The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) has a long history of working with businesses on the East Coast. As early as 1998, Board Director (now Honorary Advisor and former Chairman) Graham MacDonald and Executive Director Greg Watkins established an Eastern Seaboard Group, the first foreign chamber in Thailand to do so.
Anti-Prayut protesters in Bangkok may be prosecuted
Police are considering taking legal action against the leaders of the anti-Prayut rally held in Bangkok on Saturday, July 18, because the protesters broke the state of emergency and other laws.
A police officer has been charged with attempted manslaughter for using his service pistol to end the constant nuisance of the loud music.
Thailand has restarted exports to China
After a long period of standstill and slowdown in the export of agricultural products, a new way has been found to transport goods back to China and thus start exports. For this, Thailand has to circumvent various obstacles in order to get their products quickly and efficiently transported to China.
The recent visit of an Egyptian soldier infected with COVID-19 has left eastern Rayong province in a state of panic. Thai tourists canceled their trip to Rayong.
Fight against growing number of illegal street races
The lockdown was lifted last month. It seemed as if youth had suddenly been let go. In a number of places, the streets were made unsafe again by banned street races.
Glowing sea water in Thailand
Recently, the media in the Netherlands reported that on some evenings a fascinating natural phenomenon can be seen by the sea. In some places along the coast, the water shows a glowing “light”.
Agenda: Sunday Jazz Brunch at The Jazz Pit Pub (Pattaya)
Sunday July 12 is the start of the so-called “Jazz Brunch” concert in the Sugarhut, Sun Sabella.
Mayor Sonthaya Kunplome opened up to the press regarding the corona measures that apply in Pattaya. Although Pattaya has had no new cases of corona infections to report for 14 days and Pattaya can be regarded as a relatively safe city, the city may not yet be opened due to national measures.
End of Chevrolet production in Thailand
After 27 years, General Motors (GM) has ended production of Chevrolet brand cars in Thailand.
Thai festival in Germany cancelled
Unfortunately, fans of the Thai festival in Bad Homburg in Germany have been informed that it will not take place this year due to corona measures.
The annual car inspection in Thailand
The annual car inspection was again neatly noted in the agenda. Nothing special in itself, but in this corona time to pay attention to whether this was possible or would be hindered by some Buddhist day, which sometimes means that certain authorities are closed.
The month of July gets off to a restless start
For many, the beginning of the month of July will be experienced as a restless start. The date the entertainment industry was allowed to reopen. Schools are also reopening after being closed for months.
Fire at Sukhawadee House in Pattaya
After being closed for 4 months due to the corona measures, the Sukhawadee buildings on Sukhumvit Road, like many other companies in Thailand, would reopen on July 1.
Various loanshark and drug gangs arrested in Thailand
In the last few weeks, the Thai police have managed to bust several loanshark and drug gangs. It started with the arrest of two Chinese nationals, Lang Zhu, 29, and Song Song Zhu, 28, who were arrested June 22 outside the Riviera Hotel on Wong Amat Beach in Naklua.
Pest control in Thailand
The rainy season in Thailand has arrived. Good for the almost parched land and water rationing in some cities. Let's just hope that there will be enough rain. Not in those big unexpected downpours, which flood the streets and make them impassable for traffic.
Air conditioners viewed and compared
It is interesting to look at the different air conditioners. Even in the Netherlands, with temperatures rising every year, interest in air conditioners is increasing.