Thai Railways SRT will try to reduce debt
The state-owned railway company in Thailand (SRT) has sky-high debts and obsolete equipment. The debt of the SRT is estimated at 100 billion baht. To do something about this, three subsidiaries will be set up to work on debt restructuring.
Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: A “Pot Luck” party
According to annual tradition, there is always a “pot luck” party at Lung Dee's house on December 21. This party is organized on the occasion of the birthday of Lung Dee (Dieter) and Manfred and is also the Christmas dinner for the large circle of friends of both gentlemen, both of whom are of German nationality.
A work of art on the wall
In the posting of December 6, it was mentioned that many counterfeit items were offered via Facebook. The Intellectual Property Department is trying to act against this by even closing accounts that offer this. But what about copied paintings?
Minimum daily wage will increase by 69, 5 or 8 baht in 10 provinces
It is not much, but the minimum daily wage in Thailand will increase in 60 provinces after four years. The increase is effective January 1, 2017.
Reader question: What are the consequences of 800.000 Baht in a Thai bank for income tax?
Due to the tightening of the policy regarding the “Declaration of Income” I am considering, to get rid of the hassle about this, to put the well-known amount of 800.000 Baht in a Thai bank. I wonder what effect such a transfer can have on the income tax to be paid in Thailand (I am registered with the Revenue Department).
Reader question: Monthly trip to Ranong, which route?
From January 2017 we will spend the winter in Pattaya again for 3 months. Around February, like every year, we want to make a trip that we want to take about 1 month for, and in which everything is allowed and nothing is required.
We have been going to Thailand for years, lately also as winter visitors. This year we want to visit the east coast from Chanthaburi and then make a tour in Cambodia and then fly to Koh Samui to enjoy the country and climate for another 7 weeks.
Flash Sale at THAI Airways: Discount flight tickets from Brussels
THAI Airways International comes with the Flash Sale, airline tickets are offered at low prices in many destinations. The promotional period runs from 2 to 9 September.
Since a number of Thailandblog readers use the Thai Consulate in Essen to apply for their visa, this information is important.
Thai mother types "yes" on Facebook and is arrested
Sirawith's mother, a Thai activist, has been charged with lèse majesté. The woman risks up to fifteen years in prison because she responded to a Facebook message with the word "yes".
Miss Universe Thailand 2016 and the winner is…
The prestigious title of Miss Universe Thailand 2016 has gone to Chalita “Namtan” Suansane. She was crowned the most beautiful Thai in the universe on Saturday evening at Siam Paragon in Bangkok, at least for a year.
If you look at the income position of pensioners over the last 10 years in this way, you will see decline upon decline. I can already hear you thinking “it will be over sometime with the plucking of the elderly”, but unfortunately I have to disappoint you.
Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) will upgrade its security systems at six airports in Thailand. There will be a total of 32 body scanners that will be able to detect both metal and non-metal objects, weapons and explosives hidden under clothing.
Maybe this question has already been asked but we haven't read it. We want to have a house built in Nakhon Ratchasima, outside the city, within a short period of time. A ground floor with 3 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 kitchen and 2 shower-toilet facilities. Surface approximately 13 x 13, private land.
Bo goes to Kanchanaburi
Bo (19) goes to Thailand for the first time and writes her holiday blog.
New U-Tapao airport terminal operational in July
U-Tapao airport will open the new terminal next month, two months later than planned. As a result, the capacity will increase from 800.000 to 3 million passengers.
Explosion at Hua Lamphong: two injured
Was it a bomb or not? There are some mysteries about an explosion at Hua Lamphong station yesterday. The explosion took place at the entrance and not in the large station hall. Two persons were injured. They are not in danger.