10 Instagram and TikTok hotspots in Bangkok + video tips
A city of vibrant contrasts and breathtaking beauty, Bangkok offers limitless possibilities for the perfect Instagram feed. From historic temples to bustling markets, this city is a photographer's dream. Follow this guide to the top 10 Instagram-worthy locations in Bangkok, including practical tips for getting there and advice for capturing that perfect video.
Thailand: Tougher control on social media coming
Thailand's Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister, Mr. Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, plans to tighten up the Computer Crime Act 2007/2017.
Research shows that 57% of holiday destinations are booked because of images seen on social media. Remarkably, a third also admits that the deciding factor in booking a holiday is also based on how much fun the photos will do on their own Instagram. This shows that social media has had a huge impact on the tourism industry.
Thai heavy users of Facebook and other social media
Many Thai are addicted to Facebook. Bangkok is even the city with the highest number of FB users worldwide: 22 million, and the country accounts for 2 percent of active FB users in the world. Thailand ranks eighth among countries where Facebook is used the most, according to the Digital 2018 Global Overview.
More and more older people are using social media
Older people are increasingly using social media. Particularly among 65 to 75-year-olds, social media use has taken off in recent years. In 2017, 64 percent of respondents in this age group said they had been active on social media in the three months prior to the survey. Five years earlier that was still 24 percent. This is evident from recent figures from Statistics Netherlands about online activities of the Dutch.
KLM passengers can now also receive their booking confirmation, check-in information, boarding pass and flight status worldwide via Twitter and WeChat in ten different languages. Customers can also contact KLM's social media team directly day and night via Twitter and WeChat.
The Dutch suffer from FOMO during holidays
A worldwide survey of 9.200 travelers from 31 countries shows that the Dutch love to use social media during a holiday because they are afraid of missing out, or suffer from FOMO (Fear of Missing Out).
KLM passengers worldwide can also receive their booking and check-in confirmation, boarding pass and flight status via Facebook Messenger. This way, all information is easy to find in one place, both at home, on the road and at the airport. Customers can also contact the social media team directly via Messenger. Booking a flight is not yet possible.
Wall's Ice Cream apologizes for suggestive photo
The Thai branch of Wall's Ice Cream Company has apologized for referring to a derogatory term for anal sex in a Facebook post to celebrate the landmark US Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in all states.
Outrage over photo oral sex in disco Pattaya
Pictures of a woman appearing to perform oral sex on an Asian man at a popular disco on Pattaya's Walking Street emerged on various social media, including Facebook, on Monday. The name of the disco is not mentioned at the request of the police.
Underboob selfie: Thai ladies risk jail
Among Thai ladies and probably especially ladyboys, a new craze has emerged that has blown over from the west: making a so-called underboob selfie and then spreading it on social media. The junta is not happy about it and has already announced that they are banning it. Violators face a five-year prison sentence.
Miss Universe Thailand (in tears) surrenders crown
Weluree 'Fai' Ditsayabut, crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2014 last month, has returned her title. She can no longer withstand the criticism that has been poured over her.
No intervention in social media
Social media is not restricted. A planned visit by the Ministry of ICT to the leadership of Facebook and Google in Singapore was canceled this weekend. The ministry does, however, keep an eye on social media to prevent provocative messages from being spread.
Dutch Embassy Thailand: careful with social media
The Junta in Thailand is cracking down on anti-coup demonstrators. No distinction is made between Thai or foreigners. A reason for the Dutch embassy in Bangkok to warn again to be careful, also on social media, with anti-coup statements.
Traveler wants free WiFi at airport
Although 'free WiFi' is becoming more and more common, most European airports do not offer this or offer it to a limited extent. This is to the chagrin of travelers at the airports.
Red shirts go on the counterattack
The government is supported by the red shirts. They counterattack with rallies. Tomorrow they will hold a big rally in Bangkok. Rallies will be held in five provinces next week.
News from Thailand – August 7, 2013
News from Thailand brings today:
• A thumbs up on Facebook can end up in jail
• Broken hose confiscated by DSI
• Murder of Imam Yacob shocks Muslim community