Once again, the Phimai Historical Park and the museum are in danger of being flooded. A large amount of water from some overflowing reservoirs will flow into Phimai district tomorrow and Wednesday. Along the Chakkarat canal, a 1,2 meter high embankment with sandbags will be constructed to prevent the Historical Park in particular from flooding.
Anti-government groups and the red shirt movement will take to the streets next month to protest the amended amnesty proposal. The anti-government groups have a second rally in store when the International Court of Justice in The Hague decides in favor of Cambodia in the Preah Vihear case.
Today mahouts and about a hundred elephants march to the Government House in Bangkok. They protest against a change in the registration system and 'tyrannize' officials.
We have a beautiful house in Patum Thani, which was flooded up to 2 meters during the floods two years ago. Last year during our stay there, my wife had invited some companies to take care of the interior and exterior painting for us.
Sometimes you get the impression that all Thais are one pot wet. Of course that is not the case, but why do you hear that so often? Tino Kuis takes a stand.
Maria Berg has a moving bed, she watches an exciting horror film, photographs a beetle on a rubbish bin and paints pillows with parrots. All in part 11 of her diary.
Today in News from Thailand:
• Riot police can 'bomb' demonstrators with sound
• Rice harvest must be 30 percent less, says Charoen boss
• Yingluck: Thailand becomes the leader of Asean in 7 years
H&M recently opened its largest store in CentralWorld. And as it goes in Thailand, with many Thai celebs and a big opening party.
Sexy, cool and provocative: this is how Thailand's most famous female DJ Cleo P (30) describes her style. For the past 3 years she has been causing a stir at dance events and fashion parties. "I live my life and have a lot of fun."
During our backpacking holiday we also visit Thailand and of course Bangkok. What are the routes of the city and regional buses, where can you get on, can you buy a ticket from the driver?
We are going to Thailand for two months and want to rent a house in Hua Hin. Who has a good tip?
Today in News from Thailand:
• Work on the Sila Art-Chiang Mai railway will take a month longer
• Guru: Mae Nak is the scariest ghost
• Amnesty proposal: Red MPs back down
The national mourning period for the death of the Supreme Patriarch on Thursday night has been extended by the government from 15 to 30 days. “The extension marks the depth of sorrow felt by the nation…,” writes Bangkok Post.
I would like to know how many Dutch people officially, ie emigrated, live in Thailand and are registered at the Dutch embassy in case of emergency.
Swedish home appliance manufacturer Electrolux, known for brands such as AEG and Zanussi, is moving its refrigerator production from Australia to Thailand.
Are you going to Thailand soon or are you already there, then Google street view is a handy tool to view a certain destination or place.
This special commercial does not pass censorship in Thailand. You can of course watch it on Thailandblog.
