New Thai parliament building officially opens on May 1
Construction took 8 years and cost 22,9 billion Baht, but now Bangkok can boast that it is home to the world's largest parliamentary complex. The complex, called “Sappaya Sapasathan”, has a floor space of 424.000 square meters and will be officially opened on May 1
Breaking: Quarantine for foreigners back to 14 days!
The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration, the advisory body to the government, today introduced a series of tightened measures that also affect foreigners who want to travel to Thailand. For example, the mandatory quarantine for all arrivals in Thailand will again be 14 days instead of 7-10 days for fully vaccinated foreigners.
Popular Thai comedian “Kom Chauncheun” died this morning after contracting a Covid-18 infection 19 days ago for which he was treated in hospital.
The KLM in Bangkok
Our national pride, KLM, has been present in Bangkok for many years, because it has always been an important destination, sometimes as a final destination, but often also as a stopover to another Asian country. Yes, I know, I'm actually not allowed to say KLM anymore, because it's now Air France/KLM. For me it's just KLM, which has brought me to many destinations and I can't say that about Air France.
Does anyone know if the Certificate of Entry is also available at the consulate in Amsterdam? Or is this only possible at the embassy in The Hague?
Reader question: Where can I buy an E-ID card reader?
I am urgently looking for a shop where I can buy an E-ID card reader that I can use with my Belgian ID. To make a notarial power of attorney with my Belgian notary regarding the sale of a garage box.
Yellow vaccination booklet. Read several times that you can have the vaccination against Covid 19 added to your yellow vaccination booklet. Received the first shot today, after my question at the shot location if they want to register the shot in my yellow vaccination booklet, I was told that they are NOT allowed to do that. I had to stick the sticker on which my vaccination is written in the booklet.
AstraZeneca's plan to produce its Covid-19 vaccine in Thailand has made significant progress. The first batch of locally produced vaccines is expected to be ready for delivery to the government in June.
Vaccination of the Thai population is not progressing very quickly. As a result, there is increasing criticism. Not only from the population but also from the business community. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the manufacturing sector to lose 100 billion euros due to the third wave of infections.
Rens Koekebakker: a bon vivant in Thailand
Apart from all the complainers and negatives, there are plenty of people who have a positive view of life in Thailand, but they don't often speak up. I would like to meet someone who, as it were, cries out such a heartfelt cry. I made an appointment with him and met him at his usual place in the Eagle Bar in Jomtien. Rens is a cheerful Amsterdammer from the Dapperbuurt.
What about vaccinations in Thailand at the moment? Is the willingness to get vaccinated high or not?
My wife normally flies with KLM from Bangkok to Amsterdam at the end of May 2021. We live in Belgium, which means that I have to pick up my wife at Schiphol with my own car. We have almost always done this in the past. Now with the corona / covid measures, however, I don't know what or why?
How much do I have to pay per month for my 2 children? I have 2 children with a Thai. I myself live in the Netherlands and they live in Thailand. The children are 5 and 4 years old.
Reader question: Top up TrueMove calling credit from Belgium
I have had a prepaid SIM card from the Thai TrueMove for a long time. I could always upload these via the website of True. I could also extend the validity period for 2 THB per month. Due to the current situation, I have not been to Thailand for more than a year now. The phone still works (I can request the call credit and validity date from Belgium with #123#). However, the validity date will end within a few months, and calling credit will be used up.
Foreigners in Phuket who are caught ignoring COVID measures and acting in a manner not deemed “socially responsible” will be subject to legal punishment and possibly even deportation.
The Dutchman Theo Beckers urgently needs a blood donor O- (type O, Rh-). Which Dutchman, Belgian or other nationality could perhaps save his life? It is very urgent so please share this post.
Thai households deepening in debt
The average household debt of Thais with a paid job shows a historic increase. This has therefore increased by almost 30% to approximately 205.000 baht in 2021 (compared to 2019). The main cause of this is the corona pandemic, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).