Thailand wants to make the Dutch pay heavily for a tourist visa
The Thai immigration service comes with a remarkable proposal. She will ask the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make tourists from 17 countries, including the Netherlands, pay a lot for a tourist visa.
I would like to know if you bring cash to Thailand, is it better to do it in euros or in US dollars? This is due to a favorable exchange rate.
European Parliament elections: Expats in Thailand must register
Dutch voters living in Thailand must first register to participate in the elections.
5th place Dutch beach volleyball ladies on Phuket
The Dutch beach volleyball ladies Rimke Braakman and Jantine van der Vlist have concluded their season with a nice fifth place at the FIVB Phuket Open.
Holiday Blog: Chiang Mai
When I arrived in Chiang Mai, I had a guesthouse in mind that I wanted to go to, called The Living House. I arrived there early in the morning and it was still closed.
Child abuse and child sex tourism occurs all over the world, unfortunately also in Thailand. If you have a suspicion, or see something that is not right, please report it.
Are you going on holiday to Thailand or have you been there and have you written a nice travelogue? Send it to the editors of Thailandblog. You also have a chance to win a great prize.
Justin Bieber to Bangkok – September 26, 2013
Justin Bieber is coming to Thailand and that's good news for Thai people who love the Canadian singer.
The fairy tale of a herring who wanted to go to Thailand
Once upon a time there was a Haring who dreamed of one day coming to Thailand.
Fifteen questions and answers about living in Thailand, being registered in Belgium and everything related to it
Belgian readers, now it's your turn. On April 11, Jacques Koppert answered the question 'How long can you live in Thailand without being deregistered in the Netherlands. Ronny Mergits researched what is regulated in Belgium about this.
The two young Danes who were arrested on February 27 for the gang rape of a Dutch woman in Chiang Mai will not be prosecuted for this. There is too little evidence for an indictment, writes the news site Scandasia.
Debit card costs in Thailand from 150 to 180 baht?
The editors of Thailandblog have received a number of e-mails from readers reporting that the cost of withdrawing money from an ATM has been increased from 150 baht to 180 baht.
After ABN AMRO and Rabo, ING will also change the settings for the debit card. As of April 21, 2013, most customers' debit cards will be disabled by default for use outside Europe.
Thailand public holidays 2013
Thailand has a number of public holidays. It is useful for tourists to know which ones because government services, large companies and banks are closed on official holidays. Most shops, all shopping malls and almost all tourist attractions are open normally.
News from Thailand – February 22, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Minister advocates coal-fired power stations; 'we have no choice'
• Khlong Maha Sawat overgrown with water hyacinth
• Bus service Bangkok-Phnom Penh and Bangkok-Siem Raep started
News from Thailand – February 21, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Bank of Thailand does not succumb to government pressure; interest rate unchanged
• Power outage expected in April
• Bangkok Poll: Government Yingluck gets a score of 4,87
News from Thailand – February 20, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Energy saving: Ministers take off jackets during meetings
• Minister Plodprasop will promote a sitting toilet
• Will interest rates go down? Today is the decision