Reader question: Where in Hua Hin can I buy homeopathic medicines
Can someone tell me where I can buy homeopathic medicines in Hua Hin? Have visited several pharmacies but apparently they have never heard of it.
'Wild west' on the Thai highway (video)
The editors of Thailandblog can post a daily video of the bizarre road behavior or terrible traffic accidents in Thailand. We won't. Yet this time again an example of the 'wild west' on the Thai highways. This hot-headed Thai driver will not soon forget his action.
Thai baby left for dead rescued
It's a small miracle. A baby left for dead in the woods has been rescued. The baby was accidentally found last Tuesday by a farmer's wife who was walking her cattle and heard baby crying next to a tree.
Nok Air may hire more foreign pilots
Nok Air is allowed to hire more foreign pilots than the allowed maximum of 40 percent. The airline must then promise not to cancel any more flights, said Minister Arkhom of transport. This measure also applies to other airlines that are short on flight crews.
Thai fishermen catch a strange fish with legs (video)
A fish with legs, that was the catch of a Thai fisherman who was very surprised about the strange creature. Wanting to know what he had caught, the fisherman made a video and posted it on the internet in the hope that someone knows what kind of fish it is.
Ha Long Bay in Vietnam will have its own airport
Many tourists and backpackers start their Southeast Asian tour in Thailand. The regional hub of Bangkok offers many opportunities for this. Those who want to fly from Thailand to Vietnam in the future will soon have more options. The popular Ha Long Bay in Vietnam will have its own airport.
Reader question: Payment to companies in Thailand
My name is Harrie and I have been doing business with various companies in Bangkok for some time now. As soon as the order is ready, they will give me the amount including shipping costs via UPS, I will transfer that amount via PayPal and that works perfectly. Now I'm working with a company, and they don't understand PayPal or Western Union, they want the money in their Thai bank account.
Reader question: What is the procedure to get a Dutch passport for a Thai daughter?
A befriended Dutchman has the following problem. His daughter is now 11 months old and he wants to take her to the Netherlands in May. She does not have a Dutch passport. He wants to request that for her. The daughter bears his last name on the birth certificate, but nothing else has been arranged. She was not recognized before birth.
Eden, the earthly paradise, I know how you get there
It's Saturday night and time for a night out. Will I go to Eden? Of course I'm going to Eden, I'm going everywhere. I have heard many stories about Eden, it must be very special. A hip party in a beautiful place, good music, with very special people who like a special trip. Well, I also like an adventure, so I won't skip this trip!
Dutch ambassador meets Thai Prime Minister
On Thursday 25 February 2016, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Thailand, HE Mr. Karel Hartogh, met in Government House with HE General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Experts warn of serious water shortage in Thailand
The drought in Thailand can have far-reaching consequences. Warned about this, director Seree of the Center of Climate Change and Disaster of Rangsit University. He calls on farmers, industry and city residents to save more water.
The poet speaks: War has no gifts
Angkarn Chanthathip, a 39-year-old writer from Khon Kaen, won the SEA Write Award 2013. In this posting an interview with the poet and one of his poems, in Thai and in a Dutch translation.
Thai teacher beats students for wearing warm clothes (video)
There has been a commotion in Thailand over a teacher who beats students in class because they wear warm clothing. The teacher goes berserk and yells at the students that they look like Hill Tribe kids.
KLM 'Five Day Discount': Flight tickets Bangkok from € 663 now € 549
It's 'Five Days Advantage' again at KLM. Flight tickets to various destinations including Bangkok can now be booked with extra benefits.
The Dutch run unnecessary financial risk because they forget to take out cancellation insurance after booking a holiday, or because they are too late to do so. This is the conclusion of a recent market survey conducted by Multiscope among 1.016 respondents.
Reader question: Jomtien beach, what about umbrellas and chairs?
Does anyone know what's going to happen to Jomtien beach, in terms of sneaks and umbrellas? Now there is a ban for Wednesday, in the corridors I also heard that chairs and umbrellas are not allowed to be placed on Friday.
After six years of marriage, before Thai law, my wife decided to work as a lady bar girl again because I didn't have enough financial resources to fulfill her wishes. She has now built up a considerable fortune through her work.