Isan women, the raw reality (part 1)
Some readers of this blog think that Isaan and its inhabitants are romanticized too much. I like that romance myself, but this time the raw reality. I will, however, limit myself to those Isan women who have no contact with farangs, except for the writer of course. Not because I want to oppose those women who do have contacts, but because I know too little about that group of women. I leave it to the reader to judge whether or not there are differences between the two groups, if that distinction is allowed to be made. Today part 1.
How did the common man and woman live when Thailand was still called Siam? In 1930, Carle Zimmerman, with the cooperation of the Siamese authorities, carried out an extensive investigation into the living conditions of the rural population in Siam. He ignored the cities.
Rural doctors critical of Prayut's 120-day plan
Thai rural doctors, united in the Rural Doctors Society (RDS), have criticized Prime Minister Prayut's plan to open the country to tourists in 120 days.
A week in the Thai countryside
We have been staying in the Thai countryside for a week now, where we are hospitably cared for by Wasana's parents and sister. In the hamlet of Ban Deng (the red village), the pace of life is different than in our society.
Reader Submission: Folklore in the Isan Countryside
Fortunately, Charly's life is full of pleasant surprises (unfortunately sometimes also less pleasant ones). Until a few years ago, he would never have dared to predict that he would spend the rest of his life in Thailand. However, he has now been living in Thailand for a while and in recent years close to Udonthani. Today are impressions during a visit to the high northeast of Isan.
Grabbed from the Isan life. A sequel (part 5)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. This time stories in non-chronological days, no weekly report, but always just a blog, sometimes current, sometimes from the past.
Grabbed from the Isan life. A sequel (part 4)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. This time stories in non-chronological days, no weekly report, but always just a blog, sometimes current, sometimes from the past.
Grabbed from the Isan life. A sequel (part 3)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. This time stories in non-chronological days, no weekly report, but always just a blog, sometimes current, sometimes from the past.
Grabbed from the Isan life. A sequel (part 2)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. This time stories in non-chronological days, no weekly report, but always just a blog, sometimes current, sometimes from the past.
Grabbed from Isan life. A sequel (part 1)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. This time stories in non-chronological days, no weekly report, but always just a blog, sometimes current, sometimes from the past.
Seized from the Isan life (part 7 end)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
Seized from Isan life (part 6)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
Seized from Isan life (part 5)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
Seized from Isan life (part 4)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
Seized from Isan life (part 3)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
Fast internet also in rural Thailand in 2018
By the middle of next year, 3.920 villages in 62 provinces should have access to cheap and fast internet. Fast in this case at least 10 Mpbs and that will cost 50 baht per month. A bit more speed is also possible: 15 and 20 Mpbs for 150 and 200 baht per month respectively.
Question of the week: Why do you live in rural Thailand?
Gringo is curious as to why the Dutch and Belgians choose to live in the countryside, and then usually also with the partner's Thai family,