Reader question: Where can I donate antibiotic pills?

By Submitted Message
Posted in Reader question
May 27, 2020

I have a large amount of antibiotic pills left and cannot return them to the hospital. Is there an organization where I can donate this in Bangkok? Has a value of around 10.000 baht and think it would be a shame to throw it away. This is Cravit 750.

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Most of the temples and historical places in Ayutthaya are open to the public again. According to Governor Panu, they were very busy last weekend. Many visitors from other provinces and especially Bangkok went to Ayutthaya for a day trip.

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According to the latest posts on the Facebook page “Thai expats stranded overseas due to Covid-19 travel restrictions”, the situation for stranded foreigners who want to go to Thailand is as follows:

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Pattaya is exploring the possibility of a monorail

By Lodewijk Lagemaat
Posted in News from Thailand
May 26, 2020

As parts of Pattaya such as Beach Road and Second Road become increasingly congested with traffic, the Pattaya City Council will conduct a feasibility study into a monorail. An amount of 70 million baht has been reserved for this.

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Beware of fraud with Thai Chana app

By Editorial
Posted in News from Thailand
May 26, 2020

The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is warning the public about fraudulent websites using the Thai Chana name to attempt to steal users' personal information.

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Wat (temple) Muang houses the largest seated Buddha image in Thailand at 84 meters high, 92 meters including the pedestal.

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More and more adult Dutch people (41,5% in 2019, 37,5% in 2014) adhere to the advice of the Health Council: do not drink alcohol or drink no more than 1 glass of alcohol per day. Nevertheless, 6 out of 10 Dutch people still drink an average of more than 1 glass of alcohol per day.

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Reader question: Where can we buy brown beer?

By Submitted Message
Posted in Reader question
May 26, 2020

Simple question, after reading the article about beer culture. Where can we buy a good brown beer and affordable, to prepare our stew?

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The city of Bangkok has far-reaching plans to restore two old canals: Khu Muang Doem and Klong Lot, which run past Wat Ratchanatda and Wat Rachabophit. The canals are constructed as a moat around Rattanakosin Island, the oldest part of Bangkok.

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Those who yearn to visit a bar in Thailand again will have to be patient, they will remain closed for the time being.

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Due to questions that regularly come in about AOW and pension, Stichting Goed has started setting up a knowledge base. This can be found on the website: www.stichtinggoed.nl/kb-pensioen/

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The question I have probably corresponds to the question of many others: What happens to the annual visa if you are not or cannot be in Thailand around the renewal date?

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Since 2 weeks I have a lot of pain in my right leg (hip was also right). That pain goes through the whole leg from the top to the ankle. The lower leg feels slightly numb over the tibia and sometimes the knee also feels a bit stiff. Sometimes it feels like I'm going to “crash my leg” and I'm afraid of falling.

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Monitor lizards in Lumphini Park

By Tony Uni
Posted in Flora and fauna
May 25, 2020

In 2016, about a hundred monitor lizards were caught in Lumphini Park (Bangkok) because the number there became too large. They move to the Khaoson Wildlife Breeding Center in Chom Bung (Ratchaburi). The sheer number of these beasts can also disrupt the park's ecosystem.

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I read in Bangkok Post that Thailand is already far along with making a vaccine for covid-19. Also in other countries of course. I myself am 76 years old and am in the risk group, overweight, diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Reader question: Where can I buy puff pastry?

By Submitted Message
Posted in Reader question
May 25, 2020

Because of the Covid I started cooking as a new hobby. You have to do something, don't you? Now I have found some nice recipes for which I need puff pastry. It also seems to be sold pre-baked on a roll. Does anyone know where or any tips?

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You know, as a foreigner you cannot travel to Thailand for the time being, because there is an entry ban. The ban applies to anyone with a foreign passport regardless of rank or status.

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