Isuzu, a lesser known workhorse
Traveling through Thailand, the country seems to be dominated by the Toyota and Honda car brands. Due to the tsunami of these brands, the other car brands are less noticeable. Especially if a car brand in Thailand does not build passenger cars like Isuzu, but small pick-ups, SUVs and trucks that are used for many purposes.
Why don't Thais read books?
There is no reading culture in Thailand. Independent reading, and so often that it has become a habit that lasts and determines throughout life, is not there, according to Professor Aurasri Ngamwittayaphong.
Water consumption in Thailand highest in the world
With Songkran on the horizon, it is interesting to read that water consumption (misuse) in Thailand per capita is the highest in the world.
How the drug trade disrupts society
Almost every week on Thai television you can see how drugs are intercepted, often involving yaba pills. Officers and other drug fighters stand proudly at a police station behind a table with the packs of drugs on display, sometimes even with the weapons of these criminals.
Stories that Thai bar ladies tell
It is interesting to list the prejudices about Thai women that prevail there. And especially about women who work in a bar. Men believe many of those gossip or notice that they just hit the one who is different from the rest. Sometimes the story is told in a convincing way by a Thai lady with a charming smile on her face.
Different entrance fees at attractions in Thailand
Whenever sights are discussed on Thailandblog, the entrance fee is often discussed at the end. Thailand often uses double prices at national parks, for example. An entrance fee for the Thais, ditto for farangs with a Thai driving license and without a Thai driving licence. A discussion often breaks out about this rule.
Thai culture and water
The waterways and rivers have shaped the kingdom of Thailand. Historically, they played a major role. The Chao Phraya River, which flows through Bangkok, is the most famous of these. Three of Thailand's capitals are built on its banks. Initially Ayutthaya (1351 – 1767), then Thonburi (1767 – 1782) and then Bangkok to this day.
A passport is a document that must be handled with great care. In addition to being used when traveling abroad, it is also sometimes used as proof of identification. But in all cases it should never be issued.
Brown or white eggs?
This week a nice Dutch TV broadcast on BVN about eggs was shown. It turned out that the Dutch opted en masse for the brown eggs, while the white eggs were almost five euro cents cheaper and tasted the same as the brown eggs. Both were also free-range eggs, but the consumer still opted for the brown eggs.
Mopeds in Thailand
Actually, the word "moped" is not correct, because there is already a larger cylinder capacity than 49,9 cc and one can therefore speak of a motorcycle. But this aside. In Thailand, this means of transport can be seen everywhere, as well as its versatility.
What is this vessel for?
Recently a tugboat with trailer passed by by sea. My question to the experts is what is this boat with a high superstructure used for. Are drillings carried out?
More than 500 new Covid-19 infections in Samut Sakhon
The Thai Ministry of Health announced an emergency at a press conference due to 516 new cases of Covid-19, mainly among foreign migrant workers from Myanmar.
Monk by the ribbon
A monk has been arrested after shooting a gun at a temple in Ban Bueang. Ban Bueang Police was notified of the incident.
Poinsettias parade in Tha Rae
About a 30-minute drive from the provincial capital of Sakhon Nakhon, the village of Tha Rae is located north of Nong Han Lake. The village has been inhabited by a Thai-Vietnamese population for 136 years and is also the largest Catholic community in Thailand. The beautiful St. Michael's Cathedral as well as old buildings and houses in French-Vietnamese style are worth a visit.
Revenge on ex-girlfriend
A jealous ex-boyfriend, Mr. C. O, deliberately crashed his pickup truck into his ex-girlfriend's house. This happened with such violence that he came to a halt in the middle of the living room. He is accused of deliberately driving into and damaging his ex-girlfriend's house.
Shelf life of PVC materials in Thailand
In Thailand a lot of PVC material is used. Easy and quick to process. In the houses, the water pipes are all almost made of PVC material. Sand the pipes and the connecting pieces equally well, apply PVC glue liberally and slide the pieces together. A very quick solution.
Import of classic cars banned in Thailand
For those who missed it, a law was being drafted at the end of last year that prohibits the import of classic cars and old-timers. The proposal comes from the Ministry of Commerce, which will ban the import of these cars.