Several troll posts removed. Discuss the topic, rather than discussing and bickering with other posters.

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

You don't need a palace with astronomical high maintenance costs but an effective, modern embassy. Maybe in a business center with parking facilities and public transport.

Also, I didn't mention any connection between Thailand and Netherland but reminded of Netherlands History, which is connected with slavery, exploitation, murder.

 

The  Netherlands consular services operate from a modern building adjacent to the old Ambassador's residence and office which is shown in the photo.  It is not easy to find an accessible location with parking facilities in Bangkok. Your requirement  necessitates a large urban garage. Terrorists love  underground parking garages.  Safety protocols recommend that public parking be away from the  offices and residence.

 

The current location is proximate to 2  BTS stations and is 1 km away from Chit Lom BTS or Phloen Chit BTS. Parking is available at one of the proximate hotels or at the shopping center on Phloen Chit Road. One cannot get better than this in Bangkok.

 

Yes, the Netherlands has  some history that today we find reprehensible. Unfortunately, during that same period,  Other Europeans were slicing people up alive and then  hanging them up in public squares, the rack, the iron Maiden, the Inquisition etc.  The Chinese had their public torture of slicing pieces of flesh off of someone, the death by a thousand cuts death. Native peoples in the Pacific and Americas were torturing and eating their enemies, and Africans were chopping each other up.  Sadly, every culture also practiced slavery, and exploitation. Humans are not very nice. The wars between Burma and Thailand and the Khmers was not  culture  sharing and a celebration of shared values. It was rape, pillaging, torture, destruction and death.

5 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

 

The  Netherlands consular services operate from a modern building adjacent to the old Ambassador's residence and office which is shown in the photo.  It is not easy to find an accessible location with parking facilities in Bangkok. Your requirement  necessitates a large urban garage. Terrorists love  underground parking garages.  Safety protocols recommend that public parking be away from the  offices and residence.

 

The current location is proximate to 2  BTS stations and is 1 km away from Chit Lom BTS or Phloen Chit BTS. Parking is available at one of the proximate hotels or at the shopping center on Phloen Chit Road. One cannot get better than this in Bangkok.

 

Yes, the Netherlands has  some history that today we find reprehensible. Unfortunately, during that same period,  Other Europeans were slicing people up alive and then  hanging them up in public squares, the rack, the iron Maiden, the Inquisition etc.  The Chinese had their public torture of slicing pieces of flesh off of someone, the death by a thousand cuts death. Native peoples in the Pacific and Americas were torturing and eating their enemies, and Africans were chopping each other up.  Sadly, every culture also practiced slavery, and exploitation. Humans are not very nice. The wars between Burma and Thailand and the Khmers was not  culture  sharing and a celebration of shared values. It was rape, pillaging, torture, destruction and death.

Well, it's not about other Europeans, or Chinese or aliens.

That's the typical blame game.

It's about Netherland.

Anyway, according to your description it would be appropriate to have an office in a location described by me.

Concerning terrorists....really??

You will probably rather get COVID than to be killed by terrorists.

On 6/16/2025 at 3:18 PM, ExpatOilWorker said:

All European 🇪🇺 nanny states are taxing you to death 💀. 

 

The high cost of socialism and left wing policies. 

On 6/16/2025 at 2:34 PM, newbee2022 said:

Exploitation? Slavery? Murder?

Yes, all together. If you don't know ask Dr. Google

10 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Well, it's not about other Europeans, or Chinese or aliens.

That's the typical blame game.

It's about Netherland.

Anyway, according to your description it would be appropriate to have an office in a location described by me.

Concerning terrorists....really??

You will probably rather get COVID than to be killed by terrorists.

You are the one singling out the Netherlands history. I only pointed out that  it is no worse than any other.

You dismiss the exposure of  parking garages and bombs, but the reality is that the reason, the likelihood of bombing is lower now is because consulates do not create the opportunity for terrorism. You are deluded if you do not  accept that opportunistic terrorists  are circulating. The Dutch are still a target.  

The current Netherlands facility satisfies all of your parameters and is most likely more cost effective than  relocating in to a big office tower that is not secure and not convenient for anyone. The real issue is that the Netherlands government wants to  cash in on an  asset because it needs money fast. it's like the old  aristocracy who started selling off their land to maintain their  excessive lifestyle. What needs to be done is to cut expenses at home. 

8 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

You are the one singling out the Netherlands history. I only pointed out that  it is no worse than any other.

You dismiss the exposure of  parking garages and bombs, but the reality is that the reason, the likelihood of bombing is lower now is because consulates do not create the opportunity for terrorism. You are deluded if you do not  accept that opportunistic terrorists  are circulating. The Dutch are still a target.  

The current Netherlands facility satisfies all of your parameters and is most likely more cost effective than  relocating in to a big office tower that is not secure and not convenient for anyone. The real issue is that the Netherlands government wants to  cash in on an  asset because it needs money fast. it's like the old  aristocracy who started selling off their land to maintain their  excessive lifestyle. What needs to be done is to cut expenses at home. 

To be honest I don't believe that the Netherlands would sell a piece of land in Thailand in order to fill a budget at home.

But we don't need to agree 🙏

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

To be honest I don't believe that the Netherlands would sell a piece of land in Thailand in order to fill a budget at home.

But we don't need to agree 🙏

What other reason is there? 

1 minute ago, Yellowtail said:

What other reason is there? 

I explained already. Read my comments

Just now, newbee2022 said:

I explained already. Read my comments

You said to save money; that's a budget concern. 

1 minute ago, Yellowtail said:

You said to save money; that's a budget concern. 

Not really. I said to have a modern embassy updated with digital levels in the center with parking facilities and easy public transport might be the reason.

However, I'm not Netherland's foreign minister.

So, many reasons possible

3 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Not really. I said to have a modern embassy updated with digital levels in the center with parking facilities and easy public transport might be the reason.

However, I'm not Netherland's foreign minister.

So, many reasons possible

What would be the point of having "...digital levels in the center with parking facilities and easy public transport..." at an embassy? 

 

I think you are confusing/conflating embassy with consulate. 

 

16 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

What happened to you?😳

You got a bad childhood?

Or didn't finish school? Can't believe it.

Or got no education by your parents?

Or got shattered dreams in relationships? Could happen.

Now a desperate leftover? I hope not.

No manners? Obviously.

I'm very much concerned and try to find a reason why you use this derogative style to answer?

Actually it's better for you to look for a fool for that kind of conversation. It's not me.

But if you need help you're free to send me a PM.

Good bye.

Wow, so much to say... With little idea who you are dealing with, just st a brat with a big mouth... No backbone.

2 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

Wow, so much to say... With little idea who you are dealing with, just st a brat with a big mouth... No backbone.

Expected comment. Give me a message when you need help.

Or...... don't bother me again. Look for a fool. It's not me.

Good bye

22 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Expected comment. Give me a message when you need help.

Or...... don't bother me again. Look for a fool. It's not me.

Good bye

I think many, on here, would argue that point...

On 6/18/2025 at 9:49 AM, newbee2022 said:

I explained already. Read my comments

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