Travelling throughout Colombia in the times of Covid
One of the most popular Ambassadorial couples to have served their country in Thailand over recent years were Andelfo and Astrid Garcia from Colombia. They were here for more than six years but touched the heart of many with their warm embrace, exciting and convivial company. Expat Life caught up with them back in the […]
Cultural fun Adventure in Indonesia
Much of what we do in life is connected with events that inspire, encourage or propel us in a certain direction without us always being aware of what initially led us down a certain track. For me, travel has always been more than a whimsical journey. Each of the 106 countries that I have been fortunate enough to visit I have done so for […]
New Wave Collectors Shake up Thai Society
There is a monumental shift taking place within Thai society, driven by the appreciation and cultivation of original fine art. Spearheaded primarily by influential millennials and women; an exclusive group of art collectors has emerged in Bangkok. This group of young, well educated and globetrotting Thais is creating a thriving art scene from the ground up […]
Madame Astrid’s diary
Madame Astrid (Amaya) Garcia is the wife of the Ambassador for Colombia to Thailand H.E. Andelfo Garcia and together they rank as one of the favourite diplomatic couples on the Bangkok social scene. They are always on the guest list and are well known, universally respected and liked by both their fellow Ambassador’s and spouses, […]
The diary of Madame Astrid Garcia, wife of the Ambassador of Colombia
How did forty years of marriage begin? My husband and I met in high school. He chased after me for years, constantly vying for my attention. He would walk me home from school and would ask me to be his girlfriend. I just wanted to have friends so every time he asked me, I would […]