Koh Tao, in the South of Thailand, is shaped like a turtle. The island covers only 21 km² and is covered with lush tropical vegetation. You can relax on paradise beaches.

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Reader question: Death in Thailand and then what?

By Submitted Message
Posted in Reader question
May 24, 2015

After drawing up a will in which I have determined my estate, I also refer to a personal memorandum in which I describe other matters that will be discussed at the time of death.

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Maybe someone can help me with some tips. At the beginning of July we are going to Thailand with two adults and two young children. From Bangkok we go by train to Khon Kaen. We want to stay here for a few days. Then we want to travel to Ubon Ratchathani or to Surin.

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Reader question: Is a credit card useful in Thailand?

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Posted in Reader question
May 24, 2015

I am going to Thailand for a month in July with my boyfriend. Only we run into a few questions. We are both students and do not have a credit card yet. Is it wise to purchase one, for example for booking hotels and flights online in Thailand. Or is it possible to pay for a flight in cash but book it in advance?

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VTM Belgium: Axel scammed in Bangkok

By Editorial
Posted in Tourism
May 23, 2015

An expensive smartphone that is sold for a fraction of the price and turns out to be counterfeit? Two friendly ladies who invite you for a drink and saddle you with a sky-high bill in a cunning way? Taximeters that suddenly inexplicably skyrocket? These are just some of the common scams that many unsuspecting tourists experience while travelling.

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Corbion is a market leader in lactic acid and lactic acid derivatives such as ingredients and supplements for shelf life extension of food, cosmetics, solvents, biodegradable plastics, pharmaceutical and medical applications.

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Hello Thailand lovers. With this I want to post my future plans here and ask you about your experiences.

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This week I was visiting a neighbor and we had a conversation about how you can live here in Thailand as a foreigner. It was about the fact that, legally speaking, you are doing something illegal if you give your wife or girlfriend money to buy a piece of land.

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Workshops in Thailand

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Posted in The Culture, Art
May 23, 2015

During my holidays in Thailand (there are now many) I walk into an art studio in every place, if there is one.

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Thailand is happy with the help that the US has promised on the problem of the Rohingya refugees. “The situation with Rohingya refugees requires an international approach, it is not the problem of one particular country,” said Anusit Kunakhon, secretary general of Thailand's National Security Council.

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Internet speed in Asia: Thailand in 8th place

By Editorial
Posted in Short news
May 22, 2015

Thailand is not bad when it comes to broadband internet speed. The country even ranks eighth in Asia and 52nd worldwide, according to a survey by the American company Ookla.

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Now it's time to buy your tickets to Thailand. Turkish Airlines has started a pre-sale promotion at many destinations.

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I am in possession of a NON immigration visa 'O' that expires October 3, but at the end of June I will go to Belgium until September 19.

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Koh Samui is a great destination for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Do you have something to celebrate, are you looking for a destination for an affordable honeymoon, then put this tropical Thai island on your list.

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Today in the afternoon I had a visit from four police officers. Two on one moped and two with a pickup. Pictures were taken of my us and the house. An agent had a form that he filled out with the help of my wife. I was asked for the data in my passport, telephone numbers, number plates of mopeds and cars and house registration.

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My Thai wife and I (Belgian) plan to regularly stay in Belgium for a few weeks in the future. Our domicile is in Thailand and I have deregistered in Belgium.

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Prayut: No shelter for Rohingya in Thailand

By Editorial
Posted in Short news
May 21, 2015

Yesterday it became clear that Malaysia and Indonesia will receive Rohingya refugees. However, Thailand is not prepared to provide temporary shelter for the refugees, Prayut said.

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