News from Thailand – March 9, 2012
Five hundred female workers demonstrated outside Government House yesterday on International Women's Day for the adjustment of the Women's Development Fund. The 7,7 billion baht fund will only benefit "certain groups," they say.
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News from Thailand – March 8, 2012
There will be no repeat of last year's flood fiasco this year. Prime Minister Yingluck had that optimistic message for Japanese investors yesterday at a press conference during her 4-day visit to Japan.
World Expo 2020 in Ayutthaya?
The 2020 World Expo will be held in Ayutthaya. At least that is the wish of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). The president of this club, Mr. Akapol Sorachat, says that the TCEB, in cooperation with the Ministries of Trade and Foreign Affairs, is preparing a budget to officially make an offer for the organization of World Expo 2020.
News from Thailand – March 7, 2012
The family of Japanese cameraman Hiroyuki Muramoto, who died during the 2010 red shirt riots, is also eligible for compensation. This was announced by Prime Minister Yingluck on the eve of her 4-day visit to Japan, which aims to regain the confidence of Japanese investors. The government will send a letter of condolence, but Yingluck will not visit the family.
Nhong came, saw, and disappeared again…
This is the (short-lived) history of Nhong. As a Thai, you pronounce the name completely differently than Nong, but that aside.
Americans are the worst tourists in the world
Americans are the most annoying tourists in the world, according to a Living Social survey of 5600 people.
News from Thailand – March 6, 2012
Cleaning of the collapsed concrete slab of the Hopewell project must be done with extreme caution due to the proximity of a potentially dangerous gas pipeline, the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) warns. The State Railway of Thailand has enlisted the EIT's assistance in removing the slab and iron scaffolding that collapsed on Thursday.
Thai bargirls don't want to be saved
Thai prostitutes can take care of themselves and stand up for themselves. They don't want to be 'saved' these days.
Value for money at Thai Garden Resort
The Thai Garden Resort in Pattaya North has been a respectable hotel for many years, very suitable for families with children. It is a luxury hotel for an affordable price, very popular with Dutch tourists, who make up about one third of the guests. The associated Moon River Pub is also well known for its great atmosphere and good music.
Yellow shirts have lost their shine
The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) no longer draws the same crowds as it did a few years ago, Veera Prateepchaikul, former editor of the Bangkok Post, said in his old newspaper.
Thai student (20) risks 15 years
She is the figurehead of the Thai youth, the 20-year-old university student Kanthoop. Carefree, sauntering in flip flops and slurping a coffee. But at first glance her carefree existence seems over. The woman faces a prison sentence of up to 15 years for publicly apostatizing King Bhumibol.
Rice export: Vietnam overtakes Thailand
Thailand is in danger of losing its top position as the world's largest rice exporter to Vietnam this year. Rice exports have collapsed, the main culprit being the mortgage system that the Yingluck government has taken from the stable.
News from Thailand – March 5, 2012
The Fico Place building on Asok Road is a no-go zone until the building has been inspected. On Saturday, a fire destroyed seven floors of the building, which houses 30 offices (yesterday the newspaper reported 20).
Flipje Tiel is a hotel botel
Do you remember him? Flipje Tiel, the fruit boss of the jam factory “De Betuwe” in Tiel. Eat a lot of jam, save points and you could get books from Flipje Tiel. Books in which Flipje experiences all kinds of adventures with animals such as Miss Sheep, Bertje Big, Flapoor Elephant. Jasper Monkey and much more. There is a very nice website about Flipje Tiel with lots of nostalgic photos and descriptions of the factory and the fruit owner.
Not Towering Inferno, but dangerous
It was not a Towering Inferno, because thanks to the Saturday off, only about 50 employees had to go to safety, but the fire in the Fico Place building on Sukhumvit soi 21, which spread over seven floors, did raise concerns about fire safety of old buildings in the city.
News from Thailand – March 4, 2012
The rent will increase to 3.157 baht per month, but the announced deposit of 20.000 baht and one-off payment of 50.000 baht will be cancelled. It's take it or leave it for the merchants at Chatuchak weekend market, taken over early this year by the State Railway of Thailand from the municipality of Bangkok