, but action leader Suthep Thaugsuban is unyielding. 'We're not talking. Our only goal is to end the 'Thaksin regime' in Thailand.'
A jungle tour in the Northwest of Thailand (video)
November 29 2013
In this video by our loyal reader Willem Elferink you can see a visit to a Christian village (Catholic) in the far north-west of Thailand, followed by a jungle tour. The guides show us how you can quickly make an accommodation (table, seat, eating utensils and sleeping accommodation) with bamboo and bamboo leaves.
Reader question: How much does a boat rental cost in Damnoen Saduak?
November 28 2013
How much does renting a boat in Damnoen Saduak at the Floating Market cost and how does it work and for how long is the boat trip?
The Dutch go on holiday much less this year than before
November 28 2013
The Dutch went on holiday significantly less this year. Due to the economic crisis, the number of holidays fell by 3%, the largest decrease since the XNUMXs, according to the Dutch tourism agency NBTC-NIPO Research.
News from Thailand – November 28, 2013
November 28 2013
Today in News from Thailand
• Chairman Yingluck absent from rice committee meetings
• Baht continues to fall in value
• Ayutthaya: Scaffolding collapses, four injured
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Government and demonstrators have their backs against the wall
November 28 2013
The government is making every effort to prevent violence, the red shirts keep a low profile and the demonstrators besiege but do not occupy government buildings. The battle is at an impasse, writes Bangkok Post.
Call: We are looking for a Dutch speech therapist in Thailand
November 27 2013
My wife has suffered a cerebral infarction and is currently being nursed at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. Speech therapy in the Dutch language will soon become important in the entire rehabilitation process. That is why we are looking for a Dutch speech therapist in Thailand.
How is a bank card skimmed? So so!
November 27 2013
Since the beginning of this year, skimmers have managed to take 70 to 80 million baht from bank accounts. A camera is no longer necessary; a fake keyboard is pasted on the keyboard.
Reader question: Is wild camping allowed in Thailand?
November 27 2013
From my 4 weeks vacation in Thailand I'm going from ashes. driving around with a car for 1 week on Saturday, probably in national parks west and north of Hua Hin. To save money, I think it would be nice to sleep with locals, on campsites, in a hammock or in the car.
Call: TV program is looking for Dutch people with a Thai love
November 27 2013
Net5 is looking for new candidates for new seasons of the Boundless Love and Foreign Wedding programmes!
I live outside in Isaan and own 5 stray dogs and three German Shepherds. About two hundred meters from my house lives my closest neighbor, who has about 8 cows and every morning they pass by my house accompanied by Mrs. the farmer's wife and her three stray dogs.
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Dutch retirees have nothing to complain about
November 27 2013
Dutch pensioners have no reason to complain. They receive the highest pension compared to other developed countries.
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Diary of Kees Roijter (4): Thailand, Beautiful Thailand
November 27 2013
I'm afraid my beautiful dream won't come true, writes Kees Roijter in a candid reflection. Now that he and Pon are moving to Thailand after 36 years in the Netherlands, he is worried.
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