Ban on street food stalls in Bangkok harms tourism
Street food stalls are slowly disappearing from parts of Bangkok. The municipality of Bangkok (BMA) bans them because they want to give the street back to the pedestrian. In addition, more space must be created for emergency services such as the fire brigade. But experts expect negative consequences for tourism.
Does it make sense to make a will in Thailand if you are married?
Does it make sense to make a will in Thailand if you are married under Thai law? I think everything will automatically transfer to my Thai wife when I take my last breath? Or is it wise to have a will drawn up?
Transport on Koh Samui – car, motorcycle, taxi and Songthaews
Koh Samui is an island in the Gulf of Thailand about 400 kilometers from Bangkok. The island is part of the Koh Samui archipelago, which includes about 40 islands and seven of which are inhabited.
Fastest and/or best way to travel from Khon Kaen to Koh Chang?
What is the fastest and/or best way to get from Khon Kaen to Koh Chang? Do I have to fly back to Bangkok or can I also fly to Pattaya, for example?
The Khmer Rouge and chills
A few months ago I wrote two stories about Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge. As many as a quarter of Cambodia's population was brutally murdered by the Khmer Rouge's reign of terror.
Political parties in Thailand want child benefit as a social benefit
There is increasing political support for a social assistance for poor parents with children: child benefit. Representatives of ten political parties, including Pheu Thai and the Democrats, want child benefits in Thailand. They promise a child support scheme if they win the election and become part of the government.
The stagnant housing market in Pattaya
Estate agents in Pattaya say that the housing market will stagnate further in the coming years. After the fall in the value of the Russian ruble in 2014, the sale of condos in particular has come to a grinding and squeaking halt.
Nida poll: Not Prayut but Sudarat favorite as prime minister
A Nida poll shows that Ms. Sudarat Keyuraphan, the current chair of the strategy committee of the former governing party Pheu Thai, is the voter's strong favorite to become the new prime minister.
Flight Belgium – Bangkok – Ubon, what about the luggage?
At the end of next week my daughter will visit us for the first time in our new home. She will fly to Bangkok with THAI Airways and after a layover of 7 hours, continue with Thai Smile to Ubon. So she will have to check out and check in again for the first time, which is no problem. However, she does not know whether her luggage will be automatically transferred to the next flight? Or will she have to take it off the belt and return it when checking in for the flight to Ubon?
What are the consequences of marriage to a Thai in Thailand for me as a Dutch citizen? Does she then also have rights in the Netherlands to my assets?
The “bustling” city of Udon Thani
Fortunately, Charly's life is full of pleasant surprises (unfortunately sometimes also less pleasant ones). Until a few years ago, he would never have dared to predict that he would spend the rest of his life in Thailand. However, he has now been living in Thailand for a while and in recent years close to Udonthani. Today: going out in Udon
Tip from Koh Chang: Garden of Joy Resort & Restaurant
“Took a trip up the east coast today and we discovered a lovely little resort, Garden of Joy, located between Centerpoint and Koh Chang Hospital. It is located right on the beach in a beautiful, relaxing setting. The menu looked fantastic with crepes, ice creams, pizzas and sandwiches.
In conversation with three democracy fighters
On a sunny October morning, Tino Kuis and Rob V traveled to Amsterdam for a special meeting. We had the opportunity to speak with three people who are committed to democracy, freedom of expression and human rights of Thai citizens.
Dutch company in the race to expand Rayong port
For the third phase of the expansion of the port of the Map Ta Phut industrial estate in Rayong, ten domestic and eight foreign companies are competing for a contract of 55,4 billion baht.
Agenda: Sinterklaas on November 30 in Hua Hin and Cha Am
You have until Wednesday 27 November to sign up for the festive arrival of Sinterklaas in Hua Hin/Cha Am. Sinterklaas will then make his entrance at Happy Family Resort, accompanied by two Zwarte Pieten.
Does my Thai child have to be recognized before birth?
I am a Dutchman who is officially married to a Thai and has been living and working together in Bangkok for several years. To our great happiness, my wife is now almost 2 months pregnant! Now I heard from several sides that I have to register BEFORE the birth in recognition that it will be my own child.
Can I get the VAT back directly?
Soon I will fly to the Netherlands again for a few months. I therefore take the opportunity to purchase new items, from which I can then get the VAT back. Unfortunately, one has to use various offices that have a price tag attached to it. My question, is it not possible to do this directly through the tax authorities and that they deposit the amount directly into my Dutch bank account?