Everyone knows the strips of plastic (concrete slab) that are used to build cheaply in Thailand. Who can tell me what these are made of? I want to make sure that there is no asbestos in it.
10 Best Museums in Thailand: Viharna Sien near Pattaya
Since 2014, the Viharna Sien has been featured on the world's largest travel website, “Tripadvisor”. The Viharna Sien ranks sixth among the ten recommended museums in Thailand.
Reader question: Have teeth pulled and dentures fitted
Who can tell me what the costs are in Thailand for having your entire teeth extracted and dentures placed? And where is the best place to go?
Greetings from Isaan (7)
And there it was, the rain. After eighteen weeks of drought a relief, a celebration. The soil thirstily sucked up the moisture, all dust was washed away. It seemed as if the air was being cleaned, a smell of ozone wafted around. Moreover, it did not cool down too much, pleasant temperature during the day so that you feel like spring.
The Slidewich is arriving in Bangkok
Call it a snack bar, sandwich shop or just a Slidewich Corner. It is a point of sale for oblong sandwiches, topped with a salad or meat products. The buyer sees what he buys and sees what he eats. An honest sandwich without unnecessary filling of lettuce leaves, tomatoes, mayo and the like. Supplied in an open and elongated cardboard box, so that the sandwich can be pushed in while walking if desired.
Frans Amsterdam: Who knows the best caption for this photo?
I found some old memory cards and came across a nice picture. I think Bangkok in the vicinity of Nana Plaza about ten years ago. Yes, everything was better then! Who knows the best caption for this photo? With 25 responses I will transfer 25 euros to Charity Hua Hin.
Plans for light rail in 5 provinces
The Office of Transportation has selected five provinces in the North, South, and Northeast for light rail transit (LRT) development. These are economic and tourist centers in Chiang Mai, Phuket, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen and Phitsanulok.
Agenda: NVT drink in Bangkok on Thursday 1 March
The NVT in Bangkok again organizes the traditional meeting on the first Thursday of the month, this time on March 1.
Foundation for Consumers: 'School milk in Thailand is safe'
The Thai consumer association, the Foundation for Consumers, says that the level of AFM1 carcinogenic substances in samples of school milk and milk in stores meets international requirements. Milk can therefore be drunk safely.
Thailand – Hua Hin – Khao Takiab 2018 (video)
Thailand blog readers Arnold and Saskia sent a video of Khao Takiab at Hua Hin to the editors. They have been there in January and February of this year and enjoyed it.
Reader's question: Child 12 years old has NL and Thai passport and youth protection threatens with OTS
A 12-year-old child has a Dutch and Thai passport and wants to emigrate abroad with his parents. He is at risk of being placed under supervision by Youth Protection (OTS). Can the Dutch government/youth care demand from Thailand that he be sent back to the Netherlands?
Reader question: Probing and piling in Isaan
Who can tell me how people in Thailand determine the depth of piles. We call this probing in the Netherlands. We then measure the depth of soil layers and look for the thicker sand layer there. This then determines the length of the piles. We want to build minimalist with a flat roof. That means three layers of concrete and cavity walls. This next to the Mekhong. That gives a considerable weight load. We want to be sure.
'I want to create a better future for our country'
Student activist Rangsiman Rome, a key figure in the newly formed People Who Want To Vote movement, has made a name for himself as a staunch critic of the junta.
Cambodia in a nutshell
The tour through a part of Cambodia is reason for a short review. Let's start at the beginning; a visa is required for Cambodia and to clear up any misunderstandings, you can simply get that visa at the border or the airport. You fill out a form, then add a passport photo and pay $30.
Already 23 injured by 'Portuguese warship'
In Songkhla (southern Thailand), 20 people have already been injured by the tail jellyfish with the name 'Portuguese man-of-war'. Formally, the animal is not a jellyfish but a collection of very poisonous polyps.
Thai government introduces scholarship for poor students
The Thai cabinet agrees with a law that provides for a fund for students from poor families. The scholarship must ensure that children have equal access to education.
Dutch crypto investor maintains confidence despite crash
Since December, the price of crypto coins has fallen significantly. Despite the correction, the number of Dutch crypto owners has remained the same. At the end of the price fall, approximately 865.000 Dutch people (6,7%) still own one or more coins. This is evident from the Cryptocurrency Monitor, a market research by Multiscope into payments, investments and savings in a new economy.