In recent years, huge numbers of Chinese have come to Thailand. Until now they came to Thailand in planes. Now another phenomenon occurs. They travel to Thailand on their own via Laos by car or caravan and cross the border in the north of the country. The Thais don't like that.
Cable car in the province of Loei or not?
For years, there has been talk of building a cable car in the Phu Kradueng Nature Park in Loei province. Visitors then no longer have to struggle to reach the top of the mountain. Phu Kradueng is the most famous landmark in Loei province.
Elites in Thailand: a lot of 'well', little 'woe' (part 2)
In part two of the triptych, Chris de Boer writes about the elite in Thailand who are regularly involved in scandals. It is striking that in such cases the elite are mainly concerned with themselves (and crisis management) and actually do not understand the whole fuss around it (and especially on social media). It is believed that money can solve everything. They pay the victims and that should be the end of it. There are usually no apologies.
Dutchman Stephan Buczynski (26) murdered in Thailand?
According to John van den Heuvel, it is likely that Stephan Buczynski died as a result of a crime. Stephan's lifeless body was recovered from the sea off Phuket on January 13, 2013. According to the Thai police, he committed suicide in a confused and intoxicated state. Those who watched the TV program yesterday can conclude that the case is rattling on all sides.
Dutch martial arts specialist in Thailand
Do you like those action movies that feature a lot of martial arts, such as karate, taekwondo and the like? Then you undoubtedly know Ron Smoorenburg, a Dutch actor and martial arts specialist, who lives in Bangkok.
Freedom of speech or not?
In the posting of April 22, this headline read: “Expats and travelers annoyed about 'new' immigration form. It is not yet known how the further course will be. It almost seems paranoid to want to know as much as possible about expats and travelers. But another target group is now also being scrutinized by “Big Brother”. Namely the foreign journalists who work in Thailand.
Potatoes, tea bags and sheaves of corn
Have you ever thought about how our well-known tropical products grow? What about, for example, a few random products such as mango, pineapple, melon or an ordinary peanut?
Obituaries of tourists and expats can regularly be heard through the various media. The Ministry of Tourism keeps statistics. These statistics come from 10 regional offices.
Viticulture in Thailand
Just like in the Netherlands, viticulture takes place in Thailand. These are the so-called “new latitude wines”. Wines that catch on at a different latitude than the original places, such as France and Italy, in order to fully mature.
Elites in Thailand (part 1)
When I open the Bangkok Post, the page with the photos of young bridal couples, the newlyweds of the Thai elites, has my warm interest. The interesting thing is not so much the clothing (modern or classical Thai) or the amount of the dowry paid, but of course who marries whom. Networks are of great importance in Thai society, so it is not only the bride and groom who marry each other, but it is also a new (or a confirmation of an existing) connection between two families, two clans.
The elderly in Thailand are traditionally cared for by their children. But they sometimes want to be able to outsource the care – for whatever reason. Long Lake Hillside Resort in Pattaya offers a solution. The elderly can stay there for a maximum of 12 months.
A clean beach, who doesn't want that?
It all started a few months ago, the high season started with the arrival of several Dutch, Belgian, French…. tourists. Here in Chumphon province we have beautiful, endless beaches. Not yet overrun by mass tourism and therefore suitable for a nice relaxing holiday.
According to the Pattaya Research & Forecast Report, 2015 condos (apartments) were registered in this resort town in 6.675. But in that year 2015, fewer condos were built than in the previous year.
Chakri Day or the "Big Day" in Thailand
Wednesday, April 6, Chakri Day is celebrated. This is not a celebration in honor of a Buddha event, but the commemoration of the origin of the Chakri dynasty since the year 1782.
Songkran is more than just throwing water
Songkran, the Thai New Year, begins on April 13 and lasts three days. Of all the festivals, the traditional Thai New Year is the most fun to celebrate. Many people know Songkran mainly from the water fight. Yet Songkran is much more than that.
Shortage of professionals in Thailand
Thai entrepreneurs complain about the shortage of professionals. At least 60 percent of employers are looking for staff with vocational training, according to a survey by Mahidol University.
Visa overstay in Thailand
Recently, the government has again paid more attention to the immigration rules in all kinds of publications to convince tourists not to exceed the allowed period, as stated in their passport.