Thailand has a long history of coups, coups that should put the country back on the right track. After all, Thailand is a special country that, according to many coup-committing generals, is better off with a 'Thai-style' democracy. The country has so far not had the chance to develop properly democratically. What attempts at democratic development has the country experienced in the first 20 years of this century?
Research insect industry in Thailand
Lieke de Wildt, a master's student at Wageningen University, who conducts research in the insect industry in Thailand, enlists the help of people who are involved in cultivating edible insects.
Thailand has a long history of coups, coups that should put the country back on the right track. After all, Thailand is a special country that, according to many coup-committing generals, is better off with a 'Thai-style' democracy. The country has so far not had the chance to develop properly democratically. What attempts at democratic development has the country experienced in the first 20 years of this century?
Pattaya and (sex) tourists from the Middle East
Many tourists from various countries visit Pattaya every year. The composition has changed over the years. A group that is not talked about much is the group of young men from the Middle East. Quite a lot of these people can be found at the end of the Walking Street and form a world of their own.
Thai rice exports under pressure
The Thai Rice Exporters Association expects rice exports to be 14 percent lower this year than in 2018, the biggest drop in four years. Thailand, the second largest rice exporter in the world, sold 11 million tons of rice to countries around the world last year.
If you go on holiday in Thailand or live there, you will mainly see people who work in the informal sector. This sector provides affordable food, transport, relaxation and much more for a large part of the population.
Bangkok's air pollution is alarming and it is feared it could only get worse. The Ministry of Education has already decreed that all educational institutions in Greater Bangkok will be closed for two days (today and tomorrow).
Due to the smog in Bangkok, more residents decide to stay indoors. Caterers and meal delivery companies benefit from the situation.
Uncertainty about the possession and use of e-cigarettes
In the year 2014, Thailand banned the import, sale and service of e-cigarettes, but since the introduction of the ban on e-cigarettes, the government has had problems with enforcement and criminal prosecution. This was admitted by Keerati during an interview with The Nation.
Postponing the election will hurt the economy
Recently, “The Nation” reported that delaying free elections in Thailand could lead to investment delays and could harm the economy.
Oxfam Novib: Worldwide growing gap between rich and poor
Billionaires saw their wealth grow by $2,5 billion a day last year, an increase of 12%. The wealth of the 3,8 billion poorest decreased by 11% in the same period.
The super policeman Surachate (Big Joke) Hakparn
The Khaosod English website features a story by Teeranai Charuvastra about the rise of Thai super policeman Lt. Gene. Surachate Hakparn, better known by his nickname Big Joke. The article also mentions the plans of this general regarding expats and the related visa regime, as he explained in a recent press conference.
Grand development plans for Thailand
A number of posts have written about the “East Economic Corridor” (EEC) in Thailand. This area is to become Thailand's main hub for trade and industry. This requires good connections with the CLMV countries Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
The French Cenotaph in Bangkok
Today Lung Jan takes a moment to reflect on the French cenotaph in Bangkok. A cenotaph is a monument to missing or buried soldiers. There are a few aspects of the French monument that make it more than special. First and foremost, this memorial not only commemorates the French nationals residing in Siam who fell during the First World War, but also on a separate plaque the French and Indochinese victims of the Franco/Siamese War of 1893 and the resulting French military occupation of Chantaburi.
Update investments by the Thai government
As promised, hereby an update of "investments by the Thai government". Given the many reactions to the posting of the first article, I thought it would be a good idea to post an update now, in which all reactions have been processed. Of course I also included the projects that have now also been announced.
Bangkok the new capital of Thailand
Bangkok is in the top five most visited cities in the world. However, Bangkok has not always been the capital of Thailand.
“Wonderful Thailand National Parks”
Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has unveiled its theme song to boost tourism for the 2019 season.