Government and demonstrators have their backs against the wall
The government is making every effort to prevent violence, the red shirts keep a low profile and the demonstrators besiege but do not occupy government buildings. The battle is at an impasse, writes Bangkok Post.
Call: We are looking for a Dutch speech therapist in Thailand
My wife has suffered a cerebral infarction and is currently being nursed at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. Speech therapy in the Dutch language will soon become important in the entire rehabilitation process. That is why we are looking for a Dutch speech therapist in Thailand.
How is a bank card skimmed? So so!
Since the beginning of this year, skimmers have managed to take 70 to 80 million baht from bank accounts. A camera is no longer necessary; a fake keyboard is pasted on the keyboard.
Reader question: Is wild camping allowed in Thailand?
From my 4 weeks vacation in Thailand I'm going from ashes. driving around with a car for 1 week on Saturday, probably in national parks west and north of Hua Hin. To save money, I think it would be nice to sleep with locals, on campsites, in a hammock or in the car.
Call: TV program is looking for Dutch people with a Thai love
Net5 is looking for new candidates for new seasons of the Boundless Love and Foreign Wedding programmes!
I live outside in Isaan and own 5 stray dogs and three German Shepherds. About two hundred meters from my house lives my closest neighbor, who has about 8 cows and every morning they pass by my house accompanied by Mrs. the farmer's wife and her three stray dogs.
Dutch retirees have nothing to complain about
Dutch pensioners have no reason to complain. They receive the highest pension compared to other developed countries.
Diary of Kees Roijter (4): Thailand, Beautiful Thailand
I'm afraid my beautiful dream won't come true, writes Kees Roijter in a candid reflection. Now that he and Pon are moving to Thailand after 36 years in the Netherlands, he is worried.
News from Thailand – November 27, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• US and England insist on a peaceful solution
• Minister: Violence is (perhaps) inevitable
• Kanchanaburi launches campaign against HIV/Aids
Protest leader Suthep: Occupy all ministries and Provincial Houses
• Four ministries occupied; occupation of two provincial houses failed
• Payment of civil servant salaries may be delayed
• Arrest warrant against protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban
The Thai ATM is more expensive than cash exchange
If you want the best exchange rate for your euros, it is best to exchange cash in Thailand. I will explain this with a calculation example.
Northern Thailand at a glance (video)
Every year I make trips through the North in connection with quarterly visits to Mesai (visa) and usually I have my video at hand.
Reader question: Why are farang against Thaksin?
What strikes me when reading on different sites of foreigners about Thailand is that they are usually against that Thaksin. Why actually?
Boat trip warning
Do not take a boat trip during this period. It is dangerous and the gods request, warns Gringo. He experienced it himself once after a day of fishing. The skipper had no idea which way to go.
Reader question: Thai motorcycle license lost, what to do now?
I have lost my Thai motorcycle license. How to act now? What procedure to follow: go to the police, go to Immigration, go to the exam office where to collect the driver's license?
Tourists avoid Khao San Road
The tourist industry around Khao San Road, the backpackers' domain in Bangkok, is well aware of the consequences of the protests. More than 8.000 rooms are available in the area; only 30 to 40 percent of these are now occupied, despite the fact that it is now high season.
Unrest in Bangkok: Tourists are not worried (video)
Tourists arriving in Bangkok seem completely unconcerned or even aware of the protests in Bangkok.