Do you live in Thailand? On 23 May 2019 you can vote again as a voter outside the Netherlands. You cast your vote in the elections for the members of the European Parliament.
Can I buy a SIM card during my transfer to Suvarnabhumi?
I fly to Bangkok with EVA Air at the end of April and have a transfer to Phuket with Bangkok Airways. So I do not go through customs and stay at Suvarnabhumi International. Can I buy a SIM card in the meantime?
Three days of Phuket in 4K (video)
Many videos that pass by are well-intentioned amateur films. That does not apply to young Nathan Bartling. This videographer films in Ultra HD (4K). In this video you can see some beaches of Phuket, a spectacular adventure with Skyline Adventure and Paintball.
Does anyone have experience with the tax authorities in Ubon or Warinchamrab? Do you have any views there on taxing AOW and ABP pensions? You see all kinds of different views in services such as Chiangmai and Lampang about how to act.
Still want to file a tax return in Thailand?
We have until the end of March to file a tax return in Thailand for the past year. You can count on a fine for a later declaration.
Visit to Ubon Ratchathani cancer hospital
In Thailand, the government has a number of specialized hospitals. In Isaan there is the Sirikit heart center in Khon Kaen and the Ubon Ratchathani the cancer center. Cancer research and treatment takes place in Ubon.
Yesterday the Netherlands went to the polls for the elections of the Provincial Council and indirectly for the Senate. Now that almost all votes have been counted, a spectacular victory emerges for Thierry Baudet's Forum of Democracy. They come with no fewer than 12 seats in the senate. Another striking fact, they received the most votes of all parties yesterday.
Major maintenance car
It has been more than four years since we bought a Toyota Corolla Altis. I was deliberately looking for a Toyota because this is a brand that is by far the most driven in Thailand, so that every garage company is familiar with a Toyota, which is a nice thought in case you have a breakdown or just for your normal maintenance.
The postal service is still used for various reasons. It is difficult to predict how much time a shipment will take. From Thailand to the Netherlands I count on an average of 10 days. Conversely, it can take much longer. Difficult if you expect messages from the tax authorities or something about elections. The tax authorities can now use the digid.
When you stay in Thailand as a tourist, you will not have missed it: at the stroke of 08.00:18.00 and at XNUMX:XNUMX you will hear the national anthem of Thailand or Phleng Chat on the radio and TV.
Bangkok's new Central Station, Bang Sue, is on schedule and is 71 percent complete. The mega station of 264.000 square meters is to replace the old Hua Lamphong in 2021.
From Malaysia to Southern Thailand, who has travel tips?
In July we leave for Thailand/Malaysia for 3 weeks. We fly to Kuala Lumpur and then travel through the Taman Negara and possibly the Cameron Highlands to South Thailand. Roughly speaking, we want to spend about 5 to 7 days in Malaysia and the other 2/2,5 weeks in southern Thailand. Finally, our trip ends in Bangkok.
First time to Thailand, how much does a taxi cost?
On May 5th we (60+) are going to see what Thailand is like. Some colleagues have been there several times and provided some photos and tips. We arrive in Bangkok around 12:40 PM local time. On the advice of colleagues, we first acclimatize in Bangkok for 3 nights, hotel is reserved. Does anyone know what is a reasonable price for a taxi to the hotel in Bangkok?
This year, the Netherlands is fifth in the list of happiest countries in the world and has even risen one place. Belgium is in 18th place, Thailand is also doing well with place 52, according to the World Happiness Report 2019 of the United Nations.
Nibud sees that households will spend more than half of their income on fixed costs in 2019*. A household with an average income and an average rent spends just over 55 percent of its net income on fixed costs. And someone on welfare level just over 50 percent.
Visa for Thailand: Non-immigrant “O” Multiple entry visa
I have a Non-Imm O Multi visa until October 28, 2019. My next 90 days report is April 24, 2019. However, I am leaving Thailand on April 17, 2019 to return in a few months. Have I understood correctly that I will get another 90 days upon arrival at the airport? Also, have I read something about Re-entry forms or have I nothing to do with that?
Coronation preparations in full swing
Thailand is under the spell of two special events: the elections this coming Sunday, but also the coronation festivities for King Vajiralongkorn, which will take place from May 4-6.