My good friend would like to go to Thailand when he turns 65 this year, but he is in a difficult package. I have a lot of questions because he only has state pension and not 800.000 Bath in the bank.
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Exodus: Thailand and Cambodia suppress rumours
June 18, 2014
The reports of Cambodians killed, the reports of other cases of ill-treatment [by the authorities] are rumours, says the Cambodian ambassador to Thailand. Thailand and Cambodia will open a 'hot line' to suppress those rumors.
Reader question: Settling in Hua Hin
June 17, 2014
I have read all the questions about Hua Hin in this forum up to 2010 but have not found all the answers I was looking for. I have been living in Pattaya for a few years now, but now I just want to live in Hua Hin for a year.
I am so happy today
June 17, 2014
The vast majority of the Thai population supports the military. Thais don't care what the Dutch think about it. That makes Ronald van Veen happy.
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My girlfriend has a Schengen visa with a date between August 12 and November 25. I bought her a plane ticket with a date of August 16 to November 22. And that is erroneously 8 days more than the visa.
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News from Thailand – June 17, 2014
June 17, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• No more tablet PCs for primary and secondary school students
• Ayutthaya: Weapons of war surfaced from canal water
• Environmental movement: Construction of dike roads along Chao Praya is not a good idea
Junta insists: No roundups against foreign workers
June 17, 2014
No, there will be no hard raids against foreign workers. The only thing the military authority has set itself is the 're-regulation' of the foreign working population. According to the law, employers must register their foreign personnel, says Co-leader Prayuth Chan-ocha.
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The construction industry is being seriously affected by the exodus of Cambodians to their homeland. The resulting labor shortage is stifling economic recovery.
Reader question: Health care costs for Thai residents
June 16, 2014
An aunt of mine (Thai woman) is in hospital in Bangkok and needs surgery. I assume it is a normal state hospital and not a private clinic. The operation takes place quickly and according to her she has to pay 5.000 Baht for the operation.
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Who can recommend me a decent hospital in Bangkok where blood tests and lab tests can be done on the same day without any problems?
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The Red Devils in Brazil (video)
June 16, 2014
Now that the Dutch national team has made such a fantastic start in the tournament for the World Cup in Brazil, we should not forget to support our southern neighbors.
Who knows the answer to my questions. My wife needs to renew her Thai passport. Now we live 170 km from The Hague
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Coco T.: an unusual restaurant in Hua Hin
June 16, 2014
Coco T. is not your average Thai restaurant in Hua Hin. To begin with, it is located in a not so obvious place, in Soi 80. That is the youngest bar street in Hua Hin.
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Reader question: Thai dishes without chili pepper
June 16, 2014
We are looking for Thai dishes that are not hot. Unfortunately, my husband and I cannot tolerate peppers.
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News from Thailand – June 16, 2014
June 16, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Aggressive wild elephants receive behavioral training
• Rush for free Naresuan movie tickets
• Cambodians flee 'for fear of persecution'
If you have plans to fly to Thailand next summer, we can highly recommend this offer.
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Reader question: Can you speed through immigration in Bangkok with a business class ticket?
June 16, 2014
I will fly back to this beautiful country in a few weeks. Now my question is if you fly business class do you just have to join the immigration or do you also have something like a fastlane?
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