This temple is worth a mountain of money
There are temples and temples in Thailand, more than 40.000 in total. One is a bit more beautiful and impressive than the other, but in general it is a suit from the same cloth. With some exceptions, such as the temple, made of beer bottles. South of Prachuap Khiri Khan is another remarkable specimen. The Wat Ban Thung Khlet is completely decorated with coins.
Should Thai women be thankful?
There are plenty of stories on this blog about strange and sometimes unreasonable behavior of Thai women. But what is the other side of the coin, are Western men always fair and fair to their Thai wife or girlfriend?
Nice to be a Thai (?)
We Farang live in Thailand and usually have a good time there. It is therefore a good place for us. Some still complain about anything and everything. Others see things through rose-colored glasses. That is all widely reported on the Thailand blog.
Tips for tipping in Thailand
We Dutch are not known as generous givers, yet tipping is customary and desirable in many countries. But, nothing is as complicated as tipping. After all, it is a voluntary contribution to show your appreciation. How much do you give in Thailand and what is correct?
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin: “Gift of 10.000 baht digital money to every Thai will continue!”
The new government will honor Pheu Thai's election promise of a gift of 10.000 baht through a digital wallet to every Thai over the age of 16.
Scammers abuse Thai 10.000 baht digital money initiative: Authorities warn about fraudulent apps!
Thai authorities are raising the alarm about fraudulent registration applications promising 10.000 baht in digital money, a key policy of the Pheu Thai Party. Pol Gen Amorn Chomchoey, Secretary General of the National Agency for Cybersecurity, is warning the public and taking action against these deceptive apps that undermine the new Prime Minister's economy-boosting plans.
Thai cuties and fish in the Facebook pond
A special story that I heard some time ago and that evokes the necessary surprise in me. An acquaintance of a Thai lady had met a Dutch man. She had thrown her fishing rod into the Facebook pond and hooked this man.
To travel is to prepare. Such as ensuring that your passport is valid, taking out travel insurance, possibly applying for a visa and also making sure that you have enough money with you, otherwise you may be faced with an unpleasant surprise.
How much money do you spend per day in Thailand? That depends on what kind of traveler you are. Thailand is generally regarded as an affordable destination for tourists, especially when compared to many Western countries. Accommodations, food and drink, transportation and activities can often be found at a lower price than what one would pay in many other countries.
Exchange money in Thailand, read our tips (version 26-12-2022)
If you want to benefit from the best exchange rate, it is better to wait with exchanging money until you are in Thailand. Exchanging money in Thailand is quite easy. There are a few things you should keep an eye on, so read our tips. This way you can always get the best possible exchange rate.
Bringing money from Thailand to Belgium?
I have a question about transferring money from Thailand to Belgium. When I return from Thailand, can I bring a certain sum (10.000 euros for example) through a Thai bank? As far as I know, this reader question has not yet been asked.
Export and import Thai cash money (banknotes)?
I want to bring 90.000 Thai Baht for a friend of mine in the Netherlands soon. If he does not use it, I want to reintroduce the amount in Thailand this year.
I borrow, she borrows, we borrow and they have borrowed
What do you do when you are a Thai, have no savings, but still have to pay something? To wait? Still saving? Spend less? To the bank for a revolving credit? No, you borrow money from family, friends and acquaintances.
Thailand reader question: Bank transactions in Thailand
I purchased a Wise account and pass, not to transfer money to my Thai bank account, but to save Thai Baht from this account. If the exchange rate is high, I will transfer Thai Baht and leave it on this account. So you can have two or more currencies in one account.
New poll: the price tag of a good life in Thailand
This post from June 25, 2011 is a repost following our milestone: 250.000 comments on Thailandblog. This article received no fewer than 267 responses.
For a Thai everything is "paeng"
We Dutch have a reputation, just ask a Belgian, to be frugal, even stingy. We do not like to spend money and if we have to, preferably as little as possible.
Thai gold digger on the road
Nui and I have been living unmarried and happily together for 10 years. Without (major) problems thanks to clear agreements. This piece is about a friend of Nui, friends for 15 years. I call her Sasa, unmarried, 40 years old now and well educated. Share a lot on Line, exchange photos about restaurants and the meals there, among other things. Innocent pastime.