Lung addie: writing an article for the blog (2)
Last month, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Thailandblog.nl, the main writers, known as bloggers, were put in the spotlight. This was a very nice initiative by the editors. Yes, after all, a blog cannot survive for long without writers.
Thailand visa question: How can I convert my Non immigrant OA visa to Mariage visa?
My question is how can I convert my Non immigrant OA visa to Mariage visa? We have been married in Belgium for 17 years and regularly stay in Thailand for longer periods. Have always been here with an OA and would like to change that. I also have my 800.000 baht in the Bangkok bank.
Reader question: What do you call the people of Thailand?
It's not really a very important question but I'd still like to know and maybe one of the readers can help me further. What is the official name of the people of Thailand?
Reader question: Travel from Ubon Ratchathani to the north and Sukhothai with a private driver
We would like to make a trip through the Isaan departing from Ubon Ratchathani to the north and then from there to Sukhothai with a private driver. Do you know someone who does this and how much does it cost? It would be for 14 days.
Reader Submission: After 20 wonderful years in Thailand, probably left within 5 years
Have had 20 wonderful years in Thailand. Why presumably that I will leave Thailand in 5 years? The reason is because I had a phone call with KTOMM Bronbeek and he told me that there are 6 people on the waiting list.
Chang beer has a birthday and introduces a new product
Thai Beverage (ThaiBev) celebrated the 25th anniversary of their popular Chang beer earlier this week. This silver jubilee was graced with a new beer product, Chang “cold brew lager”.
German expat (70) robbed and injured in his home on Phuket
On Phuket, a 70-year-old German was tied up in his house by robbers and stabbed in the arm with a knife by two men. The perpetrators took off with the two ATM cards belonging to him and his Thai wife.
Thailand visa question: I am 57 years old and would like to live in Thailand for 6 months a year
I am 57 years old and would like to live in Thailand for 6 months a year. Which visa should I have these days?
Chiang Mai – Light of Heaven (time lapse HD video)
In this video you can see beautiful time-lapse images of Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai, The Rose of the North is a fascinating city 700 kilometers from Bangkok. The mountainous province of the same name is popular for its unusual festivals, 14th-century temples, beautiful landscapes, unusual food and a pleasantly cool climate in winter.
Reader question: A sea view accommodation in Hua Hin?
I have a problem, we would stay in Hua Hin from March 20 to April 2, we have an apartment in Condochain but due to circumstances we cannot go there, now we thought to rent an apartment in Rocco but the opinions are different. We would like to have a view of the sea from our terrace, and close to the beach. For 13 nights. Is there someone who has something to rent or knows a good address?
Forgot to book a ticket for a visa run next week due to circumstances. It now costs almost THB 9.000, which I think is too much. Anyone have experience with this company? Thaivisaservice.com https://bit.ly/36IkuVN
Landed on a tropical island: Dance, dance, dance
It's raining that it's pouring. Will the rainy season begin in earnest? So far it has been very mild for us. Rain at night and mostly dry during the day.
The Dutch government wants to make flying more expensive with a European air passenger tax
The Netherlands wants flying to become more expensive, so there should be a European air passenger tax. To this end, State Secretary Menno Snel (D66) has signed a manifesto with eight other EU countries calling on the European Commission to come up with proposals quickly.
Reader Submission: Lunch with Khaw
Unexpectedly, our Thai friend Khaw took us to our hotel on the Chao Phraya River. I said to him, then we can have a delicious lunch on a terrace by the river. It was not yet twelve o'clock and officially we could not check in at the hotel until 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Due to both the drought and the floods in Northeast Thailand, the number of paddy rice is expected to be 2019 tons lower in the 2020-488.000 crop year. In the province of Surin, a disease reduced yields.
No salary for Go go dancers
It just happens that you work almost naked every night and then get into trouble through no fault of your own. Thirty or so Walking Street dancers from a Go go bar filed a police complaint that their boss had not paid them and had disappeared.
Thailand visa question: How do I get a “Non-immigrant O” visa?
As a result of the insurance problems for OA visa holders, I started to look into what the easiest option would be to get rid of that misery. I am in fact an over-70s, have had an OA visa for several years and, like many others, will stay permanently in Thailand, so I will never fly back to Belgium, for several reasons.