Expats and emigrants wanted for scientific research
Expats and emigrants are rarely the subject of scientific research. The Psychology Department of Tilburg University wants to change this. She will conduct research into the well-being of Dutch people abroad.
Registration at the Dutch embassy in Bangkok
The Dutch embassy provides information to travelers, expats and immigrants about safety in the country where you want to travel or stay.
Again the Dutch embassy (2)
The call of 1 October 10 for questions addressed to the Dutch Embassy yielded no less than 72 responses in XNUMX days. I went to Bangkok with all these messages to talk to the Head of the Consular Section, Jitze Bosma and the Deputy Head, Filiz Devici to get more information and clarification on certain matters
Scenario for the death of Dutch expats in Thailand
Many Dutch people who reside permanently in Thailand are already elderly. It is therefore good to think about things when you are no longer there, such as inheritance. Ultimately, you also want your (Thai) partner to be well looked after.
Thailand is a financially interesting destination for expats
If you want to work abroad and earn good money, you should go to Asia. Expats are the best paid in Singapore. Thailand ranks second on the list of financially interesting destinations.
Health costs and elections
Many Dutch people, who have decided to live in Thailand – for whatever reason – have encountered a problem in arranging health insurance.
Again the Dutch embassy
During my visit to the embassy on election day, I also met Jitze Bosma, the head of the consular section, and his first assistant, Feliz Devici.
Dutch passport will be valid for 10 years
The Dutch passport will be valid for 18 years if the applicant is at least 10 years old. These new rules will probably come into effect from October 2013.
Applying for a Schengen visa for your Thai girlfriend? Read our tips!
Thai people who want to come to the Netherlands must apply for a Schengen visa, also known as a tourist visa. The official name is Short Stay Visa type C. Such a visa is issued for a maximum of 90 days.
Dutch Times for Dutch expats
For Dutch people abroad, the daily digital newspaper Dutch Times will be available from 1 October. The newspaper is distributed 7 days a week via email.
Health insurance: frequently asked questions part 1
A frequently asked question is whether it is better to take out health insurance with a European or a Thai company. We can be brief about this: a European one!!
Thailand intends to put an end to improper constructions by foreigners that ensure that they can still become owners of land in Thailand. Violators should be deported from the country. These threatening words come from the Thai ombudsman Siracha Charoenpanij.
Bad news for expats in Thailand: Euro to record low
Annoying news for tourists, expats and retirees. On Friday, the euro fell to its lowest level against the dollar in 2 years.
In Memoriam Co van Kessel
It is with regret that we announce that on July 15 at 09.05:XNUMX a.m. Co van Kessel passed away after a long illness.
The number of pensioners abroad, who mainly depend on pension transfers from the Netherlands, is now slightly above 50.000.
People over sixty receive a discount on the BTS Skytrain if they travel outside rush hours. The 50% discount applies for the period from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
Move to Udon Thani and then blow out
As a former team doctor of well-known Dutch cycling formations such as PDM, Panasonic and Vacansoleil, the world held hardly any secrets for Peter Janssen. Cyclism had taken him to all parts of the world and planted a small but steadily growing seed: one day I will leave the Netherlands and live in a completely different place.