The wonders are not yet out of the world, as evidenced by this video in which a tourist in Thailand manages to stop an oncoming elephant with a hand gesture.
My name is Ruud, I recently had a relationship with a Thai woman, but unfortunately I can't continue with her due to lack of money. She still lives in Thailand in Loei. The relationship we briefly had was good and the click was there.
Coup in Thailand: Photo album Wednesday
The expression goes: A picture is worth a thousand words. In this posting five pictures of Wednesday's events, but nothing about the coup.
Breaking News: Facebook blackout was at junta's request
Not a technical malfunction, but a request from the military authority was the cause of the blackout on the Facebook account of 28 million DTAC customers on May 10. The company received a call from the junta to block access.
News from Thailand – June 11, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Students in Rayong get early morning thanks to rotting durian
• Maybe no World Cup football on TV at all
• Anti-coup activist Sombat is dealt with harshly
The junta won't let any grass grow on it. The legal team of the military authority has drawn up a provisional constitution. Further good news for 17 provinces: the curfew has been lifted.
'Supermarket shrimp: product of slave labor in Thailand'
The shrimp you can buy in the major European, British and American supermarkets are actually the product of slave labor in Thailand. With this story comes the British newspaper The Guardian.
We are going to Thailand in a few weeks, but have heard that dengue mosquitoes are prevalent due to the rainy season. Who can tell me about this and in which areas does it occur?
'Asia Love' describes the love for a country in a part of the world where so many special things can come your way - whether it concerns people, animals or less tangible elements. Factors that you ultimately choose or don't choose and that can determine your life.
Dick Koger visits a new Dutch restaurant that has opened on Chayapruek (Jomtien). It's called Joy & Peter Cap.
Call: Reader wanted for AOW tax file
Erik Kuipers is going to create a tax file for AOW pensioners. He is looking for an expert co-reader to comment on the draft text. Who helps?
I'm going to Thailand with my boyfriend on June 28 for 2 weeks. We travel to the south of Thailand, we have no idea how much money we have to take with us.
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News from Thailand – June 10, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Prayuth is in no hurry to reduce energy prices
• Democrats support construction of double track
• Thai ambassadors receive briefing on coup
Not good news for (Thai) football fans yet
Thai football fans can't breathe easy yet. Today the administrative court decides whether all 64 World Cup football matches should be broadcast on a free TV channel. There is good news for subscribers of PSI-O2 HD: TrueVisions is allowed to broadcast all matches.
A few days ago, Thailand blog reader Aart tipped that the World Cup Football can be watched via TV-Nederland.Asia. Soi tried it out and is very satisfied with the result.
Miss Universe Thailand (in tears) surrenders crown
Weluree 'Fai' Ditsayabut, crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2014 last month, has returned her title. She can no longer withstand the criticism that has been poured over her.