Ambassador Karel Hartogh: still many questions about attacks
“We still have many questions surrounding the bombings in Hua Hin. Who were behind it? Were they insurgents from the South, protests against the result of the referendum, criminals or possibly IS? The police say they have a picture of perpetrators, but we hope to get our questions answered one day.” That is what ambassador Karel Hartogh said during his visit to Hua Hin.
Featured: Thales Thailand (video)
When we recently discussed the maritime cooperation of the Netherlands with Thailand, see: www.thailandblog.nl/background/maritieme-handelsmissie-thailand, Thales Netherlands was mentioned as an existing supplier for the Thai navy. I didn't know a company with that name, so I went looking for more information.
British embassy land for sale for 18 billion baht
The 23 rai plot of land on Wireless Road, on which the British embassy is located, is for sale for 18 billion baht. According to sources in the real estate sector, the embassy wants to check through a broker whether there is interest in the land.
Opening ceremony Maha Nakhon with light show (video)
Maha Nakhon is a new luxury skyscraper in the Silom/Sathon business district of Bangkok. With a height of 314 meters and 77 floors, it is the tallest building in Thailand and has a Dutch touch.
Land prices in Bangkok continue to rise
Despite the land and property tax, which will take effect in 2017, land prices in Bangkok will continue to rise in the coming year. The new tax does not deter landowners. This is too low, landowners do not want to sell their land to avoid the tax.
Drunk tourist (30) falls from balcony and dies
In Bangkok, a 30-year-old New Zealand tourist died yesterday after falling from the fourth floor of his hotel near Khao San Road. The drunk man tried to climb from his balcony to the adjacent balcony and that went wrong.
Reader question: Renting a house in Hua Hin
We would like to rent a house in Hua Hin, preferably not an apartment. We want to stay there for at least 1 – 3 years, do you have any tips or advice? We are now hearing so many different additional things. Also about prices and conditions.
Perhaps you can help us on our way?
Reader question: Should I have my Thai stepson deregistered?
My Thai wife, stepson and I are going to live in the Netherlands (married in Thailand, marriage registered in the Netherlands). They have a Dutch residence permit for 5 years.
Wan di, wan mai di (part 13)
Chris de Boer lives in a condominium building in Bangkok. Every day there is something for it. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. In part 13 of 'Wan di, wan mai di' the aged backpacker Rainer.
Before tourists on Koh Samui are allowed to rent a motorbike, they must first take motorcycling lessons and follow a two-hour theory lesson about Thai traffic rules.
Dutchman (36) is injured in a fall from a balcony in Pattaya
On August 29, emergency services had to act after a Dutchman fell from the balcony on the fourth floor of the At KTK Hotel on Soi 12, Pattaya Klang.
As for “Permanent Residence Permit”. For those interested, the 2016 call has been published. Early this year. You have time from September 1 to December 30 to submit your application.
Test drive with new train Thai railways
The Thai Railways (SRT) has now received 39 trains of the 115 purchased in China. Yesterday the new train left for a test run from Bangkok to Nakhon Pathom. Prime Minister Prayut attended the christening of the train at Hua Lamphong.
Qatar Airways Travel Festival: Amsterdam – Bangkok from €469
Qatar has a Travel Festival with offers to various destinations including Bangkok. This promotion runs from August 29 to September 5. You can fly between 15 September 2016 and 30 June 2017.
Visa Thailand: For 5 months to Thailand but no fixed income
I myself have been living in Thailand for a long time and now my Dutch girlfriend (58 years old) wants to come to Thailand for 5 months. She has already been to Thailand twice with a tourist visa of 60 days + extension. I think the best is a 6 month visa with costs of 150.00 euros.
Reader question: Contact sought with Western/Thai women in connection with emigration
I will be moving from the Netherlands to Thailand with my husband in January. We will settle in the Chiang Dao area. I would like to be able to make contact with Western women (Dutch or English speaking) or good English or Dutch speaking Thai women in Chiang Dao or the surrounding area who would like to help me with all kinds of practical matters.
Reader question: Usefulness of zebra crossings in Thailand?
I have been coming to Thailand for several years and wonder what the point is of the zebra crossings on the road? Every time I want to cross the road on a pedestrian crossing, no one stops. I even have the impression that the car drivers gave in.