Today in News from Thailand:
• Five provinces in the South are still under water
• Education in the English language is being overhauled
• Singapore lifts import ban on frozen chickens
Cheap flights to Bangkok a utopia? No, it really can. And to prove it, I booked a return ticket to Bangkok myself for only 424 euros at Ethiad, including tax and costs.
I am planning my trip for April next year and am also planning to pass through Chiang Mai. Now I would like to visit both Bo sang Umbrella village and Wiam Kum Kam, but both are seriously apart.
The Thai army is accused of participating in the protests in Bangkok, for example, soldiers are said to have mingled with demonstrators demonstrating against the current government.
Hans van Mourik received bad news about his health. Fortunately, he was treated very well at Changmai Ram Hospital by Dr. Rattiya. He wants to share his story with the other readers on Thailandblog and thank those involved for taking good care of it.
Monday is the last day of anti-government protests. Opposition Democrats fear the government will use force to contain the expected large crowd.
A few years ago I was staying on the Ratchadaphisek Road and discovered a simple but very good fish restaurant where you only very sporadically meet a tourist.
Today in News from Thailand:
• China and Thailand special forces hold exercise
• Tuesday big red shirt rally in Ayutthaya
• Praise from America for peaceful approach to Yingluck
The ongoing protests in Bangkok against the Thai government are bad for tourism, said the minister of tourism and sports, Somsak Phurisisak.
The Last Battle against the Yingluck government will be fought on Monday. It is then 'win or lose', said action leader Suthep Thaugsuban last night. "If we fail to overthrow the government, I'll give up and report myself to the police."
I was wondering if there is also a large tour bus going to Koh Chang from Pattaya?
Also this year, Jim Thompson Farm, located in the Pak Thong Chai district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, will be open to visitors again from December 14, 2012 to January 13, 2014.
I want to ask your help for information related to Missed Broadcast (UZG).
Today in News from Thailand:
• FAO: Thailand's rice stocks will increase by 17 pc next year
• Ranger in Phu Kradueng trampled to death by elephant
• Zoo Dusit (Bangkok) attracts half as many visitors
King Bhumibol called for unity and solidarity in his birthday speech yesterday. He stressed the need to work together for the common good. Thailand turned yellow, the color of the monarch's birthday, and celebrated.
Willem Elferink made a video of a spiritual form of dancing that is common in Thailand. He wonders what exactly this Faun dii (spirit dancing) is. Are there readers who can explain?
Compuding has a house built in Wang Thong, which is about 20 km west of Phitsanulok. He is impressed with how the work is being done and has created a website about this where he posts new photos every week and provides a brief explanation of the work.
