Pattaya police have launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a 72-year-old Dutchman, whose body was found with striking injuries in a luxury condominium. After complaints of an unpleasant odor, authorities discovered the decomposing body, revealing a shocking case that is shaking the local community
Dutch man (38) found dead on the beach of Koh Samet
A tragic incident has occurred on the Thai island of Koh Samet, where a 38-year-old Dutch man was found dead. This event has led to a unique collaboration between islanders and social media in an effort to reach the man's family in the Netherlands.
On October 18, Korea veteran Mr. Hans Visser, at the age of 93. The cremation took place on October 21, in the presence of his loved ones and many members of the Dutch Association Hua Hin-Cha Am. On October 22, the Dutch embassy paid attention to his death on its Facebook page (including photos). In memory of Hans Visser, we have reposted his story, which was previously published on Thailandblog on September 27, 2020.
Dutch woman decides to only speak Thai for 24 hours
In this short video, the woman who lives in Thailand with her family explains that she will only speak the language of her new home country for a whole day.
After Siam had opened itself up to economic development with the British in 1855 by concluding the Bowring Treaty and far-reaching contacts with the West, it was not long before the Dutch also took an interest in Siam again.
A Thai and Dutch tourist robbed at their hotel in Pattaya
A Thai and a Dutch tourist were robbed of their valuables in a hotel/resort in Pattaya early yesterday morning by two unknown thieves.
Pattaya Beach Road: Dutch man collapses while walking and dies
A Dutch man taking a stroll early yesterday morning on Pattaya Beach Road, not far from Soi 6, reportedly collapsed before being found dead by other pedestrians.
Missing Dutchman found and doing well
The missing Dutchman Frans van Rossum (79) has been found. Frans had left Nong Pradu Village in Na Yang district (Cha-Am) on his motorcycle on August 31 and was found last night, September 3.
The new cycling meeting point will be officially opened this Sunday at 9.00:XNUMX am in Lopburi. The meeting point was realized by a farang from the Netherlands.
Dutchman from Phuket suspected of millions of scams
A 37-year-old Dutchman, Wesley H., who lives in Kathu, Phuket, was arrested last Thursday at Suvarnabhumi Airport on suspicion of a multimillion-dollar online investment scam.
Interesting vacancy at Philanthropy Connections in Chiang Mai
The Philanthropy Connections Foundation, which operates under Dutch management, has posted an interesting vacancy for a “Management Support Officer” on its Facebook page.
Living and working abroad: Bangkok
The magazine Quote looks across the border at Dutch people abroad. This time with Martijn Haas, who, after living on three continents, is now coming home to Bangkok.
How Dutch are you actually?
If you want to know how Dutch you still are, complete the quiz of Stichting Goed. You have been living abroad for a while, how Dutch are you? Fill in the questions and check if you can still rightly call yourself a real cheesehead.
Iron Chef winner Rick Dingen world famous in Thailand
27-year-old Rick Dingen from Eindhoven is famous in Thailand. He won the 'Iron Chef Thailand' competition, a popular TV program in the Land of Smiles.
Dutch tourist killed by landmine in Myanmar
In a region in the north of Myanmar popular with hikers, a Dutch tourist was killed when he stepped on a landmine. His Argentinian traveling companion was injured. The hikers were found outside the town of Hsipaw in the northern Shan state, near an area where armed clashes often erupt between government forces and ethnic rebels fighting for more autonomy.
Bottle Art Museum in Pattaya closed
It is striking how many businesses are closed in Pattaya. Two main causes will play a role in this. The lack of interest from both Thais and tourists. A second cause may be the fact that the landowner no longer wants to rent out his piece of land and wants to give it a different use.
Dutchman (46) arrested with expired visa, not allowed to enter Thailand for 5 years
A 46-year-old Dutchman, Alexander de R, was arrested on Monday while walking just outside Big Trees Village, a resort on Koh Samui. The Immigration Police checked his passport and found that his visa had expired on July 21 this year.