Thailandblog: more than 1.000 followers on Twitter
May 23, 2014
Recent events in Thailand have led Thailandblog to report a new milestone.
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Bangkok Post: Coup offers no solution
May 22, 2014
This coup solves nothing, writes Bangkok Post today. Army Commander Prayuth Chan-ocha may have good intentions, but seizing power will only exacerbate the situation.
Martial law: Four photos from today
May 22, 2014
The expression goes: A picture is worth a thousand words. In this posting four pictures of today's events.
Martial law exacerbates political instability and will further shrink economic growth, says rating agency Moody's Investors Service.
Behind the scenes: 'No' from government was decisive
May 22, 2014
The outgoing government's refusal to step down on Thursday was decisive in the decision to declare the coup.
COUP IN THAILAND: ARMY SENDS GOVERNMENT HOME!
May 22, 2014
According to some, there was first a coup 'light', now the coup is complete. The democratically elected Thai government was suspended by the military today. The army command has seized power in Thailand as a whole.
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Etihad Summer Deals: Bangkok (July/Aug) from €634
May 22, 2014
Those looking for a reasonably affordable ticket for the coming summer can go to Etihad. At the moment there are still a number of discounted Open Jaw tickets to Bangkok to book.
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The Shinawatra family has not fled the country. Some ministers, who, according to reports on social media, have fled for fear of being arrested, are also still in the country.
Nok Air places order with Boeing for 15 new aircraft
May 22, 2014
Low-cost airline Nok Air has placed an order with Boeing for 15 new B737 aircraft. This is the largest order in the airline's 10-year history.
Construction of a football stadium in Pattaya
May 22, 2014
In the momentum of the nations, Pattaya wanted to build a football stadium, which should accommodate 20.000 visitors.
'Hotel is often booked last minute by the Dutch'
May 22, 2014
The Dutch wait a long time to book a hotel when they go on holiday, according to a new survey by a travel website. The Dutch also book cheaper hotel rooms compared to other European nationalities.
The declaration of martial law by the Thai army has prompted 29 countries to tighten travel advice for Thailand.
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I recently came into possession of a Thai football shirt. I'm trying to find out the club now.
'With Singha Beer to Ibiza!'
May 22, 2014
In the month of May, Singha Beer Benelux started a new social media campaign. 'Like' the facebook page facebook.com/singhabenelux and win a weekend of partying in Ibiza in August 2014.
All parties involved in the political conflict want to see a quick solution. With that positive message, the first talk led by army commander Prayuth Chan-ocha ended yesterday. They will talk on Thursday.
Submitted: Price explosion at Tesco Lotus!
May 21, 2014
Let me first say that I have no problem with it, but today I noticed something. Once a week I go shopping with my wife, but the prices are skyrocketing.
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Reader question: Problems with Skype in Thailand
May 21, 2014
Are there more people who have problems with Skype between Germany (live just across the border at Enschede) and Thailand?
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