News from Thailand – December 5, 2014
December 5 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• PWD about hotel too high: We warned
• End of LPG subsidy after 7 years
• Gold mine in Loei and local residents close deal
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Koh Tao murders: OM feels no pressure from population
December 5 2014
The Public Prosecution Service feels no pressure from the population in the controversial case of the Koh Tao murders. "We must be able to dispel the doubts of the population that they are the real culprits," says the public prosecutor on Koh Samui.
Visa Thailand Q&A: What are the advantages and disadvantages of the two 50+ visas for Thailand?
December 5 2014
I've read the info several times but I'm still left with a question that I can't get clear and the following. If I want a visa for a year based on age 50+, is there a difference in practice between the 2 ways of applying?
Visa for Thai Q&A: Can someone with Thai nationality move from Italy to the Netherlands?
December 5 2014
My girlfriend's sister has Thai nationality, has lived and worked in Italy for several years (she has an Italian permanent residence and work permit), is now married in Thailand (not in Italy) to her Italian husband and has 2 children who have Italian nationality.
We fly to Bangkok next Sunday and then have a through flight to Trat with Bangkok Airways. Three months after we booked that flight, however, we received an email that our flight was early, so that it will all be very tight.
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Happy Birthday, King Bhumibol!
December 5 2014
King Bhumibol's birthday starts today with disappointment as his doctors have advised him not to leave the hospital. Bad luck for the Thais who had already come to Siriraj hospital yesterday to catch a glimpse of him when he went to the Grand Palace for an audience today.
It may be a strange question, but who knows how to see in advance whether there are budbugs (bed bugs) in the room?
News from Thailand – December 4, 2014
December 4 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Quarrel over Jakkrit inheritance (200 million baht) between widow and father
• Thailand slightly less corrupt (or other countries more)
• Students: We are not paid for three-finger gesture
Koh Tao murders: OM convinced of guilt Zaw and Win
December 4 2014
The two Myanmar migrant workers suspected of murdering two British tourists in September on the holiday island of Koh Tao are arraigned today in Koh Samui Provincial Court. The OM says it has hard evidence for their guilt.
Restrictions on foreign companies will not take place
December 4 2014
Much to the relief of foreign companies, the Foreign Business Act (FBA) remains unchanged. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced this yesterday at a lunch meeting of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce.
Reader question: Can I take the ferry from Trat to Surat Thani?
December 4 2014
Does anyone know if there are boat connections between the coastal zone of Trat and the coastal zone of Surat Thani? Where can we cross with a car and what are the prices?
Reader question: Should I bring my bank book to Thailand or not?
December 4 2014
My last holiday (June/July 2014) I opened a Savings Account at Bangkok Bank with a Be1st Smart debit card. Next Saturday I'm leaving for Thailand again for 2 months and wonder if I should or shouldn't take my bank book with me.
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News from Thailand – December 3, 2014
December 3 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Soap operas will explain how bad corruption is and what you can do about it
• Taxi broker Uber has to come to LTD
• Six years of legal battle; court orders demolition hotel Aetas
Reader question: Income statement for emigration Thailand
December 3 2014
I have gone through town and country to get my income statement from the Apeldoorn tax authorities (which I need for emigration to Thailand) translated into English. The IRS says it can't take care of it.
Billionaire involved in kidnapping; fled abroad
December 3 2014
One of Thailand's 50 richest men is wanted by the police in connection with the corruption case against police chief Pongpat Chayaphan. The billionaire, owner of Wind Energy Holding Co, is suspected of lèse majesté, extortion and threats.
When I travel by bus through Thailand, I regularly see a car on fire on the highway. So far, about four times in the past two years.
News from Thailand – December 2, 2014
December 2 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• New vests for motorsai men (and a few women)
• Exciting! Weightless floating on exhibition
• 1 million baht for intelligence on smuggling boss
