News from Thailand – June 17, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• No more tablet PCs for primary and secondary school students
• Ayutthaya: Weapons of war surfaced from canal water
• Environmental movement: Construction of dike roads along Chao Praya is not a good idea
News from Thailand – June 16, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Aggressive wild elephants receive behavioral training
• Rush for free Naresuan movie tickets
• Cambodians flee 'for fear of persecution'
Wat Arun under scaffolding for years of renovation
If you want to visit the famous Wat Arun, the temple of the Dawn, in Bangkok soon, you should be quick. After this weekend, the stupa of the Wat will be off limits to all tourists.
Six Dutch tourists, including four children, were slightly injured during a boat trip on the Chao Phraya River, writes Bangkok Post.
Hotel Bangkok: Riva Surya Hotel (video)
Are you looking for a nice and attractive boutique hotel on the impressive Chao Phraya River in Bangkok? Then the Riva Surya Hotel might be an option. The hotel currently has a special offer rate with a 20% discount.
Bangkok experiences – video
Bangkok, the bustling capital of Thailand has many attractions. In this video you get a nice impression of this metropolis and which trips are worthwhile.
News from Thailand – November 18, 2012
It's a familiar sight on Thailand's highways: minivan drivers who drive like crazy to get to their destination as quickly as possible. Or cram more passengers into their van than allowed. That can't go well.
News from Thailand – October 20, 2012
Thai girls aged 15 to 20 post pictures of their breasts on Facebook to get as many 'likes' and 'shares' as possible. According to the moral knights of the Ministry of Culture, there is pornography.
Chao Phraya River Tour (video)
An excellent way to explore Bangkok is a boat trip on the Chao Phraya River. The river's many branches form the channels that connect the heart of the city to the suburbs. A boat trip on one of those canals or 'klongs' is therefore a must.
Thailand's plan against flooding immediately falls into the water
The dike breaches in Sukhothai could not have come at a worse time for the Thai government. She had just announced an ambitious flood plan.
25 things to do in Bangkok (video)
There is much to see and do in Bangkok. You will therefore have to make a choice. If you find that difficult, this video may help you on your way.
Thailand floods 2012
We are now a year further, but in 2012 Thailand again has to deal with floods. The weather forecast for the next few days is unfavorable. A significant amount of rain will fall through Sunday.
News from Thailand – September 14, 2012
Five provinces along the Chao Praya are at high risk of flooding as a surge of water from the North is approaching. The Royal Irrigation Department expects the water level in the river to rise by 25 to 50 cm in the coming days.
News from Thailand – September 13, 2012
Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani provinces, hit hard by last year's floods, are again at risk of getting wet feet (and more) this year if there are torrential downpours, Prime Minister Yingluck says.
News from Thailand – September 12, 2012
The rainy season is now starting to hit in full force. Over the past week, floods have occurred in 15 provinces in the Chao Prayo and Yom river basins.
News from Thailand – August 31, 2012
Wednesday and Friday will be exciting days for Bangkok. Is the network of canals to the east and west of the city capable of draining excess water?
News from Thailand – July 20, 2012
When there is as much rain this year as last year, the same areas of Bangkok will flood again. If it rains less, which is expected, Bangkok will remain dry, but the provinces of Lop Buri and Ayutthaya will be faced with considerable flooding. This says Seree Supradit, director of the Climate Change and Disaster Center at Rangsit University.