The city of Bangkok eases the sale of alcohol
A larger number of restaurants and eateries will be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages from Tuesday, after the Bangkok Municipality (BMA) agreed to lift restrictions in locations certified by the Ministry of Health.
Prayut happy with rising tourist numbers
Since Thailand opened its doors to international tourists on November 1, a total of 44.774 foreign visitors have landed in Thailand, according to the Thai government and Prime Minister Prayut is very happy with that.
N/A: Coffee morning with ambassador Remco van Wijngaarden
Another coffee morning at the embassy will take place on Tuesday 23 November from 10 am to 12 noon in the ambassador's residence. Entrance to the embassy grounds for this coffee morning is at 106 Thanon Witthayu (Wireless Road).
Thailand Visa question No. 304/21: Difference Retirement/Thai marriage and period of validity/residence
What is the difference between Visa Retirement and Thai Mariage? Is there a difference with the 90 days stamp and the duration of the visa?
QR code Thailand Pass, how can I get it (FAQ)?
Those who want to travel to Thailand from November 1, 2021 must first register at https://tp.consular.go.th/ to receive the Thailand Pass QR code.
Thailand Pass (medium risk) received, what are the consequences?
I have received my Thailand Pass. The result is Medium Risk and has the color yellow instead of green. Can someone tell me what the possible consequences are?
Do my Thai partner's divorce documents need to be translated?
Next week I have an appointment at the Dutch embassy regarding an intended marriage with a Thai. I have all the documents required, however my soon-to-be has been previously married to a Thai. She has the divorce documents, do they need to be translated into English for inspection at the Dutch embassy?
Thai tax advisor in Chiangmai wanted?
Which competent Thai tax advisers in Chiangmai can advise on paying taxes in Thailand for Dutch immigrants to Thailand?
Difficult to choose (readers' submission)
A while ago I read an article from someone who was “bored” since he lived in Thailand. I couldn't and can't imagine it.
From South to North Thailand and Back to Isan (Reader's Submission)
We drive by car on the highway, along the side of the road you see Thai people selling everything. So is someone who sells kites. I say to my wife: “I have never seen a child in the village flying a kite”. She says: “They are not for children either, but for the rice farmers who, when they have finished harvesting on the land, fly the kites as a thank you. For what was not clear to me.
'Shaky recovery in tourism in sight'
Two weeks after Thailand's reopening, businesses are seeing signs of a tourism recovery, despite disappointing arrivals from international tourists.
Flooding by the neighbors (readers' submission)
A few days ago I wrote about the flooding we had after a heavy rain from our future neighbour's land. We were angry and got into a fight with them because they claimed that this water could not have come from them. This despite the fact that we clearly saw that the white mud that came with this water came from their newly raised piece of land.
You-Me-We-Us: The New Life and Rights of Artee
From the series You-Me-We-Us; indigenous people in Thailand, today a part about an Akha woman who gets her papers.
In response to a question about the rejection of a Schengen visa, Rob V. made inquiries at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands. It is unclear whether the temporary arrangement for long-distance loved ones still applies, now that fully vaccinated Thais are allowed to travel to the Netherlands with a valid vaccination certificate.
Thailand Visa Question No. 303/21: Registering a Foreign Marriage
I have been in Thailand for a few years on a Non-O immigrant retirement basis. We got married years ago in Belgium. Now next time I would like to apply for my extension based on marriage.
I recently asked you a question about my use of medication in the Netherlands and whether these are also available in Thailand. I asked Jeanine Hermanussen of AA Insurance in Bangkok if she could submit this to a pharmacy there. I got the following response.
Agenda: Sinterklaas is coming to Bangkok!
Fortunately, we have just heard that Sinterklaas and his Pieten are coming to Thailand again this year! Even a little earlier than other years, because on Saturday morning December 4 they will visit the garden of the Dutch embassy where all children are of course ready to give them a warm welcome!