Statement of the week: Tourists should avoid attractions with animals
Tourists should avoid attractions with animals. If you agree, climb into the pen and tell why you think so. Or do you say: we as tourists have nothing to do with that. As long as Thais offer those attractions, we will use them. We do not interfere in the internal affairs of the country. Respond to the statement of the week!
Location Koh Chang: the Finn and the toad
"There it is, the animal," shouted Aarrii, waving a hip flask of Thai rice whiskey. Neighbor Cor Verhoef lends a helping hand. A flip flop offers a solution.
Endangered species meeting in Bangkok
Representatives from 178 countries gathered in Bangkok to discuss globally endangered species. For example, the elephant, polar bear and rhino are high on the agenda.
Thai authorities today found several young animals, such as snakes and young monkeys, in the suitcase of a Kuwaiti traveler. The woman fled. This is reported by a person in charge at the airport in Bangkok.
TRA quality mark for Sukanya Thai takeaway restaurant in Dieren
On November 25, 2011, Sukanya Thai Takeaway Restaurant in Dieren was awarded the TRA quality mark.
Festive opening Thai takeaway restaurant Sukanya in Dieren
A cozy place, that's how I can best describe the opening of the Thai takeaway restaurant on the Callunaplein in Dieren. Guests, relatives, friends, readers and editors of Thailandblog feasted on snacks and drinks. Fred and his wife Sukanya have been busy with preparations until the last day. Since yesterday, everyone in Dieren and the immediate vicinity can enjoy the world-famous Thai cuisine. The former office building has been…
Sukanya, new Thai takeaway restaurant in Dieren
After months of hard work and suffering, the time has come. On September 1, Gelderland has a new Thai takeaway restaurant. Sukanya opens her doors in the center of Dieren. Sukanya is the initiative of Fred Schoolderman and his Thai wife. We know Fred from his reactions and articles on Thailandblog. In daily life, Fred also runs an office for administrative, tax and legal services, also in Dieren in Gelderland. More than 10 months ago…
Thai police arrest notorious tiger smuggler
Thai police have arrested a man responsible for the illegal tiger trade in Southeast Asia. In recent years, he is estimated to have traded around a thousand tigers and other felines. This is reported by the animal rights organization Freeland. Sudjai Chanthawong, 49, is from Udon Thani (Isan), about 300 kilometers northeast of Bangkok. The suspect was transferred to the Thai capital today for further investigation. The man was arrested through an undercover operation. …
The eyes of Thailand (video)
'The Eyes of Thailand' is a short but impressive documentary about two female elephants Motala and Baby Mosha, who were injured by landmines in Burma.
The birth of an elephant (video)
On this video you see the birth of an elephant, quite impressive I can tell you. Although the birth of the elephant was not filmed in Thailand but in Bali, I thought it was definitely worth it.
Baby koala: reconciliation in Thailand?
Source: De Morgen Can a baby koala solve the political turmoil in Thailand? Perhaps not, but the animal does bring hope again. A young girl named the koala 'Prong-dong', which means atonement. Violence has put Bangkok in the spotlight all too often in recent weeks. Now there is also some good news from the capital of Thailand. A baby koala has been named after the population was allowed to make suggestions. Finally, among 496 entries, the choice was made…