News from Thailand – August 5, 2014

By Editorial
Posted in News from Thailand
5 August 2014

Today in News from Thailand:

• Wild gaurs in Kui Buri can be admired again
• 'Composition of assembly in violation of constitution'
• Street vendors Tha Tian and Tha Chang don't want to leave

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A new dengue or dengue vaccine is expected to be on the market next summer. According to pharmaceutical company Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccine can reduce the number of infections by half.

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I want to buy a Toyota Fortuner and want to have gas installed in it, in the Netherlands they can remove the petrol tank and replace it with a gas tank with a small reservoir for petrol. Is this also possible in Thailand (Pattaya)?

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General Prayuth Chan-ocha the military ruler in Thailand has written the lyrics for a song: Returning Happiness To Thailand. This song, with the music of Wichian Tantipimolphan, can be seen and/or heard many times a day on radio and TV in Thailand. For Thailand lovers in the Netherlands and Belgium, here is a video with English subtitles.

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The Australian biological parents of Gammy, who was born by a Thai surrogate mother, did not know about his existence. The father has stated this according to Australian media. The doctor who performed the IVF only informed them about the (healthy) twin sister.

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Junta and consequences for Pattaya

By Lodewijk Lagemaat
Posted in Pattaya, Cities
5 August 2014

For some time now I have read in the 'Pattaya People' that the Junta is going to tackle things in Pattaya that were gradually tolerated or considered normal.

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My Thai wife and I are considering the possibility of going to the Netherlands for a few months for the first time in 6 years for family visits and holidays, such as city trips to: Paris, Barcelona. Do I have to insure myself for medical expenses and WA in the Netherlands if my Thai wife and I would like to go on holiday to the Netherlands for 3 months?

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No fanny pack and sprinkles for Dutch holidaymakers

By Editorial
Posted in Research
4 August 2014

The Dutch summer holidays have already started and most of the preparations have been made. But how prepared are the Dutch and what are they taking with them?

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Reader question: Where in Thailand can I buy a rollator?

By Submitted Message
Posted in Reader question
4 August 2014

I have been to Thailand several times at the age of 68, now going back for 3 months at the end of the year. I have a walking problem and need help from a walker.

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News from Thailand – August 4, 2014

By Editorial
Posted in News from Thailand
4 August 2014

Today in News from Thailand:

• Digital TV: 'TV watchdog NBTC is failing', say critics
• Kritsuda: I was tortured; army denies
• Transport plans junta almost copy of Pheu Thai plan

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The shooting at the car of a student (21), on Saturday at an intersection of Ramkhamhaeng Soi 118, has a tail for three officers from the Bang Chan (Bangkok) bureau. They have been transferred to an administrative position pending an investigation.

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At the beginning of this month, the junta suspended all local and provincial elections. She is going to put the spending of money under the magnifying glass, because a lot of money disappears into the pockets of politicians.

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My wife came from Thailand to Belgium, unfortunately she left her dog behind there, now we want to bring the animal to Belgium. Is there anyone who can help us with what steps to take?

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Can we re-enter Thailand with the same tourist visa that we had on arrival in Bangkok via Pailin, or do we have to go through the mill again at the border? If so, does anyone know if this is easy, or if we have to think about all kinds of things before we want to cross the border back to Thailand?

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I met a boy, his name doesn't matter, who I've been dating for a few months now. Even before I knew him, when he was single, he booked a holiday to Thailand with friends. The point is that I don't find that very relaxed, partly because of the stories about Thailand.

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I'm decorating the garden and think I'll reserve a piece for various types of cacti. I think low maintenance.

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Visa rules & procedures for Thailand changed

By Submitted Message
Posted in Dossier, Visa Thailand
3 August 2014

The Thai Immigration Bureau of the National Police has recently amended various immigration rules. This article is a summary of recent changes in visa procedures and approaches in Thailand.

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