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.
The Thai government wants to stimulate home ownership and has developed a kind of 'state mortgage' for this purpose. The program is running as expected and there is a lot of interest in it.
Slavery in Thailand, a reappraisal
A ceiling painting in the Ananta Samakhon Throne Room shows how King Chulalongkorn freed the slaves. It is an almost Byzantine scene: Chulalongkorn standing majestically in the center against a beautiful sky and lying at his feet are half-naked, indistinct and dark figures with broken chains.
A decline in the number of dairy farmers poses a challenge to the global dairy industry, and the situation in Thailand is no exception in this regard.
With some regularity there are reports that a foreigner has fallen from his balcony in Thailand. Now so often that there is a 'fishy' to these incidents, writes Khaosod in an article with the striking headline: 'The Balcony Did It? Why Thailand's Falling Deaths Raise Eyebrows'.
Monkey invasion due to drought and food scarcity
The governor of Lopburi has called an extra meeting with district chiefs and representatives of the people about the following issue. A solution must be found against the invasion of the ever-growing groups of long-tailed macaques. The situation in a number of villages is slowly threatening to get out of hand for various reasons.
Alisa makes soap that you want to sink your teeth into
Soap that smells like food. You just have to get up there. Alisa Phibunsiri came up. She makes soap under the brand name Soap Kitchen, which not only smells wonderful but is also skin-friendly.
Eating a banana is good for health
Gringo writes about the health aspect of bananas. It turns out that many positive aspects in terms of energy and health can be attributed to a banana.
"I don't want to be a soldier in any violent army"
Netiwit is a nineteen-year-old high school student and, considering his age, one of the most outspoken students with a high degree of open defiance. He is the first to publicly declare himself a conscientious objector in Thailand where the military is a source of fortune, status and near-absolute power.
The danger of mobile phones at gas stations
The Department of Energy's Energy Policy and Planning Office has issued a warning to reiterate the danger of using cell phones while refueling at gas stations.
Songkran festival in Bangkok modified to save water
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has decided to shorten the Songkran festivities in Bangkok and to celebrate it for one day instead of three days. This in connection with the drought and water scarcity, which the country has to contend with.
A fight for freedom of expression
Amnesty International's (AI) annual report, which was recently published, contains critical remarks about the suppression of civil rights under military rule in Thailand. AI Thailand Chairman Chamnan Chanruang met with government officials earlier this week to discuss human rights.
Making rain in Thailand
Despite the Songkran festival last year, the consequences of El Nino appear to be stronger. Thailand is increasingly suffering from the drought. In total this would cover a period of 7 years, but now the high or rather low point would have been reached.
Karma in East and West
The observant readers will have noticed that I try to show the similarities between cultures instead of always emphasizing the differences, although that can also be a lot of fun. That has also led me to stop believing in the 'God' of culture who can explain everything.
Street vendors "raid" the Beach Road festival
Attempts by the Pattaya City Council to ban street vendors from participating in the Beach Road Festival proved unsuccessful after beach road was overrun by vendors.
Bangkok has a python problem
Every year, the men of the fire brigade are called thousands of times with the request to send the snake catcher. Occasionally, the extreme cases make the news, such as when a python was videotaped swallowing an adult dog. And the time a woman who stepped out of her shower was grabbed by a python that had crawled out of the toilet and tried to drag her down the drain.