Thai workers and stuff, abroad (reader's submission)
While stories from a generation ago captured the experiences of Thai workers abroad, today we are seeing a new reality. These stories, which gave us a glimpse into life decades ago, are now confronted with the contemporary ambitions and challenges of Thai citizens looking beyond borders. With a mix of personal stories and a broad vision of the future, we explore the transformation of the Thai community abroad, exploring the changes and hopes for a better future.
'Michigan Test' – A short story by Wanit Jarungkit-anan
This story is about the desire of many Thai students to continue their studies, mainly in the United States, in the period after 1960, known as the 'American Era'. This affected up to around 6.000 Thai students annually. When they returned to Thailand, they had often changed in many ways, gained a different view of Thai society, but also increased their chances of getting a good job. But how do you prepare yourself for such a big step? How do you arrange all the necessary documents? And should you actually go?
Long-stay visa for the Netherlands question: Adult Thai daughter going to the Netherlands to study
I have this question on behalf of a good acquaintance of mine: A Dutch man in his early 80s has been in a relationship with a Thai man for more than 20 years and wants to get married soon in both the Netherlands and Thailand. They also have a daughter, now 19 years old, who lives at their winter address in Thailand.
Information afternoon “Study in the Netherlands”
If you are planning to have your Thai son or daughter study in the Netherlands, there is now the opportunity to orientate yourself on the many possibilities.
I am married to a Thai woman. This woman has a daughter who is 18 years old. She has passed the entrance exam, English and Chinese, at the university in Chiang Rai.
