Death of Belgian woman (30) on Koh Tao raises questions
The mother of a Belgian woman (30) who was found on Koh Tao in April knows for sure: my daughter did not commit suicide. The chief of police on the island is also firm: suicide has been confirmed in an autopsy at the Police General Hospital in Bangkok. There are no indications that the young tourist was murdered.
Classic cars in Bangkok
On Wednesday, June 28, a colorful, international group of the “Classic Car Friends” from Pattaya departed from the Holiday Inn Hotel to Bangkok. The goal was twofold. Visiting an internationally renowned restoration company of vintage and classic cars, followed by a visit to the Jesada Classic Car Museum.
In the e-mail sent to me on 27 June 2017, the tax authorities informed me that the imposition of a 'remittance base' as referred to in Article 27 of the treaty between the Netherlands and Thailand is 'legally incorrect' and that the tax authorities no longer apply this criterion. han
Summer vacation is a nice prospect, but the practical preparations often cause a lot of stress. Four out of ten holidaymakers suffer from this. And sometimes things go wrong, such as packing and forgetting things and quarreling children on the way.
Magnesium appears to be a safe and effective agent for the treatment of mild to moderate depression. An over-the-counter tablet containing 250 milligrams of magnesium per day works remarkably well. According to the Americans, the effect of extra magnesium is already visible after two weeks, write American researchers affiliated with the University of Vermont in PLoS One.
You can experience the upcoming NVT drink as “Vlaggetjesdag”, because there are plenty of them again: The “Hollandse Nieuwe” also in Bangkok at the NVT. The pegs are available during this NVT drink for 145 Thb each. Besides, of course, the other well-known, typical Dutch delicacies.
Fire prevention in Thailand
Fire prevention in Thailand? My old neighbour, a career officer with the fire brigade, could still give a lot of development aid in that area, because I don't think real prevention is a priority in Thailand.
Rumors are circulating that you can now work in Thailand if you are in possession of a non-immigrant O or a marriage visa. What is true here? And what kind of papers or money would you have to submit to actually be allowed to work?
Reader question: Adjustment of pension for Thai partner
I have reported to the SVB that I live with my Thai partner. My AOW will automatically be adjusted. Some time later I received a letter from the ABP stating that they received information from the SVB and subsequently increased the deductible when determining my pension.
Foon tok in Isan
Splashing rain falls from the sky, for the umpteenth time. In the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening. The showers alternate, the dry periods are too rare to do anything, nothing gets time to dry up a bit. It is going to be a heavy rainy season. And despite the wetness it is warm, not really in terms of temperature that usually sticks around thirty degrees, it's the humidity that makes you sweat like an otter.
The opaque financing of the Dutch embassy
In response to the hassle surrounding the new income statement, which is called a visa support letter by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and for which the price was immediately drastically increased, Gringo has asked some questions. He wanted to know how people arrived at that price increase, in fact, he actually wanted to know how all finances at a Dutch diplomatic post are arranged and accounted for. The outcome is staggering.
By order of the “National Council for Peace and Order” (NCPO), the beaches of Pattaya and Jomtien are being “modified!” What “Peace and Order” stands for is gradually becoming a big question, because it causes unrest and dissatisfaction among both the landlords and a number of tourists who come for a beach holiday.
There is criticism of the planned construction of a 459-meter tower on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. According to Panit Pujinda of Chulalongkorn University, only the commercial sector benefits and it is a waste of precious land owned by the Treasury Department.
Thailand is one of the top five marine polluters, responsible for 60 percent of plastic in the sea. The others are China, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia. Not only do they pollute, they are also responsible for the death of ocean inhabitants such as fish and turtles that mistake the plastic for food.
I often hear from expats about electricity bills of between 10 and 20.000 Thai baht per month. People will often use the air conditioning otherwise it is almost impossible. I myself have lived in my house for over 11 years and have actually never used an air conditioner. My electricity bill is always between 1000 and 1200 baht, family 3 people, 2 TV, 2 refrigerators with large freezer and of course several PCs on. I have lived in this house for over 11 years, it has been renovated a lot and in such a way that I wanted my house to stay cool.
My twin brother passed away in Thailand on May 28, 2017 due to a tragic accident. My brother was terminally ill. He suffered from Huntington's disease. In the evening of May 27, my brother left his home (after an argument). He was later found badly injured outside the house (in the rain) by his wife. She had gone looking for him by car (according to her). Wound on the back of his head. Had fallen, according to his wife.
Vacation in Pattaya
Especially for newcomers, pensioners on hibernation, couples with or without children, just a short list of what Pattaya has to offer.