The Thai government reports on Thursday, 7 new infections with the corona virus (Covid-19). No persons have died from the effects of the infection. This brings the total in Thailand to 2.954 infections and 55 fatalities in 68 provinces.
Thai Airways International (THAI) can continue to fly for the time being and will remain a state-owned company. The Ministry of Finance announced this on Wednesday.
The Mia Noi phenomenon in Thailand
This phenomenon of Mia Noi (conjunction, second wife, mistress) has spread to all levels of Thai society. Stories of important men in society who have several wives can be found in various media.
Hundreds of millions of people will lose their jobs due to the corona crisis, worldwide that will be at least 305 million full-time jobs. That is one-tenth of all jobs in the world, according to an estimate by the International Labor Organization (ILO).
TB Immigration Info Brief 036/20: Year Extension in Tha Yang
Today 29/04 went to Tha Yang for the annual visa extension. All papers taken except the yellow address book (forgotten). I do have a pink farang id card and it was accepted for my address. The immigration office was split in two. Part outside, the main house for the 90 days and address changes, inside for the extension, I was alone there.
Thailand visa question No. 084/20: Annual extension Retirement with bank amount of 800.000 Baht
I have been living in Thailand for several years on a non-immigrant O visa, (retirement). At the end of June I have to renew my residence permit for another year. The previous two times I used the combination method, (income and money in the bank), with all necessary copies of course.
Question to general practitioner Maarten: How can I get rid of my dizziness and headache?
I often get dizzy and especially when I look up with my eyes I also get a headache and this can come on any time of the day for a few days and lately regularly for a few hours and at night it can be a disaster. I'll just go to bed and wait for it to be over.
KLM's first passenger aircraft took off today, which not only takes cargo back in the 'belly', but also on passenger seats and in the luggage bins in the cabin of the aircraft.
Reader question: Working in Thailand
Every now and then the subject of working in Thailand comes up on the blog. The tenor in the reactions is usually that it is not possible because ... ... I would like to receive reactions from readers who really have experience with the following or who have knowledge of it.
Reader question: How much money can I transfer to my Thai girlfriend without any problems?
I am already of age and, like most, have a slightly younger Thai girlfriend. Before I finally close my eyes, I want to provide my girlfriend with the finances to be able to build a house in the Isaan, near Nong Bua Daeng. She says she has her own land (how and what, building land no idea)…… For about 40 to 50.000 euros (perhaps less) there must be something nice to build there.
Prayut asks Thai people for 'patience'
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged the public and businesses to be patient as the government has decided to extend the state of emergency for another month in order to flatten the Covid-19 infection curve.
On May 4th, a custom commemoration of death
On May 4, we commemorate all – civilians and military – who have been killed or killed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands or anywhere in the world since the outbreak of the Second World War, in war situations and during peacekeeping operations. This year we are doing that in an adapted form because of the Coronavirus.
Thai farming families receive financial support
On Tuesday, the cabinet approved financial support for 10 million households in agricultural areas. They will receive 5.000 baht every month for the next three months, the same amount that employees of closed companies receive.
Corona crisis Thailand April 29: 9 new infections, no deaths
The Thai government reports on Wednesday, 9 new infections with the corona virus (Covid-19). No persons have died from the effects of the infection. This brings the total in Thailand to 2.947 infections and 55 fatalities.
My Non-O visa expires on June 9. My 'Permission to Stay' (90 days) is until May 2nd. It is my understanding, of course, that there is no need to file a 90-day notification until July 31. My plan was to apply for an Extension of Stay in Chaeng Wattana – with the necessary papers in hand, of course. But when is the best time to do that?
Virtual walk through Keukenhof
Keukenhof is closed for visitors but open virtually. This way, visitors can still enjoy beautiful images of the blooming park. 'If people can't come to Keukenhof, we will bring Keukenhof to the people' is the motto of the park in 2020.
The Social Insurance Bank (SVB) requires proof that you are still alive for the payment of your pension or benefit. You prove this with the life certificate form. You must complete this SVB form, have it signed and return it to the SVB. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), you cannot have this signed at the moment.