Poll: Majority of Thais want new cabinet and fast
A majority of Thais believe that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra should quickly reform her cabinet. The Ministry of Commerce in particular is under fire. The government is being heavily criticized for failing to keep election promises and for the economy's faltering. This is evident from a new poll by NIDA, the national opinion research institute.
More and more Dutch people choose to plan their holiday in April or May. The May holiday is becoming more popular due to crowds, high prices and heat in the high season. Holidays in your own country and destinations such as Spain and Germany are particularly popular. ANWB research shows that almost six out of ten Dutch people travel during this period.
After a recent earthquake, many Bangkok residents are concerned about the safety of buildings in the city. A survey shows that confidence in government buildings and public facilities in particular is low. Fears of new quakes, inadequate disaster preparation and unfair aid are also strong among the population.
The choice: a direct flight to Bangkok or a stopover? – with survey
A flight to Bangkok can be fast and comfortable or cheaper but with a detour. A direct flight saves time but costs more while a stopover saves money but can sometimes be disappointing. In Istanbul the prices are absurdly high and the facilities are not always that pleasant. What is the best choice for your trip?
The average price of hotel stays in Thailand will increase by 2023% in 15. The increasing demand for international travel and longer stays is driving strong growth in the Thai hotel industry. Hotels are benefiting from this trend, while direct bookings are becoming increasingly popular. Thailand is thus consolidating its position as one of the world's most sought-after holiday destinations.
Thailand expects scorching hot summer with temperatures reaching 43°C (with survey)
Thailand is on the cusp of an extreme summer, with temperatures expected to reach 43°C. The heat will last until May, bringing with it high humidity, summer storms and an increased risk of wildfires. Authorities are warning of health risks and calls for caution are increasing after last year's record heat.
Many of decided to move to Thailand years ago. In the meantime, a lot has changed in the Land of Smiles. For example, everyone who lives here is now also liable to pay taxes, prices have also risen considerably here and the air quality is downright bad for part of the year. Hence the question whether, with the knowledge of today, would you still decide to live in Thailand?
Holidays remain a priority, even on a tighter budget. A third of Dutch people expect to spend less on travel, but saving on holidays is not an option for many. Young people and men in particular are strikingly often choosing creative and unconventional ways to continue travelling, even if it is at the expense of other things such as their health.
Research shows that 19% of Dutch people would have preferred to choose a different holiday destination in retrospect. Young people under 30 in particular are often disappointed. In addition, 12% of respondents indicated that they would have preferred to stay home. Many holidaymakers let their travel companions influence their choice, while a quarter prefer to stay close to home for their holiday.
No fewer than 27 percent of Dutch people find packing their travel suitcase one of the most stressful aspects of their holiday. One in six has had an argument with traveling companions about the amount of luggage. Women in particular experience packing stress, while men often argue about the number of suitcases. In addition, many Dutch people pack unnecessary items that are returned unused.
One in three Dutch people watch sports while on holiday
This summer, many Dutch holidays focus on major sporting events such as the European Football Championship, the Tour de France and the Olympic Games. Research shows that 36 percent of holidaymakers watch sports at their holiday address. Men in particular plan their day around sports broadcasts, while women do this less often.
Thai opinions about the Netherlands
All too often we hear the opinions of white noses about Thailand, but how do Thai people actually view the Netherlands? On a Thai platform I asked them what they found most striking about life in the Netherlands. The more than one hundred reactions were very diverse and mostly positive: the Netherlands may be wet and cold and the population is sometimes strange, but life is quite nice there.
VU University Amsterdam is conducting a study into the influence of nationality legislation on international and/or multinational families. A survey was also used for this, which everyone can participate in.
True friendship is best found with a young female nurse. If you are religiously interested, hang out with an older poor, low-educated farmer. These conclusions (with a wink) can be drawn from a major study into the values and behavioral patterns of Thais.
More than 37% of the working population sometimes loses sleep over his or her pension
Concerns about the level of the accrued pension (52%), whether or not they will be able to make ends meet after retirement (45%) and the drop in income they will be faced with (35%) are the main reasons for 37% of the working population to sometimes worry about your own pension.
A majority of Thais want the country's state of emergency lifted now that the Covid-19 situation has improved, but most want the curfew and bar closures to be maintained, according to a poll by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida Poll).
A large majority of Thais agree that restrictions imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus should be eased now that the situation has improved significantly, according to an opinion poll by the National Institute of Development Administration of Nida Poll.
More than 7,2 million Dutch people still want to go on summer vacation despite the corona crisis
This summer, 7,2 million Dutch people are expected to go on holiday, which is 39 percent less than last summer. In that period, 11,9 million Dutch people were still planning to go on holiday.
Research: Thais are most concerned about the economy
Thai concerns about the economic consequences of the lockdown are greater than the fear of becoming infected, according to an opinion poll by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University (Suan Dusit Poll). 1.479 people across Thailand were approached for the study.
Seniors not yet afraid of coronavirus
The corona virus cannot be knocked out of the news, yet a large proportion of seniors are not afraid of it, according to a flash survey by senior organization KBO-PCOB. Only four percent are afraid of getting sick. They mainly cite their current health as the reason. A third (38%) are not afraid, but are also not reassured. And the vast majority (58%) are not afraid of it.