Reader question: who knows a shelter for my dogs in Bangkok?
Does anyone know a good and reliable address in Bangkok where I can have my 2 dogs taken care of for at least 2 months at an affordable price while waiting for their flight to Belgium?
Are there any Dutch people who have only entered Thailand on their Thailand Elite card visa? I am very curious about this. I have an application pending and am waiting for approval, after which I can start preparing the necessary documents.
More attention to suicide prevention in Thailand
The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) have teamed up to monitor social media users for comments that indicate they intend to kill themselves.
Ministry of Finance stops transferring 5.000 baht assistance
The Ministry of Finance will stop transferring 5.000 baht assistance for the corona crisis at the end of this month. According to the ministry, more than 56.000 people have not received their payments due to remittance problems.
Armed robbery of wealthy Chinese in Pattaya
In the Nongprue district of Pattaya, the extremely luxurious Siam Royal View resort with security guards is located on Soi Khao Talo. The houses are built at different heights so that an optimal view can be enjoyed. On Monday evening, a gang of 5 men managed to evade security and attacked two Chinese, 38-year-old Su Chi Hong and 31-year-old Su Long Chang, and forced them to open the safe at gunpoint.
Reader question: Married to Thai, procedure to go to Thailand
Search my Thailand blog emails all over for an explanation of the procedure for Thai married persons to enter Thailand.
I know you have to quarantine for 14 days on arrival, but do I have to take a flight designated by the embassy?
Reader question: Where in Udon Thani can I find the cholesterol inhibitors “Atorvastatin Teva 40 mg”?
Does anyone know where in Udon Thani I can find the cholesterol inhibitors “Atorvastatin Teva 40mg”? I once read somewhere that there is a pharmacy in Udon Thani where you can buy these.
Reader question: Who wants my book collection?
Since the library question has not yielded any responses, I would like any enthusiasts to contact me via my e-mail. Then we can make an appointment and I can give my address.
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the leprosy of my wife and myself. After a short illness, my wife passed away on 1-9-2020. Not from leprosy, but from a bacterial infection in the blood. The farewell has been. In addition to the emotional side, which I want to take plenty of time for, I also have to sort out and arrange a number of things.
Hipperdeep for Dutch Hippo!
Despite my many years of experience with the Thai and Thailand, I continue to be amazed from time to time. For example, I have been intrigued for years by the curious attention that some animals in Thai zoos receive from their fans.
New plan to save tourism in Thailand?
The Thai government has developed a plan to allow long-staying foreign visitors (snowbirds). It should be ready by the end of October, said Thosaporn Sirisumphand, secretary of the Center for Economic Situation Administration.
A birthday hippopotamus at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi
Last Tuesday it was party time at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, because the hippo Mae Mali (mother Jasmine) celebrated her 55th birthday. She was serenaded by children, other visitors and staff and was treated to a large fruit and vegetable cake.
Thailand visa question No. 145/20: What happens to my extension after my wife dies?
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the leprosy of my wife and myself. After a short illness, my wife passed away on 1-9-2020. Not from leprosy but from a bacterial infection in the blood. The farewell has been. In addition to the emotional side, which I want to take plenty of time for, I also have to sort out and arrange a number of things.
Reader question: Can I travel to Thailand with a non-covid statement?
I have the following question: Suppose you get covid here in the Netherlands, you heal! Can you just travel to Thailand with your visa just like before covid? I understand that you must have a covid-free statement. I assume you can get it after an antibody test of your blood?
Reader question: Can a Thai temporarily return to Thailand?
The wife (a Thai) of a friend of mine wants to temporarily return to Thailand. Now she already knows what she has to deliver to the Thai embassy. Now she has heard the following: You can only book a one-way ticket to go to Thailand, a return ticket would not be possible.
Domestic tourism for foreigners residing in Thailand
I regularly browse the internet to find interesting articles on all kinds of media and in newspapers, magazines and the like, which I can use to inform the readers of Thailandblog. As if there is no corona crisis time, I do indeed regularly come across tourist stories about unspoilt beaches with relaxing resorts, beautiful mountain walks, interesting bike rides, good and also exquisite restaurants and the like. Excellent material for people who are preparing a holiday in Thailand.
Reader submission: Experience with a 20+ year young car with more than 400.000 km on the clock
Last March we bought our first second-hand car in Phayao. We were still living in Chiang Mai at the time. It is a 2.2 Honda Accord 1997 VTEC with over 400.000 km on the clock.