Today’s picture is taken in 1995 during my first visit to Thailand with my job. Having something to drink, and eat street food. First experience with this type of food. Expected a serious reaction. Well, it came but as an opposite one. Couldn’t “go” for 3-4 days. Enough of that đ Rgds, Sailor Kai StĂ„le ĂdegĂ„rd Continue reading Just a picture…… First visit to Thailand.
A few weeks before I went back to Europe, I decided to visit the in-laws one more time, to say see you later. As always there will be eating and drinking when people meet in Thailand. Something we visitors have learned after some time here. Actually, this socializing is very common all over the region. So we will always bring with us something we picked … Continue reading A trip to North East Thailand (Isaan) farmland.
The man was arrested under Thailandâs criminal defamation law, which has been used to silence critics and stifle dissent. The hotel that brought charges acknowledges that using the law might be âexcessive.â By Richard C. Paddock Sept. 28, 2020 An American man who lives in Thailand was unhappy that a resort hotel wanted to charge him a $15 corkage fee for bringing his own bottle of … Continue reading American Could Face Prison in Thailand After Posting Negative Reviews of a Resort
Bangkok (CNN) â Hope is on the horizon for travelers wanting to spend their upcoming winter holidays in Thailand — provided they’re willing to spend several weeks in the kingdom and only stick to designated areas.During a public forum held late last week, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the country is aiming to allow foreign tourists to enter the country through a program dubbed “Safe and … Continue reading Thailand floats plan to welcome back international tourists in October.
All right then, we are here, after a long and sometimes a bit stressful trip. With most likely change of flights for most, time differences, all the walking and then waiting at the airports, and the taxi line. Not to forget the memorable first taxi ride through the traffic to the hotel, with a let me guess, a driver who âaccidentlyâ took the wrong turn on … Continue reading My first visit to Thailand, part II.
Thailand, oh yes, still an exotic destination for many, including myself. Anyone remember the first time you went to Thailand? I have been 45-50 times inn and out of Thailand, due to my work, but still remember clearly the first time. The first you notice after the loooooong flight, is when you leave the air conditioned air-plane, to walk into the jetway, which leads into the … Continue reading Remember your first time to Thailand?
The Queen Bee is one of those hidden places you will often just pass by on your way from A to B. Nothing flashy about this place so you do not notice it. Until you walk inside.I have a feeling many of the customers, just as myself, have visited this place because someone you know have invited you there.There is both an inside and outside … Continue reading Queen Bee, a hidden gem in Bangkok
Welcome to Isaan. Everybody will remember their first time visiting Isaan, the North-Eastern part of Thailand. Depending of course how long ago, and what kind of town you visit, it could be like walking through a time-portal. Of course, it also depends of what you expect and have experienced previously. For me, a city man, I really did not know what to expect. I had … Continue reading First time to Isaan, Thailand.
This is a book I wanted to read for some time. The book was originally publish back in 1989 I believe, but is still very applicable today. To me, it doesnât matter if a book is published years ago, I can still enjoy it. Just as with films and music. And boy, did I enjoy this book! What I instantly noticed, reading this good book … Continue reading Bangkok Knights, by Collin Piprell.
To exotic Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. I even got a tan. After a very stressful day in Singapore, where we would have a “turn around” day regularly for the next 4 months, with change of pax (and some crew), spare parts received, provisions received, and services, it was time to start a new cruise. It is normally a bit tired crew after such a … Continue reading To exotic Thailand
Book cover. Just finished reading the book “Bizarre Thailand”, by Jim Algie. This is one of those books one should read if you want to know more stuff than you already know about Thailand. Especially if you want to know a bit more than just whatâs going on in gogo bars or beer bars where many ex-pats normally hang out the during their first … Continue reading Bizarre Thailand; By Jim Algie
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