For travelers in Thailand who return to the Netherlands, the obligation to be able to show a test, recovery and/or vaccination certificate at check-in will expire on March 23. From that date, all entry measures for a return to the Netherlands will lapse. This has just been announced by Minister Ernst Kuipers of Health (D66).

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Thousands of Russian tourists in Thailand are reportedly struggling to find their way home. This is because international sanctions imposed because of the war between Russia and Ukraine have affected holidaymakers.

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I only take medication for prostate problems. Dutasterine (1 tablet after breakfast) and Tamsulosin (1 tablet before going to bed). I don't drink alcohol. Both drugs were prescribed to me by a urologist. The pharmacy I always order from informed me that they now have ONE tablet with both ingredients. A considerable cost saving. But is it wise to switch to ONE pill, and at what time of day would that be best?

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Last Friday I tested positive for corona (I was vaccinated 3 x for corona). In exactly 3 weeks on Friday, April 1, I have a PCR test, because I will fly to Bangkok on Saturday. That test will probably also be positive.

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Can you please tell me what documents I need to marry my Thai girlfriend in Thailand? Because I've already read everything and can't see the trees for the forest anymore. Yesterday I sent an email to the Belgian embassy in Bangkok with this question. Already received an answer this morning but their answer was only that I have to submit ” 1 complete dossier ” but they do not say what this dossier belongs to! Then I asked them the question, but the embassy did not answer.

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Livin' the dream in Thailand (video)

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March 15 2022

The GoPro is the camera of choice when shooting high-resolution videos. Like this one made with the GoPro Hero in HD.

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House or apartment on Naiharn beach (Phuket)?

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March 15 2022

I have lived in Chiang Mai for several years but would like to move to a beach location. My choice fell on Naiharn beach (Phuket) and I am now looking for a house or apartment in this area. If anyone has a nice tip or a local real estate agent, I'd love to hear it.

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An average of three children drown in Thailand every day, according to figures from the Ministry of Health. It is the number one cause of death for children under the age of 1.

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Is it possible to get insulin and syringes at every clinic or hospital? I have type 2 diabetes and my meds alone don't lower my sugar levels.

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For the annual renewal of a Non-O visa, how many days/weeks in advance can you apply for this at the immigration office?

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I am in Thailand for a month. Would actually like to stay a few weeks longer. The period of one month is indicated on the Thailand Pass. The insurance for mentioning 50.000 euros has also been taken out for that period. Would I be able to get a visa at Immigration for the extended period now? And also have to take out extended insurance?

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It's been a while since the updated version of The Mekong-Turbulent Past, Uncertain Future' by Australian historian Milton Osborne 'rolled off the presses, but that doesn't change the fact that this book has lost any of its value.

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A question about quarantine. If you test positive on your return journey, do you have to go to a special hotel? How does that work and how long do you have to quarantine? 

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I am in the process of applying for a Thailand Pass for myself and my Thai wife. At first my wife got the comment that the English statement was apparently not good, after which I took out covid-19 insurance in Thailand and uploaded the certificate. My wife got to a few hours
her Thailand Pass, but with me now I get something with a link.

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Give it full throttle, because if I come to a stop, I'll flip with the whole mess. Then the misery is complete. Come on, it's also starting to rain, which means the road is getting slippery.

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In collaboration with the Belgian embassy, ​​I have made a document that is as clear as possible regarding what the remaining partner must do after a natural death.

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Conflict with SVB latest report (readers' submission)

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March 13 2022

In continuation of my letter dated May 4, 2021 regarding problems with SVB and reactions by a number of readers of the blog, I would like to inform the readers of the course of the conflict, again "for education and entertainment".

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