I am in possession of a Thai driving license which is valid for 2 years and expires in the middle of this month. In these confusing times, can you let me know if I need to renew it for a 5-year copy at the latest on the due date? Or do I have to wait until July 01?
In 2013 I had a house built in a development in Hua Hin. In this context, I have concluded a lease contract for 30 years and a 'house construction agreement' in my name. Recently I had a conversation with a lawyer and he told me that I also needed a 'building permit' as proof of ownership.
Pattaya Beaches Open But Tourists Will Stay Away
The beaches of Pattaya may have reopened, but the tourist industry in the seaside resort is certainly not cheering yet.
Guesthouse Liam's Suan Dok Mai in Chiang Mai
Now that there is some light in the darkness of the travel restrictions to Thailand, I saw some messages on Facebook from people who are already carefully planning a trip to their favorite Thailand. It is therefore important that hotels, resorts and guesthouses make themselves known again to offer new tourists their accommodation.
'Songkran holiday may be held in July'
The government is considering the possibility of introducing a long holiday period in July to still celebrate Songkran. However, the condition is that the number of new infections with Covid-19 remains low.
It may take a long time before tourists from Belgium and the Netherlands can travel to Thailand again. The Thai government plans to only allow travelers from countries with which they have an agreement.
My friend suffered a thrombosis in Thailand during the month of March with the necessary problems. Since he won't make it to Belgium for the time being, we are looking for someone who can help him learn to talk again on a daily basis. If possible in Dutch, French and otherwise in English. H
Reader question: Price Thai cow (buffalo) in Korat
Does anyone know what the approximate price of a Thai cow (buffalo) is and where you can best buy it near Korat? Is there a market in Korat like near Chiang Mai where buffaloes are mainly sold?
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) said it was concerned about the recent rapid increase in the value of the currency and added that it would take steps to prevent a further rise and not to further endanger an already fragile economy. .
More than 14.000 people have contracted dengue fever in Thailand this year, with 11 people dying from the disease, said Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai, chief of disease control.
KLM hotel “Plaswijck” in Bangkok
A photo report of the well-known KLM hotel “Plaswijck” in Bangkok (photos from 2009). Bangkok used to be a very important hub for Southeast Asia after the battle in the Dutch East Indies, in the time of Sukarno, because KLM was no longer allowed to land in Jakarta.
1 June Pentecost Monday 2020: More is allowed again!
Many have eagerly awaited this date: June 1. The lockdown measures are being scaled down further in both Thailand and the Netherlands (in Belgium the current corona rules will continue until June 7). In addition, the weather is beautiful in the Netherlands and the terraces are allowed to open at 12.00:XNUMX.
Again 'life' on the beach of Pattaya
Pattaya's beaches are open to the public again today. The municipality of Pattaya decided to close the beaches at the beginning of last month after it appeared that groups did not comply with the distance rules related to corona.
Dear Ronny, I am the last to question your expertise, but when I went to immigration in Jomtien last year (2019), the lady said to me: Attention, for a year extension in 2020 you need 12 + 6 months. So a passport that is still valid for 18 months! My passport is valid until early February 2022.
A few weeks ago I saw all kinds of great initiatives from farang to distribute food to Thai people who have become unemployed. But I don't hear or read much about it anymore. Has this stopped or is it no longer needed? Who can tell me?