(No) everyday life in Pattaya
In this column, Gringo proposes to do something different than usual. He decides to break with the routine himself and will now regularly do something he has never done before.
I want to get married in Thailand and would like to know exactly what I need for that.
News from Thailand – June 15, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Half a million small and medium-sized companies depend on gas
• Eight people blind after cosmetic treatment by bunglers
• Plans for high-speed lines are 'not urgent'
Junta: Thaksin, don't interfere
Former Prime Minister Thaksin has been urgently advised by the junta to stop being actively involved in politics. His supporters are also no longer allowed to visit him. And his sister Yingluck is advised to shop less.
I have already read several sites about renting a house/condo. My question is whether it is better to travel to Thailand on spec and see what is for rent on the spot instead of booking in advance in the Netherlands?
Real estate market in Pattaya and Jomtien
The unrest of the last few months is now also starting to have an impact on the real estate sector of Pattaya and the surrounding area.
Are there blog readers who can give me tips on the best way to travel from Bangkok airport to buri ram? We stay there for 9 days in December 2014.
Cambodians are fleeing Thailand in large numbers
In the past week, 60.000 Cambodians have returned to their country. They fled for fear of being arrested. Rumors are circulating that the army is planning a massive raid.
Mining thugs must be stopped
Thailand has too many tragedies of polluting mines backed by a profit-hungry government. In this posting the story of Wang Saphung (Loei) and a gold and copper mine.
Flash mobs (music) in Thailand (video)
Do you know what a "flash mob" is? Well, I didn't know, but now I do, and how! The Thais are also not unaffected, as evidenced by beautiful videos. And by beautiful I mean the joy that the participants radiate and the joyful faces of the unsuspecting spectators. Watch the video.
News from Thailand – June 14, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Junta: No witch hunt against illegal foreign workers
• Red shirts doubt 'discoloration' plan
• New herring arrived in Thailand; lets eat
Curfew expires nationwide; tablet PC program deleted
The military authority doesn't let any grass grow over it. The curfew, already lifted in 25 tourist areas, will expire and in September the military authority will hand over the country's administration to an interim government. It is also over and out for the tablet PC, which all primary and secondary school pupils would receive.
I am planning to go to Thailand (Chiang Mai) for 4 months this year. So I need to extend my visa after 89 days.
Cloth falls on controversial rice mortgage system
The costly and corruption-ridden rice mortgage system will not be continued. It will be replaced by a program that directly benefits farmers. The military authorities are calling for a reduction in production costs, the use of organic fertilizers and the formation of cooperatives.
The land distribution in Thailand is quite skewed. Ten percent of the population owns the most land; 90 percent barely or is landless. Bangkok Post calls on the junta to repair this unjust relationship, something that successive governments failed to do.
Child drowned at Kata Beach Phuket (video)
During the monsoon, the sea off Phuket can be very dangerous. Despite the red flags, tourists still go into the sea. A life-threatening choice, as is evident from the many drowning deaths that are regrettable every year.
Nok Air to Khon Kaen twice a day from July 1
From July 1, budget airline Nok Air will fly twice a day from Bangkok (Don Mueang Airport) to Khon Kaen.