Reader Submission: A day to remember!
During my youth, as the son of a church warden, I was a devout altar boy for many years. As a result, I was more than usual established in the study of the scriptures. One story I kept doubting was the miraculous catch of fish (John 21.1-24). There, after his resurrection, Jesus had the apostles catch 153 large fish in a short time.
Reader submission: Cans of Chang beer at Lidl in Rotterdam
Yesterday I bought some 33 cl Chang beer cans in a Lidl in Rotterdam. with an alcohol percentage of 5%. The can stated that the beer was produced in Ayuthaya and was stamped "only export".
Reader Submission: General Motors to stop production and sale of Chevrolet in Thailand
In the news today: General Motors stops production and sales of Chevrolet in Thailand. I think important for the car owner of this brand in Thailand.
Reader Submission: Are We Going to Pay for Our Tax Matters?
Are we going to pay for our tax affairs? Yes, if it is up to Minister Raymond Knops of the Interior! He made this announcement on RTLZ
Reader's entry: Driving in the Netherlands with a Thai driving license and an astonishing response from RDW
An item about extending the Dutch driving license appeared on Thailandblog on 10-2-2020. In a comment of mine I indicated that my suspicion was that, as a deregistered person/resident in Thailand, you would be allowed to drive with your Thai driving license during your holiday in the Netherlands.
Reader question: Bringing a puppy from Thailand to the Netherlands?
I might want to take a Chihuahua puppy from Thailand to the Netherlands by plane next year. Anyone happen to have experience with this?
Reader Submission: House for sale in Ban Kram
Not further than 3 km from the beautiful Laem Mae Phim beach and within walking distance of the Sutorn Phu monument in the center of the village of Ban Kram in the province of Rayong, our house is built in Thai Style, on a Soi where there is still plenty of greenery and until now few neighbours.
Reader Submission: Got a Schengen visa quickly
Last Monday an article was posted here about the application for a Schengen visa for my wife's daughter, that the application form had to be completed digitally, fortunately she had done that too.
Reader Submission: House for sale in Ban Nong Yai, Samroiyod
I am offering my house in Ban Nong Yai, municipality of Samroiyod for sale in order to return to the Netherlands after the sale. Due to my specific medical situation and the associated costs, a long-term stay in Thailand is no longer feasible.
Reader's submission: Have a mistake in the yellow house book and on the pink ID card corrected
I have had a yellow house booklet and the accompanying ID card for foreigners for over a year, but the month of birth was wrong, October instead of March. I don't know how this is possible, just a typo.
Reader Submission: Don't rent a watercraft in Pattaya!
Witness the criminal cases of fines to unsuspecting renters of water scooters today from start to finish.
Reader Submission: Great day tour with Bussaya
Hello my name is Rene and I have been to Thailand 6 times in the last few years. I go from BKK to Jomtien where we usually stay for about 11 days. From here I will make trips and the last time in November I went to Hua Hin for 3 nights.
Reader Submission: Experiences with TransferWise, the sequel
On December 14, 2019, I posted an experience with TransferWise here. In it I promised some readers that I would keep them informed about the follow-up story.
Reader submission: Wouter Koolmees D66: AOW pensioners have sufficient purchasing power!
The NOS posted on Tuesday that Rutte III does not intend to raise the minimum wage. In 2019, the SP and 50Plus had pushed for such an increase, which was later joined by the PvdA. But it was mainly the FNV that said it wanted to make a case for a minimum wage of up to € 14 per hour.
Reader submission: No problems logging in to SVB
On May 19, '19 (and also recently, I think) an article appeared on Thailandblog, that logging in to SVB was no longer possible with a DigiD code and password. This afternoon I looked up my annual statement 2019 at SVB on 'My SVB' and printed it out. Simply with DigiD code and password.
Stichting Goed: Annual overview 2019
On January 15, 2019, after months of preparatory work, the GOED Foundation, Grenzeloos Onder Een Dak, was established with the aim of standing up for the interests of the numerous Dutch people living abroad. A group of approximately 1,3 million fellow citizens that is often ignored by the government.
For all Thailand enthusiasts who rent a house and live in the Netherlands. The income limits in the rent allowance will expire in 2020…. So good news. But many people don't know that and may therefore miss out on money.