Here are some of our
favorite links about Thailand:
Please note that this site has
opened its own Internet Portal in June 2000. This
page therefore only contains links that need or deserve some extra
explanation!
The Thailand section is here!
Search this site (or the Internet) with Google®
Personal homepages about Thailand
Our
own Top 100 Page!
Many sites have one, now we have one too! If your site is
related to Thailand, add it!
In the first place
you should read the Thai news in
an English language
Thai newspaper. I do this daily by going to the website of The
Bangkok Post. I think it is the best source of news about
Thailand.
And, while you are there, don't forget to visit their "Database"
section with computer-related information and links. "Database"
is refreshed every Wednesday.
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Others prefer the site of The Nation. It is the other English language newspaper in Thailand. Go there for a different, and more regional, view at the news.
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Hasekamp Net also has a page with a
selection of news about Thailand. The news items are gathered
from all over the Web, and are not just copied, but
are adapted in the style of these pages.
The latest headlines (non-clickable) are:
Tourists cancel 1000 rooms per day - Sunday, 21 March 2010, 14: 06 GMT
Grenades after rally - Sunday, 21 March 2010, 13: 51 GMT
Governor avises to stay at home - Friday, 19 March 2010, 17: 33 GMT
Rally route made public - Friday, 19 March 2010, 17: 28 GMT
Abhisit wants to talk, if .. - Friday, 19 March 2010, 17: 25 GMT
There are two extensive sites where you can try to learn the Thai language for free. Both sites let you start immediately from the Thai alphabet, which is the only right way to start to learn the Thai language.
One site is set up by Thai students and it is not only very complete, but also systematically set up! It is updated very frequently. It has index pages for reading, listening, writing and more. It also has a wide choice of resources. Try Manee and Friends as a start. You get to their home page by clicking the logo below.
The other one is set up by the Northern Illinois University (NIU). You have to install a small font from this site first. Go to their overview page for the Thai language to get an idea of what you will find on the site, click the link below to visit their Thailand home page (click the door on the left hand side for the menu), or go to a different version of Manee (called Manii here), which also contains book two. The two Manii books (40 lessons) give you a great start with the Thai language.
Since 2007 a new site with Thai lessons can be found on Its4Thai. The site has an apealing interface and we expect it to become popular. You can adjust several things, among others the language in which the text is being displayed: Thai or transliterated English. Check it out!
A reliable airline
to travel to Thailand is the
national carrier Thai Airways International. You
enjoy Thai hospitality from the moment you enter your plane and your
landing will be "Smooth as Silk".
You can also consult the flight schemes on-line and -if you
register- you can also book on-line. In many cases, however, your local
travel agent will be able to offer you a lower price. Always double
check before booking!
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For booking your hotel online take a look at the site of Asiatravel. I always book my hotels there and everything was exactly as advertized. For every hotel you can see several "previews" and most hotels give you an "Internet reduction" when booking through Asiatravel!
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For all your tourist information the Tourism Authority of Thailandis the place to go. They are especially good at Festivals and other changing events. (But many of my visitors have told me that my site is better!)
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A different site about traveling in Asia in general, including Thailand is Accommodating Asia. Their philosophy is to let travelers exchange their experiences and give them information as well. Take a look.
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(Voor Nederlandse bezoekers / For Dutch visitors): Nederlandse Op Reis Top 100. Kies voor deze site!
A really excellent site about Buddhism, though not restricted to Thailand, is Buddhanet. The site is very extensive and includes tons of books and other documentation to read on-line or to download for free.
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You might also want to visit the pages of His Holiness The Supreme Patriarch of Thailand.
Government / Governmental Organizations
As you should know, before you visit Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX) is highly respected by the Thai people. When you read more about him you will discover that this respect is well deserved. Visit the website devoted to His Majesty the King. You will find information about the many talents of His Majesty (like for instance music and painting), information about the Royal Projects
A good site about the Music by His Majesty can be found on the bilingual site "Le Roi Musicien". The link will take you to the English opening page.
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If you want to know more about the Royal Thai Governmentyou should start with this link. It will give you information and links to all the ministries and other government-related sites.
A site that has links to virtually all sites on the Internet, related to Thailand, included all governmental organizations, is maintained by NEPO. This sites takes some time to load (have a cup of coffee in the meantime) but it is more than worthwhile!
If you are a stamp collector, you should also visit the website of the Communications Authority of Thailand, especially the page that displays new Thai stamps.
Our links to Thailand Portal sites have moved to our own Internet Portal.
Personal Homepages about Thailand
These links also have been transferred to our Internet Portal.
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