Drama in our neighborhood, murder and suicide
This week a major tragedy occurred in our neighborhood. Murder and suicide! In the morning my wife heard on the radio that two people were being murdered, but she couldn't say exactly. We thought it was in the old village where we lived a few years ago.
Today is Loy Krathong. A big party in Thailand that originated in the North, where the end of the rainy season is now celebrated.
Beautiful photos of Loy Krathong
The best party in Thailand, Loy Krathong, is behind us again. In Bangkok Post there is a beautiful photo series where both Thai and foreigners launch a Krathong in the hope of a happy and prosperous year.
TB Immigration Info Letter 109/19 – Thai Embassy
Went to the Thai embassy today to apply for a visa for a stay of 3 months in Thailand. Fortunately, after a few years I knew the papers I needed for the application. But I noticed how much irritation there was among the people who did not have the right papers with them and especially that you have to pay in cash and there was no ATM available.
An increasing number of young people, especially students, suffer from trigger fingers and other muscle complaints, said Chutiphon Thammachart, a physical therapist at Mahidol University's Department of Physical Therapy.
Thailand visa question: Prove monthly income and how do I do it?
My wife and I are 70 and 71 years old, both AOW and pension totaling 4.200 euros net. We want to go to Thailand for 90 days and have booked a hotel in Hua Hin. On the embassy website I see what I have to hand in, such as application form, valid passport, passport photo, copy of tickets and hotel booking and 70 euros pp. But do I also have to prove our monthly income and how do I do that?
Reader question: Watching TV in Thailand with the Ziggo App
Would like to watch a TV program on my tablet in Thailand every now and then via the Ziggo app. How is that possible? Do I first have to install a VPN app so that Ziggo cannot 'see' that I am in Thailand or is that not possible?
Reader question: Laos or Malaysia?
Just like previous years, we are going to Thailand for 4 months. We then stay in Jomtien but have to hop on a visa after 3 months.
Last year it was Cambodia, but this year we want to do Laos or Malaysia. We can't decide, that's why we put this problem to you.
Sakchai's curious quest
Anyone who is somewhat familiar with the Thai press knows that they are full of curious 'petit histoires'. One of those stories that really intrigues me is that of one Sakchai Suphanthamat. Various sources, including even the Bangkok Post, have reported on this man's strange, if not bizarre, quest in recent years.
Driving in Thailand with a sidecar (video)
I've been driving a sidecar in Thailand for a few years now. Last week I had to pay the tax on the Yamaha and had to detach it from the sidecar, because the sidecar is not officially allowed.
It's been a long time since Lung addie wrote anything about amateur radio in Thailand. Well, now he has an important event that will take place very soon in Thailand.
Agenda: Temple fair at the Wat Saket in Bangkok
Those staying in Bangkok should definitely check out the annual Ngan Wat Phu Khao Thong temple fair at Wat Saket which lasts 10 days. The fair is open until next Wednesday from 17.00 pm to midnight.
Thailand Visa Question: Entry into Thailand
I have a question about entering Thailand. The last 3 years I have always entered on a tourist visa that, as is known, is valid for 60 days and could be extended by 30 days. Never had a problem with the application, only on the penultimate time I was asked for my financials and whether I had documents with me that could prove it. I didn't have anything with me because I didn't expect that question.
I then went to the Dutch Embassy to get a statement of my income.
Reader question: Want to watch TV in Thailand via NL Euro TV Asia?
I have always watched TV here in Thailand via NL Euro TV Asia and now wanted to do this again. If, however, send them an email via [email protected] I get it back undeliverable. Of course I can just transfer the known amount, but if the e-mail address no longer works, I am afraid that everything will be out.
Reader question: Will and executor
Because I bought a condominium I want to make a simple will. I want my legal wife who holds a Thai and Dutch passport to inherit my condo. As well as all my money at the Kasikornbank. In the unlikely event that my wife dies before she has no children, I want my two daughters and my four grandchildren to be the heirs.
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.