On Thursday 25 February 2016, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Thailand, HE Mr. Karel Hartogh, met in Government House with HE General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand.

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The drought in Thailand can have far-reaching consequences. Warned about this, director Seree of the Center of Climate Change and Disaster of Rangsit University. He calls on farmers, industry and city residents to save more water.

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The poet speaks: War has no gifts

By Tino Kuis
Posted in The Culture, Literature
February 26 2016

Angkarn Chanthathip, a 39-year-old writer from Khon Kaen, won the SEA Write Award 2013. In this posting an interview with the poet and one of his poems, in Thai and in a Dutch translation.

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There has been a commotion in Thailand over a teacher who beats students in class because they wear warm clothing. The teacher goes berserk and yells at the students that they look like Hill Tribe kids.

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It's 'Five Days Advantage' again at KLM. Flight tickets to various destinations including Bangkok can now be booked with extra benefits.

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The Dutch run unnecessary financial risk because they forget to take out cancellation insurance after booking a holiday, or because they are too late to do so. This is the conclusion of a recent market survey conducted by Multiscope among 1.016 respondents.

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Does anyone know what's going to happen to Jomtien beach, in terms of sneaks and umbrellas? Now there is a ban for Wednesday, in the corridors I also heard that chairs and umbrellas are not allowed to be placed on Friday.

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After six years of marriage, before Thai law, my wife decided to work as a lady bar girl again because I didn't have enough financial resources to fulfill her wishes. She has now built up a considerable fortune through her work.

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The little things that make a hotel stay in Thailand great

By Editorial
Posted in Hotels
February 25 2016

A holiday in Thailand is the way to get away from it all. In addition to the activities that you do – or do not – undertake, the hotel room has an important role to play in making your holiday unforgettable. It's the little things in your hotel room that make your stay so pleasant.

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Kan Air is very angry with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) for making the airline's financial problems public. Kan Air is therefore going to file a libel report. Director Somphong calls the publication "unethical" and "damaging the credibility of the company."

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A tip for readers who are not yet aware of it. There is now also a daily direct bus connection to Bangkok in Hua Hin.

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The CEO of Nok Air first denied the rumors about an exodus of pilots at Nok Air, but director Patee has now admitted that a group of pilots have resigned out of dissatisfaction.

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Uber launches motorbike taxi in Bangkok

By Editorial
Posted in Traffic and transport
February 25 2016

Uber has a first to launch motorcycle taxi in Bangkok according to the company's concept. The service, called UberMOTO, is a pilot to see if the bikes can be used in other cities as well.

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Those who want to fly from Thailand to the Netherlands during the summer months, for example for a family visit, can now book cheap tickets with KLM.

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We are going to Thailand in September. We want to see a lot of nature there, but if necessary we don't have to go on an excursion every day. We also like a day of "lazing around". Do you think our schedule fits or is it too full?

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Why do you like Bangkok? (video)

By Editorial
Posted in Bangkok, Cities
February 25 2016

In this video you can see some reasons to love Bangkok. Perhaps yours is among them.

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We are going to Thailand in mid-July with 4 adults and 3 kids aged 2, 6 and 10. We fly to Phuket and stay there for three days then fly to Chiang Mai for 5 days. Then back to Bangkok where we stay for 3 days and then we want to go to an idyllic part of Thailand with a beach, a nice hotel especially for the kids and shops and restaurants in the area.

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