Starting up tourism, visa amnesty and repatriation flights, Thailand is just messing around
Thailand wants tourists to return to the country, but in the meantime the government is dealing with ambiguities, confusing messages and contradictory messages. In short, things are not well organized
TB Immigration Info Brief 075/20: Exemption extended to October 31 (2)
At the moment I do not see any notification on the immigration website about the extension of the exemption, or an official document has been published about it. Perhaps they are waiting to appear in the Royal Gazette. But I think we can assume that the extension of the exemption was granted.
The efforts of the Thai government to stimulate domestic tourism have not yielded results in Chang Mai. Those that are open only have an occupancy rate of 15 percent.
The Thai embassy in The Hague announces that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all consular services will be temporarily suspended from September 28 to October 2, 2020. All contacts with the embassy regarding applications for COE (Certificate Of Entry) and visas must be made by telephone or email to be done.
Editors: Again email notifications of new comments
Some time ago we had some problems with Thailandblog's website due to a plugin that acted strangely. That problem has now been solved, but there was still a problem that needed attention: the automatic e-mail notifications for a new comment under a posting.
TB Immigration Info Brief 073/20: Permanent Resident – 2020 application period open
For those who are interested in it and meet the conditions. The 2020 application period for obtaining a “Permanent Resident Permit” has opened. You can submit your application between 1 October 2020 and 30 December 2020.
Currently residing in Cambodia, am 71 years old. Arrived January 60th and wanted to go back after four months. I am taking medicines Lixiana 25mg and Metoprolol 2mg. Now the Lixiana is finished and the hospital here gave me Walfarin XNUMX mg.
Reader question: Can I rent out my home in Udon Thani?
I am going back to the Netherlands for several years and have a house in Udon Thani that I want to rent out. Now I fear that my ex, if she hears this, will live in my house. She owns the land. I myself can just live there for the next 15 years, after that everything belongs to my ex.
Reader question: How much are school fees in Thailand?
My stepson is going to college next year when he will be 19 years old. What is the cost to get him to study? So school fees for 1 year. He would like to become an electrician.
CCSA: 'Six groups of foreigners are allowed to go to Thailand'
The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday approved the plan to allow six groups of foreigners, including tourists, into Thailand. The start-up of tourism is necessary to somewhat repair the damage the Covid-19 pandemic has caused to the economy.
Message from the new Belgian ambassador
At the end of July, we announced on this blog the appointment of a new Belgian ambassador. Mrs. Sybille de Cartier has now reported her arrival in Bangkok on the Facebook page of the Belgian embassy as follows.
Ask general practitioner Maarten: Bump in the anus
Since about 10 days I have a small bump in the anus, about 1 cm in the anus subcutaneously, soft, no bigger than orange seed, not sensitive, normal stools. Absolutely no problems and can only be felt with a finger. Can it hurt?
Thailand visa question No. 158/20: Open bank account
I plan to live in Thailand. I have tried to open a bank account in Kasikorn in the past but couldn't before I live there. But then how can I put 800.000 baht in an account for a visa?
Reader question: Can I be cremated in Thailand in a crematorium?
I have a question about cremation in Thailand. Can I be cremated in Thailand in a crematorium? So not in the Buddhist way but in a crematorium without any ceremony.
Reader question: how can I extend my Thai SIM card from Belgium?
The Thai government will extend the state of emergency until October and the special tourist visa will be approved, so that tourists can return to Thailand from October 1.
The Empower Foundation wants to end the ban on prostitution in Thailand
The Empower Foundation in Chiang Mai hopes to collect 10.000 signatures to hand over a petition to the government to legalize prostitution.