While society has ground to a halt, activity still appears to exist in some areas. Police and traffic controllers are checking passersby on Sukhumvit Road.
My girlfriend received the 5.000 baht assistance from the Thai government today. Actually, she is not entitled to this, because she is not a social minimum and has not lost her job (she does not work). Her sister applied for it for her and they agreed to split the 5.000 baht. Now I know that Prayut has threatened in his weekly speech to prosecute and deal with people who wrongfully apply for the aid. That's why I don't feel good about it. She says it will be fine.
We are an elderly couple. We have been thinking about buying a condo in Pattaya, Jomtien or Naklua for a while now. Originally the idea was to do that this summer. Due to the corona thing we have to postpone it for a while. But my question is, shouldn't we wait half a year? According to acquaintances, the housing market in Thailand will almost certainly collapse because there is more supply than demand. As a result, the price could also fall sharply.
Prime Minister Prayut opts for a 'public health-led economy'
The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has decided to extend the state of emergency and lockdown in Thailand for a month, but a number of businesses with a low risk of transmission of the coronavirus will be allowed to reopen from May 4.
Corona crisis: How will Thailand restart public life?
It is not (yet) official, but it broadly reflects how the Thai government wants to approach the start-up of public life. The start-up period will be divided into 4 phases and a color will be indicated. That color then has a target date. It may vary according to local conditions.
The Thai government reports on Tuesday, 7 new infections with the corona virus (Covid-19). 2 people have died from the effects of the infection. This brings the total in Thailand to 2.938 infections and 55 fatalities.
Reader Submission: Good Arrangement from THAI Airways
I was previously notified that my flights BRU – BKK on 1/5/20 and back on 16/5/20 were canceled. I now receive a clear and polite email that I can rebook for free until 31/12/2021.
TB Immigration Info Brief 035/20: Year Extension, Re-entry and 90 Day Notification – Immigration Chiang Rai
On April 27, I went to Immigration Chiang Rai for the annual extension of my stay (as of May 18), a re-entry permit and the 90-day report. In view of the temporary 'amnesty' I – in theory – could possibly have waited until the end of July, but since I hope to travel back to NL before then, I simply reported in time for the formalities.
I still have high blood pressure (average 150/80) Since Triplaxam has 3 ingredients, wouldn't it be better to try another remedy with 1 ingredient that is available in Thailand?
10 Best Places to Visit in Thailand (video)
A nice tourist video about Thailand (when everything was still normal). Beautiful images of a country that is now under the corona crisis. Will it ever be the way it was then?
According to my Thai girlfriend and friends acquaintances, the entry ban applies to everyone. Also for people with Thai nationality with Thai passport. That is also what I gather from the piece from The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). According to Dutch intelligence, it is still possible to enter Thailand with a Thai passport + Fit to fly + Thai embassy statement. Who the hell is right? Someone who really knows what's going on?
Reader question: I am looking for a doctor with a BIG registration for a driver's license health certificate
I have been living in Udon Thani for almost 3 years now and I am in a difficult situation regarding the renewal of my Dutch C+E driving license. I had to fill in my health declaration for the CBR and received an answer from them that I have to go to an examining doctor or an occupational health and safety doctor.
Reader Submission: Departing in Isaan
I have been staying in Thailand regularly for about 10 years and have a partner there, whom we will call Nit with Warayut, her “adult” son; they come from a small village in the Isaan, in the province of Roi-Et. The Isaners mostly come from Laos and their spoken language is Lao, and is not a dialect of Thai.
The Thai government reports 9 new infections with the corona virus (Covid-19) on Monday. One person also died from the effects of the infection. This brings the total in Thailand to 2.931 infections and 52 deaths.
Thailand's state of emergency extended until the end of May
The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) decided on Monday to extend Thailand's state of emergency for a month. The state of emergency was due to expire on April 30.
CAAT extends Thailand flight ban until May 31, 2020
Thailand's airports will remain closed to international commercial flights until May 31, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said today.
April 27 King's Day in the Netherlands
Due to the corona crisis, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, Her Majesty Queen Máxima and Their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane are celebrating King's Day at home at Huis ten Bosch Palace.