When you go to Thailand as a tourist, you do not need to apply for a visa if you leave the country within 30 days. However, remember that letting your visa expire can have serious consequences.
Bees attack Thai monks: 19 seriously injured
A swarm of bees has attacked a group of monks in northern Thailand. As a result, 76 monks had to go to hospital. Some are in bad shape, writes Bangkok Post.
News from Thailand – June 24, 2012
A tip of 300.000 baht is awaiting anyone who can put police on the trail of the two men who attempted to rob an Australian woman in Phuket on Wednesday evening, one of them fatally wounding the woman.
Thailand concerned about tourist confidence
Authorities are deeply concerned about tourist confidence in Thailand and the country's international image as a tourist destination following the deaths of two Canadian sisters and an Australian woman.
News from Thailand – June 23, 2012
Uefa refuses to grant permission for the rebroadcast of European football matches via True Visions and other channels. She rejected a request from GMM Grammy to do so. As a result of the refusal, only football enthusiasts who own a Grammy set-top box or an antenna will be able to watch the remaining matches
Slaves rescued from Thai fishing boats
Eleven Burmese migrants have been rescued from fishing boats from Thailand. The Burmese were forced to work for the Thai fishermen.
The Mekong sub-region has the potential to generate high returns on investments in agriculture and related industries.
Suvarnabhumi blackout is unforgivable
Unforgivable. This is how airlines and pilots react to the electricity blackout of almost an hour Thursday evening in the control tower of Suvarnabhumi airport. Not only did the electricity fail, but the back-up system also failed.
"Have you got a fire for me?"
The Thai department of the advertising agency Ogilvy has come up with a new anti-smoking commercial. In it, children ask smoking adults for a light, who are visibly surprised to discourage the children from ever starting the habit. Some with cigarettes still between their fingers.
News from Thailand – June 22, 2012
In connection with the mysterious death of two Canadian sisters (aged 20 and 26) last week on the island of Koh Phi Phi, the police are looking for two Portuguese men.
Thai news is back from vacation
I am back from six weeks holiday in the Netherlands and resume my daily column with an overview of the most important Thai news from Bangkok Post and (occasionally) The Nation.
Drinking water in Thailand
It is warm to very hot in Thailand during this period, the sweat often runs down your back and other body parts and you lose a lot of moisture. Thirsty, thirsty and soon you reach for a bottle or can of ice-cold water or soft drink, because that lost fluid needs to be replenished.
Australian tourist killed in Phuket robbery
A woman (60) from Australia was killed in a robbery on the holiday island of Phuket. Her companion, who has not yet been identified, was seriously injured in the robbery.
More millionaires in Thailand
For the first time last year there were more millionaires in Asia than in the United States. This is stated in a report by Capgemini SA and RBC Wealth Management.
Children on airplanes are often a source of annoyance
Research among airline passengers: Children in airplanes often a source of annoyance. Passengers want soundproofing measures.
Dolphin Show in Pattaya
Pattaya has another attraction richer. Apparently this seaside town has a thing for dolphins. Long ago they swam here in the sea. I've seen them swim past.
Ducati motorcycles in Pattaya
A few hundred meters from my house, here in Pattaya, a branch of Ducati motorcycles has recently opened. You can find it on Third Road, from Pattaya Klang to Pattaya Nua, just after the traffic light halfway on the right side in a newly built apartment complex.