News from Thailand – Saturday, April 25, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Pheu Thai does not want a postponement of the elections
– Business: elections important for Thailand's image
– THAI wants to be a safe airline
– Controversial Tiger Temple does not have to close after all
– Navy wants submarines, price tag: 36 billion baht
Agenda: “Music of the 60s”, Live in Bangkok
On May 16, starting at 17.00 pm, a 4-hour performance by rock 'n roll and R&B bands will begin under the motto “British Invasion”.
Where in Pattaya is there such a thing as a tourist service with -on paper- a summary of the excursion options in Pattaya? Or can I click somewhere on this blog to find out what I want?
Some time ago I read a post about Indian food. Creative culinary artists had alternatives for sweet soy sauce and sambal. There was also an address where you can order sambals. Unfortunately I can't find it. can someone help me? Thanks for that.
Bangkok Airport Rail Link
I wonder if the construction of the Bangkok Airport Rail Link, which was commissioned at the end of August 2010, was the connection options to MRT and BTS, the subway and skytrain, given due consideration?
Don't forget in your hand luggage
Are you going on holiday to Thailand soon by plane? Then there are a number of things that you should not forget to take with you in your hand luggage.
Thailand visa question & answer: I want to spend the winter in Thailand with my Thai wife every year
Thanks for all the info about visas, visaruns and extension. From all the information I can now answer my question myself and would like to ask you for verification: is it correct?
Dutch and Belgians happier than Thai
The Dutch and Belgians are happier than Thai, according to the United Nations' annual list of 'happiest countries'. However, the Dutch are slightly less happy than last year and therefore dropped three places in the ranking.
Rock Salt Farm in Udon Thani (video)
In this video you can see the salt production at a Rock Salt Farm in the province of Udon Thani. You can then experience one of the applications of Rock Salt yourself at Kunnapat Spa. Here you can relax and buy the famous Kunnapat Rock Salt products.
Reader question: What should we definitely see in Thailand?
We are going to Thailand for the first time with our kids aged 18 and 20 at the end of June. Fly to Bangkok and back from Phuket 19 days later. I'm afraid we're overcrowding our schedule. There is so much to see and do!!
News from Thailand – Thursday, April 23, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Government is considering using Article 44 for fisheries
– Fisheries afraid that the US will introduce sanctions
– Fugitive Briton arrested in Hua Hin
– Hole in the road: motorcyclist dies
Tropical violence in Jomtien
This week (Wednesday) people in Jomtien were unexpectedly confronted with a short but strong tropical storm.
Lamborghini Gallardo in half (video)
Still a shame for such a nice car. In this video you can see a Lamborghini Gallardo split in two after crashing into a tree. Such a cart can easily cost 250.000 euros.
This week's series of company profiles focuses on a Dutch company that came to Thailand to sell greenhouses and is now one of the largest tomato brands: Dutch Agro Technology and Trade (DATT).
My question: Is the border crossing at Prachuap Khiri Kahn also open for farang these days?
Reader question: Withdrawing money in Thailand
Yesterday I had withdrawn money in Pattaya with my SNS world pass with Maestro logo. I had done the last check for the current exchange rate and saw it was at 34,7 baht. Low, but we already know that.
News from Thailand – Wednesday, April 22, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Thailand must quickly address abuses in the fishing industry
– EU: Thailand is doing too little against illegal fishing
– Controversial Chinese cancer therapy turns out to be dangerous
– Thailand drops in international tourism rankings
– Car dealer arrested due to Koh Samui bombing