Reader question: With the scooter to Chiang Mai?
We want to go to Chiang Mai now I understand that it is possible to go to Chiang Mai by scooter and that your luggage will be brought there by car so that you do not have to take it with you. It seems to be a beautiful trip through the mountains….
Moody's: Thailand's economic outlook is bad
Moody's, the well-known American credit rating agency, does not mince words when it comes to forecasts for the Thai economy: Thailand's economic outlook is the weakest of all ASEAN countries.
Naked bungee jump lady causes a stir in Chiang Mai
A bungee jump operator in Chiang Mai has been fined for allowing a Hong Kong lady to dangle naked from his rubber band. The Mae Rim Police Department acted when photos and videos of the incident surfaced on social media.
Myanmar says it is not responsible for boat people
Myanmar authorities say they are not responsible for the migrant crisis in the Bay of Bengal. A spokesman for the president says that the country will also not participate in a summit on boat people organized by Thailand if the word Rohingya is in the invitation. Myanmar does not recognize that Muslim minority.
Featured (8): Thailand Stroopwafel Co. caramel
This week a company profile of Thailand Stroopwafel Co. Karamella, who introduced a very appetizing delicacy from the Netherlands to Thailand.
Qatar Airways flight tickets Thailand: € 530
Qatar Airways regularly stunts with ticket prices. And flying with Qatar Airways has another advantage over the European airlines. You can check in 30 kg of checked baggage for free instead of 23 kg. That always comes in handy!
For the nineteenth time, the Dutch Fish Baking Championship was held in Woudrichem on Ascension Day. A typical Dutch match with this time a very 'exotic' result. Two Thai friends won three of the four most important prizes.
Reader's entry: How do Thais view the Dutch? (video)
In this video you can see what a number of foreigners think of the Dutch. There are a number of well-known comments such as; open, direct and proud.
Klaverjasclub De Pit is looking for new members. We play every Tuesday afternoon from 15.30pm at restaurant Jhum in Jomtiem behind the Country Road bar on Thappraya Road.
Reader question: Is term life insurance in the Netherlands a good option for my Thai partner?
Because no pension is built up for my wife in Thailand who is 5 years younger than me (my pension has already started) I try to arrange something in a different way. I assume that I will be the first to die.
I see cats here in Pattaya every day, often black ones. But I've never seen a Siamese. Isn't that weird?
World Masters Golf Championship in Hua Hin
From June 14 to June 19, the Centara World Masters Championship golf tournament will take place on four golf courses in Hua Hin, namely Black Mountain, Banyan, Majestic Creek and Imperial Lakeview.
Reader question: Tour by car through the Isaan
We would like to make an individual tour with friends through the Isaan in January. Now we would like to know what time we should spend to explore that part of Thailand? Two or three weeks?
Reader question: Smog and air pollution in Bangkok
I read on the internet about polluted air in Bangkok. This is understandable with the enormous traffic. Only now I wonder as a mild cara patient, how much does it bother you? Or is it all okay?
News from Thailand – Friday, May 15, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Boat people die at sea
– Perhaps temporary shelter for refugees on uninhabited islands
– Thai navy sends refugees back to sea
– Girl (4) kidnapped from hospital and found injured
– Thailand wants to attract unhappy couples
You have a huge choice of accommodations on Koh Samui. From basic and cheap to very luxurious. If you dream of endless beaches and a beautiful ambiance then you should also put Samui's Beach Republic on your list.
I only see offers from Amsterdam to Phuket. I Google, but I hardly get any offers from Phuket to the Netherlands.