Krabi province tipped by The New York Times
Krabi province in southern Thailand has been included by The New York Times in its list of “52 must-visit destinations in 2014”.
Memory of Neil (video)
As a tribute and in memory of my friend Neil (Nawaporn) I wanted to show this footage from a few months before his Pattaya crash, on the left of the frame preparing for take-off.
'Bangkok Shutdown' and the consequences for tourists
Part of Bangkok will be shut down by a protest on January 13, but what are the consequences for tourists?
Pattaya Boat Show 2013 – Ocean Marina (video)
A few days ago, Pattaya hosted the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show 2013. The event aimed to attract more affluent tourists to Pattaya.
Update: Frequently asked questions and answers for tourists about the situation in Bangkok
UPDATE December 4: The editors of Thailandblog are currently receiving many e-mails, reactions and questions from Dutch and Flemish tourists who are concerned about the situation in Bangkok. Although we cannot look into the future, some nuances seem to be in order. To help tourists, we have listed the most frequently asked questions and answers.
Pattaya, 70 plus and 70 min
We have been on it for more than 16 years in Pattaya. At least almost. Enjoy for a few more months now. And I can tell you, it was not a "long sit". On the contrary, we have really enjoyed Pattaya all these years.
Pattaya is getting a new pier
Pattaya is getting a new pier. According to Ronakit Ekasingh, the city's deputy mayor, the new pier will cost 733 million baht and construction has already begun.
Pub Crawl in Pattaya
Gringo takes us on a pub crawl in Pattaya. Those who want to drink a beer quietly, want to go out for a while or even drink alcoholic "the beast" automatically end up in Walking Street. But there is more, much more…
Explore the surroundings of Pattaya by bike with the NVTP
The always active Dutch Association in Pattaya (NVTP) is organizing a cycling trip in the Pattaya area on November 15. The tour starts and ends at the well-known Thai Garden Resort on Pattaya Nua.
No mafia in Pattaya
Anyone who regularly reads my stories on this blog knows that I love Pattaya. A bustling city with many options for a pleasant stay, whether you are here on holiday or have moved to Pattaya. But I am not naive, I also know that the crime rate in Pattaya is considerable.
Pattaya accounts for 8,3 million tourists
Pattaya is very popular with tourists. In 2012, approximately 8,3 million people visited the seaside resort and this number is expected to grow by 2013 percent in 10.
The transfer option from the Airport Rail Link (the 'red' non-stop Express Line) to the metro will be improved. Work is underway on a pedestrian tunnel that will connect the two stations.
Bangkok in top 10 cheapest cities for tourists
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website, revealed which destinations are the most expensive and cheapest for tourists in 2013 with its annual TripIndex for cities. Despite the price increases, Bangkok still scored a creditable 6th place.
Discover Thai life in Cha Am by bike
We were already able to cycle in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin, among others, since this week Cha Am has joined their ranks. Chairman Mar van de Marel of the NVT in Hua Hin and Cha Am performed the official opening ceremony.
Bangkok Skyline 2013 (video)
When I spent a week in Bangkok at the end of April, I was impressed by the desire to build in this Thai metropolis. Especially along Sukhumvit Road it is a forest of huge construction booths. The Skyline of Bangkok is therefore constantly subject to change.
New in Pattaya: Mimosa Mall (Video)
Pattaya has something new again and by this I don't mean the under construction center of entertainment on Thepprasit Road. I mean the new Mimosa mall, right opposite Ambassador Hotel on Sukhumvit Road.
Can you live on 100 baht (about $2,50) a day in Chiang Mai? That's what Alex Putnam wonders in this video.