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Some Thailand Facts
Here are a few facts about life in Thailand: Council Tax Cost: B0 – (£0 approx). Minimum Wage: B300 – (£6 approx) per Day. Refuse Collection: B30 – (60p approx) per Month. Typical Water Bill: B120 – (£2.40 approx) per … Continue reading
Bank of Thailand Issues Two New Notes
On 3rd July 2555 (2012), the Bank of Thailand announced the issue of two new commemorative bank notes. An 80 Baht Note and a new 100 Baht note. An 80-baht (GBP 1.60) commemorative banknote will be issued to celebrate the … Continue reading
Anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty
Today is the Anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King of Thailand). He was officially crowned as Rama IX, the 9th king of the Chakri dynasty, on 5th May 1950, four years after his accession to … Continue reading
It’s Songkran Time Again
The Thai New Solar Year starts today 13th April. The temperatures are rising, and today it’s time for the Songkran Festival of Water to start. Thailand‘s most celebrated festival is the Songkran Festival. It starts April 13 and lasts between … Continue reading
It’s Songkran Time Again
Sumatra Earthquake 8.7 threatens Thailand Coast
A massive earthquake has struck off of the Indonesian coast. Tsunami warnings have been issued around the Andaman Sea Coastal areas in Thailand. According to initial reports, the quake tremors were felt in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and India too. A … Continue reading
