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
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.
Visa Thailand: I want to travel through Asia for 4 – 6 months but forgot to apply for a visa
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.
Reader Question: Are there any restrictions on transferring large sums of money to Thailand?
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
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?
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.
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?
Reader question: Looking for tips for a not too strenuous cycling route around Chiang Mai
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!
November 22 2015
Thailand's beaches are world famous. Some are even among the most beautiful in the world and win prizes every year.
Reader question: Where can I go for liposuction of belly fat in Bangkok or Pattaya?
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?
Amazing Thailand Luxury: where life rules everything (video)
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.
Calendar: Thai events and holidays in November and December
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.
The flip side of the Loy Krathong festival
November 21 2015
Thailand's health ministry has urged parents to pay close attention to their children during the Loy Krathong festivities to protect them from accidents.
Watching TV is very bad for your health
November 21 2015
It is becoming increasingly clear that with every hour we spend inactive in front of the TV, we increase our risk of cancer, heart attacks and death. Even if we did intensive sports earlier in the day. Epidemiologists at the US National Cancer Institute came to this conclusion in a study in which they followed just under a quarter of a million Americans aged 50-71 for an average of 8,5 years.
Reader question: I am looking for a Thai provider with a long shelf life of the call credit
November 21 2015
During our annual hibernation we always use a telephone with a Thai number. We always had enough balance left over and were able to use the telephone immediately on a subsequent visit due to number portability.
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I am currently staying in Pattaya for a few weeks. Since I have quite serious back problems, when I come here I always take advantage of enjoying a more than satisfying healing massage in the Wat Pho temple in Bangkok.
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Call: Help to complete the 2016 visa file
November 20 2015
Recently I made a call to share your experiences (information) with the immigration office or border post. This information would then be included in the Dossier 2016.
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