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Reader question: How is the situation in South Thailand with the smog from Indonesia?

By Submitted Message
Posted in Reader question

November 24 2015

We (4 adults) are going to have a 2-week cycling holiday in Thailand at the beginning of January, starting in Bangkok. There are quite a few reports on the internet about the smoke nuisance in the south as a result of the many forest fires from Indonesia. Because we prefer to cycle to the south (to Phuket), we are very curious about the current situation with regard to the smoke nuisance.

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On the way to Thailand (part 1)

By François Nang Lae
Posted in Living in Thailand

November 23 2015

It is certain: Mieke and François are going to settle in Thailand. They made that decision a year ago. What's stopping them?

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Extra security measures around Full Moon Party after Paris attacks

By Editorial
Posted in News from Thailand

November 23 2015

After the attacks in Paris, the Thai police have announced that they will increase vigilance in the tourist provinces and in particular during the upcoming Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan.

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Loss of 20 billion baht expected for Thai Airways International (THAI)

By Editorial
Posted in News from Thailand, Flight tickets

November 23 2015

Thailand's national airline, Thai Airways International (THAI), has not been doing well for some time. Now that stock market analysts are also advising not to buy but to sell THAI's shares, very dark clouds hang over the heads of the airline's employees.

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Reader Submission: Do we Farang really look that stupid or am I imagining it?

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Posted in Reader Submission

November 23 2015

This needs to get off my chest. I have already experienced a few things in Thailand, but this takes the cake. As a small collector of watches, one of my Breitlings was due for a service.

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Reader submission: DigiD issuance at the Dutch embassy does not yet work

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Posted in Reader Submission

November 23 2015

This morning (23-11) I went to the embassy in Bangkok to activate my DigiD. But the system is STILL not working in Bangkok.
I will be notified when these issues are resolved.

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Life in a Thai prison

By Editorial
Posted in Society

November 23 2015

Lien Yang is overjoyed to see me. He sits beaming across from me for three quarters of an hour. Still, this is our first meeting. The two rows of bars, the glass and the telephones with which we have our conversation are no obstacle. Lien Hau Yang is 32 years old. He has served 12 years in prison and, if he is not amnestied, will have to serve another 29 years. He'll be 61 when he gets out.

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Visa Thailand: I want to travel through Asia for 4 – 6 months but forgot to apply for a visa

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Posted in Visa question

November 23 2015

I want to travel through Asia for four to six months. I am now in Bangkok where I also fly from. But I completely forgot to apply for a visa! What are my options? I can only be in Thailand for 30 days.

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Reader Question: Are there any restrictions on transferring large sums of money to Thailand?

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Posted in Reader question

November 23 2015

Are there restrictions when transferring larger amounts of money to Thailand, such as between € 10.000 and € 100.000?

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Reader question: Beach chairs on Hua Hin beach

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Posted in Reader question

November 23 2015

Who can tell me what the situation is with the beach chairs / sunbeds in Hua Hin? Are there still seats? Can you be on the beach every day with your own chair and parasol?

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With the new 787 Dreamliner comfortably from Schiphol to Bangkok for € 479

By Editorial
Posted in Flight tickets

November 22 2015

Do you want to fly cheaply from Amsterdam to Bangkok and back with perhaps the best and most modern aircraft? This is possible with the Chinese company Xiamen Airlines, a business partner of KLM.

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Immigrating to the Netherlands: What are the language skills requirements?

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Posted in Visa question

November 22 2015

I am married to a Thai woman in Thailand and would like to live in the Netherlands with her for a longer period of time. She must therefore apply for a visa and take a test where she must also demonstrate her Dutch speaking skills. My question is how much should she be able to do, how high should she jump in terms of language, where can I find that?

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Reader question: Looking for tips for a not too strenuous cycling route around Chiang Mai

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Posted in Reader question

November 22 2015

Can someone give me advice for a good, not too strenuous cycling route around Chiang Mai for 2-3 weeks?

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Thailand's beaches are among the most beautiful in the world!

By Hans Bosch
Posted in The beach

November 22 2015

Thailand's beaches are world famous. Some are even among the most beautiful in the world and win prizes every year.

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Reader question: Where can I go for liposuction of belly fat in Bangkok or Pattaya?

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Posted in Reader question

November 22 2015

I would like some advice and information about the possibility of liposuction of belly fat in Bangkok or Pattaya. For example, how is the quality and which clinics are recommended?

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Amazing Thailand Luxury: where life rules everything (video)

By Editorial
Posted in thailand videos

November 21 2015

Thailand is known as a country where you can stay for little money and that is precisely why it is popular with backpackers, among others. Yet this oriental pearl also has another side and is an excellent destination for those who opt for luxury.

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Calendar: Thai events and holidays in November and December

By Editorial
Posted in Agenda

November 21 2015

There is a lot to do in Thailand in November and December, so make a note of the following dates in your diary.

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