BTS Skytrain Bangkok (video)
The BTS Skytrain is highly recommended for tourists and expats who want to move quickly and comfortably in Bangkok. In this video you can see how it works.
Longtail boats, icons on the water in Thailand
They are characteristic of the Thai waters and are almost never missing from a photo of a beach holiday: the longtail (long tail) boats. In Thai they are called 'Reua Haang Yao'.
The Ministry of Land Transport has invested 27,4 million baht to install a real-time information system at bus stations. The system is able to display the exact arrival times of all national buses.
The plane finally landed after a little under 12 hours from Amsterdam Schiphol to Suvannabhumi International Airport near Bangkok. Then you still have to go to your hotel in Bangkok. The airport is located in the east about 28 kilometers from the center of Bangkok. What are the options for fast travel to your hotel?
The new railway station in Bangkok, currently under construction at Bang Sue on Thiet Damri Road, will be the largest railway station in Southeast Asia. Construction is now 50% complete and on track for operation in 2020.
Weekly traffic checks at Pattaya
It is striking that there are weekly traffic checks. These mainly take place on the Sukhumvit or on the parallel road near Soi 89 towards Sattahip.
The latest Audi A8 L now also for sale in Thailand
Audi Thailand has expanded its sales program in Thailand with the launch of the flagship model A8 L. The car was presented in Pattaya last Monday, after its first public presentation in September of last year in Barcelona.
Pattaya News had an article this week that contained a considerable warning to holidaymakers planning to rent a moped, scooter or even a heavy motorcycle in Pattaya. It was recommended to first watch the video below, which shows a compilation of accidents involving mopeds and scooters.
Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok International Airport (video)
When you fly to Thailand from Amsterdam or Brussels, you arrive at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, which opened in 2006. The airport has BKK as code.
Happy ending to a horrible traffic accident (video)
A video appeared on YouTube yesterday showing a serious traffic accident. A young 23-year-old Thai woman stood with her moped at a traffic light at an intersection where little or no other traffic was visible. She was hit from behind by a passenger car coming from behind at a fairly high speed and, after flying through the air, ended up on the asphalt approximately 30 meters further on.
The Highways Department has opened a number of new toll gates in Chonburi. These are located in the vicinity of Baan Bung, Bangpra, Nongkam, Pong and Pattaya. They will be taken into use from April 19, 2018.
Trade union wants extra trains for Airport Rail Link
The State Enterprise Electrified Train Workers Union (State Enterprise Electrified Train Workers Union) wants the government to buy more trains for the Airport Rail Link (ARL), the light rail connection between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Phaya Thai station in Bangkok.
A nice piece of advice: self drive through Thailand
A piece of advice for those who want something different: book a 'self drive' and drive through Thailand in your rented car frankly and freely. You will then really come into contact with 'Amazing Thailand'.
An accident is in a small corner in Thailand…
The image is etched on my retina. A young woman lies on the street, the blood is running from her head. She's dead, hit by a cement truck. At a distance lies her helmet, the strap loose.
TUI CARS: Now also book a rental car for Thailand in the Netherlands
The rental car specialist TUI CARS has also expanded the distribution of rental cars to the Netherlands. From now on it is possible to book a rental car in Dutch via tuicars.com for, for example, Bangkok with Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang as pick-up locations.
Public transport card for Bangkok operational from 1 October
The cabinet approved the public transport card with the name Mangmoom (Spin) on Tuesday. This card for public transport in and around Bangkok will come into use on October 1.
BTS Skytrain will become more expensive on October 1
After four years, the prices of a ride on the BTS Skytrain will go up on October 1. The existing rates will be increased to 16-44 baht (that was 15-42 baht), so not really shocking. Travelers with a subscription pay the old rate for another six months.