News from Thailand – March 24, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Buddha popcorn from Pennsylvania: can it get any crazier?
• 120 Rohingya refugees detained in Phuket
• Prime Minister Yingluck receives honorary doctorate in New Zealand
Inferno in Karen refugee camp claims 35 lives
The death toll from the inferno, as the Bangkok Post calls the fire at the refugee camp in Khun Yuam (Mae Hong Son), has risen to 37 (update)
Cheap flights to Thailand are still possible. If you search the internet, you will certainly come across good air ticket rates. Who gives you a number of tips for a cheap flight to Thailand in this article.
Reader question: How is a divorce in Thailand?
Maybe a strange question, but how does divorce actually work in Thailand? I ask this because I am planning to get married. Whether I do this depends on a number of factors, including the ability to divorce fairly easily.
Can you live on 100 baht (about $2,50) a day in Chiang Mai? That's what Alex Putnam wonders in this video.
News from Thailand – March 23, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Prime Minister Yingluck: I'm not a very good speaker
• SET index plunges 3,3 percent
• Thirty Karen burnt alive in refugee camp (Update: 35)
KLM introduces new seats in economy and business class
For Thailand tourists who fly with KLM, there is news about the seats of our national airline. Soon travelers will be able to fly even more comfortably to Bangkok and other destinations.
Dao will never fall for mamasan Fon's sweet talk
Two projects in Chiang Rai are working together to prevent children from becoming victims of human trafficking. Elephants help with that.
I have a dish in Thailand and through True Move PSI television channels Wed BVN. This channel on 226 is either insane or not at all.
Bus from Bangkok Airport to Hua Hin
A bus has been running from Bangkok Airport (Suvarnabhumi) to Hua Hin for some time now. A welcome addition to the existing range of transport such as the train, minivan and taxi.
News from Thailand – March 22, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• TV channel PBS is having a hard time due to discussion program about monarchy
• Shrimp export is at risk due to baht exchange rate rise
• Occupation of Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang in 2008: 114 defendants
The Bank of Thailand and the Ministry of Finance are keeping their heads cool amid the uproar over the baht's appreciation. Short-term measures are not being taken, says the Minister of Finance.
KLM flies better on time than THAI
For those who care about a plane flying on time, you should book with South African Airways (international) and Air Busan (Asia), because those two companies lead a ranking of airlines in order of punctuality.
I rarely, if ever, take a tuk tuk. They are relatively expensive and do not offer any comfort. The drivers often demand much more money for a ride than what a comparable trip would cost in an air-conditioned taxi. They also make a lot of noise and the two-stroke engines are very damaging to the environment
HomePro helps Thai in slums (video)
A remarkable HomePro charity or just a commercial stunt? Judge yourself.
Column: Khmer hotline
I am a daily witness to the river happenings in Bangkok, because our apartment is built right next to Khlong Bangkok Noi, and we have a view over the comings and goings and the trade and walking on these typical Bangkokian canals.
Searching for cheap airline tickets has become a bit easier again. Google launched Google Flights in the Netherlands, England, Italy, France and Spain on March 19. Until recently, the search giant's flight ticket search engine was only available in the United States and Canada.