Reader Submission: Open letter to Rob V.
On 28/5 you asked the readers of Thailandblog if they are interested in your contributions about human rights, history and democracy in Thailand. Of course I can only give you my point of view on this. First of all, I want to let you know that I have a very warm heart for you. You seem to me to be a very socially committed and idealistic man and you show a special commitment to the Thai population.
I have an annoying question about 800.000 baht that must be deposited, and 65.000 baht income that must be proven. My question is, are those the same rules if you have a daughter with a Thai nationality and married to a Thai?
The construction of a tram system in Phuket, budgeted at 34,8 billion baht, will cost 2 billion baht more. That is what the MRTA (operator of the metro in Bangkok) says.
Bangkok will have a number of no-smoking zones, including the area near the Victory Monument, Silom Road, Bangkok Bus Terminal in Chatuchak, Don Mueang Airport, Taling Chan Floating Market and Chatuchak Market 2 in Min Buri district.
HSL project built with Thai entrepreneur money
The Thai government said that the US$6,8 billion HSL project will be financed by the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) and 12 other entrepreneurs. This HSL project will connect Thailand's three major airports. This statement is further supported by stakeholders from the East Economic Corridor (EEC).
The best and nicest markets in Bangkok
floating market. In 1782, when the construction of a city pillar in Bangkok really started, Bangkok mainly consisted of water. Markets, formerly known as floating markets, have always been an essential part of Thai life. Markets are still a pleasure to visit. Whether it is a fresh market, an amulet market, an evening bazaar or a second-hand market.
Why is a Thai baby always ugly?
When a baby is born, my Thai wife always says he/she is ugly. I thought that was weird and wanted her to stop. But she says that Thai people do that because otherwise they are afraid that the baby will be stolen by a ghost or something. So it has to do with superstition.
Jungle tour in Soppong (Mae Hong Son)
If you want to be surprised by an authentic Northern Thai experience, a trip north from Chiang Mai to Soppong is recommended.
Does anyone have experience with streaming options to receive your own TV channels and/or satellite channels from Europe to Thailand on your PC or smart TV? Someone told me this would be possible with a “slingbox” or something similar.
A few days ago, an alarming message appeared on this blog about the decline of travel agencies in general and Thomas Cook in particular. However, the influence that Thomas Cook (1808-1892) had on the development of tourism and the massification of this tourism should not be underestimated.
This morning's Thaivisa news roundup announced an interview with the ambassador of Germany, which was published on the website of Expat Life in Thailand. Quite nice of course, but we are of course more interested if it concerns the ambassadors of our own Netherlands and Belgium.
I have an annoying question about 800.000 baht that must be deposited, and 65.000 baht income that must be proven. My question is, are those the same rules if you have a daughter with a Thai nationality and married to a Thai?
Yesterday I went to Immigration Korat for my annual extension and a re-entry permit. I had filled in all passport photos and the necessary forms and an income statement from the Dutch embassy (applied for by post on Monday afternoon and received in the village on Friday morning.
Thai policeman: drunk or sick?
A video clip of a Thai police officer falling off his motorcycle over the guardrail was shown on many Thai media outlets. Viewers almost without exception claim that the Phuket police officer was clearly intoxicated, but the local police chief insists the police officer involved was "just sick".
Has the value of the Thai Baht been manipulated?
The Thai bank states that it has not manipulated the Thai Baht in order to achieve an advantage in exports. The Central Bank of Thailand has regular consultations with the US Ministry of Finance on this subject and has stated that Thailand does not participate in foreign exchange trade in order to gain a trade advantage.
Those who go on holiday to Thailand arrive in the Eastern metropolis of Bangkok. Krung Thep, as the Thai affectionately call the capital of Thailand, is a true shopping paradise that will leave your eyes and ears short.
Where can you buy a 60 plus card for bus or train in Hua Hin and what is the name of such a card? Is this card also valid in Bangkok?