Dutch wallflowers in Southeast Asia
Most culturally interested visitors to Thailand will come face to face with the impressive statues of what are described in most guidebooks as 'Farang' guards when visiting Wat Pho sooner or later in Bangkok.
Jan Struys, a Dutch freebooter in Siam (part 2)
When Struys arrived in Ayutthaya, diplomatic relations between Siam and the Dutch Republic were normal, but that had not always been the case. From the moment Cornelius Speckx established a VOC depot in Ayutthaya in 1604, the relationship between the two mutually dependent parties had many ups and downs.
Jan Struys, a Dutch freebooter in Siam (part 1)
One of the books in my library that I cherish is Three remarkable voyages through Italy, Greece, Lyfland, Moscovien, Tartaryen, Medes, Persien, East Indies, Japan and several other regions, which came off the press in Amsterdam in 1676 with Jacob Van Meurs. printer on the Keizersgracht.
The Dutch resort at an end?
On the way from the Chinese village near Huay Yai to Wat Yannasanwararam, a construction project was announced through billboards two to three years ago.
Reader question: Holland snack bar in Pattaya
We are going to spend the winter in Thailand again and most of the time we will be back in our rented apartment in Pattaya. A few times a week we went to eat at the Holland snack bar (formerly De BOX) which was well run by Hans' wife. But it had to stop for health reasons until further notice.
Reader question: Is there a shop with Dutch products in Bangkok?
It strikes me that in a city like Bangkok there is nowhere (as far as I know) a shop where you can buy traditional Dutch specialties.
Message from Holland (2)
Dick van der Lugt can't resist. He had barely arrived in the Netherlands when the column virus started to play up. What does our Thailandblog editor-in-chief experience during his vacation? In part 2: I can shave again and other experiences.
I'm going to Bangkok for the 2nd time soon with a friend. Last time I met a nice Thai lady who works for a car rental company. I am looking for a 'Dutch' gift for her.
Nice promo video about Holland (video)
Perhaps you have a Thai partner and you have told him or her a lot about the Netherlands? Images speak louder than words. That is why this video might be fun for curious Thai people.
Message from Holland (4)
Dick van der Lugt can't resist. Barely arrived in the Netherlands when the column virus already started to play up. So he came up with a new (temporary) series Message from Holland. What does our Thailandblog employee experience during his six-week vacation?
'Thailand and Holland, same same!'
Yesterday I brought my girlfriend to Schiphol. After six months of being together day and night, it's not easy.
Ning loves Holland. And I
I wrote a blog some time ago that the Netherlands is a country where I would not want to be found dead. Not true of course. Heavily exaggerated. I will tell you, dear reader, why.