Is it good news or bad news? Thailand is just as corrupt as last year and ranks 76th out of 168 countries surveyed. This is evident from the annual list of anti-corruption organization Transparency International.
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Sinulog is the festival of the Philippines
January 27 2016
Thailand has many 'festivities' such as Songkran, Loy Krathong, the flower festival of Chiangmai and the elephant parade in Surin, not to mention the many Buddha days. For the Philippines, Sinulog is the ultimate party of the year.
Visa Thailand: Financial requirements for visa
January 27 2016
I read in the section about visas that if you show that you have 800.000 THB in your Thai bank account, you are eligible for a Long-term visa. Do you have to prove every year when that visa is extended that the 800.000 THB is still on it, or can I freely dispose of that money?
Reader question: Book flights to Bangkok now or wait?
January 27 2016
We want to go to Bangkok from 25-12-2016 for three weeks. What is sensible…? Book now with EVA air for 618 euros on 27-12-2016 and return on 17-01-2017, via Vliegtarieven or Tix or wait until we can get a cheaper ticket?
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Reader question: Have I been scammed by Bangkok Hospital?
January 27 2016
I recently read an article on Thailand blog about health care costs in Bangkok Hospital in Thailand. Now I have experienced the following myself.
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Superstition creates doll craze in Thailand (video)
January 26 2016
Yet another exponent of the stubborn superstition in Thailand, the so-called 'Look Thep' dolls (god child or angel child) can not be dragged.
"It's cold in Thailand!"
January 26 2016
It is the talk of the day: the rather sudden drop in temperature, which is particularly noticeable after sunset.
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Pattaya a year later: Goodbye Russians, welcome Indians
January 26 2016
From Bangkok on my way to Pattaya I wonder what would be different in the former fishing village than a year ago. At least the Skyline as it turns out, more and more tall buildings appear on the horizon.
Good news from the SVB for state pensioners
January 26 2016
At least, I thought it was good news. I received the annual form again to fill in for proof that I am still alive. Previously I had to go from Pattaya with my Thai wife to the SSO office in Laem Chabang for some formalities and stamps, but that is no longer necessary.
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I want to apply for a Schengen visa for my girlfriend and went to the website of VFS Global to see that everything has changed. Making an appointment at the embassy and paying through the bank is no longer possible.
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I have approached the embassy via email about the income statement. They inform me that I need a fully certified salary statement in English and advise me to contact the organization that provides my income. These organizations are ABP and SVB.
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Reader question: By bus from Bangkok to Hua Hin
January 26 2016
We are going to Bangkok in March. From Bangkok to Hua Hin. Normally we did this with a taxi. But this costs 2500 baht. Now we want to go by bus. Much cheaper. We are in the Bangkok Center hotel.
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Reader Submission: Experiences with the IPTV Set-Top Box MAG 254
January 25 2016
For those who miss Dutch TV, but do not have a technical inclination, there is a very good Set-top box on the market.
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Thousands of Thai say goodbye to actor Por, who died from dengue
January 25 2016
Yesterday it was continuously on Thai TV: The cremation of the immensely popular actor Tridsadee 'Por' Sahawong (37). Por died from the consequences of a dengue infection he contracted two months ago.
How hot or cold is it with you?
January 25 2016
I myself am now staying in Pattaya. Last night a fresh wind came up and it even felt cold for a while. Ronny looked at his thermometer in Bangkok this morning and saw 17 degrees. Now at 9.00:19 am, it is XNUMX degrees with him.
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Visa Thailand: To Thailand for 6 months
January 25 2016
My and my wife's non-immigration type O multiple entry visa expires October 17, 2016.
We want to fly to India October 1, 2016 and go to Thailand on December 1, 2016 for 6 months. We would like to have a retirement visa.
Reader question: Lost Departure Card, now what?
January 25 2016
During the start of our holiday we noticed to our great horror that one of our so-called DEPARTURE CARD (from the Thai Immigration Bureau) has probably fallen out of the passport at customs and has disappeared.
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