Thailand visa question No. 197/20: Can I convert a Non-immigrant OA to Non-immigrant O in Thailand?
Can you convert a non-immigrant OA visa (withdrawal) into a non-immigrant O visa at the immigration service in Thailand or does that have to be done via the embassy in your country of origin?
For 2 years I have been taking medication from the local hospital because my prostate is somewhat enlarged and I had to urinate frequently. That has gotten a bit better, 2/3 times at night normally. But I read your advice regularly, also on this subject and I am not familiar with the medicines you keep mentioning.
Just a quick overview about withdrawing money with a Visa card or transfer with WorldRimet.
If you have a visa from the Thai Embassy in Brussels, how long does it take to get a CoE? You now have to request that CoE online and it is apparently in 2 parts, namely first approval and then final approval.
Import of classic cars banned in Thailand
For those who missed it, a law was being drafted at the end of last year that prohibits the import of classic cars and old-timers. The proposal comes from the Ministry of Commerce, which will ban the import of these cars.
Thai government comes up with plan to eradicate rabies
The Thai government aims to be the first country in ASEAN to completely eliminate rabies, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said.
Dear readers, I am Rick de Zanger (rickthesinger.com) and I live in Pattaya where I regularly perform in Dutch, German, English and other international catering establishments and private parties.
Thailand visa application No. 196/20: Non-immigrant O – Extension
On December 21 I come out of a 15 day quarantine. My O visa is valid until December 22. Now I have only topped up my 1 baht for 800.000 month.
I am 58 years old, non-smoker, follow a special diet (keto) because of diabetes, but do not take any medication.
Reader question: Experiences with ASQ hotel
I would like to appeal to anyone currently staying in an ASQ hotel to share their experience with this hotel. This makes it easier for people who also want to go or are considering this to make a choice.
Reader question: Water sports at Lam Pao dam?
My girlfriend is from the Kham Muang area and I am a fan of water sports. I see there is a big dam Lam Pao. Does anyone know if I can easily do water sports there and which ones or are there any other ponds nearby?
Protests in Bangkok escalate
You will probably have noticed that since the summer there have been weekly protests in Bangkok and various other cities. Seen across the board, the demonstrations are still characterized by their humour, creativity, dynamism and shrewdness. All kinds of issues are publicly discussed, but the three main points remain undiminished: the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth is demanded, the constitution is revised and the monarchy is reformed.
Mayor and his family die in an accident on Doi Inthanon
A family of five died on the weekend descending Doi Inthanon mountain in Chiang Mai. It concerned the mayor of Pathum Thani, Mr. Sompong Sri-anan, his wife and three daughters.
I've always worked hard physically and because I haven't been feeling so lively lately, I had another blood test done, here are the results. Your advice please.
A hobby like any other….
One of the other bloggers on Thailandblog, after the published 'interview' with your servant on the occasion of 10 years of Thailandblog, asked me to 'show me something of my painting' which I had referred to as 'new hobby' since living in Thailand .
Noteworthy: Thai construction engineering (video)
Without using heavy machinery, these Thai construction workers drive a concrete pile into the ground. The men jump up and down to the rhythm indicated by their foreman through an ordinary tambourine.
Reader question: Transferwise asks for my ID, is that correct?
I have been giving my girlfriend in Thailand some pocket money via Transferwise for several months now. Only my account number was sufficient. Now they suddenly ask for a copy of both sides of my ID.