Next week a very good friend is leaving with China Airlines back to Amsterdam. He will probably have about 10 kilograms too much checked baggage.
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'Hill Tribe' children's home
January 12 2014
This special children's home is an initiative of the Dutchman Joop Rieffs. After a few visits to this house, I became very impressed by the good work.
Offer flight tickets Emirates, Amsterdam – Bangkok € 598
January 12 2014
If you have no objection to a transfer in Dubai, Emirates airline tickets are still very interesting. Emirates currently has a nice offer to Bangkok for 598 euros.
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This week there was important news in the media that could also affect child benefits for children living in Thailand. A judge in Amsterdam ruled that the 40% reduction in child benefit, which also applies to Thailand, is unlawful in some specific situations.
Belgian VRT journalist Jan De Bruyne passed away in Thailand
January 12 2014
In Thailand, the former VRT journalist Jan De Bruyne (74) has died. He was traveling with his wife to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary, but a swim was fatal to him, writes Het Nieuwsblad.
More cancellations, fewer delays at Schiphol
January 12 2014
Schiphol has grown considerably this year and a new record was set with 52,2 million passengers. The question is, did these passengers also arrive at their final destination on time? In 2013, there were 4% fewer cancellations or delays of more than 3 hours.
Bangkok prepares for 'Bangkok Shutdown' (2)
January 11 2014
How is Bangkok preparing for what will happen next week? An overview.
News from Thailand – January 11, 2014
January 11 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Ratchadamnoen Avenue shooting: 1 dead, 7 injured
• Private jet air traffic comes to a standstill
• Top civil servant supports protest movement and that is not allowed
Electoral Council urges postponement of elections
January 11 2014
Once again, the Electoral Council is calling for the elections to be postponed. The problem is that at least 28 of the 500 seats remain unoccupied and possibly more. As a result, the House of Representatives is not allowed to function.
Two countries have issued negative travel advice for Thailand, Kuwait is urging its citizens to leave the country and the US embassy advises stocking up on provisions for two weeks.
Suthep: We will not occupy or block any airports in Bangkok
January 11 2014
Action leader Suthep Thaugsuban says his protest movement does not intend to block or occupy Bangkok's two main airports.
New passport valid for 9 years from March 10
January 11 2014
Good news for expats and retirees in Thailand. As of March 9, the Dutch passport will be valid for 10 years. This has been announced by Minister Plasterk.
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Reader question: Why do people in Thailand put a plastic bottle with water near the wheels of a parked car?
January 10 2014
I have seen cars parked several times in Thailand and on the wheels there was a plastic bottle with water and I wonder what the purpose of that is…?
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Vakantiebeurs in Utrecht: Win a trip to Thailand!
January 10 2014
On Wednesday 15 January 2014, the Vakantiebeurs will start in the Jaarbeurs Utrecht. In hall 4 you will find the Thailand Pavilion among the other faraway destinations.
Reader question: I will probably inherit a house in Thailand, what should I arrange for that?
January 10 2014
Maybe I'll inherit a house in Thailand from a sick Canadian friend. My question is what must be arranged BEFORE her death by lawyers, translation agencies, notaries, do I eventually want to become the owner of this property?
News from Thailand – January 10, 2014
January 10 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Singapore Airlines puts the connection with protests into perspective
• Rapid test for shrimp disease developed
• Bangkok Post: Military coup is no solution
British pensioners in Pattaya, fun or trouble? (video)
January 10 2014
More and more Britons are spending their old days in the Thai seaside resort of Pattaya. The number of British residents over the age of 65 who have settled in the city has increased by 43% in the last two years.
