Tolls at border crossings
For a border crossing with a foreign means of transport, both Thailand and Malaysia want to levy tolls. Halfway through the year, a toll of 200 Baht is levied at the border to Malaysia for buses, vans and cars coming from Thailand.
Myanmar Buddhist New Year: 285 killed and 1.000 injured
Not only Thailand has 'Seven Dangerous Days' during Songkran, neighboring Myanmar is facing the same problems. At least 285 people have been killed and more than XNUMX injured in Myanmar's Buddhist New Year (Thingyan) celebrations. Most of the deaths occurred in traffic.
Talpa TV productions is looking for single expats
For a new format, Talpa is looking for Dutch people who live abroad for a long time. Love is universal, but it turns out to be more difficult for expats to find a Dutch partner.
The 'Seven Dangerous Days' around Songkran are over so the balance can be made. This year there are more accidents and more injuries to report, the number of deaths is lower than last year.
Twirl over breathlessness: to be or not to be
I found Simon at the family table, engaged in a lively conversation with an older man who introduced himself as Luuk and a neurasthenic leptosome of indeterminate age named Michel.
Reader question: Tax return and M 15 form 2016?
On December 30, 2015 I came to live in Thailand. I therefore received an M15 form from the tax authorities. I sent this after a delay in September 2016. The following November I received the provisional assessment. I understand that the tax authorities are trying to send the final assessment within a year. But…..it can also take longer.
My question is about temporarily insuring a rental motorcycle in Thailand. Last year I rented a motorbike in Chiang Mai and insured it through SIAM SOLUTION. Applying was quite easy via the internet and so was paying, within an hour I had the insurance policy in my mailbox. But now my question, is this a reliable insurance company?
The Metteyya, the future Buddha
In November 1883, King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, traveled to Lopburi in his royal boat. In Wat Mani Cholakhan he handed out monk's habits, the annual kathin ceremony. When he wanted to pay homage to the Buddha by lighting candles, he saw to his surprise and chagrin that the only statue there represented the Metteyya. He asked that that image be removed and replaced with an image of the Buddha so that he could prostrate himself before the Buddha.
Playing football at more than 30 degrees Celsius is no easy feat, Maarten writes. But it keeps him fit, just like playing tennis. And that, as well as a good massage, is necessary if you have a lot of neck and back problems.
Thursday 27 April from 17.00 pm we invite you to come and celebrate King's Day in Say Cheese. While enjoying an orange bitter and a surprise!!!
Too much sugar is unhealthy, what does it do to you?
No less than 84% of the Dutch do not know exactly what to do to cut down on sugar. Sugar is hidden in many products and we are constantly tempted to make unhealthy choices with a lot of sugar. But what does sugar do to your body?
I am a man of 71 years old. However, I don't feel that age at all, no idea what age. I use 1 tablet of Metformin 500 mg. per day. Also no medicines. Lately I've been having a little sperm production. And I'd like to step that up a bit.
Today STI AIDS Netherlands and Aidsfonds introduce Advice.chat. The first online STI test guide that gives you anonymous and reliable advice about STI tests 24/7. With this new application you can quickly and easily discover whether you are at risk for an STI and how best to have it tested. Advice.chat also refers, in addition to GGD and GP, to reliable STI self-test providers.
Reader Submission: Traditional Songkran
Last week there was a contribution about Songkran on Thailandblog. However, no reference was made to the traditional Songkran, not even in the many responses. Fortunately, here in Isan Songkran is mainly celebrated in the traditional way, that is, the elderly are honored in exchange for the necessary good wishes.
I want to spend 3 months (December, January and February) with my husband in Pattaya, preferably in Naklua, but it can also be in the Pattaya area. It must be a cozy environment with restaurants and shops, so not in a remote moo job. We are looking for an apartment / house with a kitchen and at least 2 bedrooms and bathrooms, so that friends can also come and stay.
Is there already more information about the income statement which, according to my latest messages, should take effect on April 1, 2017? Maybe I missed news about this? Also, as the very last announcement, I can only find that of January 2017 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that a new regulation or the like will be introduced before April. Then it became remarkably quiet.
Tim discovers Thailand on a motorcycle
Tim Poelsma (71) gets on a motorcycle to explore Thailand. A ride from Hua Hin to Bangkok and Buriram. Then from Roi Et to Kon Khaen. Then drive via Loei to Chiang Khan and back to Hua Hin.