A rental car in Thailand gives you the freedom to choose your own route. Yet there are common pitfalls that travelers encounter. Here are the 10 most common mistakes when renting a car in Thailand, and how to avoid them.
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The new cabinet has decided to limit the diesel price to 33 baht per liter and keep the price of cooking gas at 423 baht per cylinder. Electricity rates for small consumers will also be reduced. These measures are aimed at relieving consumers and stimulating the economy following the recent rise in oil prices. The government wants to support the industrial sector by accelerating permits for new factories.
The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) is advising schools to suspend on-site learning on days of extreme heat to protect the health and safety of students and teachers. Instead, they will switch to online classes. The advice comes amid predictions of extremely high temperatures, which experts in Bangkok say could last up to 80 days a year.
Thailand's finance ministry is investigating additional fiscal measures to stimulate the economy
May 7, 2024
Thailand's Ministry of Finance is looking at additional fiscal measures to support economic growth following the positive public response to the “Happy Home Loan” scheme. This program, which offers low-interest loans for home construction, attracts many applicants and keeps the real estate market active. Further measures should increase GDP by 1,7-1,8 percentage points, with expected investments of up to 500 billion baht.
The Department of Medical Sciences is encouraging Thai women between the ages of 30 and 60 to be regularly screened for cervical cancer. About 2.200 women die from this disease in Thailand every year. To improve access to testing, the DMS now offers free self-collection tests for HPV DNA, available through the “Pao Tang” application or at selected distribution points.
Tragic accident in Thailand claims the life of Belgian Jan (66), four months after the death of his ex-wife
May 7, 2024
66-year-old Belgian Jan Van Welden died in a motorcycle accident in Thailand. He leaves behind three children and four grandchildren. The family lost both parents in a short time.
My wife and I invited a niece for a three-month vacation, but her visa application was rejected twice. Despite carefully completed documents and proof of our relationship, the reason the authorities remain concerned is that she will not return. We are now considering a shorter invitation of one month to get her here.
A book that I purchased almost immediately after its publication was “Encounters in the East – A World History” by Patrick Pasture, professor of European and world history at KU Leuven.
You experience everything in Thailand (98)
May 7, 2024
You can walk in Thailand for a long time and still experience things to amaze you. The following story by blog reader Gerard Plomp gives a bit of an idea of how the male/female ratios in the Isaan work together. Mind you, he adds, it's not like that everywhere, of course, but it's more common here.
Tom Yum, a spicy Thai cocktail
May 7, 2024
Tom Yum is not only the name of a spicy clear soup from Thai cuisine, there is also a tasty spicy cocktail with the same name.
Advice sought regarding greedy in-laws
May 7, 2024
Last week I found out that my wife's family (my in-laws) has been putting a lot of pressure on her since last year. We live together in Belgium and her family lives in Thailand.
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10 must-see destinations in Thailand (video)
May 7, 2024
In this video you will see 10 places in Thailand that you must see according to the creator. Of course, as a tourist you will have to make a choice depending on the time available, after all, your holiday does not last forever.
I have an AOW (via SVB), I have no pension. I have been in Thailand every year for many years and would like to settle there. I don't work there.
This temple was built by Luang Phor Khoon Parisuttho. No fewer than 20 million mosaic tiles have been used. The complex is a tribute to the water gods. they are located under a huge sculpture of the mythical elephant Airavata, on which sits the Hindu God Indra.
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Is it financially interesting to purchase an apartment in Thailand with a view to renting it out to generate some extra income?
Tourists regularly make mistakes when booking a hotel room in Thailand due to misleading information, unfamiliarity with local conditions and cultural differences. Expectations around star rating and hidden costs play a role, as does choosing the wrong location or booking in the wrong season. As a result, many travelers miss the opportunity to fully enjoy their stay.
The famous massage parlor “Emmanuelle Entertainment” in Bangkok ceased operations on April 30, 2024 and is now up for sale. The closure raises questions about the future of the massage sector, which once thrived but is now under pressure. Despite the declining number of salons, opportunities remain, especially through mergers with hotels and high-end spas.
