Superstitions in Thailand (part 1)
In Thailand, each day of the week is marked by a special posture of Buddha and is connected to the day of birth. Everyone knows his or her birthday this way.
Students have access to “Biergardens” who violate the law
A survey of high school students has shown that they have access to the so-called 'Beergardens' where alcohol is served, according to the head of the Office of the Alcohol Control Committee, these beergardens are therefore against the law.
The Highways Department has opened a number of new toll gates in Chonburi. These are located in the vicinity of Baan Bung, Bangpra, Nongkam, Pong and Pattaya. They will be taken into use from April 19, 2018.
Dream of a future bar owner
Starting a bar in Thailand is a dream for some. This dream can quickly turn into a nightmare if you don't arrange it properly. Gringo explains what is involved if you want to start a catering establishment in the Land of Smiles.
Dangerous pesticides in Thai food
This week the Dutch broadcast of BVN showed a report on how the food chain was affected. Some insects were almost eradicated. One of the causes was the use of pesticides to control the food against pests. However, the smallest worms and beetles form the food for the larger animals.
A Thai proverb says, “Children are the future of a nation. If the children are intelligent, the country will prosper.” This Saturday, January 13, is Children's Day (Wan Dek) in Thailand. Children can attend all kinds of activities for free on this day to get acquainted with the grown-up world, amusement parks and zoos. A holiday for children!
What do Thai children want to be when they grow up?
Do you remember what you wanted to be when you were still in primary school? Must have been a doctor, pilot, train driver or something. Thai children also have a dream at a young age about what they want to be when they grow up. This Saturday, January 13, is National Children's Day in Thailand and to mark the occasion, “Sanook” conducted a survey on the views of Thai children. They were asked what profession they wanted to pursue in the future.
Solar energy in Thailand
On Thailand blog there is regular discussion about solar energy. What many may not know is that the Solar Power Company Group has already built 36 solar power plants in Thailand. It concerns a capacity of 260 MW and this should grow to 500 MW next year.
Restoration of Sao Ching Cha in Bangkok
In 1784, the Sao Ching Cha, the "Great Swing" was placed in front of the Devasathan shrine by order of King Rama l. It was built at the same time as the Brahma Devasathan shrine on the recommendation of the Brahmins of Sukhothai province as such a ceremony would strengthen the new capital.
Das Treffen: Thailand's Biggest Porsche Reunion (Video)
Thailand has a large number of Porsche enthusiasts. They come together at regular intervals and a nice video has been made of that.
Crematorium of King Bhumibol Adulyadej is being dismantled
Until January 2018, it was possible to visit the crematorium of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. A total of four million people took advantage of this opportunity. Now the Sanam Luang area near the Grand Palace will be evacuated. The disassembly of the whole will probably take two and a half months.
Successful approach to jet ski scam in Pattaya
At the start of the new tourist season, the army has explicitly warned XNUMX jet ski operators against mala fide practices that have taken place in Pattaya in the past.
'No durian, no dogs, no ladyboys'
Despite its reputation as a haven for ladyboys, the 5.000 ladyboys in Pattaya are discriminated against. The standard procedure of the police is to arrest first and ask questions later.
Seven recurring diseases in Thailand
The Thai Department of Disease Control has published a list of seven infectious and non-infectious diseases that regularly occur in Thailand. Based on statistics, it is expected that these diseases will sometimes also occur in 2018 to an increasing extent.
A city of opportunities for foreign prostitutes
Thailand is known as the land of smiles and the land of a low cost of living and for some foreigners, especially Pattaya, is considered the city of opportunity. A prostitute from Cambodia, who works in a bar in Walking Street, said that is why she came to Pattaya five years ago.
Thai airports cannot cope with Chinese mass tourism
Thailand, the land of golden temples, white sand beaches, smiling hosts. Or from overcrowded airports and epic traffic jams?
The problems of Soi Siam Country Club in Pattaya
After months of promises that the long-delayed reconstruction of the Soi Siam Country Club road would be completed by the end of this month, Nongprue Mayor Mai Chaiyanit now says it will happen in “early 2018.” The road from the market to SP Village 5 has already been completed.