Thailand attracts travelers with its crystal clear seas and pristine beaches. When planning a beach holiday, it is important to know that the weather on the Gulf of Thailand is sunny in May, while the Andaman Sea experiences the beginning of the rainy season. Discover the recommended marine national parks for the perfect May getaway.
Bangkok's public transport network has been enriched with the opening of the Metro Mall at Queen Sirikit MRT Station. This development connects essential urban amenities and provides commuters with quick, accessible dining options. The mall integrates the city's vibrant street food scene, making travel not only easier, but more enjoyable.
Discover the Mekhong Whiskey Sour, an irresistible cocktail that captures the essence of Thailand through the spicy notes of Mekhong. This drink combines traditional Thai whiskey with the freshness of lemon juice and the sweetness of sugar syrup, making every sip an adventurous taste experience. Ideal for lovers of unique, worldly cocktails.
Located in the Chom Thong district of Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon National Park invites visitors to enjoy the fresh vegetation and misty panoramas that mark the start of the rainy season. Known for its cool climate and beautiful views, this park remains a popular destination despite the rain.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a warning of potentially severe geomagnetic storms expected to hit this weekend. These storms, possibly the most intense since the year 200, are caused by a peak in solar activity. This can cause significant disruptions to electrical and communications systems worldwide.
With this hundredth episode of “You experience everything in Thailand” another milestone has been reached. It started in mid-May of this year when we took over some nice stories with the permission of the administrator of the Facebook page of Thailand Community and the writers. After our call, the stories of blog readers came loose and we were able to post a new episode every day.
The Burma Hoax is the sixth espionage novel in the Graham Marquand series and has its origins shortly before the end of World War II, when Thailand was secretly making overtures to the United States. In those last months, the 'Thailand route' was the only way for the Japanese rulers to bring war booty from the occupied territories to safety. American OSS agents manage to intercept one of those convoys and thus amass great wealth
When I first visited Mae Hong Son, the capital of the least populated province in Thailand, more than thirty years ago, I was immediately sold. Back then it was one of the country's most pristine and remote towns, tucked away between towering mountains and difficult to reach from Chiang Mai via a road that seemed to wind forever in sharp hairpin bends between the steep, densely forested slopes.
Which device or app can best translate conversations from Thai to Dutch and vice versa from Dutch to Thai? I have already tried with Google Translate, but the translation is not correct.
From a tourist point of view, the province of Si Sa Ket in the southeast of Isan is not highly regarded. When I just came to live in Thailand and made a tour through the Isaan, I also visited this province with my Thai love and a couple of friends and it was not very exciting. There wasn't much that couldn't be seen in other provinces.
In my situation, I receive state pension and pension, and I wonder whether getting married will affect my income, especially because my future spouse has no income. What are the possible consequences?
In Buriram we visited two well-known Khmer temples, Prasat Phanom Rung and Prasat Meaung Tam, both impressive temple ruins in good condition. Although much smaller than Phanom Rung, Prasat Meaung Tam is particularly photogenic due to its moat surrounding the main temple building.
My son wants to work as a freelance diving instructor in Thailand. Does he have to pay income tax in Thailand and how does that work? I've found some mixed answers online and it's not entirely clear. Maybe there are people here who also work freelance in Thailand.
In May 2023, an article by the NRC about the use of an algorithm by the visa department of Foreign Affairs (BuZa) caused quite a stir. For example, several MPs asked questions to the minister. What role does the algorithm play in the decision process for a Schengen Short Stay Visa? The following is what the ministry says about this.
Thailand is facing a sharp increase in deaths from heat stroke. 61 people have already died this year. This statistic dwarfs the number of heat deaths in all of 2023, which was set at 37. The recent spate of deaths has been attributed to the extreme heat that characterizes this time of year in Thailand.
A Dutch man from Benthuizen has been sentenced to 12,5 years in prison for the death of his Malaysian wife in 2007. The court in The Hague made the ruling after an earlier acquittal in Thailand. The victim was found in a bricked-up cesspool after being missing for eleven months. The case attracted a lot of attention, also due to a broadcast by Peter R. de Vries.
The Ministry of Interior has made impressive progress in resolving informal debt. With mediation by provinces and districts, the debt of 138.335 debtors has been reduced by 1,14 billion baht. As discussions between creditors and debtors continue, government agencies are working hard to provide everyone involved with a fair, timely resolution and help them improve their quality of life.
