Songkran: an exuberant party with a black edge
Last year, 373 Thais died in traffic with Songkran. Why can't we make it less, Spectrum, the Sunday supplement of the Bangkok Post, wonders.
Many train delays around Schiphol this weekend
If you are departing this weekend from Schiphol to Thailand or elsewhere, it is better not to take the train. The track is being worked on at Schiphol all weekend, so you will have to deal with delays.
Thailand's Airport Authority (AoT) has launched an ambitious plan to invest 36 billion baht in three airports: Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi and Don Meuang and Phuket Airport.
Travel by bus from Hua Hin
Hua Hin has a number of bus terminals from which you can travel to other destinations in Thailand, including Chiang Mai, Bangkok Airport, the southern bus terminal in Bangkok, Phuket, Korat and Ubon Ratchatani.
Living in the fast lane
“Necessity is the Mother of all Inventions”, as many inventors know. Traffic jams or 'rotten tit' are part of Bangkok, just like rice and go-go dancers.
Motorbikes crash into stationary taxi (video)
It is regularly discussed here on Thailandblog, traffic in Thailand is dangerous. There are many road deaths on Thai roads every year.
David Unkovich is a well-known motorcycling expat. With his GT bike he has been touring the Golden Triangle (Thailand, Laos and Myanmar) for years.
Motorcycling in Northern Thailand
The vast north of Thailand is perfect for beautiful tours, such as the route around Mae Hong Son with a Kawasaki 650 Ninja.
Submitted: Lawless after a collision in Thailand!
Coming back from the local market I had to stop in my street because there was a moped in front of our gate. Three seconds later, when I was already standing still, a scooter with a good 60 kilometers slammed into the back of my Jeep.
Get a taxi quickly and safely with the GrabTaxi App in Bangkok
A new Taxi App promises a safe and transparent way of taxi transport in Bangkok.
Water taxi in Bangkok: fun and cheap (video)
Bangkok is also called the Venice of the East and for good reason! The capital of Thailand has an impressive system of waterways, such as the many canals.
The Kra Isthmus Channel
Over the centuries, people have always looked for ways to shorten shipping routes. Thailand also has such a plan to connect the Andaman Sea to the Gulf of Thailand via the Kra Isthmus Channel. This canal of about 100 kilometers long is planned in the narrow neck of Thailand, just south of Chompun.
Warning: Do not buy or rent a Honda PCX in Thailand
Here's a warning. It is better not to rent or buy a Honda PCX. These motorbikes are very popular with the thieves guild (also in Cambodia) and are therefore regularly stolen.
Maxi danger in minivan
Minivans can be a maxi hazard. Every day, seven vans are involved in an accident, a study by the Foundation for Consumers (the Thai Consumers Association) has shown.
Suthep: We will not occupy or block any airports in Bangkok
Action leader Suthep Thaugsuban says his protest movement does not intend to block or occupy Bangkok's two main airports.
Subway in Bangkok (video)
When you stay in Bangkok, it is best to opt for public transport such as the Skytrain and the metro. This video shows you how to use the metro in Bangkok.
New Thai airline: New Generation Airways
From January 16, Thailand will have another new airline richer, it is New Generation Airways.