Statement of the week: 'Thai people work too many hours!'
Tino Kuis has a statement that reads: Thais work too many hours. In fact, he means that they have too little free time to give their lives more substance.
Walking street in Pattaya, 'a never-ending story'
One of the most famous areas of Pattaya is the Walking Street. Somewhat comparable to the former fame of the Red Light District in Amsterdam. The government still does not know what to do with this area.
Sanam Luang at the Grand Palace is locked at night
The grounds at the Grand Palace where Thai mourners gather will now close from 21.00 p.m. to 4.00 a.m. These measures are necessary because garbage collectors must be able to clean the site. In addition, the government wants to keep out homeless people who want to spend the night there.
7-Eleven ends cooperation with AIS
Those who are used to buying their phone cards from 1-2-Call and other AIS services at 7-Eleven are out of luck. The supermarket giant has stopped offering AIS services across the country.
AoT wants to quickly expand Suvarnabhumi airport
Airports of Thailand (AoT), the owner of Suvarnabhumi airport, wants to quickly expand the airport to give the airport more capacity.
Rice prices hit rock bottom: Farmers desperate!
The price that farmers now get for their paddy brown rice is only 5.000 baht per ton. The lowest price in 10 years. This is a heavy loss for a rice farmer because they lose about 8.000 to 9.000 baht in production costs.
Reader question: On which island does it not rain?
I would like to go to an island with my children this week but have seen on the weather reports that it rains a lot. Can someone give me a tip where I can go where the rain is not too bad? Koh Samui or Krabi region or any other tip or info about the weather from someone who is staying or living there now?
Reader question: Can't open a Thai bank account due to new rules
I have now arrived 6 days ago and started my life in Thailand on a non-immigrant “O” visa. The day before yesterday I reported to Immigration in Chiang Rai and my girlfriend received proof of my residency at her address.
Thais queue up for last honors to King Bhumibol
Since yesterday, grieving Thais have been allowed to enter the Grand Palace in Bangkok for the first time since the death of King Bhumibol to walk past the coffin containing the monarch's embalmed body. Some people spent the night in a nearby park to make sure they wouldn't be late on Saturday because only 10.000 people are allowed in a day.
Question to general practitioner Maarten: Prostate and cholesterol
I have a question about my cholesterol and prostate. Every year I go to the hospital for a medical test. In 2014 my cholesterol values were too high and I got this within normal values through small changes in my diet and through fitness.
Visa Thailand: Entering Thailand by land
We are currently cycling in Laos and will soon cross the border to Thailand. Our plane departs from Bangkok on December 8th. We would like to cycle in Thailand for about three weeks, but at the border (Pakse-Buntharik) we only get a visa for 15 days.
Reader question: Where should I get my medicines in Thailand?
Half next year we want to emigrate to Thailand. I will then be 59 and will take early retirement. Because there is a lot of cardiovascular disease in my family, I take preventive medication for cholesterol and blood pressure.
Reader question: My Thai girlfriend to Belgium for the first time
Can I ask you to give me some advice regarding my girlfriend's first trip to Belgium? You will understand that these are exciting times for us because it is the first time that she leaves her native country and undertakes the journey alone. She is coming to Belgium for 30 days.
A murder for a holiday in Thailand
There are people who would give a lot, if not everything, to spend a holiday in Thailand. Everything? Even murder? Yes, because that happened to a 53-year-old German, who is now on trial in Augsburg, Germany, for the murder of his Filipino wife, with whom he was married or at least lived with for 10 years.
Life as a single Farang in the jungle: New life for Coral Beach?
Lung Addie writes about one of the most beautiful beaches in the area: CORAL BEACH. Until about 7 years ago, many Thai people came here for a picnic on the beach. But suddenly it was over and out. Evil sea spirits were responsible for the drowning of 5 young Thais in a span of two months. The place has been avoided like the plague ever since.
Alarming iodine deficiency in Thai children in the Northeast
Iodine deficiency in Thai children in the Northeast remains a serious health problem, said Director General Sukhum of the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS). An iodine deficiency in pregnant women (and therefore in babies) is the most important preventable cause of mental retardation and brain damage in children.
Reader submission: Show passport when sending mail?
Recently experienced in Jomtien. Wading through 50 cm of water I arrive in Jomtien post office with a letter. Got a little wet which leads to remarks to use a new envelope and copy the address. Bit exaggerated. But then I was asked for a passport. A Thai driver's license was refused.