Reader question: Is the vineyard at Hua Hin interesting?
I have heard several times that the visit to the Hua Hin vineyard is definitely worth it. However, I can find little or no information. Even on their own website there is little information. Well that they do tours, that you can dine and
samples. But nowhere no prices or duration of such a tour.
Reader question: Using family bank to finance home Thai son and tax
My wife and I want to emigrate to Thailand after my retirement (sometime in the next few years). My wife is Thai, we got married in 1982 and have a son. We therefore want to make use of the tax benefits that the tax treaty between the Netherlands and Thailand offers with regard to tax on pensions.
I come to Thailand as a tourist on average twice a year. Because I thought it would be practical to open a bank account in Thailand (no ATM costs and no euros to bring from Belgium) I started searching the forum for information.
Reader question: Experiences of hemodialysis in Hua Hin
I would like to know if there are people who have experience with hemodialysis in Hua Hin? And if so, which healthcare provider is preferred?
Reader question: Where in Pattaya can I go for a check-up for melanoma?
I have a question for people who live in Pattaya or at least know their way around. In the good old days when I still lived in the Netherlands, I went to my GP about once every two years and had him check for suspicious skin spots and if he found them, he treated them with nitrogen, depending on the size, and Piet felt safe again. There is (unfortunately) melanoma in my family, so it is better to be there in time than cure later.
Reader question: Backpacking with my girlfriend in Southeast Asia
I am planning to go backpacking with my girlfriend in Southeast Asia in early 2017. The journey starts in Bangkok and from here I want to travel via Northern Thailand through Laos and Cambodia, to end up in Bangkok again.
Reader question: Do I have to pay tax on my supplementary pension in the Netherlands?
Next year I want to emigrate to Thailand and have it deregistered from the Netherlands. I then pay my tax in Thailand, but I now read that I still have to pay tax on my supplementary pension in the Netherlands because I have always deducted the contribution from my income tax.
Reader question: Best nature parks to walk in July and where you can spot animals?
We have been to Thailand twice now and have a taste for it. Where do you have the best natural parks to walk in July, where you can also see monkeys, birds and other animals?
Reader question: Where in Bangkok can I buy gemstones?
I am in Bangkok for work for a few days from Sun Oct 16th to Oct 20th and only have a few hours to make purchases. I am looking for pearls, beads, rubies and silver accessories to make my own jewellery. I'm staying at the Royal Princess Can you recommend an interesting place to buy these things?
Reader question: 90 days notification of expats from Cha-am, no longer possible in Hua Hin?
I have heard in the corridors that the 90-day notification and visa extension for farang who live in Cha-am can no longer be done by the immigration office in Hua Hin. One should now go to Tha Yang.
Who knows the addresses of children's homes in the vicinity of the center of Changmai? I regularly bring cuddly toys, children's clothing and the like. There must be many in the area. We visit the children by bicycle. So if anyone knows anything, don't get too far.
Reader question: AOW and staying in Thailand, whether or not to deregister in the Netherlands?
I have a question about AOW and staying in Thailand, I know that it is mandatory to deregister in the Netherlands when you stay in Thailand for more than 4 months a year. You then lose 2% per year on your AOW benefit.
Reader question: Anyone have experience with Silk Air
Am already looking for a suitable flight Amsterdam – Phuket. Normally I always fly with China Airlines, but they have stopped direct Amsterdam – Bangkok. Have now found a good flight with Singapore Airlines, Amsterdam – Singapore and after a short transfer to Phuket.
Reader question: Is it possible to travel from Thailand to Laos with two motorcycles?
I want to go from Thailand to Laos with two motorcycles after the rainy season, to tour there. Can I just cross the border with the motorbikes? License plate is in name, and no payment obligation (otherwise you are not allowed to leave the country with the vehicle anyway).
Reader question: Getting a motorcycle license in Belgium or Thailand?
Situation as follows: I am Thai but live in Belgium. Do not have a motorcycle license. I want to drive or buy a motorcycle/scooter in Thailand. Planning to move to Thailand (Pattaya) in x number of months.
Reader question: Where in Pattaya can I rent a scooter?
We are going to Thailand in November 2016 for the fourth time, of which the 2nd time to Pattaya. We are going with my older brother and sister-in-law. My brother has back problems and has purchased a mobility scooter himself, but upon inquiry it is not possible to insure that thing outside Europe.
Reader question: Can you get your PADI from Hua Hin?
Will be in Hua Hin for ten days next year. My question is does anyone know if you can learn to dive with padi from Hua Hin? Should also learn to dive, so get my certificate.