The coolest supercars can be found in Thailand (video)
We also have a Lamborghini Aventador and Ferrari 458. The same goes for the Ferrari F50. Thailand is much closer to that 'other' car culture. One of classic Skyline's GT-R and RAUH-Welt.
Southeast Asia popular with international tourists
Despite the economic crisis, international tourism continues to grow. By the end of this year, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) expects that the record number of 1 billion tourists will be reached.
Warning for flooding due to continuous rain
The National Disaster Warning Center is issuing a warning to everyone in the north, east and south of Thailand regarding local heavy rainfall.
'Dutch man killed by jealous Thai wife'
Wim Vorstermans, who was murdered in his flat in Venlo on Wednesday, seems to have fallen victim to his wife Tina (44) from Thailand, De Telegraaf writes today.
News from Thailand – September 14, 2012
Five provinces along the Chao Praya are at high risk of flooding as a surge of water from the North is approaching. The Royal Irrigation Department expects the water level in the river to rise by 25 to 50 cm in the coming days.
Reader question: My Thai stepson is in military service
My stepson is 20 years old and has Thai nationality. I want to prevent him from being arrested as a deserter on his next holiday in Thailand.
Beer fight: Chang vs. Heineken
The facts at a glance: the beer brand Tiger, which belongs to the Heineken stable and is popular in Asia, has been brewed for many years by the Singapore-based brewery of Asia Pacific Breweries, in which Heineken has a 42 percent interest. The other major shareholder is Fraser & Neave, also based in Singapore, with a 40 percent interest.
News from Thailand – September 13, 2012
Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani provinces, hit hard by last year's floods, are again at risk of getting wet feet (and more) this year if there are torrential downpours, Prime Minister Yingluck says.
Dutch parliament elections 2012 in Thailand
If you are reading this, the results of the elections in the Netherlands are almost certainly known, with the VVD and PvdA as big winners. If you see the detailed results of the provinces today or tomorrow, for example, then that trend will most likely be seen across the board.
Jazz festival on Koh Samui
If you already live on Koh Samui and like jazz, you are one of the lucky ones. If you don't live there but are toying with the idea of going on holiday or taking a week off, consider Koh Samui in October. That is when the Samui International Jazz Music festival takes place, which lasts from 14 to 21 October 2012.
Experiences with the Garmin Thailand map for the iPhone
I've been living in Thailand for a while now and drive about 20,000 km a year here, and until recently I did without a GPS navigation system.
FIFA – The seven wonders of Thailand
On the Internet you will find several videos with the title “The seven wonders of Thailand”, mostly from the campaign “Amazing Thailand”
News from Thailand – September 12, 2012
The rainy season is now starting to hit in full force. Over the past week, floods have occurred in 15 provinces in the Chao Prayo and Yom river basins.
Khao Kheow open Zoo in Chonburi
Recently my partner and I made the trip from Chiang Mai to Chonburi. Perhaps interesting for the readers of Thailandblog.
Drug trafficking from prisons difficult to combat
Supervision of 100 prisoners, 12-hour days and moderate pay. The prison guard's job is tough. The temptation is therefore great when a prisoner offers money to smuggle in a mobile phone or drugs.
20 years of Green Wood Travel
It was on a beautiful December day in 1992 that Ernst-Otto Smit opened his own travel desk at the Green Valley Resort on Phuket where he was manager at the time: Green Valley.
News from Thailand – September 11, 2012
The eroded river embankment of the Yom gave way yesterday, flooding Sukothai. The flood walls constructed on the dike, which protrude 1 meter above the current water level, did not help much.