ANVR, in collaboration with several car rental companies, has realized a crucial improvement for consumers in the rental of cars at the holiday destination. From now on, travelers can rent a car at the holiday address under consumer-friendly ANVR travel conditions.

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Criminal gangs from Africa active in Bangkok

By Editorial
Posted in News from Thailand
October 17, 2017

More than fifty foreigners, mainly Africans, were arrested yesterday in raids at eleven places in Bangkok and Samut Prakan. They are suspected of drug trafficking, illegal residence or visa overruns, among other things.

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Reader question: Student with an education visa

By Submitted Message
Posted in Reader question
October 17, 2017

I have a visa question. I am a student in Bangkok 3/8 to 22/12) with an education visa. My visa is now valid until 3/11. Now I'm going to China 24/10 for 5 days and in November for 5 days to Cambodia. When is the best time to renew? And how does it work with re-entries?

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At the end of January 2018 we fly from Amsterdam to Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport). Now we want to travel on the same day with Air Asia (or others) to Koh Samui. How does this work regarding check-out – luggage – check-in again (where?). What is the minimum time required for this intermediate flight?

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Thailand is not only a beautiful and versatile holiday destination, but is also very attractive for doing business. Every year, many Dutch people try to combine the pleasant things of Thailand with the useful by starting a business there.

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'The Thai Canal', a new major project

By Lodewijk Lagemaat
Posted in Background
October 16, 2017

Thailand may face a major infrastructure challenge. A feasibility study has started on the “Thai-Kanal” (Kra-Isthmus-Kanal), which will connect the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea.

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A piece of advice for those who want something different: book a 'self drive' and drive through Thailand in your rented car frankly and freely. You will then really come into contact with 'Amazing Thailand'.

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If you talk to a farang who lives in Thailand, the familiar list will come up such as cultural differences, finances, relationship problems, housing, visa problems, etc.

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Does anyone know if the international fireworks festival in Pattaya (November 2017) is still going ahead? From the staff of a hotel I heard that it was told in the town hall that it probably (..) will not take place. Reason unknown.

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Is it possible to withdraw money from an ATM in the Netherlands with a debit card from the Bangkok Bank? And do you still get a reasonable rate?

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Tarsiers? Never heard of it!

By Joseph Boy
Posted in Background
October 15, 2017

Besides the Chocolate Hills, the Tarsiers are the most famous attraction of the island of Bohol.

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Reader question: Confusing visa information

By Submitted Message
Posted in Reader question
October 15, 2017

I myself have read a few times that since January 2017 you will receive a 30-day stamp upon entry / return to Thailand, with a maximum of 2x per year.

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I have been living in Thailand for several years now and have had a Thai girlfriend for over 8 years. We are not married and have no plans to get married. Now we have built a house together on a piece of land owned by my girlfriend's father and mother.

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With the mayor in the picture

By François Nang Lae
Posted in Living in Thailand
October 14, 2017

Last Tuesday, Judith and Pong took us to a special project: the portrait of the deceased king, executed in rice.

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If you are planning to have your Thai son or daughter study in the Netherlands, there is now the opportunity to orientate yourself on the many possibilities.

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With the electric plane to Thailand?

By Editorial
Posted in Background, Flight tickets
October 14, 2017

The electric car, bus and bicycle are already here and there is even an electric plane. For now only with two occupants: the pilot and co-pilot. Will there be passengers in the future and will we eventually also be able to fly electrically to Thailand?

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Unknown Khmer temples in Isan

By Dick Koger
Posted in The Culture, Isaan
October 14, 2017

We are in Ubon and start the day culturally. The National Museum. It is not big, but gives an excellent impression of the history of this region.

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