I want to go from chaiyaphum to pattaya by car. I would like to know if there is a website that indicates which roads are closed due to flooding. I prefer to drive route 201,205,304 and 331. But maybe route 201,2,9,7 is safer now?
Maya Bay is a breathtakingly beautiful bay, sheltered on three sides by 100 meter high cliffs. There are several beaches in the bay, most of them are very small and some can only be reached at low tide. The largest beach is approximately 200 meters of land with super soft white sand, underwater you will find colorful corals and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water.
Sinterklaas has finished his travel program to Hua Hin. On Wednesday, November 29, he will visit the famous hotel-restaurant White Sand Beach for the Dutch Association in Hua Hin and Cha Am. What a pleasure that will give (and what a sprinkle)!
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
Lodewijk Lagemaat saw an old photo of Pattaya or Tappaya, as it was then called. About sixty years ago, Pattaya did not exist. Now eight to ten million tourists come every year.
Southwest Thailand has more to offer the holidaymaker than the popular toppers such as Phuket and Krabi. Less well-known but certainly worth a visit are also the dream island of Koh Yao and Khao Sok, Thailand's largest national park. Ideal for those who want to get to know the authentic life of the population and the beautiful nature full of exotic animals and plants.
We drive on Sukhumvit from the Chayapruek Road to the North. At the first traffic lights you have a school on the right and a temple on the left. My companion tells very casually about a special Buddha in this temple.
I am an experienced driver aged 48 and wondering if it is safe to rent a car in Thailand? I read a lot of horror stories about Thai driving behavior and the many accidents.
We are real beach lovers, but we don't feel like crowds of tourists. We especially enjoy the peace. Are there still beaches in the south of Thailand that are fairly unspoilt and without ugly buildings?
Newly appointed Secretary General Naras Savestanan of the Corrections Department (pictured above) wants to improve prisons in Thailand and reduce the number of detainees.
A few days ago an article was posted about Chinese cemeteries in Thailand. Chiang Mai was also mentioned. Reason for me to go there again to make a video.
Those who get older almost always have to deal with rising blood pressure. For example, the vessel wall becomes stiffer with age. High blood pressure can cause health problems. What can you do to lower or control your blood pressure?
The municipality of Bangkok wants to fight the flooding along the Phra Khanong canal with the construction of a dike. 800 meters of dike have already been built from the pumping station to the old railway station.
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
I have a love-hate relationship with Thai cleaning ladies. In recent years I have already worn out a lot of 'maids' for that reason.
We are currently staying in Thailand for the first time and we love it. Because we are going back to the Netherlands in three days, we want to buy some souvenirs quickly. Please give some tips for nice souvenirs of something that you don't often find in the Netherlands or that is typical for Thailand and also where we can buy it.
I have been a reader of Thailandblog for several years and would like to ask a question about my stay in Phrae. Can I get in touch with Belgians and/or Dutch people who currently live or stay in Phrae? The intention is to in the long run
2018/2020 to move to Phrae and settle there permanently.
