We drink to that!
“I hadn't been feeling well for a while, thought of all kinds of scary illnesses that I could have. In the end, I made a bold decision and visited my doctor.
News from Thailand – October 31, 2012
The shared travel experiences of tourists on sites such as TripAdvisor should be carefully followed by hoteliers, airlines and restaurants and commented if desired, because they largely determine the travel choices of tourists.
Record number of international passengers via Schiphol
In 2011, nearly 50 million international passengers flew to and from Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, a new record.
News from Thailand – October 30, 2012
The online lottery announced for next year, where you can bet on 2 or 3 numbers, will be postponed indefinitely.
The fish is paid dearly – with child labour
They peel shrimp, drag heavy baskets and work long hours. If Thailand does not take measures, export markets will be locked.
MR Kukrit Pramoj (1911-1995), an incredibly versatile man
This year marks the centenary of his birth and it is worth taking a moment to reflect on this man, writer, journalist, statesman and artist, one of the most honored and beloved in Thailand.
Tony Jaa
My good Scottish friend Jim, a regular visitor to Thailand, sent me a link to a video on Youtube that he thought would be of interest to me.
Paul's Diary (Part 2)
Paul van der Hijden climbed into the pen for the second time. About Paul's belly, Thai haircuts and the policeman doing his rounds.
News from Thailand – October 29, 2012
Has the Thai Spring begun? It seems as if the large number of anti-government protesters yesterday surprised even Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung.
"Thank you Thailand"
Thank you Thai, I say from the bottom of my heart. I'm flattered. Oh, I've always known you cherished my presence, but it's still touching to see it revealed in its fullest extent in recent polls.
News from Thailand – October 28, 2012
Myanmar could become the source of the spread of a new drug-resistant malaria strain that poses a global threat.
Wat Phra That Rueang Rong at Sisaket
The Wat Phra That Rueang Rong is located about eight kilometers from Si Sa Ket on the Yang Chum Noi road. It is an important Buddhist temple for the people of the area and is mainly visited on weekends.
I'm preparing to live in Thailand after my retirement and I'm almost done with all the preparations and that's going well. But: Just about the last thing I still have to arrange is keeping a savings account in the Netherlands. The current account is not a problem because I can keep it.
"He goes ahead, I have no secrets"
Are Thais sparing with opinions? Certainly not the younger generation. In the interview program VRZO they talk candidly about sometimes controversial subjects.
News from Thailand – October 27, 2012
Thailand may not have won Olympic gold in London, but at the beginning of this month a Thai chef's team won four golds and one silver at the IKA Culinary Olympics 2012 in Erfurt.
'Expertcation' latest trend for tourists
According to travel trend watcher Tessa aan de Stegge, the “expertcation” travel trend is the perfect holiday for those who want more than sunbathing and are looking for personal development on holiday.
National Games in Chiang Mai
The annual 'National Games' of Thailand will be held between 9 and 19 December. This time it's Chiangmai's turn. The sporting event is organized for the 41st time.