Today I went to the Amphoe in Sanam Chaiket with my Thai wife to register at my wife's address. There are a few things that are strange to me here. They want an official translation of the marriage certificate there? Wouldn't know how to do that, isn't there an official document from the NL municipality for what should be sufficient, stamped by BuZa and the Thai embassy in The Hague and officially translated into Thai?
Scientists: Thailand is at highest risk for Coronavirus outbreak
Outside of China, Thailand and especially Bangkok should fear the coronavirus, scientists in the UK have warned. According to a report from the University of Southampton, Bangkok is facing the greatest threat from the coronavirus due to the large number of travelers from China, and in particular the number of travelers originating from Wuhan and surrounding provinces.
My wife's daughter went to VFS Global this week to apply for a Schengen visa. In December, when we were in Thailand, I had done the necessary paperwork with her, including filling in the application form manually. That is now no longer accepted. You must fill it in digitally, print it out and sign it and then hand it in.
Holocaust commemoration in Thailand
“On the occasion of the annual ceremony, a ceremony was organized by the United Nations and the Embassy of Israel in Thailand to commemorate the genocide during World War II. Relatives of Holocaust survivors lit 6 candles in memory of the 6 million Jews who perished.
Last Friday I made my first 90-day report after the year extension, the conversation went slightly different than with the reports of the past 2 years.
Thailand visa question No. 024/20: Extension of stay obtained with a Non-immigrant OA
Visa OA from wife and myself (both Belgian) was valid until August 2019. So before August 2020 I will have to change our visa OA to a long-term residence permit based on retirement (I will turn 65 in June) and my wife would receive a year extension as my lawful wife.
Reader Submission: House for sale in Ban Nong Yai, Samroiyod
I am offering my house in Ban Nong Yai, municipality of Samroiyod for sale in order to return to the Netherlands after the sale. Due to my specific medical situation and the associated costs, a long-term stay in Thailand is no longer feasible.
Reader question: Are mouth masks still available in Thailand?
Are face masks still for sale in Thailand? They are no longer available in the Netherlands. Been to hardware stores, tried online, but alas. I am therefore talking about FFP1, FFP2 or FFP3 masks. Those masks from the 7-Eleven don't do much.
Reader question: Advice to replace battery
My girlfriend had our car checked at B-Quik. Now for the second time, my girlfriend was advised to replace the battery, which was barely two years old. The second time, by that I mean it's happened before. Having become a bit suspicious, I started browsing the internet and came to the conclusion that the average lifespan of a battery in the Netherlands is 5 to 6 years.
I would like to know from you, how dangerous is that Coronavirus now? I booked a short holiday in Hua Hin with my Thai wife, the virus is also there now. Is it really that dangerous? You hear so much. I don't want to go anymore but my wife does.
Prime Minister Prayut is sure: 'The government has taken 100 percent control of the situation.' On the 2019 Global Security Index, Thailand ranks sixth among countries best prepared for a major infectious disease outbreak with a score of 73,2. The US occupies first place (83,5), the Netherlands third (75,6).
Coffee morning with lecture about 450 km along the Burma railway
Two Dutch soldiers walked 450 km along the Burma railway. They were completely self-sufficient on their journey and had to see where they would sleep. On Thursday morning, January 30, Emiel and Jesse will tell more about this during a coffee morning at the embassy, organized by NVT Bangkok. The coffee morning is from 10 am to 12 am at the residence of the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok, 106 Thanon Witthayu.
News, tips and updates from the GOED Foundation
I have a retirement visa and have been living in Thailand for 1,5 years. Now I intend to start a business here in Thailand. As a retiery it is forbidden to work. Does anyone know what options are available to me?
Reader question: Experience with translation devices?
Reader question: Borrow money in Thailand if you are married
My wife has the option of buying land next to ours, something she would like to do. My wife has inquired at the bank and it appears that, because she is married to a foreigner (me), I also have to sign the loan contract. My wife also has no income.
Flights are no longer possible, for the Corona virus
Here we are in Hua Hin with our good behavior. You don't need it from the Thai government. Lots of tough words, but very little tailored information. Is it time to barricade the door with sandbags?