Yesterday, photos emerged on social media of busy platforms of the BTS Skytrain at the National Stadium and Siam station. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has asked the management of the BTS for clarification.
Currently I am staying in Thailand and want to stay longer. I now have a tourist visa with a 30 day extension until May 19. My KLM flight is scheduled for May 16, but it will probably not take place due to the restrictions of the Thai government. I also intend to stay longer in Thailand because I have a son here in another province with a Dutch and a Thai passport.
Reader question: Who believes the numbers about the number of Covid-19 infections in Thailand?
Nice those low numbers of infections and deaths in Thailand. But I read that only 200.000 people have been tested in Thailand so far.
Reader question: EVA Air ticket rebooked
In November 2019 I bought a ticket from EVA Air through D-travel for a flight on April 7 to Bangkok. However, due to the outbreak of the Covid 19 virus, all flights have been canceled, including my flight. In order not to cause financial problems for the company, I was also asked to rebook the ticket and not to ask for my money back. Did I do. I received an active reservation number which was valid until March 19, 2021.
Here I am back with our recently made trip to Ban Krut in March 2020. On Sunday March 1, 2020 we left with Qatar Airways to Bangkok with destination Ban Krut, Hua Hin and Bangkok.
Liberation Day 5 May different than usual
There are activities throughout the country on May 5 to celebrate the end of World War II. This year is different: we celebrate May 5 at home. The National Committee 4 and 5 May gives suggestions for the organization of ceremonies and festivities. For example, the Dutch flag can be raised from sunrise to sunset.
Corona crisis and charity actions in Thailand
Many people in Thailand have lost their jobs due to the corona crisis. That means no income or at least too little money to buy food for themselves, family and children. As a loyal reader of Thailandblog, you are certainly aware of this, because we have paid attention to it a few times.
The Thai government reports on Tuesday, 1 new infections with the coronavirus (Covid-19). No persons have died from the effects of the infection. This brings the total in Thailand to 2.988 infections and 54 fatalities.
One more time: Johan van Laarhoven
A subject that has often been discussed on Thailand blog, the detention of former coffee shop owner Johan van Laarhoven in Thailand. Now that Van Laarhoven is back in the Netherlands to serve the rest of his sentence, we thought the book could be closed. For those interested, there is still something interesting to read in monthly magazine Quote.
I had previously asked you about my immigrant O visa based on retirement. I would then choose the bank method. My question is about home ownership. I have been married to my Thai wife in community of property for over 23 years. Money is released upon emigration and I want to buy a villa/bungalow in my wife's name.
KLM will make flying with face masks mandatory
KLM wants all passengers to wear a face mask on all flights from next week. KLM also announces that the number of European flights will be restarted in phases.
Geographical concepts in Thailand
When filling in forms, it does happen that a number of geographical terms are used, the meaning of which is not immediately clear. It often refers to the living environment of the person who has to fill in the form.
My friend who lives in Pattaya has problems with her phone, it charges badly (needs to be on the charger for 12 hours to get full). She says she can't go to a repairman or to a store for a new phone because of the logdown? Does anyone know where she can go?
I would like information about when I will depart from Bangkok to Dusseldorf with the Lufthansa at the beginning of June, do I also have to be quarantined or can I just take a taxi to my hometown in Heijen?
Reader Submission: Paradise…
I usually follow Thailand blog and often read the stories and also read the reactions, sometimes good but also often negative reactions. I have never written anything on Thailandblog but I think it is appropriate to write something now in this very difficult time. Is more of a personal story about how I experience paradise and looking back at the reason for my departure from the Netherlands.
Today, May 4, is the day that we remember our victims of wars and violence. During the National Remembrance Day, we all take a moment to think about the civilians and soldiers who have died or been killed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands or anywhere else in the world since the outbreak of the Second World War, in war situations and during peacekeeping operations.
More Thai airports have been given permission to handle special international flights between 7.00:19.00 and XNUMX:XNUMX every day, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said.