A 62-year-old man survived a freak accident. He drove his Isuzu MU-7 from the fourth floor of a parking garage on Saturday morning and crashed. This happened in the ijk Klong Toey (Bangkok).
Reader question: Moving company from Pattaya to Khon Kaen
Have had many comments about moving from Pattaya to Khon Kaen, also about a German rental company that is located in Pattaya. I called them but they don't move to Isaan, big move moving company that doesn't move from Pattaya only via BKK.
Six Thai airports are growing out of their jacket: Passenger waiting times are increasing
The number of passengers at Thailand's six main airports has increased to such an extent that there is structurally insufficient capacity. These airports, including Suvarnabhumi and low-cost carrier hub Don Mueang, handled a total of 129 million passengers. That is 32,7 million or 33,9% more than the total design capacity of 96,5 million passengers per year.
Eight-year-old Thai boy as breadwinner
"Sanook" has published a beautiful and touching story about the only eight-year-old, but brave "Tong", who is the main breadwinner for his family.
The Dutch speak the best English, Thai do not score well
Just like last year, it appears that the Dutch have the best command of the English language. With a twelfth place, Belgium falls just outside the top ten. Thailand scores low with place 53 in a ranking of 80 countries, according to the ranking of EF Education First.
Hans Vermeulen (Sandy Coast) passed away on Koh Samui
The well-known Dutch singer and composer Hans Vermeulen has passed away on Koh Samui at the age of 70. He was the leader of the band Sandy Coast and later of Rainbow Train.
Apply for a passport + bitterballen drink on Phuket
On Friday, December 8, the Dutch embassy offers the opportunity to apply for a new passport on Phuket prior to the seventh Bitterballenborrel.
Street food in Thailand
Street food, a concept in Thailand that everyone knows. There are stalls or carts popping up everywhere. Something for everyone and plenty of choice.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has adjusted the travel advice for Thailand yesterday: From November 2017, smoking on popular beaches in Thailand is punishable. In addition, the use and import of electronic cigarettes (and refills) is prohibited in Thailand.
Reader submission: 'The switch to'
Hendrik has to return to the Netherlands. That means saying goodbye to his wife and children who stay in Thailand and that hurts, tears flow.
Reader question: Income tax for emigrated pensioners
Is there anyone in Thailand who has experience and knowledge of filling in income taxes for emigrated pensioners because this is a bit more laborious as an ordinary resident of the Netherlands. Or do you know a tax specialist with this experience and know-how in the Netherlands who can take on this work for a reasonable price.
Reader question: Who knows a good furniture store in Bangkok?
A good English friend of mine here in Pattaya is furnishing his new house. He can afford to buy quality. He has already bought a lot, especially furniture, from Decorum on Thepprasit Road, but he still has a few wishes that this quality store cannot meet.
Thailand has a dire labor shortage
Thailand is facing an increasing labor shortage. The situation is particularly dire in the fisheries and railway sectors. In addition, there will eventually be a shortage of nursing staff and pharmacists.
Bangkok second most visited city in the world
For international travelers, Bangkok is the second most visited city in the world after Hong Kong. This was announced on Tuesday at the World Travel Market in London, a major travel and tourism fair.
The hotel tower is located right behind the new Vana Nava water park and is quite striking because it is the tallest building in Hua Hin at 140 meters. The 300-room Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin will open unofficially this month.
Reader Submission: Bookworm or Termite?
Like so many others, I find Thailand a pleasant country to relax after a day's work. I'm more of the relaxing type myself in Thailand. That is why my holiday always starts at the bookshop in Siam Paragon in Bangkok.
Crossing cobras
I am definitely an animal lover, with a background of three dogs, cats, hamsters, zebra finches, lizards and other beasts. That was in the Netherlands at the time. Since living in Thailand, I have become more nuanced about many animal species.