News from Thailand – February 2, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Concerns about plans to merge Human Rights Commission and Ombudsman.
– Thailand: Land of Smiles or Land of Ghosts?
– Bomb attack in the center of Bangkok near Siam Paragon.
– Prayut wants more security in Bangkok after bomb attack.
– Thai tourism sector pins hopes on Chinese tourists.
Coin Museum in Bangkok
In the late eighties I was walking on a Saturday on the Nieuwerzijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam, when my eye fell on a small market on the square in front of the old Tingel Tangel theater.
Flight ticket deal Qatar: Return Amsterdam – Bangkok € 480,-
Just wait until June 16, then Qatar will fly to Schiphol. Remember this day well because the prices of tickets to Bangkok will certainly go down.
Reader question: Where in Pattaya can I deposit three suitcases?
I'm going to leave Thailand for a few months, long enough to give up my current apartment, but too short to lug everything around with me.
Reader question: Does anyone know if there is a reliable bureau de change in Chiangmai?
We will soon be leaving for Chiangmai and because I read so much through your blog about debit cards or exchanging cash, we want to take cash with us this year.
SCHENGEN VISA FILE
Questions about Schengen visas regularly pop up on Thailandblog. This Schengen visa file deals with the most important points of attention and questions. This file was written by Rob V. and tries to be a handy summary of all the things you need to take into account when applying for a Schengen visa. The file is mainly intended for readers living in Europe or Thailand who want to bring a Thai (partner) to the Netherlands or Belgium for a holiday.
News from Thailand – February 1, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– US chargé d'affaires to appear before parliament committee.
– Thai filmmaker wins prize at Rotterdam film festival.
– Chinese tourist (46) tried to cut her own throat.
– Thai locomotive of luxury Eastern Oriental Express on fire.
– Burglars on Phuket target expat homes.
Reader's entry: 'Up to me' – to Cambodia by car
Yesterday I drove my own car from Thailand (Khon Kaen) to Cambodia. Unfortunately, up to the Cambodian border. I have traveled to Laos several times without any problem with my car. Apparently this is not possible in Cambodia.
I am staying in Pattaya and have a 1 entry tourist visa. On March 5th it will be my 60th day in Pattaya and since I am supposed to stay until April 2nd I will have to go to the immigration office in Pattaya for the extension of 30 days.
Reader Submission: The secrets of Khokyang (video)
In my 'bedroom studio' in Sattahip, I've been working hard for the past few months on a second music CD for download via iTunes. For example, watch the music video The secrets of Khokyang (Region in Surin).
Reader question: Does anyone know a hospital in Hua Hin where you can have a pacemaker 'read'?
Does anyone know a hospital in Hua Hin or an address where you can have a pacemaker 'read'?
Reader question: What does it cost to transfer an adult dog from Belgium to Thailand?
I am married to Thai woman. With time we want to go back to live there. We have a kennel of German Shepherds here in Belgium. How much does it cost to transfer an adult Shepherd to Thailand?