Puzzling in the Stay Home period
The Stay Home period gives us all time to do things we otherwise didn't have time for or didn't want to make. But the fun we had from working in the garden, giving the car a good wash, tidying up a junk cupboard, getting rid of overdue administration, finally putting together that IKEA cupboard, watching television at unusual hours, will eventually come to an end. What now?
It is finished…..
If, like me in the distant past, you attended a 'School with the Bible' and grew up in a family in which father read a part of that great book every Sunday after lunch, you will probably recognize the above statement.
In November, only 3.065 foreigners to Thailand
In November, a total of 3.065 foreign tourists arrived in Thailand, according to official figures. This number is only a fraction of the 3,39 million arrivals in the same period last year. A month earlier, 1.201 foreigners came to the country.
About Thais returning from abroad
In addition to all the dramatic news about the number of infections and deaths during the Corona crisis, we also receive many facts and stories in the media about people all over the world who want to return to their homeland. A lot has been published about returning to Belgium and the Netherlands in recent months, including on this blog, but what about the Thais who return to Thailand from abroad?
The home stretch….
'We are almost there (but not quite yet)' I wrote 2 weeks ago. Of course I wasn't talking about that song that used to be sung for hours on the bus on school trips, but about returning to Thailand.
We're almost there (but not quite yet...)
A few days ago I wrote about the Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ). I have now taken some steps again and given the many reactions to my contribution, I think it would be good to share my further experiences with you.
Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ): where?
I hope to return to Thailand in the middle of next month, on the basis of my non-immigrant O visa. I have completed the application for the required Certificate of Entry (COE) on coethailand.mfa.go.th and digitally attached the required documents.
A week in Bangkok (part 3)
After the successful document exercise and the quick settlement at the Dutch embassy yesterday, today back to the Thai Department of Consular Affairs. Toey's unmarried status certificate issued the day before yesterday must be returned in legalized form today. Today, with the form issued by the Dutch embassy, let's see if everything is okay and if the Thai Department can also give approval to our intended marriage.
A week in Bangkok (part 2)
After yesterday's flight from Udon to Bangkok, today we have a trip to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, more specifically the Department of Consular Affairs, on the program. The address: 123 Chaeng Watthana Road.
Latest news for foreigners stranded outside Thailand
According to the latest posts on the Facebook page “Thai expats stranded overseas due to Covid-19 travel restrictions”, the situation for stranded foreigners who want to go to Thailand is as follows:
The Thai government will soon consider the next relaxation of the lockdown measures. This concerns a shorter curfew, allowing interprovincial travel and the reopening of schools.
Check in and out in line on Line
The supermarkets and shopping centers have been avoided as much as possible. At the entrance, the temperature was measured and you had to rub your hands with a virucidal agent. That was clear and uncluttered and not a great task. That's a bit more complicated now.
Now also Business Class quarantine in Thailand
People who have funds and return to Thailand will be given a choice of a luxury upgrade to their mandatory quarantine, the government's Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) revealed on Thursday (May 21).
The inhabitants of the island of Koh Larn had indicated at the start of the corona crisis that they would no longer allow visitors to the island in order to avoid this virus. Food and other necessary goods would be brought to the island once a day and the residents would be “self-supported” by fishing, among other things.
The Chatuchak market is open again (video)
Shoppers and traders are once again active at the world-famous Chatuchak Weekend Market. The market has reopened provided health instructions are followed to prevent the spread of Covid-19. You can see what the one and a half meter society in Thailand looks like in this video.
Thailand's airports will remain closed to international commercial flights until June 30, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said.
Tomorrow is the day when shopping malls, museums, public libraries, garden centers, parks, art galleries, small fitness centers and swimming pools can open again. However, a number of businesses are still closed. An overview.