News from Thailand – November 20, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Monks of the Marble Temple suffer from concrete barriers
• Suthep predicts end of Yingluck government
• Income gap between rich and poor is widening, says TDRI researcher
Western homeless people in Pattaya (video)
Thailand has more and more to do with homeless western foreigners. In this video you can see a short impression of Kotto, a homeless American living in Pattaya.
312 MPs reject Constitutional Court ruling in advance
The Rajamangala stadium is filled with red shirts, 312 MPs throw their butts against the crib. All eyes are on the Constitutional Court, which today will rule whether parliament has violated the constitution.
Direct bus connection Pattaya – Hua Hin and vice versa
Those who want to travel by bus between Pattaya and Hua Hin do not have to go to Bangkok or Suvarnabhumi Airport first. The yellow buses of Roong Reuang Coach (Mukdahan) Co Ltd. operate a bus service from Rayong – Koh Samui (Route 393). It also stops in Pattaya and Hua Hin.
Belgian expat from Phuket arrested and deported from Thailand
A Belgian expat has been arrested on Phuket and will soon be extradited to Belgium. The man, Georges S. (56) is said to have been arrested at the request of the Belgian Embassy.
Reader question: A house in Thailand, but what about the rights of the tenant/buyer?
Buying, leasing or renting a house in Thailand, but how is it actually arranged with regard to an association of owners at an apartment complex? And what about a Moo job? Do you have any rights at all as a leaseholder in a project or apartment?
Reader question: Who knows a florist in Chiang Mai?
I want to send flowers to an acquaintance in Chiang Mai. I know her home address and I also know the name of the bar where she works. What I'm looking for is a florist with an email address and a way to pay the bill.
News from Thailand – November 19, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Flute concerts are against the law, says DSI head
• Red shirt leaders accused of arson
• SE Asia is developing pumpkin in the shape of a heart
Flight offers Thai Air Asia: 10 – 30% discount
Thai AirAsia has interesting flight deals to a number of domestic and international destinations for flights until March next year. The discounts run up to 10 – 30% of the normal rates.
The ruling party does not care about the Constitutional Court ruling
Pheu Thai has no regard for the ruling that the Constitutional Court will make tomorrow about a constitutional amendment. According to the ruling party, the Court is not authorized to intervene. A red shirt group even threatens rallies at the judges' homes.
Karin Bloemen also performs in Hua Hin
Karin Bloemen comes to Hua Hin for a one-off spectacular performance. Tickets are still available, but hurry. The concert will be held on December 3 and will take place at the Banyan Golf Club. Doors open at 18.30:XNUMX PM.
Reader question: Can I rent a car in Udon without a credit card?
I am going to Udon at the beginning of January, and I would like to rent a car there for 1 week to drive through the Isaan a bit.
Agenda: Historic car show in Hua Hin
To celebrate HM King Bhumibol's 86th birthday and HM Queen Sirikit's 81st birthday, the 29th Automobile Competition will be held in Hua Hin from November 2 to December 11.
New section on Thailandblog: Dossiers
How do I apply for a visa, does the right or left have priority in Thailand, can I ride a motorcycle without a license? Thailandblog regularly receives questions from readers. The new Dossiers section will show you the way.
Reader question: get a Thai driver's license in the Chiang Mai area, what should I do?
I am in possession of a Dutch driver's license. I also want to get a driver's license in Thailand. How should I act?
Emirates places largest airline order ever
Emirates has placed an order with Airbus for 380 additional A23s worth $150 billion. In addition, the airline from Dubai also bought 777 Boeing's 76X, good for XNUMX billion dollars. The order is the largest in civil aviation to date.
The sneaky two prize system at the Asiatique Ferris Wheel in Bangkok
Blogger Richard Barrows calls on foreigners to boycott the Ferris wheel at Asiatique in Bangkok and, above all, to make everyone aware of the sneaky way they are trying to get foreigners to pay more.