HELP ! Mon épouse Va devoir Manger de la Raclette 😛
Berne (awp/ats) - Seize légumes et herbes thaïlandais sont introuvables sur les étals des magasins suisses. Bangkok a interdit leur exportation suite à l'utilisation d'une trop grande quantité de pesticides.
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Ces dernières, inquiètes de la présence de parasites sur les produits thaïlandais, ont menacé Bangkok d'une interdiction d'importation pour tous ses légumes. Devant la situation, de nombreux petits producteurs thaïs se sont jetés sur les pesticides. Avec un peu trop de zèle.
A ce stade, ce n'étaient plus les parasites, mais les produits utilisés pour s'en débarrasser qui posaient problème. Par conséquent, la Thaïlande a prononcé une interdiction d'exportation afin de ne pas enfreindre la réglementation européenne en matière de pesticides.
Résultat, des produits frais tels que les aubergines, le basilic, la coriandre ou encore les piments thaïlandais ont disparus des rayons chez Coop. Migros confirme également être touché par l'interdiction d'exportation, a indiqué mardi sa porte-parole Monika Weibel.
Des produits préparés sont également concernés. Ainsi le curry rouge et le curry vert Betty Bossi ne sont plus en vente car ils contiennent des ingrédients thaïlandais.
Coop dit ne pas avoir de solution de rechange à l'heure actuelle. De son côté, Migros examine les possibilités de changer de recette pour les produits préparés ou de se tourner vers d'autres pays, comme le Vietnam.
Oui sur ce coup là je te comprends , elles doivent se poser des questions .
Par contre mes amis thai(e)s de mon côté ( en France par chez moi ) aucune réaction tout va bien . après demain je leur poserais questions , je te tiens au courant .
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Quand je vois la beaute des legumes sur les etalages thailandais , je me suis toujours dit que l'utilisation de pesticide devait etre massive en Thailande.
Y'en a pas un sur cent et pourtant ils existent. Leo Ferre
Salut Qwaqy,
Dans les épiceries asiatiques de Genève on ne trouve plus que des légumes vietniamiens en effet, même le basilic thai est introuvable 🤪 En France voisine c'est le même problème, l'interdiction étant européenne. Mais tu trouveras des piments frais (made in Vietnam) au Vietnam shop de la rue de Monthoux 😉 Les thailandaises de Genève sont sauvées 😄😏😉
Samedi j ai trouvé à la COOP des piments Rouge du Kenya, a 162.00 Sfr le Kg.......😠
Des petites barquettes de 15G a 2.20 Sfr.....
Au Asia Shop des Acacias, Piments de Jordanie, 90.00 Sfr le Kg.....🤪
Faut qu' on trouve une solution, l' heure est grave Nos femmes n' ont plus de Piment rouge Frais 😐
Bon y a bien Plus Grave, Federer eliminé en 1/2 Finale A Miami, Luthi 2 eme en 250Cm, Cancellara 3 eme au Tour
des Flandres, et Schaffouse eliminée en Coupe d' Europe de Handball, Chacun ses problèmes..😉
C'est étonnant tout de même, du basilic (thaï) j'en ai dans le jardin et il n'y
a jamais eu de parasites dessus (et encore moins de pesticide) !
Serait-ce une nouvelle espèce d'insecte mutante après irradiation au Japon ?
Le 1er Avril, en calendrier Julien c'est quand ?
🙂
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
Ce que je ne comprends pas trés bien, c'est qu'on se gausse des étrangers en Thailande qui ont envie de manger de la nourriture européenne..; Les Thaïs en Europe ne peuvent ils pas faire de même ? (C'est bien sur de l'ironie sur le deux poids deux mesures...😎)
"Le touriste apparait comme le principal agent de diffusion du mépris anti touristique. Plus le touriste se voit en miroir de l'autre, plus il le déteste".
Salut Henri,
Critiquer les touristes de passage qui demandent a bouffer occidental en Thailande est assez normal dans un des pays ou on mange le mieux au monde mais le reprocher a un expat qui y vit tout ou une bonne partie de l'année est tout aussi stupide, il est normal de vouloir manger différemment quand on bouffe thai toute l'année. Il en est de même pour les thais qui vivent en Europe, même s'ils apprécient la nourriture farang, il leur manquera toujours le phet phet de la bouffe thaie et il sera normal qu'ils mangent un son tam bien épicé après avoir fait un festin le même jour 😉
Les 16 "légumes", ON VEUT DES NOMS (perso, je n'en vois qu'un seul 😉) !
Un peu de clarté, que diable, peuvent-ils faire des retraits "à distance" via Internet ?
😎
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
et puis revoilà que cette fameuse raclette revient et ou redeviens à la mode suisse et que seize petits et bons légumes asiatiques ne sont plus de ce monde en suisse et puis déjà que la suisse ne rentre pas et refuse de rentrer dans l ' europe alors que leurs chers petits suisses gardent leurs francs suisses ce qui me parait compliquer pour les suisses venus s' installer en france et que moi française je me fais une superbe recette française : tomates garnies à la macédoine de légumes à la crème fraîche comme plat unique chez moi en france un repas complet comme celui là il n' y en a pas ailleurs c' est ma petite recette à moi personnelle alors cela devient illégal de manger des légumes asiatiques en suisse et où en est on du droit légal de manger du chocolat suisse donc en suisse et avons nous nous autres français françaises européennes et européens le droit cela est ce légal de ramener du chocolat suisse en france et puis je ne préfère pas m ' inclure dans une aventure aussi périlleuse sans me faire prendre à la frontière déjà que si je possède une bonne mémoire certains français de france se font refouler à la frontière suisse se sentant de faire demi tour en france et puis alors les seize légumes asiatiques interdits en suisse : parce que madame la suisse refuse et vit et veut vivre dans son monde suisse ou cela veut il dire que pour respect du droit à la santé de la suisse en question il est interdit en suisse de manger des légumes suisses :
Pourrait-on avoir svp une traduction en français compréhensible par un Suisse moyen ? 😏 Parce que là, pour l'instant, et pour rester dans le domaine culinaire, ce texte s'apparente à une salade russe !
Même si le texte est incompréhensible, 🤪 et manque d'aération, 😇
Il faut quand même souligner qu'il n'y a pratiquement aucune faute de frappe, ni d'orthographe, pas de langage SMS, , ,
Mais qu'elles sont ces petites bulles ? 😛
Il faut quand même souligner qu'il n'y a pratiquement aucune faute de frappe, ni d'orthographe, pas de langage SMS, , ,
OK bien d'accord mais j'ai rien compris, alors si tu peux traduire ca aidera tout le monde 😛 Encore faut-il que le discours soit clair 😉
Même si le texte est incompréhensible, 🤪 et manque d'aération, 😇
Il faut quand même souligner qu'il n'y a pratiquement aucune faute de frappe, ni d'orthographe, pas de langage SMS, , ,
Mais qu'elles sont ces petites bulles ? 😛
Ah, flûte alors, j'ai déjà fêté la St Sylvestre et je suis en train de rentrer !
Autant pour moi, hic
😎
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
Salut Henri,
Critiquer les touristes de passage qui demandent a bouffer occidental en Thailande est assez normal dans un des pays ou on mange le mieux au monde mais le reprocher a un expat qui y vit tout ou une bonne partie de l'année est tout aussi stupide, il est normal de vouloir manger différemment quand on bouffe thai toute l'année. Il en est de même pour les thais qui vivent en Europe, même s'ils apprécient la nourriture farang, il leur manquera toujours le phet phet de la bouffe thaie et il sera normal qu'ils mangent un son tam bien épicé après avoir fait un festin le même jour 😉
Cela dit, par expérience, cela leur manque trés vite aux Thaïs. deux jours au maximum sans nourriture et le billet de retour sort de leurs poches.😏 De mon expérience, ils sont bien moins aventureux en matière culinaire que nous...
"Le touriste apparait comme le principal agent de diffusion du mépris anti touristique. Plus le touriste se voit en miroir de l'autre, plus il le déteste".
Many of us have noticed that bugs have been making it difficult to navigate the forum lately.
I’ll let Kate and Ticapi explain the issue:
I went to your profile to check out the Thailand travel journal, and when I clicked on it, it brought me back here again. All week, I’ve been dealing with bugs like this—it’s really discouraging from continuing on VF.🙁
I had the same thing happen, and multiple times. For me, it was Montagnard’s latest journal that kept coming up no matter which discussion I clicked on.
BOLIVIA: THE COUNTRY ON THE BRINK (What's Really Happening)
A dramatic saga is unfolding before our eyes in the Andes. Between suffocating blockades, clashes, an international airlift, and historic political decisions, Bolivia has just experienced 48 hours of rare intensity.
Here’s the full breakdown (economic, social, and political) of the last 48 hours:
For travelers and tourists: the article also includes an important note about the upcoming publication (starting tomorrow) of the precise status of roadblocks, route by route.
I’ll post the full update here on Voyage Forum!
Don’t miss this in-depth analysis. History is being written before our eyes! https://www.petitherge.com/bolivie-paralysie-et-ultimatum
I just discovered a great show on Arte.
It's called "7 en route": seven young European journalists travel around Europe in a fully converted bus, making reports on every city they visit. It's amazing! 🙂
Yesterday, for example, they were in Rome, Italy, and the reports included things like the world's smallest restaurant—a super romantic spot for two. There was also a report on the king of paparazzi in Italy.
They have to pick topics that let us discover the little quirks of each country. And at the end of each episode, we get to see the finished report.
It's such a great show, mixing journalism, travel, and discovery—basically, a must-watch!
It airs in the evening starting at 6:50 PM (I think), and it started this past Monday, July 14th.
If you watch it, let me know—we can chat about it!
I left my heart’s country eight days ago and returned to my adopted one—or was it the other way around? Scotland-Morvan, Morvan-Scotland, I’m not quite sure anymore.
After a quarter without dragging my slippers around here, even though I’d loudly declared I had no interest left in this site, here I am again!
My imagination never stays fallow for long. Just enough time for my inner land to rest. It gets overgrown with fresh nettles, the kind you can pick without getting stung. Then, it’s time to till the fragrant earth and let the story grow.
I hesitated over where to set this story.
Maybe the Highlands, maybe the Hebrides, maybe the Orkney Islands, maybe the Shetland Islands. All of Scotland is myth—easy to embroider.
But in the end, no. I’d almost be too afraid to bare my soul.
The story will take place at home. Simple, practical.
1)
This morning, I was up well before dawn, feeling a bit grumpy, but nothing a bowl of coffee won’t fix. I love my bowl, and no one dares take it. It’s porcelain, edged with intertwined blue flowers. On the bottom, it says "Revol." The factory has existed long before the Revolution. It was my great-grandmother’s bowl. She drank roasted barley from it during the war, then her Leroux chicory.
Last year, a little guy dropped it. My bowl broke into three pieces. A black anger vibrated deep inside me. The little boy was so upset, on the verge of tears. How could I scold him!
I picked up the three pieces and took Little Boy in my arms. His hair smelled of the light, sweet sweat of toddlers. A gentle hug that healed—his budding sorrow and my anger—everything vanished, and time carried on.
Today, my bowl is even prettier. Man fixed it using the traditional kintsugi technique, except he didn’t use gold powder or lacquer but superglue, and he delicately painted the cracks with woad blue. And my bowl is even more beautiful now.
I’m lingering, I can tell—it’s just that a story wraps itself in life, and life can’t be told in the snap of a finger. Life is long. Like in architecture, you start with a rough sketch, called a "sous-cul" (the initial pencil drawing), then you make a tracing, which is the work itself, the one you later carefully roll up in a wooden tube.
Life is like that: you erase, you start over, you use the nub of the pencil until it’s tiny, but you keep going—dreaming, loving.
"Living is a full-time occupation, a unique adventure. Always a surprise and a wonder, which sometimes turns into astonishment. And, from time to time, happiness."*
Alright, enough digressing—this introduction is definitely too long.
Tomorrow, I’ll get to the heart of the matter.
(I hate that expression; it feels like I’m cutting into someone’s skin.)
I’m Yann, a 28-year-old TikToker who loves traveling!
Since I’ve been to several destinations, I’d love to get a flag from each one as a sort of trophy. But from what I’ve seen online, a lot of sites sell them with what looks like really poor quality...
So I’m reaching out to you all to share a site you usually use—help me start my collection! :)
hi there
I’d love to get some opinions—I’ve never used Airbnb before.
They’re offering a key handover via lockbox.
Any tips or advice?
Is it reliable?
Best,
Hi there, I’m Laura, and I’m looking for a few people to answer some questions so I can understand your travel wishes and challenges. It won’t take long—I can chat here, by email, or by phone. Don’t worry, I’m not selling anything! 😊
On this forum, we talk a lot about trekking in the Himalayas, but I’d love to share another side of Nepal: its spiritual, cultural, and religious atmosphere, especially in Kathmandu.
Nepal, much like Tibet and Bhutan, is deeply connected to the Himalayas—the ultimate sacred mountain range. This small country exudes a calming vibe, shaped by a strong spiritual dimension. What I loved most was the unique sensory experience you get there. Walking around temples and tantric monasteries, a distinct scent fills the air—aromatic plants used for ritual fumigation. Locals mainly burn Himalayan juniper, cedar, sandalwood, and other local essences. This fragrant smoke is a way to purify the space and reach the deities, and you’re constantly enveloped in these aromas.
Another striking aspect is the sound. As soon as you step outside, you hear bells ringing in front of temples. People ring them three times before praying to announce their presence to the deities. Nepal is also the birthplace of singing bowls and sound meditation practices. In Kathmandu, you can easily find meditation sessions or "sound baths."
The spiritual dimension is everywhere: a Hindu sadhu practicing asceticism, a lama in deep red robes with his mala, turning a prayer wheel while murmuring "Om mani padme hum." Newar Buddhism, Tantrism, and Hinduism coexist harmoniously in daily life.
For those who love exploring a destination through its culture and spirituality, Nepal is an unforgettable place. What was your spiritual experience in Nepal like?
Hi,
I’m landing in Quebec and then heading to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. I’d like to rent a pick-up. My question is: does this vehicle come with a cover and is it secure enough to store luggage in? I’ve heard two conflicting opinions. Thanks
I just installed the Maps.Me app on my phone. I only recently found out about this app. I’m traveling in 2 weeks and a few days, and I’m a bit stuck on how to use it.
I’m from the Montreal (Quebec) area, and I’d love to know if there’s a kind soul out there who could help me get started and use the app at least minimally.
If there are private lessons available, I’d be interested in those too.
Like many others, I’m overjoyed to hear that VoyageForum is reopening! I’ve been waiting hopefully for this, and it’s wonderful that it’s finally happening!
I just couldn’t bring myself to actively participate in other French-language travel forums—their format and way of doing things never appealed to me as much. I really hope that VF’s structure, categories, and interface won’t change too much despite the handover, because I’m very attached to them. Through thick and thin, the site has held strong—it’s amazing!
In a previous message, François mentioned that there were positions to fill ahead of the reopening, including moderators...
I’ve been eagerly waiting for this and hoping to send in my CV.
Now, after reading the latest message, it seems like the team is already fully formed. But are there still a few spots left to fill?
I’ve been a VF member for 20 years (since 2004). I’d love to contribute to this wonderful adventure as a moderator if VF would trust me with the role. If the team is open to reviewing it, I’m ready to send my CV. Could you let me know the next steps?
I’m planning a 3-week trip to Japan in May with Voyage Privé. The package includes a 5 GB eSIM, but my phone isn’t new enough to support it. VP told me I could buy a SIM card when I arrive at the airport.
Sure enough, I’ve seen online that this is possible with different providers.
I only need it for checking routes, looking up addresses, train schedules, etc.—basically using Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and similar apps. No heavy downloads or major internet use. All hotels should provide free Wi-Fi for that, right?
Has anyone got any tips for me on this? What have you tried, and how much did it cost?
Thanks for your help!
I’d like to know if you can buy reef-safe sunscreen sprays at 7-Eleven. If so, how much do they cost? We’re traveling with backpacks, so we’ll either buy 100ml here or in Thailand.
I wanted to share a really unpleasant experience from our last trip booked with Promoséjours and organized by FTI.
We booked an 8-day/7-night stay in Egypt, from June 8 to 15.
The flight initially scheduled was changed a week before departure to take off at 10 PM from Paris CDG.
In the end, it took off with a 1-hour delay and included an unmentioned stopover in Marsa Alam.
We landed in Hurghada at 4 AM and arrived at the hotel at 6 AM.
So, we spent our first night on the plane.
For the return trip, surprise—the flight was moved up. We left the hotel at 10:30 PM on Friday the 14th to take off at 2 AM and land at 7 AM at Paris CDG.
So, we spent our last night on the plane too.
After sending a complaint letter to Promoséjours / FTI, they replied that the first and last days can be dedicated to transport (which I already knew) and that no matter how many nights you book, you’re not guaranteed to spend them in the hotel—it could just as well be on the plane.
I’m really questioning this.
Isn’t there a law that protects customers in cases like this?
Because when I do the math, the first and part of the second day were spent on transport, same for the second-to-last and last day. And I paid for 7 nights for a stay that only lasted 5.
Anyway, I just want to say thanks to them—thanks to their two sleepless nights in transit, I’m coming back even more exhausted from a trip that was supposed to be restful!
I also want to warn anyone booking through this agency about visas for Egypt.
At booking, they told me the visa was included in the price, then they sent me an email saying I’d have to pay for it on-site at 25 €.
Once there, we were directed to a special line for FTI customers, and guess what? They charged us 30 €!
Basically, they’re great at making sure you *enjoy* your vacation—mostly by enjoying your wallet!
If anyone has dealt with this kind of situation and won their case, I’m all ears.
Hi there!
I’m heading to Thailand for two months.
So I thought I’d get a Thai SIM card to use Google Maps for getting around cities, mostly.
Here’s my question: will this SIM affect my apps? Or will they work the same as with my Orange SIM?
Is there any setup I need to do, or can I just pop in the Thai SIM?
I’d also like to switch back to my Orange SIM now and then while I’m in Thailand—on the same phone. Will I need to reset the phone, or will it reconnect without any issues?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Best,
Huiclos
Hi, I’d like to know where we can buy beer or wine in Chefchaouen and around Merzouga. We’ll be doing a circuit and staying at the Parador Hotel in Chefchaouen and in a bivouac in Merzouga.
Thanks for any info you can share!
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globe-trotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m launching a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of this journal will focus on opening up to the world, embracing differences, travel, global cultures, and more.
I’m putting out a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a postcard (from France or anywhere in the world)! The goal is to help us "travel" and discover new places, countries, and horizons in a way that’s much more fun and exciting than a geography textbook. One section of our journal could be called "We received a letter from ," where we’d research the location and share what we learn with our readers—a really enriching activity for the classroom.
The project starts in September 2025 but doesn’t have a strict end date, since this journal and world-discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in the ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! The kids will find them when they return.
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible, and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow travelers. Help us dream and explore!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!
Thank you in advance for your participation! Below is our address. If you’d like us to write back, feel free to leave your address on a corner of the postcard! 😊
ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! 😊
Julien
🙂
Hi there! I have to leave Ivato/Antananarivo on December 16th. I have a lot of ariary that I’d like to exchange for euros since I might not be coming back to Madagascar (after this 21st trip). I think the exchange office at Ivato also buys ariary back. If any of you have seen the rate for this buyback in advance, thanks a million!
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a website that would let me plot my travel route in advance so I can print it out. The idea is to create a map with a little “me” on a bike that my parents can move along as I progress, since I’m planning to cycle all the way to Nepal.
If any of you have done something similar or know of a good tool, I’d love to hear your tips!
Thanks in advance! 😊
I'm looking to buy an ultra-lightweight 50/55L travel backpack with a suitcase or front opening.
Does anyone have any brand and/or model recommendations?
Thanks,
Emma
Hello. We’re a retired couple heading to Sri Lanka from January to March. After the November floods, I’d like to know if we can offer hands-on help to the locals, maybe pack some clothes or other items people might need in our luggage, and who we could give them to. Thanks for any info from those on the ground.
Be careful when sailing between Somalia and northern Madagascar.
It appears to be Somali pirates who have widened their search in the Mozambique Channel, far from their usual attack zone, since, to my knowledge, there are no Malagasy pirates.
Not sure if this is the right section, but just wanted to warn future travelers...
Where’s Cape Vidal?
It’s in iSimangaliso, an independent park in KZN Wildlife, stunning and just a stone’s throw from St Lucia (KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland).
It’s the beach spot at the end of the Eastern Shores road. You can swim, fish... but watch out for waves, currents, and sharks...
There’s a really nice game drive where you can get out of your car at certain points, especially at Cape Vidal.
That’s where the camp with bungalows and campsites is.
The vervets and samango monkeys (endemic to the area, and the males are pretty big) can be a bit of a nuisance if you’re trying to braai...
They’re super persistent and not shy at all—don’t let them intimidate you, and stay alert because their speed at snatching food is impressive.
Anyway...
I’m reporting two recent attacks by these hyenas... who were *not* in a playful mood...
The first one happened at night—a hyena tried to bite a camper’s nose off in their tent... and succeeded.
The other night, a camper returning to their tent in the early hours was violently attacked by two hyenas... and they had a close call!
So, if you’re camping there, be careful...
Measures are being taken, but for now, it’s a bit risky.
A white rental Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 carrying foreign tourists was attacked at the entrance of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in the village of Bekopaka, western Madagascar, yesterday. So far, there’s been no response from the central government to curb these repeated armed attacks—usually between Malagasy people, but this time targeting foreign tourists.
After an engine failure in mid-2016 on a long-haul flight from BRISBANE to LYON, I developed a persistent aviophobia that I’m struggling to shake off. It’s becoming more and more of a hindrance.
Up until now, I’ve been using an avoidance strategy (for example, avoiding destinations that would require any other mode of transport than a car or train), but lately, it’s become really limiting.
I’m looking for a therapist—either in-person or via video call—who could help me get past this hurdle.
