Reader Submission: Experience SSO Laem Chabang
Today (8-9-2020) traveled to Laem Chabang to get the statement of life from the SVB for the application for my state pension signed and stamped. Now I had prepared myself in view of the rumors that SSO Laem Chabang no longer does that -whether or not for the time being. Called SSO and SVB in the preliminary phase and were told by both authorities last week that they do. You guessed it: not if you…
Prime Minister Prayut: 'Thailand must build a new economy'
Prime Minister Prayut says Thailand needs to build a new economy after relying heavily on exports and tourism, which has now been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Prayut, this can be done by investing in the infrastructure.
Reader question: Request for avoidance of double taxation rejected
I emigrated to Thailand in 2006 and live in Chiang Mai. Had me deregistered from the Netherlands and then I am liable to tax in Thailand. In 2005 I received state pension.
Reader question: How does the conversion of a Dutch marriage into a Thai marriage go?
I have the following question: How does the conversion of a Dutch marriage into a Thai marriage go?
A week in Bangkok (part 3)
After the successful document exercise and the quick settlement at the Dutch embassy yesterday, today back to the Thai Department of Consular Affairs. Toey's unmarried status certificate issued the day before yesterday must be returned in legalized form today. Today, with the form issued by the Dutch embassy, let's see if everything is okay and if the Thai Department can also give approval to our intended marriage.
From the editors: Thumbs back to comments
A number of readers asked us why the thumbs up under the comments had disappeared. This had to do with a plugin that no longer worked properly with a new version of Wordpress. We have now installed a new plugin and you can appreciate the comments again with a thumbs up. They look a bit different now than the 'old' thumbs.
I am Thai!
Tino Kuis once had an argument with a Thai friend about Buddhism. At one point she exclaimed in desperation, "You cannot understand Buddhism because you are a foreigner!" Tino: 'But the Buddha himself was also a foreigner.' She: "That's not true, the Buddha was a Thai!"
Whether or not compulsory medical insurance for foreigners?
The idea of mandatory medical insurance for foreigners in Thailand is not new. In 1992 the plan was to introduce this as a condition for a retirement visa.
Thailand visa application No. 144/20: "Verklaring Omtrentrent Behaviour" (VOG) refused
Justis has refused my “Verklaring Omtrend Behaviour” (VOG) (intention to reject). You can submit a “opinion” once more within 2 weeks after the date of the rejection.
In addition to existing corona measures, Schiphol has three new disinfection locations where travelers can disinfect their personal belongings, such as telephone, passport and keys, with UV-C light. Travelers will find the three so-called 'Sanitising Service' points at Schiphol Plaza, in Lounge 2 and between Arrivals 3 and 4. This means that visitors, arriving, departing and transferring travelers can use the service points.
Reader question: Bringing my 2 dogs from Thailand to Belgium
I am in the process of bringing my 2 dogs from Thailand to Belgium. A specialized company would take care of this by means of cargo because we cannot stay in Thailand during the entire procedure. I'm trying to get info through the website of the embassy. It says that you must provide a prior authorization for importation in writing. What exactly does this mean?
Reader question: Do I have to pay land tax in Thailand?
I was surprised by the question from my Thai partner whether I pay land tax here in Thailand for the land in her name on which my house is built with usufruct for me as long as I live? My answer to that was 'no'. She would have heard about this from a friend.
Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working around the clock to repatriate stranded Thai people
Director-General Chatri of the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA) told the Bangkok Post that the Foreign Affairs staff worked long hours to bring Thai people back to their homeland. A charter flight for Thai stranded in Wuhan was the toughest rescue mission, but it "taught us a lesson and became a model for subsequent flights."
Agenda: September 28, the Thai National Flag Day
Put it in your diary: September 28 is National Flag Day in Thailand. This date commemorates the anniversary of the current tricolor Thai flag which was introduced by King Rama VI on September 1917.
Meeting Thailand Business in Oosterhout well attended
Last Friday, September 4, the first contact day in the Netherlands of the Thailand Business Foundation took place in Oosterhoud. Martien Vlemmix writes the following on the Foundation's website.
Reader question: What exactly is the situation with the deduction of payroll tax and ZVW from my pension?
On the site I found a lot of interesting information about emigrating to Thailand. Very educational and useful. The information about deductions from the pension benefit if you live in Thailand is still a bit unclear/confusing to me.
Reader question: Cycling through the Isaan
Question to the people who live in Isaan. My plan is to travel by train from Chiang Mai to Phitsanulok next week. From there I want to cycle, and yes I know that some here is too dangerous, but it is also on the motorcycle, to Khon Kaen, Buriram, Surin and possibly Bangkok.