I would like to learn the Thai language. Does anyone have experience with the lessons that are given in the temple in Waalwijk?
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News from Thailand – July 23, 2014
July 23, 2014
Today in News from Thailand
• HIV infected? Discrimination and stigma are ubiquitous
• Proposal: Stricter penalties for trade in African ivory
• Lax police now suddenly appear to be able to find suspects
Spoiled rice in Chachoengsao warehouse
July 23, 2014
During the inspection of the rice bought by the government, which is stored in a warehouse in Phanom Sarakham (Chachoengsao province), rice was found that was seriously spoiled.
Angry taxi driver in Bangkok goes crazy (video)
July 23, 2014
This video shows a taxi driver in Bangkok who goes wild with a windshield wiper on the side window of another car to vent his anger.
The king approved the provisional constitution drawn up by the junta yesterday. The junta retains special powers, even after an interim cabinet has taken office, and is granted amnesty in advance.
We want to go to Kui Buri in January. Who has already been there and can tell something about the beaches there?
What will the termination of the visa run mean for tourists who stay longer than the standard 30 days in Thailand on a long-term visa with the associated 1 or more mandatory country departures?
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Next Sunday I will land with EVA Air 76 at Suvarnabhumi. What is the fastest and cheapest way to get to Sukhumvit? My hotel is close to the Skytrain.
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This year we want to use the airport bus from the airport to Cha-am. How do we get from main road to beach hotel with 2 suitcases? Only motorcycle taxis are there.
Submitted: Partner allowance AOW, remember January 1th!
July 22, 2014
The Netherlands is rapidly phasing out social services. This can have far-reaching consequences for pensioners in Thailand. For example, as of January 1, far-reaching changes to the AOW partner allowance are in the pipeline.
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Immigration Pattaya: 90 days procedure improved
July 22, 2014
It was time again for the 3-monthly (OK, 90 days!) trip to Immigration in Jomtien to report that I would like to extend my stay again. I have been doing this for years and the procedure has not changed significantly in that time.
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News from Thailand- July 22, 2014
July 22, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Stricter censorship measure may be relaxed
• Bangkok continues to sweep sidewalks
• Nam Phet refuses to return her crown
Through this way I would like to know how I can bring my Thai wife, who I have been married to since 2011, to Belgium. We followed the procedure for family reunification, but were refused.
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Farewell to Mor Chit bus terminal is approaching
July 22, 2014
Anyone who wants to travel by bus to the North or Northeast in three years' time will depart from a new location. The well-known bus terminal Mor Chit in the north of Bangkok is entering its last years of life.
Reader question: What are those disco buses in Pattaya?
July 21, 2014
Who can tell me more about these buses that I often see driving in Pattaya. They drive through Pattaya with the doors open and loud music.
Beach of Patong Beach is undergoing metamorphosis
July 21, 2014
On July 9, the junta (NCPO) ordered a major clean-up on Patong Beach in Phuket. All businesses such as massage huts, small eateries and bars have been requested to leave the beach.
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We can only withdraw cash at the Bangkok Bank in Pattaya, Koh Samui and Phuket with the Rabo Wereldpas. It will not work with another bank. With the credit card you can pay at all banks. This was not the case last year, has this changed?
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