The sister of the American, who was stabbed to death by a taxi driver last weekend, fears that his in-laws will be plunged into financial ruin. She, like the Thai wife, does not believe the driver's statement.
Can someone tell me how to add a Thai keyboard to a Samsung phone? I don't mean the commercial keyboards, but a "normal" one that I can select as standard with many languages.
This bizarre video shows how the Thai official Paiboon Pansanit survives an attack in Chonburi province thanks to bulletproof glass in his car windows.
Today in News from Thailand:
• Minister on expensive mortgage system for rice: We will continue
• New allegations against 'jet-set' monk
• Condoms are too small for growing young men
Rafting (white water rafting) is a popular outdoor sport and can be practiced in many places in Thailand, such as on the Khek River.
I am aware that there is a so-called guarantee system in the Netherlands. If the bank goes bankrupt, the state will cover your balance up to 100.000 euros. Is there a similar arrangement in Thailand? So if the Thai bank goes bankrupt that (part of) your balance is guaranteed?
Thailand is a country that is ideally suited for playing golf. There is a wide choice of beautiful courses, laid out in a tropical environment. Wonderful weather, attractive green fees and excellent caddies complement a game of golf.
Thailand and resistance group BRN have agreed on a ceasefire until the end of Ramadan on August 18. Malaysia, which has been observing the peace talks that began in February, issued a statement in Kuala Lumpur yesterday announcing the good news.
Today in News from Thailand:
• Audio clip: Army commander washes his hands in innocence
• Interest rates remain unchanged
• He did it: Dr Death released on bail
When we leave the house in the Netherlands, we usually wear shoes, or rather footwear, because in addition to the many types of (sports) shoes, we also have boots, sneakers and clogs. When we come back home, we just keep the shoes on and only take them off when we feel like it.
Will my Thai wife have problems afterwards if we register our marriage in Thailand?
The European Commission has tabled a proposal to modernize EU package travel rules and better protect holidaymakers.
Today in News from Thailand:
• Manat Kitprasert: Small rice hulling mills must join forces
• No attacks on the first day of Ramadan
• 'Jet-set' monk Luang Pu flees to the US
Monday, July 1, after the morning session of the Way Suwan Khiri Wong school in Phuket: a group of students faints, screams, vomits and begins to convulse. 12-year-old Nonny from Mathayom 1 tells what happened in Phangnga during a working week a week earlier.
Manchester United arrived at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok this morning. The big absentee is the Dutch star footballer Robin van Persie.
We have a question for you Thailand experts. What should you absolutely buy in Thailand? What is a nice keepsake? We also want to bring some souvenirs for our friends and family. What do you recommend and where can we buy it?
How does the Thai media report on the Luang Pu affair, the 'jet-set' monk? Thailandblog put the question to Tino Kuis, who can read Thai. Despite his jet lag (he has just returned from holiday in the Netherlands) he dived into the Thai newspaper Matichon. Thanks Tina!
