Reader Question: Full Moon Party or Thai New Year's Eve in April?
If all goes well, I'll be in Thailand next April, the full moon party and Thai New Year's Eve (with the water pistols, etc.) fall almost on the same day and both seem cool to experience.
News from Thailand – September 6, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Special court room for tourists opened in Pattaya
• Farmers do not like new guaranteed rice price
• Member of Parliament throws chair at President of the House
Ten injured in clashes between police and rubber farmers
Yesterday's balance: Ten injured, eight arrests, a temporary lifting of the blockades in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung and Surat Thani and a new government commission, but a solution to the rubber conflict is not yet in sight.
Reader question: Backpacker daily budget for Thailand
At the beginning of next year I will be making a backpacking trip through Thailand and probably some neighboring countries as the conclusion of my studies.
China Airlines: Bangkok super special from € 573 all-in
China Airlines has an interesting flight ticket offer for quick decision makers. On limited travel dates you can fly to Bangkok in Economy Class from € 573 all-in.
Emirates offers luxury door-to-door transportation
Airline Emirates, which flies from Amsterdam to Bangkok via Dubai, offers free luxury transport for First Class and Business Class passengers.
The industrial province of Rayong goes for green and sustainable
In Rayong, the industrial province of Thailand, they have an audacious plan: Rayong must become a green and sustainable province. Three projects in the field of water, fruit growing and fisheries show the way. 'This is a test for the whole country,' says the project leader.
News from Thailand – September 5, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• No agreement yet between rubber farmers and government
• Dutchman campaigns for tiger
• On September 22, Bangkok is car-free (or is it not?)
Power outage on Hua Lamphong; two train accidents: one fatality
Is there a curse on Thai railways? Yesterday morning, train traffic at Hua Lamphong station was halted for two hours due to a malfunction and two accidents took place elsewhere in the country. In one, a railway official was killed.
AirAsia launches 'Don Mueang – Khon Kaen' route
Thai AirAsia has added a new domestic flight to its network, the route 'Don Mueang – Khon Kaen'. The flights will start from October 28, 2013. You can then fly twice a day: in the morning and late in the afternoon.
Expat event: Living in Bangkok
Especially for expats who are new to Bangkok, there will be a meeting on Saturday 7 September at the Bumrungrad Hospital.
Men like holidays with friends the most
My 'first time' to Thailand was a holiday with four friends. The second time too, with a slightly different composition. I still cherish very nice memories of that and dare to say that going on holiday with friends is the best.
Reader question: Are there many Russians in Hua Hin?
For the last 2 years Phuket has been overrun by Russians and their concept of "holidaying" does not suit us, so we have decided to look for other places in Thailand
Statement of the week: 'Foreigners must accept Thailand as it is'
This week a statement from Gringo. He gets tired of people criticizing Thailand, because whatever criticism - negative or constructive - you have, nothing will happen. There is no Thai who listens to you, let alone that something happens with your criticism.
News from Thailand – September 4, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Conflict over rubber prices drags on; meeting again today
• Easy Pass on toll roads falters
• Snow on TV channels due to switch to satellite Thaicom 6
Human rights lawyer denounces class justice in Vorayuth case
Human rights lawyer and former senator Warin Thiamjaras thinks Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhaya, who killed a motorcycle cop last year, plans to run if he is released on bail after his arrest.
Ethiad comes with 'Flying nanny' on long flights
A long flight to Thailand, for example, can be quite a challenge for both parents and children. It's not easy to get your kids to sit still for 12 hours. Etihad Airways therefore comes up with a solution: 'Flying nannies'.