News from Thailand – February 23, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Suspects of Narathiwat bombing close to identification
– The new Thai constitution must ensure reconciliation
– Cobra removed from toilet bowl residential house in Bangkok
– Thai woman raped by three men
– Danish man (60) drowned in Pattaya
Agenda: Biggles Big Band Thailand Tour 2015
The Amsterdam Biggles Big Band will be touring Thailand again in late February – early March 2015. 10 concerts are planned in famous tourist places.
Schengen visa question & answer: Engage the agency for the Schengen visa application?
Do we have to use an agency for a Schengen visa? We read on various sites that agencies are quite expensive and it should not really be necessary to use them. Who has experience with such an agency in Bangkok and what price tag was attached to it?
Reader question: Is a cycling holiday in Thailand safe?
Yesterday we read on this website about the accident with the Chilean cyclist and that this happens quite often. We have some doubts and wonder whether Thailand is safe to cycle?
I have to renew my passport soon and will do so by post. I would like to know if anyone knows an address in Udon Thani or Sakon Nakhon for a photographer, store or shop that takes passport photos that meet the requirements for a Dutch passport.
News from Thailand – February 22, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Radical monk Isara calls for boycott of Sangha
– Police are on the trail of suspects in the Narathiwat car bomb attack
– Chilean cyclist (48) on a world tour, killed in Korat
– Truck hit by train, driver dies
– Frenchmen arrested for selling fake football shirts
CTH doesn't care about the viewers
Hans Bos has switched from True Vision to CTH (Cable Thai Holdings) who own the broadcasting rights in Thailand of the Premier League. It turns out to be a big annoyance.
Chilean cyclist on world tour killed in Korat
A 48-year-old Chilean world traveler who wanted to set a world record with his bicycle was hit by a pick-up in Korat on Saturday afternoon and died. His Singaporean wife and two-year-old son suffered minor injuries.
Countdown in Pattaya: Street vendors complaining
Recently there was a retrospective in February's 'Hello Magazine' about the Countdown in Pattaya. Many street vendors complained bitterly. Both tourists and Thai keep their hands on their purse strings.
Etihad tickets early bird rates Amsterdam – Bangkok € 543,-
Etihad Airways now offers great early bird fares! Make your holiday plans now for 2015 and take advantage of spectacular discounts on airline tickets to Thailand in Economy Class and Business Class.
Reader's Submission: An everyday story
Cor has an everyday story about a broken blender, village shops and his youth in the Amsterdam Jordaan.
Reader Submission: Be careful with change in Thailand!
Khunhans has been the victim of a money exchange trick in Pattaya, so he has a useful tip for the readers.
Reader question: Is the exchange rate correct if you have to pay at the Dutch embassy in Bangkok?
The NL embassy claims that visa costs are 60 euros but you have to pay in Baht: 'Visa handling fee of the equivalent to 60 Euro has to be paid in cash in THB at the current exchange rate'.
Reader question: Why is it difficult to get married on a prenuptial agreement in Thailand?
Why is it more difficult to get married in Thailand on a prenuptial agreement than in the Netherlands?
News from Thailand – February 21, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Forum on energy auction does not provide new positions
– Possible embezzlement case around Abbot Dhammachayo will be continued
– No more Thai wombs for rent
– Fugitive Dutch drug criminal arrested in Jomtien
– Guide in Pattaya leaves 33 Chinese at the side of the road
Top 10 most beautiful beaches in Thailand
According to the visitors of the travel website TripAdvisor*, these are the ten most beautiful beaches in Thailand.
Reader question: Are there any readers who have experience living in the Philippines?
Live in Thailand (alone) for more than five years. Receive state pension from the Netherlands within a few months, but I am now looking for possible alternatives to Thailand.