About Chris

I’ve traveled to many different places within Thailand since 2010 and I share my experiences and best Thailand travel tips so you will be well prepared and have the best holiday of your life.

My journey with Thailand began in 2010, during what was a two-week holiday.

I had traveled there to meet a girl I connected with online, but as fate would have it, she introduced me to her friend Saengduan.

She offered to show me around Bangkok, and what started as a friendly tour quickly grew into a deep connection.

Six months later, I returned to Thailand. Not just for the sights, but for her.

In April 2013, we got married in Thailand in a quiet, legal ceremony. I didn’t tell anyone back home until after it happened.

Ever since, Thailand has become a huge part of my life. While I still live in the Netherlands and my wife lives full-time in Bangkok, We’ve maintained a long-distance marriage for over a decade, meeting up in Thailand at least twice a year.

And now, I’m in the process of making the big move. within the next two years, I’ll be living in Bangkok permanently to be with her.

Traveling to a new country far away can be overwhelming and excited at the same time. Through In Love With Thailand, I will help you plan your trip, show you where to go and epic things to see.

Why You Can Trust Me with Your Thailand Adventure

Over the past 14+ years, I’ve traveled through Thailand more times than I can count. Usually for a month at a time, twice a year.

I’ve experienced the country not just as a tourist, but as a partner in a Thai family, navigating local life, culture, and language firsthand.

Together with Saengduan, I’ve explored all areas of Thailand. From the chaos of Bangkok with crazy traffic, huge shopping malls, and tons of streetfood to the beaches of Phuket, Koh Chang and Koh Sichang to soak up the sun and enjoy a more relaxed environment, and the mountain regions of Chiang Mai to visit the Karen Hill Tribes areas with the long necks

We’ve stayed in budget-friendly hotels as well as five-star resorts, always finding that balance between budget and comfort.

Because I travel as part of a couple but also look at trips as a solo traveler, I understand what both kinds of travelers are looking for. And I bring that mix to every guide, tip, and recommendation on this blog.

Chris from In Love With Thailand with girl from Karen Hilltribe in Chiang Mai. Girl wearing rings all around her neck
Chris and Saengduan wearing a traditional Thai wedding dress and uniform. with chris wearing white suit and red stripe and saengduan a golden and red outfit

What You’ll Find on
In Love with Thailand

If you’re planning your first (or next) trip to Thailand, this blog is here to help you have your BEST TRIP EVER.

Everything I write is based on personal experience. The wins, the mistakes, and the hidden gems we’ve found along the way.

I focus on:

  • Practical extras like using a VPN, booking travel insurance, or finding a Thai massage (the real ones!)
  • How to prepare before you go (visas, vaccinations, SIM cards)
  • Where to stay and what to see (hotels, beaches, shopping malls, temples)
  • How to travel smart (public transport, airport tips, travel scams)
  • Romantic experiences for couples and exciting ones for solo travelers

Why I Started This Blog

I created In Love with Thailand because I wanted to share the Thailand I know.

Not just the tourist version, but the everyday magic of it.

I don’t come from a travel writing background, but I do run an online business called Blog Tech Support, where I help other bloggers with the technical side of their websites.

Building this blog was a way to blend my personal love for Thailand with my professional skills and help others avoid the common mistakes most first-timers make.

A Few Fun Facts

  • On my very first day in Thailand, a tuk-tuk driver tricked me into visiting an erotic massage parlor when I was just trying to buy slippers at the mall. Welcome to Bangkok.
  • When I first met Saengduan, she didn’t speak English and I didn’t speak Thai. We used drawings and hand gestures to figure things out. Now, we switch between both languages.
  • We chose to legally marry on April 2nd, 2013, because if I said we got married on April 1st, no one back home would believe me.

Let’s Make Your Trip Unforgettable

Whether you’re traveling alone, visiting as a couple, or planning your first trip to Thailand, I want this blog to be your go-to resource to have the BEST THAILAND EXPERIENCE.

I’m not here to sell you a dream. Just to give you real advice, based on real experience, and to help you enjoy Thailand as much as I do.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you’re ready to fall In Love with Thailand.

– Chris