Last year a young Thai woman, an acquaintance of mine, came to the Netherlands for a short visit. I asked her to write down her experiences. She did. Her story has not been published until now for two reasons. I was quite ill for six months afterwards and was unable to do much. When I found her writing, the translation from Thai was not that difficult, but the writing consisted of two pages of tiny print, which almost caused me to burn out.
Tips for a long flight from Amsterdam to Bangkok
A flight from Amsterdam to Bangkok is a lengthy experience, often more than eleven hours in the air. Such a journey requires thoughtful preparation and smart strategies to ensure comfort and well-being. From choosing the ideal seat online to carefully packing your hand luggage with essential items such as neck pillows and earplugs, every step contributes to a more pleasant flight.
My name is Pimpat and for the last two years, before it closed, I was the last and only direct employee of the Royal Thai Honorary-Consulate Amsterdam. I have not written this message with the intention of humiliating or condemning in any way Mr. Richard Ruijgrok, former consul. I only want to share my own experience based on factual information during my employment with the RTCG.
The disappeared VOC warehouse 'Amsterdam'
The Factorij or the trading post of the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) in Ayutthaya has already caused a lot of ink to flow. Much less was published about the VOC warehouse in Amsterdam, south of Bangkok.
Last year, 20,9 million travelers passed through Schiphol
In 2020, 20,9 million passengers traveled from, to or via Schiphol, a decrease of 71% compared to 2019. Eindhoven Airport saw the number of travelers decrease to 2,1 million last year, Rotterdam The Hague Airport to 0,5 million ; decreases of 69% and 77% respectively.
Last Tuesday I booked a return ticket with KLM for May 12th. Today I get a message from KLM that the flight has been canceled and that I have to set a new date, but that doesn't work at all. Have approached KLM and get the message from them that the first possibility is July 4th.
Returned Thai from Amsterdam placed in quarantine (video)
Fifteen Thais, including three monks who were stranded at Dutch Schiphol Airport, arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Friday (April 10) on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight KL875.
Landed on a tropical island: In the gutter….
Sometimes you have moments when things go wrong. Well wrong. Like that day in July. For the first time in my life I'm only going to Amsterdam for a week, without the Kuuk. Roos went on vacation that morning and I can stay in her house.
Twist in The Circle
Recently I am having a pleasant chat with Hans at the members' table in De Kring's restaurant, and who is coming in? “Simon! You here! What a surprise! Move on!” Simon slumps down on the seat next to me and before I can ask he declares: “We ran out of pills, so I had to come here. What's the pot for dinner?"
The commemoration of the late King Bhumibol last Sunday on Dam Square in Amsterdam was well attended. From Thailand blog reader Sander, we receive a number of photos and a link to a video recording.
Commemoration of the deceased King Bhumibol November 6, 2016 on Dam Square in Amsterdam
On Sunday, November 6, 2016, a memorial service will be held on Dam Square in Amsterdam in memory of the late King Bhumibol. You are requested to wear black clothing. Time 11.30am-12.30pm.
No train traffic between Amsterdam and Schiphol this weekend
ProRail is doubling the track north of Schiphol. In the weekend of 24 and 25 September, therefore, no train traffic will be possible between the airport and Amsterdam Sloterdijk/Duivendrecht-Diemen Zuid/Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena.
Amsterdam in pictures
Not only in Thailand but in almost all of Asia you will find a lot of well-known expensive brands with a smell. A Rolex on your wrist that is almost priceless for many people is suddenly a reality. Beautiful bags from top brands are available to many for a fraction of the price, not to mention clothing and a lot of other stuff.
Since yesterday, the following message can be read on the website of the Thai Consulate in Amsterdam: “From 15-08-2016 WE WILL NOT ISSUE MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA.”
Now for an offer from Bangkok to Amsterdam that is interesting for expats. You can book a discounted rate to the Netherlands until May 15 and you can stay there for a maximum of two months.
BBC: Amsterdam and Bangkok mentioned in the same breath by English prostitute visitors
According to a BBC News report, quite a few English men regularly visit prostitutes: 1 in 10 pays for sex. Amsterdam and Bangkok are especially popular for this.