The orders for the booklet The Best of Thailandblog are starting to come in. Joseph Jongen is busy with it, because he sends the booklets to addresses in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Yes, dear people, the long-awaited booklet The Best of Thailandblog is in production. Once the booklets have been delivered, they can be ordered (and paid for). That can't be much longer
It has been asked a few times: how do I get hold of The Best of Thailandblog, the booklet with columns and articles from eighteen regular bloggers, a tough quiz, photos and tips for tourists?
Moderation: You never get it right
Why was my response declined? And: why is sometimes and sometimes not a reason mentioned by the moderator? Those are the two most frequently asked questions about Thailandblog's method of moderation.
The Best of Thailandblog (6): Full of anticipation
We can imagine that blog readers are gradually starting to ask themselves: when will the promised booklet 'The Best of Thailand Blog' ever come out? Let it be little consolation: our hearts are also beating with expectation.
The editors increasingly receive requests to provide e-mail addresses of other readers, usually in response to a reaction.
Operation Smile gives children their smile back
Matthayom Watnairong High School in Bangkok, where blog contributor Cor Verhoef works as a teacher, has been involved in operations for Operation Smile Thailand for over a year, and students have attended operations as part of the 'Social Awareness' course. In the soon to be published booklet 'The Best of Thailand Blog', he gives the floor to some students.
Today 5.000th article on Thailandblog!
A special moment on Thailandblog. This is the 5.000th article that has been posted since the start on October 10, 2009.
The Best of Thailand Blog
Thailandblog makes a paper trip. The Best of Thailand Blog, a booklet with the best posts by eighteen authors, a fun quiz, tips and photos will soon be published. Ideal for the bedside table and to give as a gift to family and acquaintances.
News from Thailand goes on vacation, but the news does not
News from Thailand, the daily overview of the most important news from Thailand, will be interrupted for a few weeks because editor Dick van der Lugt is going on holiday to the Netherlands. But important news items continue to be reported on Thailandblog.
Post reader questions
We have recently received many e-mails from readers why a submitted reader question has not (yet) been posted.
Publisher Noordhoff has published the third edition of Interviewing in Practice, written by our Thailandblog employee Dick van der Lugt.
Editors' notice: Reviewing responses adjusted
As of today, we have adapted the existing assessment system. This makes it even easier to see which reactions have been rated the most valuable by the other readers and which reactions are less good or relevant.
Editor's Note: Problems responding
We are currently receiving many e-mails from readers wondering why they have to re-enter their name and e-mail address every time they want to comment. Sometimes a reaction appears to disappear or people get a message that they are reacting too quickly.
A happy and healthy 2013!
Editors and bloggers of Thailandblog.nl wish you
Thailandblog: A look back at 2012
Now that we are almost ready for the oliebollen and champagne, it is good to look back on the past year. In addition, I would especially like to take the opportunity to thank a number of people who time and again selflessly commit themselves to Thailandblog. Without them, a fantastic initiative like Thailandblog would not be possible.
Editorial notices
A few editorial notes.