The drought affecting large parts of Thailand is disastrous for the flora and fauna of Khao Yai National Park. this is exacerbated by the extraction of groundwater in the nature reserve.
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Trip to Thailand (video)
March 1 2016
In this atmospheric video you can see what Thailand has to offer a tourist and that is quite a lot.
A question about dual nationality. My daughter-in-law is Thai and together with my son who is Belgian, we have a two month old daughter. To apply for Thai nationality (i.e. birth certificate in Thailand), the consulate asks for various documents, including an official document from the hospital with its details. But this birth certificate is delivered to the municipality and they then make an official birth certificate.
I would like to hear experiences from people who, like us, have a house with a garden, in our case in Hua Hin. To ward off ants, termites, mice, rats, blows, etc., we hired a company that would combat them.
The well-known flower market Pak Khlong Talat in Bangkok should have closed today, but will probably stay open longer. The 1.163 street vendors had to leave because the municipality wants to give the sidewalk in the city back to pedestrians. However, the sellers fear higher market rates at the new locations.
Two French tourists severely assaulted and raped on Koh Kut
February 29 2016
On Saturday evening on the island of Koh Kut (Trat), two French women aged 28 and 57 were raped by five Cambodian fishermen. Two men who tried to help the women were seriously injured. After first aid on the island, the victims were taken to the hospital of Muang (Trat).
Cheap Airline Tickets: Stunning Summer Festival at Bangkok Airways
February 29 2016
Bangkok Airways based in Bangkok has quite a few interesting offers for domestic and regional flights. This boutique airline flies from Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok.
Etihad Ticket Düsseldorf – Bangkok (3 – 17 May) from €418
February 29 2016
If you live below the rivers, flying from Dusseldorf is a great option, especially if you can also take advantage of this offer. You fly to Bangkok in the first half of May for only € 418
Visa Thailand: Income requirement for Non-Immigrant type O visa
February 29 2016
I am planning to immigrate to Thailand. I have been to Thailand before but now want to settle there. I want to go to Thailand with a Non-Immigrant type O visa. And then request an extension of 1 year based on my age 50+ (retirement). However, after digging through a lot of blogs, I'm still not sure.
Reader question: The range of meter taxi on Suvarnabhumi?
February 29 2016
Recently a very enlightening article was published on Thailandblog regarding the procedure to be followed for metered taxis at Suvarnabhumi. What I wonder is where are these willing to drive? Pattaya/Jomtien and Hua Hin will probably still succeed because they have a good chance of finding a customer for the return journey.
Reader question: What is the current situation with the mistral winds on Koh Samui?
February 29 2016
We would love to go to Koh Samui next week. However, we have been told that at that time (March) there are many mistral winds and a visit to this beautiful island should be planned at a different time.
Thai monks in a power struggle
February 28 2016
The Makha Bucha day is hardly over when tensions flare up again among the Buddhist clergy. Not hindered by the first three fundamental Buddhist rules: "Not to do evil, to do good, to purify the mind".
Agenda: Excursion to Koh Si Chang on March 9 with the NVP
February 28 2016
The Dutch Association in Pattaya organizes an excursion to the beautiful island of Koh Si Chang on the coast of Si Racha for members and non-members.
Encounter with a cobra in the toilet
February 28 2016
A woman in Phuket got the fright of her life when she was confronted by a two meter long cobra that had taken up residence in her toilet.
Reader Submission: Poems by Rob (3)
February 28 2016
In 2012 I met my girlfriend in the Kanchanaburi region. Since that time I have traveled there four times a year. I wrote a collection of poems about my impressions.
Thai government asks people not to waste water during Songkran
February 28 2016
You cannot prohibit people from using water, so the Thai government cannot do more than a call to use water sparingly during Songkran. Prime Minister Prayut is very concerned about the drought that is ravaging large parts of Thailand, says government spokesman Sansern. He hopes that the people will listen to the authorities and do everything possible to prevent the situation from getting worse.
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Mother of baby buried alive found
February 28 2016
Yesterday's bizarre news item has a sequel. The police have arrested the mother of the baby who was buried alive, who has admitted that she wanted to kill the baby.
