Who can tell me the best way to sail from Koh Yao Yai to Koh Jum? We are located in the southwest point (Lo Jarkpier).
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Thailand became even more corrupt in 2016
January 26 2017
Despite the military government's alleged struggle against this evil, Thailand has become even more corrupt than it already was. On Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, the country dropped no fewer than 25 places, from 76th to 101st place (out of a total of 176 countries).
Thai and tourists have to pay wastewater charges
January 26 2017
The environment ministry wants Thais and tourists to pay a wastewater levy and use the proceeds to finance the cleaning of rivers and canals, including the Saen Saep Canal in Bangkok.
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Interview with the Thai female fronted metal band the 8th floor
January 26 2017
It may be something different than Luk thung, Mor Lam and Thai dance. They make beautiful ballads such as ร้อยเรื่องราว “Roy Reungraaw” - “hundreds of stories” but are not averse to heavier work such as in the English song Quarantine.
Arguing and stress are disastrous for your health
January 26 2017
Do you often have arguments with your (Thai) partner, which causes stress? Then it might be better to put an end to it. We knew that stress is bad for your body, but conflictual and stressful relationships are even deadly, according to a Danish study published in 2014 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
Reader question: Can I also play golf at Jomtien/Pattaya without a golf proficiency certificate?
January 26 2017
Can I also play golf at Jomtien/Pattaya without a golf proficiency certificate? And can you get that GVB somewhere there, which is then also valid in the Netherlands?
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Reader question: Does anyone have information about the rituals at the cremation of King Bhumibol
January 26 2017
Is there anyone from the Thailandblog readers who can tell us more about the rituals surrounding the cremation of King Bhumibol? I know he's in the Dusit Throne hall. But when I see images and photos I can't figure it out.
Thailand wants to introduce an e-Visa in 2018
January 25 2017
Many countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia and Singapore already have an e-Visa, Thailand is currently investigating the possibilities of introducing it in 2018.
Reader submission: Reporting obligation for tourists and expats
January 25 2017
It has already been written that anyone who enters Thailand, but does not go to a hotel or resort, must report to Immigration. Last year I sent an acquaintance to immigration to report with a residence address, knew nothing about it at immigration and was sent back. This month before making an annual visa this man got his problem for not reporting an address and was fined 4000 baht, after payment this man could apply for a visa and was also granted.
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Englishman shot dead in cold blood in Pattaya (video)
January 25 2017
Shocking footage from a CCTV camera shows the cold-blooded murder of an Englishman as he gets into his car. The incident happened in broad daylight on Monday morning at Lake Mabprachan, after the victim had visited a gym there.
World Bank: Thailand should be clear about land ownership
January 25 2017
The Thai economy is faltering and, according to the World Bank, Thailand can take a number of measures to improve the investment climate for companies and individuals. For example, the country must make the data on land ownership public.
With one foot in Thailand and the other in the Netherlands
January 25 2017
Monique Rijnsdorp lives alternately in Thailand and the Netherlands. She feels at home in both countries. What are the obstacles? '…or rather, they shouldn't even be called obstacles.'
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Reader question: Planting a vegetable garden
January 25 2017
I live in Isaan (Dan Khun Thod about 50 km from Kholat). Now I want to plant a vegetable garden. The next garden needs to be raised.
Reader question: Renew Belgian passport
January 25 2017
We live in Thailand for 4 years. I regularly go back and forth to Belgium. Now my daughter 16 years young and myself want to go to Belgium for a month around March, April. My daughter has two nationalities, Belgian and Thai, we are still registered in Belgium and have a reference address there.
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Dry season in Isan – 4
January 24 2017
It was a while ago, but some clouds have come in the blue sky. No, not the weather conditions, but 'Isaan problems'. Our dogs have become 'chicken packers'. Lin-Lin, the dam bitch, had done that before, but had forgotten how to do it.
KLM Dream Deals: Bangkok – Amsterdam from 21.540 baht
January 24 2017
Those who want to fly from Thailand to the Netherlands, for example for a family visit, can now book cheap tickets with KLM. In the months of May and June you can fly for 21.540 baht (including taxes) return from Suvarnabhumi to Schiphol.
Thailand expects an increase in the number of foreign tourists
January 24 2017
Thailand expects a significant increase in foreign tourism in 2017. According to the Kasikorn Reserach Center and the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting of the UTCC, the number of inbound tourists could rise to approximately 34 million (2016: 32,6 million). The visitors account for 1,76 trillion baht in revenue.
