The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in The Hague, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangkok, Further East Consult, Federation of Thai Industries, Netherlands Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC) and NLinBusiness, is organizing a webinar entitled “ 1st Netherlands-Thai Business Forum – Think Resilience, Think Thailand”.
Dear Ronny, a few days ago you answered me professionally regarding my visa O. I have decided to apply for a TR visa/single entry.
According to the Bangkok Post, CP All, the owner of the 7-Eleven chain, will open another 700 new 7-Eleven convenience stores across Thailand this year. 155 new stores have already been opened this year and with the planned 700, the total number will then be more than 13.200.
Reader question: Can a farang lend money to a Thai?
ABN AMRO canceled my bank account some time ago because I no longer live in the Netherlands. Since then I have tried to open an account with various banks in the Netherlands. I didn't succeed.
Reader question: Real estate agent in Hua Hin/Cha-Am for the sale of commercial properties?
I have been trying to sell my commercial properties (4 units of retail space and upstairs apartments) for some time now. I have already approached various brokers for this, since it is quite difficult to reach investors or parties that are looking for commercial space.
Thailand's most famous epic is about the tragic love triangle between Khun Chang, Khun Phaen and the beautiful Wanthong. The story probably dates back to the 17th century and was originally an oral story full of drama, tragedy, sex, adventure and the supernatural.
Anyone wishing to fly to Phuket must have received at least one dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine or both or full doses of other brands, Thailand's aviation authority (CAAT) announced yesterday.
Yesterday, the rules for traveling to the Netherlands during the Covid pandemic changed radically. Although this has no consequences for travelers from Thailand for the time being, it is still good to mention this.
The banana as a nightcap in Thailand
It happens to me that by the time I want to go to sleep I feel hungry for something to eat. Hungry? I was never allowed to use that word before, my mother: “We were hungry during the war, now you only feel like eating”. Well, have a snack then!
I regularly buy Kamagra (gel) at the pharmacy in Pattaya. But how do I know if I'm getting the real one? Almost everything is counterfeit these days. So you never know if you are buying the original. Or can that be seen? I always buy it in a store and not on the street. I'm a heart patient so I don't want counterfeit junk.
Reader Question: Selling Investor Gold in Bangkok?
Anyone have any idea where I can sell investor gold in Bangkok? In Hua Hin I can't lose it. The buyers tell me that it is probably possible in Bangkok, but they cannot give me an address themselves.
My Thai girlfriend and I got legally married in Thailand last year (without marriage contract). Two years before, my wife bought a condo in Pattaya (Second Road) and she paid back her loan to Bangkok bank (another 18 years at more than 4% interest). Since I also have the outstanding amount on my Thai accounts, I want to take over the debt from the bank and save unnecessary interest.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha guarantees that the delivery of vaccines will be on time and that there will be no shortages in Thailand. He made this commitment during a speech to the House of Representatives during the debate on the budget law for fiscal year 2022 and ahead of the mass vaccination program that will start on June 7.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand confirms that Phuket will be the first destination in Thailand to open to vaccinated tourists on July 1 without the mandatory 14-day quarantine.
TB Immigration Infobrief No 037/21: Allow COVID-19 extension extended again until July 29
Allowing the so-called COVID-19 extension was again extended until July 29. This means that immigration officers may allow an extension of the period of stay of 60 days instead of 30 days.
King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai
King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai was one of the most important kings of the Sukhothai period. He was the founder of a monarchy whose traditions are still significant today. With the introduction of a new alphabet, he created the basis for a national identity. He brought wealth and peace to his country, Sukhothai was one of the most powerful countries in Southeast Asia.