I would like to share with you the results of my research on retirement migration in Thailand, which will soon be published in a scientific journal. It focused on how retirees deal with two major changes in their lives: retirement and migration.
An Indian study suggests that vitamin D is not only good for your bones, but also for your prostate. In men with prostate problems or an increased risk of cancer, higher vitamin D levels were associated with lower PSA levels, an important indicator of prostate health. This finding offers hope for new ways to manage prostate problems.
On Monday 13 January, major disruptions are looming at Brussels Airport due to a national strike against the Belgian government's planned pension plans. Many flights will be cancelled or delayed. Travelers should expect chaos at the airport and on public transport. The strike could have major consequences for anyone traveling.
Today my “big day” for immigration. Every year after my visit I make a list. As far as I know and can, I make sure I prepare all necessary copies for the following year. With my 2024/2025 folder in hand I left for Jomtien.
I have Crohn's disease and for my medication (Stelara 90mg) I have to go back to Belgium every year. The reason for this is that I have to pay little through the health insurance company. My question to you is whether there is an alternative for me to not have to travel to Belgium every time and to get it here in Thailand at a normal rate?
Questioner: Michel I have been to Thailand many times, but never experienced this. I entered the country in November on a Visa Exemption and got a stamp in my passport at immigration, in December I went home again, but this time I went through the new passport scanner, so no exit stamp! My question is, when I arrive again, will I have any problems with that? Logically thought about, that will be in the systems …
Although the Thai does not really differ much from the average Belgian or Dutch person, you sometimes experience something in Thailand that you will not easily experience in Belgium or the Netherlands. That's what this series of stories is about. Today another nice story from Lieven Kattestaart: 'My first day of vacation'.
Thai Panang curry (Kaeng panang) spicy curry with a somewhat sweet and creamy taste. There are various variants with beef, chicken, pork, duck or vegetarian with tofu. Chicken with Panang Curry is the most commonly eaten.
Those who can take a breather from the concrete jungle of Bangkok in a wonderful park such as Suan Rot Fai or “Train Park”. This is the largest park of the three green areas on the northern side of Bangkok. It borders the northeast side of Chatuchak Park. Suan Rot Fai was once a golf course for the State Railway Association, but is now a public park.
There has been a lot of talk about learning Thai. Who learned the language and how? Preferably search for something in Dutch about Thai.
View Bangkok from above. Bangkok has a number of skyscrapers with a roof terrace that offer spectacular views of the city. Do this both during the day and in the dark. The millions of lights then provide an almost unreal spectacle.
The air quality in Hua Hin leaves much to be desired. There has not been a single day of clean air since January, while particulate matter often reaches dangerous levels. With a red code and a pollution index well above the norm, outdoor activities are discouraged. Where this pollution comes from remains a mystery, but the impact on health is clear.
A chance encounter at the counter of a somewhat remote bar in the heart of the ever-bustling Bangkok results in an in-depth conversation with a young, beautiful woman about her eventful life on the narrow edge of prostitution. She is a veteran sugar babe, who is slowly beginning to wonder whether the path she once took was the right choice.
Thai lakorns are full of clichés, over-the-top drama, and acting that would put a high school musical to shame. From crying scenes involving bottled water to stumbling romance and karma that always ends in red wine spilling down someone’s dress, these soaps are a bizarre mix of guilty pleasure and unwanted comedy. Why do we keep watching? Because sometimes you just can’t help it.
In a city where breathing is no longer a given, Lars struggles with an air thicker than his cynicism. As the residents adapt to the toxic reality, he feels a growing urge to bring about change. This is the story of a suffocating city, an activist who confronts, and a man who wants to use words as weapons.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra responds to the uproar surrounding controversial remarks by her father Thaksin. The former prime minister, who made racist comparisons during an election speech, was heavily criticized. Paetongtarn insists that his words were misunderstood and that he had no malicious intentions. Thaksin's influence remains great, despite his absence from official politics.
During my stay in Thailand my glasses started to malfunction, a difficult situation for someone who is dependent on his reading glasses. What started as a search for an optician led to a surprising solution at a small workshop. Within five minutes my glasses were repaired, and this experience once again confirmed the charm of practical help in Thailand.
Karel and Michel discuss the worrying air pollution in Thailand in their own dryly comical way. With sharp remarks and a touch of Flemish humor, they dissect the situation in Bangkok, where fine dust PM2.5 not only affects the lungs but also the quality of life. A light-hearted, but stimulating conversation that gives food for thought.
The Ministry of Social Development and Welfare is launching the campaign “Stop Giving Stop Begging” to tackle begging structurally. By no longer giving money to beggars and reporting, a vicious circle is broken. The campaign focuses on protecting vulnerable groups from exploitation and creating a safer and more sustainable social climate.
A traditional ceremony in Thailand immerses you in a world of song, food and dance. The monks bless the house, food is shared and the community celebrates with dance and drink. What starts with rituals ends in exuberance, where everyone, including the Farang, becomes part of the party. An unforgettable experience full of humor, warmth and culture.
That you can get "Western service" in a hospital in Bangkok I am willing to believe. When I lived in Kingston, New Jersey, three miles from Princeton, we would go to the city once a week for Thai food, and that restaurant was always full of young Thais. They were at university there, and not on scholarships: this was where the "crème de la crème" of Thai wealthy families came to study to succeed their fathers - ministers, Chinese businessmen, and doctors.
Maybe you're not a gym type, but who wouldn't want to grow old fit and healthy here in Thailand? Then check out some tips for 'pool workout', an easy way to maintain or even build fitness and/or muscle, while you don't have to leave the house or hardly at all.
