The new taximeter rates (with calculator)
The new taximeter rates have been introduced since mid-December 2014. To be allowed to adjust the meter, the taxi must first undergo a safety inspection.
Dutch woman arrested for nude photos in Angkor Wat
At the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia, tourists have again been arrested for taking nude photos. Among the three detainees is a woman from the Netherlands. The others are men from Argentina and Italy.
More Dutch people on summer vacation
In total, about two-thirds of the Dutch population want to go on summer vacation this year. Approximately 7,6 million Dutch people want to go abroad this summer and 2,5 million Dutch people opt for a summer holiday in their own country.
Who can give me a satisfactory answer to the question of whether a Dutch occupational pension and AOW are tax-exempt or tax-exempt in Thailand? I hear opposing opinions. I went through the detailed file once and came to the conclusion – via question 8 – that Dutch occupational pensions must be declared in Thailand, but that AOW remains taxed in the Netherlands.
A lot of digital ink has already flown over the Sinsod. I don't want to talk about this Thai tradition and its meaning right now. But I do have this question:
“What if you really can't afford the Sinsod?” No marriage? End of relationship?
A representative of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has told the BBC that at least XNUMX boat people from Bangladesh and Myanmar are stranded at sea off Thailand.
Now for an offer from Bangkok to Amsterdam that is interesting for expats. You can book a discounted rate to the Netherlands until May 15 and you can stay there for a maximum of two months.
News from Thailand – Monday, May 11, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Thousands of Thai wave to royal couple on their way to Hua Hin
– Many more illegal camps with refugees in the south
– Leader of the gang of people smugglers probably abroad
– Pupils and students temporarily receive a 50% discount on the metro
Who are the Rohingyas?
With the recent discoveries of mass graves in the border area of Thailand and Malaysia, apparently involving Rohingya refugees, this minority group is once again in the news. Who are the Rohingyas anyway?
Respect
The news from the Netherlands via BVN really surprised me. The concept of “freedom of expression” is interpreted very differently. A man shouts in public: "F*ck the king!"
The Thai Minister of Sports and Tourism says that cleaning public toilets at major traffic junctions has the highest priority.
We are building a guest house and we would like to make several exterior walls entirely of glass so as not to miss anything of the beautiful view. We live near Bueng Khon Long in the Isaan.
Please info about ordering LEO Beer in the Netherlands in the form of cans (33cl + 50cl). This also from Singha Bier and also the question again, where to order in the Netherlands?
Reader question: Why does THAI Airways no longer depart from Brussels Airport on Sundays?
Does anyone know why THAI Airways has not been flying or departing from Brussels airport on Sunday for about 3 weeks?
Thai Baht depreciation, good news for expats!
The Thai Baht is falling and that is good news for many expats. The decline started because the Central Bank of Thailand no longer supports the currency. For some time now, the exchange rate of the Baht has been kept artificially high, partly by limiting capital flows from abroad.
Issuance Schengen visas Thailand 2014, late notice
In a subsequent message you can read the response of the RSO about the decrease in the number of visa applications for Schengen by Thais.
For the visa, one must have 800.000 in a bank book and this for more than 3 months. We now have two separate booklets for men and women. Hence my question: what about a married couple? Is it possible to have 1.6 million on a booklet and this booklet in both names?