Party in Brunei
At the age of 75, Alphonse r completed a twelve-year mission to visit all ASEAN countries. In Brunei, the last destination, he celebrated his achievement with a cake and memories of special moments with locals in Southeast Asia. It was a day full of reflection, stories and a conclusion to a long journey full of adventure and friendship.
Discover Thailand (17): the Economy
Thailand's economy is one of the strongest and most diverse in Southeast Asia. The country is the region's second largest economy after Indonesia and has a growing middle class. Thailand is a major exporter of goods such as electronics, vehicles, rubber products and agricultural products such as rice and rubber.
ASEAN was founded 55 years ago
The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) or in beautiful Dutch the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a concept in Asia. This important interest group of ten countries in Southeast Asia aims to promote economic, cultural and political cooperation and is an important player in the field of international relations. People often forget the crucial role Thailand played in the creation of this important organization.
Many international observers are increasingly questioning what they describe as 'Thailand's disappearing regional leadership'. During the Cold War and in its aftermath, Thailand played a central role in regional diplomacy, but in recent years it has declined significantly.
Waste management mission to Thailand and Malaysia
In collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the embassy in Thailand, the Dutch embassy in Malaysia is organizing a waste management mission. It will take place from 6 to 11 October in Thailand and Malaysia.
Prayut gives advice to the people during ASEAN summit
The 34th ASEAN Summit Meeting has taken place in Thailand. From August 08, the meetings will take place in the new ASEAN Secretariat building in Jakarta, Indonesia.
February blog ambassador Kees Rade (6)
The Dutch ambassador to Thailand, Kees Rade, writes a monthly blog for the Dutch community, in which he outlines what he has been doing in the past month. This short month of February started with a bilateral visit by Minister of Foreign Affairs Don to The Hague.
Thailand has the most road fatalities in Asean
Thailand has the most road fatalities in ASEAN, according to the WHO's Global Status Report on Road Safety, published Friday.
The ASEAN Conference in Hanoi
On Tuesday, September 11, the ten Asean countries met in the capital of Vietnam -Hanoi- for a three-day conference. The member states, which in addition to Thailand also include Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, will discuss the trade war between the important neighbor China and the United States for three days.
Pattaya is preparing for international ASEAN naval review
The international fleet show in Pattaya that starts next Monday ensures that the occupancy rate of hotels in the seaside resort has increased considerably. According to Sanpet Supabowornsathien, president of the Eastern Thai Hotels Association, the booking rate of hotels in Pattaya has risen above 90%, thanks to the visitors of the International Fleet Review 2017.
Ambassadors launch the Orange ASEAN initiative
The Dutch ambassadors of Singapore and Thailand, Mr. Jaap Werner and Mr. Karel Hartogh, officially launched the Orange ASEAN project at the Dutch embassy in Bangkok on Monday 11 January 2016. This project, jointly initiated by public and private partners, aims to promote sustainable business in Southeast Asia.
Start of ASEAN economic community
The year 2016 is also the start of the ASEAN economic community based on the European model in Southeast Asia. The economic community must make a significant contribution to the regional growth and development potential of the participating countries.
Moody's: Thailand's economic outlook is bad
Moody's, the well-known American credit rating agency, does not mince words when it comes to forecasts for the Thai economy: Thailand's economic outlook is the weakest of all ASEAN countries.
Statistics on tourism in Thailand
This infographic contains some interesting facts about tourism in Thailand. For example, we read that most tourists who visit Thailand are Chinese. That Thailand receives the most tourists from the Asean countries. But also that Arabs are the 'big spenders' in Thailand.
'Fly unlimited through Southeast Asia with AirAsia for € 120'
AirAsia has announced that it will be launching a special promotion next month (media January 2015): unlimited flights within Southeast Asia for € 120. Taxes will be added on top of that, but it is nevertheless still a lucrative deal.
News from Thailand – November 13, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Member of Parliament receives death penalty for murder of provincial chairman
• Motorsai man helps editor News from Thailand
• TV anchor Sorayuth may be prosecuted for embezzlement
Outlook for rice exports is bleak
The prospects for the export of Thai rice to the Asean countries are not promising, because most neighboring countries opt for cheaper rice from Vietnam. Vietnam currently serves 70 percent of the market in Southeast Asia; the remaining part is for Thailand.
The beer market in the Asean countries
Southeast Asia is currently considered a growth market for beer consumption, with growth rates among the highest in the world, according to a study by market research firm Euromonitor.
Investors avoid Thailand; corruption increases costs by 30-35 pc
Doing business in Thailand is far too expensive. The corruption problem has reached a crisis point and urgently needs to be addressed. Surin Pitsuwan, former secretary general of the Organization of Southeast Asian Nations, sounds the alarm.
Reader Question: Does Thailand Affect Prices in ASEAN?
Given the vast amount of knowledge available on Thailandblog, is there anyone who is aware of the price reductions in Thailand upon joining Asean in 2015?
Short news about Thailand
Finair pilots are going on strike flights to Bangkok will continue for the time being. For those who fly to Bangkok via Dusseldorf with a stopover in Helsinki, make sure that your flight goes ahead. Finair pilots are going to strike next Monday. This causes flights to be cancelled. For the most up-to-date information on the Finnair strike, please visit www.finnair.com/info. The flights that will no longer take place on Sunday are also listed here. Cheap flights …
Thaksin will advise Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia
Exiled former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra becomes personal adviser to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. This will further increase the tension between Thailand and neighboring Cambodia. Hun Sen's provocation towards Thailand Hun announced some time ago that he had offered Thaksin a job as a consultant. This happened just before the start of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit on October 23 in Cha-am. He then informed…