Mayor and his family die in an accident on Doi Inthanon
A family of five died on the weekend descending Doi Inthanon mountain in Chiang Mai. It concerned the mayor of Pathum Thani, Mr. Sompong Sri-anan, his wife and three daughters.
A new form of blackmail in a bad marriage between Thai and Farang
In a sign that some marriages between Thai and Farang are less happy, several Britons are having trouble convincing their wives to provide the identity card or the original marriage certificate. This is required to get a visa year extension on the basis of marriage. But what happens if the woman refuses to cooperate?
Run-off in Pattaya
During a meeting with Deputy Mayor Pattana Boonsawad in the Soi Khopai district, Teerasak Jatupong, Chief City Manager's Office, reported that 300.000 people have now left the city of Pattaya due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Promotion of domestic tourism for expats living here
To promote domestic tourism among expats living here in Thailand, the “Expat Travel bonus” campaign has been launched.
Recovery after water and storm damage
After the huge rain showers of recent times, it has now become quieter in Thailand. Time to repair the many damages to the infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, but also to the many private individuals.
Injured wild elephant may have died after anesthesia by vet
A wild elephant died this week. Presumably the same elephant that killed two tappers from a rubber plantation in September. The animal was shot in the leg. Whether poisoning of the wound is the cause is still under investigation.
A number of entrepreneurs in Chiang Mai appeal to the national ombudsman, because they believe they are being treated unfairly. These entrepreneurs are threatened with eviction from the Mae Rim National Forest area.
A visit to the hospital in Pattaya
The first impression one gets when visiting the hospital is the small number of visitors who come for an examination. One of the reasons may be that the number of people has decreased due to fewer tourists and therefore fewer workers in Pattaya.
Noise pollution, a widespread problem in Thailand
Countless are the stories in the media, but also on the Thailand blog of people who are bothered by noise pollution.
An annoying traffic experience
I had an annoying traffic experience this week. A motorcyclist (not a motorbike!) overtook an oncoming car at great speed. A good tap against the wing mirror, which turned into a spider web of pieces of glass. Everything happened so fast that there was no time left to do anything.
Ban fake news in Thailand
Thailand appears to have suffered less than most countries from coronavirus-related fake news. Part of the explanation for this is probably because the authorities here have managed the pandemic problems well and have limited the number of infections in recent months.
Thailand wants quarantine-free travel bubble with China
Bloomberg News recently reported that Thailand is in talks with China to make arrangements for a quarantine-free travel bubble in January next year.
Changes in Pattaya from the year 2017
Many changes are taking place in Pattaya. The starting point was January 29, 2017 when a rally ride of the NVTPattaya took place. I rode the same ride again and saw quite a few changes in Pattaya compared to 2017.
Ornamental fences in Thailand
For those who stay in Thailand, there is a lot to discover. Not only in nature, but also what people can make. Part is copied from Italy, as can be seen on the road in Thailand.
Flooding in Thailand? Watch out for snakes!
Lately, tropical rain showers in Thailand have caused a lot of inconvenience. The flooding caused damage to homes, roads and agricultural crops. Due to the abundance of water, many animals also come into the vicinity of people.
This weekend: the Khao Chee Chan Festival near Pattaya
The Big Buddha Mountain near Silverlake Winery, Pattaya, will be lit up again this weekend as traditional artists perform their cultural shows at the 8th Khao Chee Chan Festival.
An insight into the life of German farangs (video)
Many people come to Thailand with different expectations. Often with disappointing experiences in their own country in the hope of doing better elsewhere. However, one does take oneself.