Bangkok bombing: Thai woman wanted
Thai authorities are looking for a Thai woman after materials were found in her apartment in Min Buri. Police believe she is involved in the bombings at Erawan shrine and Sathon pier. She would be part of a group that may have planned more attacks.
With the new Airbus A350 from Finnair to Bangkok: €552
Finnair offers special low fares on flights to Asia. And you also fly with a super modern aircraft at the best prices!
This short video perfectly captures the atmosphere of a tour. You get a good impression of what you can see and expect when you travel to the beautiful cities of Sukhothai, Loei, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun.
Reader Question: Where can I paint in Chiang Mai?
Does anyone know a location in Chiang Mai where one can paint? Doesn't have to be professional. Have done it in Artist Village Hua Hin for 4 years. And also for Jomtien Pattaya I ask.
We think it would be nice to travel from Kanchanaburi by bus or similar to Cha-am and from there to Phuket.
I wonder if there is a difference (e.g. financial/tax technical) if someone goes to live in Thailand with a residential address in Germany, Belgium or the Netherlands?
Bangkok bombing: Phone records lead to arrest of suspect
After a long investigation, there finally seems to be progress in the case of last week's bomb attack in which twenty people were killed. Thai police have arrested a suspect. It is certain that the man was involved, but he is not the perpetrator.
Street preacher Angela Cummings on Walking Street
Angela Cummings Is a street preacher who has recognized the evil of Walking Street and speaks against it. She made a video of it, but Gringo first tells something about this American street preacher.
Thailand according to Laura & Ilonka (video)
These two Dutch ladies traveled through the country for a month with only a backpack to taste as much of Thailand and the culture as possible. The footage was shot with a GoPro Hero3.
Reader Question: Does Immigration in Chiang Mai only issue 20 retirement visas per day?
Has anyone been to Chiangmai Immigration last week? And can confirm what I've heard, that they now only do 20 retirement visas a day and the rest get a flyer saying they can go to an "intermediary" who charges 3000 baht and then arranges the visa for you .
This question because my wife does not have normal internet (too far from civilization). We can just receive 3g so we'll have to make do with that (no problem, then don't download or stream).
Question of the week: Why do you live in rural Thailand?
Gringo is curious as to why the Dutch and Belgians choose to live in the countryside, and then usually also with the partner's Thai family,
Thai lawyers smell hashish
The well-known Dutch criminal lawyer Gerard Spong has invited his two Thai colleagues to the Netherlands to visit Van Laarhoven's former coffee shop in Den Bosch. Spong wants to show them that coffee shops in the Netherlands are tolerated. Van Laarhoven counted down the money for the trip.
Free to pick up in Pattaya: BVN satellite dish
Free pick up in Pattaya: BVN satellite dish. Plus minus 2 meters in diameter, fully complete, disassembled.
Agenda: Thailand in the polder August 29 and 30
On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2015 there will be a Thai event in Driehuizen in North Holland. Driehuizen is located in the Schermer Polder, centrally located between Purmerend, Hoorn and Alkmaar.
Visa Thailand: Visa requirements for winter visitors
My wife and I wish to stay in Thailand for 6 – 7 months every year during the winter months. We both meet the requirements for a Non-immigrant OA and this is clearly the most flexible visa: you don't have to leave Thailand every 90 days, but you can leave as often as you like.
Can someone tell me what a new upper denture costs in Thailand? And does anyone know a good dental technician in Hua Hin?