Vlamingen in Thailand

Premier Anutin Charnvirakul heeft spoedoverleg bevolen met Maleisië nadat Kuala Lumpur per 1 juni een tijdelijk importverbod op vijf Thaise garnalensoorten had ingesteld.

De regering zegt te zoeken naar een oplossing die de handelsbetrekkingen beschermt en tegelijkertijd garnalenkwekers, exporteurs en vissers beschermt tegen de gevolgen. De autoriteiten bereiden ook maatregelen voor om een ​​daling van de garnalenprijzen te voorkomen en onderzoeken alternatieve exportmarkten.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered urgent talks with Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur imposed a temporary ban on imports of five Thai shrimp species from June 1.

The government said it is seeking a solution that protects trade ties while shielding shrimp farmers, exporters and fishermen from the impact. Authorities are also preparing measures to prevent a drop in farm-gate shrimp prices and exploring alternative export markets.

In observance of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana's Birthday, the embassy will be closed on Wednesday, June 3.

Thailand has revised alcohol sales hours, allowing sales from 11am to midnight, with exemptions for airports, hotels and venues.

The Royal Gazette website on Thursday published an announcement by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee on the revised prohibited hours for alcohol sales in 2026, updating the rules to reflect current conditions.

Under the announcement, no person may sell alcoholic beverages outside the hours of 11am to midnight, except in the following cases:



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Noordelijke Spoorlijn Thailand: Gigantische vooruitgang onder de bergen!

Het megaproject van de nieuwe Northern Line-spoorweg tussen Denchai en Chiang Khong (323 km lang) schiet stevig op.
Van de 4 grote tunnels zijn er al 3 bijna volledig klaar en eind 2026 beginnen daar de spoorwerken.

De langste tunnel, de beroemde Ngaw Tunnel, loopt een beetje vertraging op door moeilijke bergomstandigheden, maar verwacht wordt dat die tegen september 2026 volledig uitgegraven zal zijn. Daarna starten daar de sporenwerken in 2027.

Ondanks enkele uitdagingen blijft het volledige project op schema voor afwerking in 2028.
Deze lijn wordt enorm belangrijk voor transport, handel en toerisme in Noord-Thailand en richting Laos/China.

Snellere verbindingen
Meer economische groei
Moderne infrastructuur voor het noorden van Thailand

Thailand blijft duidelijk investeren in de toekomst. 🇹🇭

Reminder

Dat zou leuk zijn 😀

Public groups are pressing the government to overhaul Thailand’s fuel-pricing structure within seven days, saying oil prices could fall immediately by 7 baht per litre.

Their proposals include scrapping the import-parity pricing formula, capping refining margins, reviewing biofuel subsidies and ending fuel-fund collections from motorists.

The Energy Ministry says urgent proposals will be sent to the minister for consideration, while authorities are also investigating 166 suspected oil-hoarding cases.



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Thailand will consider increasing its long-planned foreign tourist entry fee from 300 baht, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said on Wednesday.

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The eight notices update the 2008 Prime Minister’s Office announcement on the designation of places or areas where the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is banned in state enterprises and other state agencies, to make the rules more appropriate under the relevant legal authority.

The eight notices set out the following details and requirements:

The sale of alcoholic beverages is banned on roads or on vehicles, including inside vehicles on roads.

The sale of alcoholic beverages is banned inside railway stations and on trains, except for activities held inside the air-conditioned hall of Bangkok Station.

The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is banned at public passenger piers and on scheduled passenger boats.
The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is banned inside all passenger transport terminals nationwide.

The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is banned in factory business areas, except for liquor production factories, where sales may proceed as usual, or drinking may be allowed for taste testing during the production process.

The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is banned in areas under the supervision and use of government agencies, state enterprises or other state agencies, except for areas set aside as private accommodation, clubs or traditional banquets.

The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is banned in public parks operated by government agencies, state enterprises or other state agencies.

The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is banned inside government agencies, state enterprises and other state agencies.

The eight notices take effect from Tuesday (May 12, 2026). Those who breach them may be liable under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, 2008.

H.E. Ambassador Michel Parys was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic train incident in Thailand.

On behalf of Belgium, he extends his sincere condolences and sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims and to all those affected. He also wishes a swift and full recovery to the injured.

Belgium stands in solidarity with the people of Thailand at this difficult time.