Absolute. An obvious YES. NO.
Monique Rijnsdorp (51) has been camping in Thailand for a number of years for an increasing part of the year. At Thailandblog's request, she read HSBC's survey of expats and provided her own comments.
News from Thailand – November 30, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• International Motor Expo expects 'impressive' sales figures
• Appeal: Do not take children to rallies
• Kanchanaburi waterway construction hearing aborted
Demonstrators besiege telecom company offices in Bangkok (video)
Thousands of anti-government protesters have marched to the headquarters of Thailand's two main telecommunications companies in an attempt to further pressure the government.
The power of the Thai baht
Six years ago my son did a paper for high school on the power of the US$. If you were to read this paper now, you would be amazed at how much has come of it. Therefore now a philosophical article about "the power of the Thai baht", which will probably lead to a lot of discussion.
The Dutch “Biggles Big Band” in Bangkok (video)
In this video you can see our ambassador Joan Boer talking about the historical ties between the Netherlands and Thailand. This in response to the visit of the "Biggles Big Band" to Bangkok. In 2013 they gave 8 concerts in Thailand. During a meeting at the Dutch embassy in Bangkok, they tell something about their annual tour in Thailand.
Action leader Suthep: The people's revolution is about to begin
It is about to happen on Sunday: the 'total takeover of power' and the beginning of the 'people's revolution'. "It's time for real action," says action leader Suthep Thaugsuban.
AirAisia Big Sale: 'Free' flights to destinations in Thailand
A nice stunt from AirAisa, during the Big Sale you can fly to destinations in Thailand for 0 baht. All you have to pay are costs and taxes, which amounts to 100 baht (€ 2,30) for a one-way trip to Phitsanulok, Udon Thani or Ubon Ratchathani.
How to avoid jet lag: tips from travelers
Do you sometimes suffer from it when you fly to Thailand or back to the Netherlands? A jet lag. But how do other travelers deal with that? A recent survey by Skyscanner reveals the most popular anti-jet lag techniques used by Dutch travelers.
My Thai girlfriend speaks English but not Dutch. Is there work for her in the Netherlands? For example through an employment agency?
Tensions in Bangkok continue to rise (video)
Tensions in Thailand's capital seem to be rising further. Today, protesters entered a military complex. Despite this, the warring parties do not budge.
News from Thailand – November 29, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Skirmishes between red shirts and demonstrators
• MPC lowers interest rates by 0,25 percentage point
• Thailand talks to the 'wrong' insurgents
Reader question: Films and/or activities for Thai girlfriend
A Thai girlfriend of mine (boyfriend's wife) is now stuck in Belgium. But she is not sure what to do until she goes to school.
Yingluck wants to talk, Suthep doesn't want to talk
Prime Minister Yingluck is willing to negotiate with the demonstrators, but action leader Suthep Thaugsuban is unyielding. 'We're not talking. Our only goal is to end the 'Thaksin regime' in Thailand.'
A jungle tour in the Northwest of Thailand (video)
In this video by our loyal reader Willem Elferink you can see a visit to a Christian village (Catholic) in the far north-west of Thailand, followed by a jungle tour. The guides show us how you can quickly make an accommodation (table, seat, eating utensils and sleeping accommodation) with bamboo and bamboo leaves.
Reader question: How much does a boat rental cost in Damnoen Saduak?
How much does renting a boat in Damnoen Saduak at the Floating Market cost and how does it work and for how long is the boat trip?
The Dutch go on holiday much less this year than before
The Dutch went on holiday significantly less this year. Due to the economic crisis, the number of holidays fell by 3%, the largest decrease since the XNUMXs, according to the Dutch tourism agency NBTC-NIPO Research.
News from Thailand – November 28, 2013
Today in News from Thailand
• Chairman Yingluck absent from rice committee meetings
• Baht continues to fall in value
• Ayutthaya: Scaffolding collapses, four injured