Bangkok the new capital of Thailand
Bangkok is in the top five most visited cities in the world. However, Bangkok has not always been the capital of Thailand.
Thai bank account blocked after death
Someone with a bank account at Bangkok bank dies. His wife (married under Thai law) cannot access his money, despite his passport + death certificate + bank book + atm card and marriage certificate. What else can she do?
Is Diclofenac 50mg available in Thailand?
Can someone tell me if there is also Diclofenac 50 mg. available in Thailand? And if so, under what name? This is a pain reliever for joint and rheumatic pains. Here in the Netherlands it is only available on prescription and then you almost have to get on your knees.
PAT builds housing units for slum dwellers
The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) will build 6.144 apartments on soi Trimitr, a side street off Rama IV Road. The housing is intended for the residents of 26 slums who now live illegally on PAT land in Khlong Toey.
KLM World Deal weeks: Return ticket AMS – BKK from € 589
The KLM World Deal weeks have started again. Tickets to more than a hundred destinations, including Bangkok, are offered with a 'world discount'. You can book until September 24, but be quick because gone = gone!
Calendar: Charity Classic Car Show Pattaya
This year the “Charity classic car show Pattaya” will be held for the second time. This is again organized by the Classic Car Friends Pattaya. This club meets monthly to exchange information and news in the field of classics and old timers. In addition, excursions or pleasant tours are organized.
Vacation is… Don't know what day it is anymore! Fly with EVA Air non-stop from Amsterdam to Bangkok or travel further to the many destinations within Thailand. The “Vacation Fair Special Bangkok” is now bookable from EUR 589
KLM most safe and punctual airline in 2018
In 2018, KLM again scored well on safety and punctuality, two important pillars for the airline.
The well-known cabaret artist Leon van der Zanden is coming to Bangkok. On Friday, February 8, 2019, he will perform in the garden of the Dutch Embassy. Due to the expected great interest, we advise you to order tickets now for this special performance. Until 13 January 2019 for a special rate.
Dutch driver's license for my Thai partner
My Thai partner has been in the Netherlands for 2 months now. She now has an international driver's license. According to a car driving instructor, she can drive a car in the Netherlands for six months with that international driving licence. After that she has to do her theory and take lessons and pass driving test. In the temple in Waalwijk we heard the story that you can drive for an hour with an examiner (with your Thai experience) and if it goes well you will then get your Dutch driver's license.
Retirement visas for Vietnam and Cambodia?
Due to the exceptional MONTHLY remittance measure of 65.000 baht minimum income, I am considering relocating to a surrounding country. Hopefully there are readers who can advise me (and perhaps many others) about obtaining a retirement visa for Vietnam and Cambodia?
The legal aspect of an Attestation de Vita
Pensioners who have deregistered in the Netherlands and live in Thailand, for example, are familiar with the Attestation de Vita. It is written proof, which is required by pension funds, among others, to demonstrate that someone is (still) alive. This means that after the death of someone, the pension benefit is stopped.
Well, that will be an escape for me. Not all Thai banks just open a (EURO) account. The Dutch pension payers also do not always want to cooperate due to the high costs. And then those exchange costs in Thailand are not nothing. And that every month. Of course if the rule is followed.
Thailand bans the use of hydrogenated fats (trans fat)
Thailand yesterday banned the use of hydrogenated fats (trans fat). Trans fats are very bad for health. Thailand is now the first country in Asen to ban the production, import and sale of hydrogenated fats and oils.
“Wonderful Thailand National Parks”
Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has unveiled its theme song to boost tourism for the 2019 season.
Catamaran cruises on Chao Phraya River to boost tourism
The Marine Department will offer catamaran tours on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok in the summer of this year, in order to stimulate tourism.
Child benefit in Thailand is going up
Child benefit in Thailand, currently 400 baht per month, will be increased to 600 baht. This has been announced by the Social Security Fund.