I have now received my second Pfizer vaccination (in Bangkok) and received proof of it. Now I would like to convert that proof into an international proof that is recognized by the Netherlands. But where to do this?
Thailand question: Can I reclaim the VAT?
My wife (Thai) and I have been living in Thailand for several years. Now we regularly receive a bill from the Netherlands (the work was carried out in the Netherlands or a product was purchased in the Netherlands). The VAT is stated on the invoice, so when I have paid the invoice, the VAT has also been paid.
Some years ago I inherited a large amount of money that was deposited in a euro account with my Thai bank. My wife can't get there. We don't have a will. Will my wife automatically inherit that money after my death?
'Tony' a short story by Wau Chula
The Tony in this story may have been in the tens of thousands in Thailand. Children as a result of a one-night stand.
Finally I have received my international Covid vaccination certificate! Hereby I want to share with you the different forms of a Thai vaccination certificate.
'Reducing import duties on alcohol and tobacco should attract wealthy expats to Thailand'
Thailand wants to fight the economic malaise after beating the Covid-19 virus. The country wants to become more attractive to highly educated expats and wealthy pensioners and lure this group with a 10-year visa and 50% lower import duties on tobacco and alcohol. At least that is the plan and there is never a lack of plans in Thailand.
Rubber innovations should save industry in Thailand (video)
There are more than 1 million farmers in Thailand who earn a living from the exploitation of rubber trees. Thailand is the world's largest producer of natural rubber, producing 4,7 million tons and exporting 3,8 million tons.
From caterpillar to butterfly
Despite the rainy season, life in the garden goes on. For example, some time ago I found droppings on the tiles under a tree. These were almost the size of a mouse. Then it turned out that there were some beautiful caterpillars in the tree, which took care of that and were unknown to me. No leaves were affected.
Thailand question: I don't receive mail from the Netherlands?
I have been living in Thailand for almost a year now and I do not receive any mail from the Netherlands, even though it has been sent. Anyone the same experience? How can I best solve that?
Thailand question: Covid insurance Etihad and PCR test
I can't find it directly via the search engine of this blog, so I will use the contact form instead. I am flying to Thailand with Etihad in November and this ticket includes Covid-19 insurance. I received a QR code and the tip to scan it with the app “Yourwallet”. Worked perfectly.
As a Belgian I like to read your blog, but I am only a recent follower. However, you juggle with abbreviations in both the sections of Dutch legislation and those of Thai law. To me, this is behind all Chinese? CoE, CoA, WAO, … ?
You-Me-We-Us. The short distance between how they live and the protection of the forest
From the series You-Me-We-Us; indigenous people in Thailand. Part 10 is about preserving and protecting the forest through the way of life of the Sgaw Karen. This article is set in their village, Ban Huai Hin Lad Nai, Tambon Wiang Pa Pao, Chiang Rai.
Reader's submission: Update dispute with health insurers/CZ/SKGZ
Very recently (Saturday 18/9) Thailandblog posted my latest update on this matter. In it I reported the letter from CZ. I have now sent the following response to SKGZ.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that UNESCO has designated Doi Chiang Dao in Chiang Mai as a biosphere reserve.
Thailand wants 50% of the population to have had their first injection by the end of October
The Thai Department of Disease Control (DDC) has set itself the goal of having given a first Covid-50 vaccination to at least 19% of the population before the end of next month.
The opening of Bangkok to fully vaccinated foreign tourists has now become a political tug of war between the regional and national governments. For example, the governor of Bangkok, Aswin Kwanmuang, is putting pressure on the government to get more vaccines.
Instruction for foreigners in Chiang Mai who want a Covid-19 vaccination
The Chiang Mai Public Health Office has information in several languages for non-Thai nationals residing in Chiang Mai who want to get a COVID-19 vaccination.