Spain popular with Thai tourists
Spain appears to be incredibly popular with Thai tourists. No less than 72.000 Thai people visited Spain in 2010. This makes Thailand the leader in Southeast Asia. The Spanish tourist office intends to launch special campaigns aimed at Thailand. Although Thailand provides the most tourists, Singapore is the fastest growing tourist market for Spain. The only limitation in the growth of tourism from Thailand is the strict visa rules. The Spanish consulate in Thailand is trying to simplify the procedures as much as possible…
Dutch stuck by flood Koh Samui (video)
A drama for many holidaymakers. More than eight days of continuous rain and not being able to go home. Meanwhile, the first video images of Dutch tourists who are stuck on the normally beautiful island of Koh Samui are trickling in.
Thousands of tourists stranded on Koh Samui
Thousands of tourists have been stranded on the popular holiday island of Koh Samui. All flights to and from the island in southern Thailand have been canceled today. This is due to the bad weather conditions such as heavy rain and strong winds. The island of Koh Samui is one of the most popular destinations in Thailand. A spokesman for the airline said that there is no prospect of resuming flights. The next night will also be…
Pattaya, vibrant and varied (video)
Pattaya (พัทยา) is a popular tourist resort on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 150 km southeast of Bangkok.
Seventh dead in Chiang Mai mystery
A Canadian man from Edmonton is the seventh mysterious death in Chiang Mai. The Canadian, Bill Mah (59) died after using the swimming pool of the Downtown Inn in Chiang Mai. Earlier, a British couple and a Thai guide were found dead in their rooms. A 23-year-old New Zealand woman who was staying at the Downtown Inn died in hospital after severe vomiting and convulsions. The Canadian man had no heart problems and was…
The hunt for the Thailand holidaymaker is on
It starts every year around Christmas, the hunt for the Dutch holidaymaker. The holiday factories TUI and Thomas Cook have purchased the necessary airtime and while it is freezing outside that it is creaking, we are already being treated with holiday commercials on TV. Gentlemen and ladies at the edge of the pool should stimulate the holiday need. The travel agencies are allowed to fill up and websites can become overloaded. The holiday money has to roll. The 2011 summer holidays are screaming at us from the glossy…
Phi Phi islands are (again) under their own success
The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami killed thousands on the west coast of Thailand. Fortunately, many islands were 'swept clean' and stripped of all the rotten structures that had been built there over the years. Every opportunity for a new start, especially for the busy Koh Phi Phi, off the coast of Krabi. However, it looks like this beautiful island is once again succumbing to its own success…
10 reasons to visit Thailand
Thailand has been a popular tourist destination for years. In fact, if you've been there once, you'll definitely go back. A survey of this blog has shown that no less than 87% of respondents want to visit Thailand for a second time. To help you on your way, we give the 10 most important reasons to choose Thailand in 2011: Friendly population Beautiful beaches Good and cheap A more than excellent kitchen Vibrant …
Thailand does not rely on Dutch tourists
Thailand increasingly depends on Asian tourists, because Europeans are increasingly ignoring the country.
The polluted beaches of Thailand
by Hans Bos Thailand's beaches are drowning in their own dirt. Only six of the 233 surveyed beaches, spread across 18 provinces, received the maximum five stars from the Pollution Control Department (PCD). The rest have to make do with less, mainly due to pollution and other human activities. 56 beaches get four stars, 142 get three stars, while 29 beaches get no more than two stars. The six beaches with the maximum …
The Crystal Design Center is the largest in Asia
By Hans Bos Still need a special chair, a remarkable bench, superior kitchen or just looking around and a snack and / or drink? Then the new Crystal Design Center (CDC) in Bangkok is the destination of your life. CDC is Asia's largest and most comprehensive lifestyle design center. Here you will find the most remarkable furniture from all over the world, of which the average visitor can sometimes wonder whether you are on/…
Pattaya, more than just a vibrant nightlife
Pattaya is a unique city, especially for its nightlife. You won't find anything comparable anywhere in the world anytime soon.
Yet Pattaya has more to offer than just nightly entertainment with all the trimmings. You would do the city short to judge Pattaya only on the large number of beer and GoGo bars present.
Advice on curfew in Thailand
Greg Lamphear gives advice to foreigners about Thailand's state of emergency and curfew. Provinces with a curfew: Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Chon Buri, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakarn, Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Si Sa Ket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Lampang, Nakhon Sawan , Kalasin, Mukdahan, Nong Bua Lumpu, Roi Et, Sakhon Nakhon and Ubon Ratchathani. Watch the video: .
(In)appropriate violence in Bangkok
By Khun Peter Whether you feel sympathy for the Reds or the Yellows, you must unfortunately note that excessive force was used by both sides yesterday. Soldiers using civilians as targets The military fired live ammunition at fleeing and unarmed civilians. Not really a well thought out strategic move. Just empty your magazine and hope you hit something? Is this the result of the poor education in Thailand? The Red Shirts…
Tourists and travelers to Thailand in limbo
By Khun Peter You will only have booked one trip to Thailand. Or bought a plane ticket. Suppose you also want to leave tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Is that wise? Can you cancel free of charge? So many questions and so much confusion. Calamity fund, now what? The Calamity Fund is a type of insurance in the event of serious calamities such as riots, wars and natural disasters. In the event of (imminent) serious danger, you can cancel your trip free of charge if your tour operator is affiliated with the …
Thai tourism industry is hit hard
Thailand is paying a high price for the country's political unrest. The tourism sector will have to write off 100 billion baht in lost revenue this year. Thailand still hopes for 12 million tourists The number of tourists that will visit Thailand has been adjusted downwards. Thailand hopes to reach a total of 12 million tourists this year. Earlier estimates assumed between 12,7 and 14.1 million foreign guests. Arrivals at Suvarnabhumi Airport Strong…
Bus drivers usually cause accidents
by Hans Bos There is another reason to warn tourists about traveling in Thailand. That is the large number of accidents involving interprovincial buses. As many as 4000 serious accidents take place every year, more than 10 per day. In three quarters of the cases they were caused by the driver and in 14 percent by a defect in the bus. Only 11 percent say the road is unsafe. Each year, 12 million…