Pattaya police are cracking down on motorcycles with loud exhausts, issuing fines and confiscating them. Residents applaud the move, but wonder why noisy nightclubs are being treated less harshly. Is enforcement selective and focused on the easiest targets? Calls are growing for all forms of noise pollution to be taken equally seriously.
In southern Thailand, a 68-year-old Belgian man died in a tragic traffic accident. He was hit by a small truck while cycling, presumably because the driver had fallen asleep. The man later died in hospital. A local mayor found the victim and immediately called the emergency services.
Tragic accident in Thailand claims the life of Belgian Jan (66), four months after the death of his ex-wife
66-year-old Belgian Jan Van Welden died in a motorcycle accident in Thailand. He leaves behind three children and four grandchildren. The family lost both parents in a short time.
Summer time in Belgium and the Netherlands: Now five hours time difference with Thailand
The clocks in Belgium and the Netherlands were set forward one hour last night. As a result, the night will be one hour shorter, but from now on it will remain light an hour longer in the evening. On the other hand, it gets light an hour later in the morning. The time difference with Thailand is now also one hour less and is 5 hours.
43 degrees Celsius: Deaths from extreme heat in Thailand!
A few months ago there were deaths due to the extreme cold, now there are three deaths due to the enormous heat in Thailand. Temperatures rose above 40 degrees in several provinces.
Thai boy (12) drowns two girls
A 12-year-old boy thought it necessary to throw two girls, aged 11 and 12, into the canal, who then drowned. The incident took place on Thursday at the Prawet Burirom canal in Bangkok.
Thrifty car rental opens branches in Bangkok and Pattaya
Car rental company Thrifty, part of Hertz, recently opened two new branches in Thailand. It doesn't stop there, because another seven branches will be opened this year.
American (41) killed by balcony fall in Phuket
They are strange messages. With some regularity foreigners fall from the balcony in Thailand. The most recent and certainly not the last victim is a 41-year-old American.
Netflix now also in Thailand
Good news for expats who like to watch movies and series. Netflix, the American television and movie streaming giant, announced yesterday at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016 in Las Vegas that it will expand its service to 130 countries, including Thailand.
Frenchman (53) found dead in Udon Thani
A 53-year-old French man was found dead in his rented room in Udon Thani yesterday. The man had serious injuries to his throat, hands and fingers. Investigations must determine whether it is murder or suicide, the latter being more plausible.
Thai football referee assaulted
A football match in the Second Division of Thai football between Satun United and Khon Kaen United ended in a 1 – 0 victory for the visiting club, but that is not all. A large group of Satun United "fans" ran onto the field afterwards and assaulted the referee, Mr. Pichit Tongchangmoon.
Van Laarhoven appeals against 103 years in prison
The founder of coffee shop The Grass Company, Johan van Laarhoven, is appealing against the ruling of the Thai court. De Tilburger was sentenced last week to a prison term of 103 years. He must serve XNUMX years of his sentence.
A little drama at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. A misunderstanding led to an argument between a taxi driver and an Australian tourist, in which the Aussie was injured. In addition, the victim missed his flight to Australia, where he had to rush to his grandmother's funeral.
20 years of Thai prison for Dutch coffee shop owner Van Laarhoven
Dutchman Johan van Laarhoven has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Thailand for money laundering that was earned through the trade in soft drugs. This is reported by Omroep Brabant.
Price for motorcycle taxi ride goes up
The rates for using the motorcycle taxi are going up. The cabinet has approved the price increase proposed by the transport ministry.
Belgian woman (26) rescued after five hours in the sea off Koh Samui
A 26-year-old Belgian woman has survived a 5-hour adventure of floating in rough seas. Eventually she was able to attract the attention of a group of fishermen. The Belgian lady realizes that she has been very lucky.
The Dutch want luxury holidays and book online more often
The Dutch mainly book their holidays online on the internet. Last year, 81 percent of all holidays were taken over the internet.
New BTS Gold Line along Chao Phraya to be completed in 2017
The new BTS Gold Line (Skytrain), a three-kilometer line from Thonburi station, is expected to be operational in 2017.
Hua Hin beach cleaning in full swing
Officials, workers and volunteers are busy cleaning the beach in Hua Hin and Cha-Am, which has become contaminated with oil.
Beach of Khao Takiab (Hua Hin) seriously polluted by oil
Yesterday, beachgoers at Khao Takiab (just outside Hua Hin) were unpleasantly surprised by a thick layer of oil that had washed up on the beach.