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Eric_Belgium

Eric Vercauteren

@Eric_Belgium

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Belgian expat in Thailand

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6

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About me

Belgian

Lives in Pattaya

Speaks English, Flemish, French, German, Thai

Registration: 19 March 2010

About

I'm from Belgium, lived 8 yrs in the Netherlands, 13 yrs in Thailand (4 years working in the Cambodian refugee camps and 9 years for the ODP, US Embassy Bangkok), 12 yrs in Geneva (UN IOM), moved back to Thailand in 2004. Speak Flemish, English, French, German and Thai. I have 2 grown-up children living and working in Phuket. Some of their businesses: http://6thAvenuePhuket.com http://PalmyrahSurin.com http://ThePeaksResidence.com http://DeepRelaxSpa.com http://BarKuNi.com
Interests: alternative energy, visiting up-country thaind, cheese making, tinkering

Occupation

I am Retired.

My expat journey

belgiumnetherlandsthailandswitzerlandthailand
Pattaya, Thailand

Since Nov 2004

Pattaya, Thailand

Moved back to Thailand with wife and kids upon taking early retirement.
Enjoying life and making home-made cheese as a hobby.

Geneva, Switzerland

Mar 1993 - Nov 2004

Geneva, Switzerland

Worked for the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Afghan Repatriation Assistance Program coordinator with travels to exotic places like Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan. Later became IT specialist with duty travels to all four corners of the world.

Sakeo and Bangkok, Thailand

Apr 1980 - Mar 1993

Sakeo and Bangkok, Thailand

Worked as a volunteer in the Cambodian refugee camps along the Thai/Cambodian border. Later worked for the US Embassy Orderly Departure Program with frequent travels to Vietnam.
Social Worker/IT Specialist.

Rotterdam and Enschede, Netherlands

Aug 1972 - Apr 1980

Rotterdam and Enschede, Netherlands

Rotterdam/Ridderkerk gypsy camp: Social Worker. Enschede social welfare: Social Worker.
Social Worker.

Sinaai, Belgium

Jul 1950 - Aug 1972

Sinaai, Belgium

Born and raised in Belgium (Flemish part).
Finished my studies as Social Worker in Gent.

Activity

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Eric_Belgium replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Anyone interested in making home-made cheese? by Eric_Belgium

I am making home made cheese, mainly Gouda type cheese, purely as a hobby. Is anyone interested in joining me? No financial participation is needed: I have all the equipment and ingredients. I just think it would be more fun to do it together than ...

Eric_Belgium

Hi Han, Ik woon al lang niet meer in Pattaya. Sinds eind 2013 woon ik in Phuket. Ik maak nu vooral Franse stijl gedroogde worsten, salami en dergelijke. Kaas maken is hier een probleem omwille van het feit dat ik hier geen rauwe melk kan vinden. Je ... Read More

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Eric_Belgium replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Anyone interested in making home-made cheese? by Eric_Belgium

I am making home made cheese, mainly Gouda type cheese, purely as a hobby. Is anyone interested in joining me? No financial participation is needed: I have all the equipment and ingredients. I just think it would be more fun to do it together than ...

Eric_Belgium

Will keep you posted if I do. 馃憖 Take care, Eric. Read More

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Eric_Belgium replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Anyone interested in making home-made cheese? by Eric_Belgium

I am making home made cheese, mainly Gouda type cheese, purely as a hobby. Is anyone interested in joining me? No financial participation is needed: I have all the equipment and ingredients. I just think it would be more fun to do it together than ...

Eric_Belgium

Sorry, but I never gave courses in cheese or salami making. Just did it for fun and to enjoy the results together with friends. Take care, Eric. Read More

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Eric_Belgium replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Anyone interested in making home-made cheese? by Eric_Belgium

I am making home made cheese, mainly Gouda type cheese, purely as a hobby. Is anyone interested in joining me? No financial participation is needed: I have all the equipment and ingredients. I just think it would be more fun to do it together than ...

Eric_Belgium

Haven't been making cheese for quite a while. Made several cured meat products instead like salami, French style dried sausages and even a whole ham, which tasted excellent after curing for 6 months. Here is a link to some pics: ... Read More

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Eric_Belgium replied to a thread
14 years ago
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Anyone interested in making home-made cheese? by Eric_Belgium

I am making home made cheese, mainly Gouda type cheese, purely as a hobby. Is anyone interested in joining me? No financial participation is needed: I have all the equipment and ingredients. I just think it would be more fun to do it together than ...

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Hi Mosaicjourney, I'm in Phuket right now until the end of the week. maipenarai.com for some more info about me and my latest project: curing meat and making French-style dried sausages. You will find a link there to my Flicker account with more ... Read More

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Eric_Belgium created a thread
15 years ago

Anyone interested in making home-made cheese?

I am making home made cheese, mainly Gouda type cheese, purely as a hobby. Is anyone interested in joining me? No financial participation is needed: I have all the equipment and ingredients. I just think it would be more fun to do it together than ... Read More