The Department of Medical Sciences is encouraging Thai women between the ages of 30 and 60 to be regularly screened for cervical cancer. About 2.200 women die from this disease in Thailand every year. To improve access to testing, the DMS now offers free self-collection tests for HPV DNA, available through the “Pao Tang” application or at selected distribution points.
66-year-old Belgian Jan Van Welden died in a motorcycle accident in Thailand. He leaves behind three children and four grandchildren. The family lost both parents in a short time.
My wife and I invited a niece for a three-month vacation, but her visa application was rejected twice. Despite carefully completed documents and proof of our relationship, the reason the authorities remain concerned is that she will not return. We are now considering a shorter invitation of one month to get her here.
A book that I purchased almost immediately after its publication was “Encounters in the East – A World History” by Patrick Pasture, professor of European and world history at KU Leuven.
You can walk in Thailand for a long time and still experience things to amaze you. The following story by blog reader Gerard Plomp gives a bit of an idea of how the male/female ratios in the Isaan work together. Mind you, he adds, it's not like that everywhere, of course, but it's more common here.
Tom Yum is not only the name of a spicy clear soup from Thai cuisine, there is also a tasty spicy cocktail with the same name.
Last week I found out that my wife's family (my in-laws) has been putting a lot of pressure on her since last year. We live together in Belgium and her family lives in Thailand.
In this video you will see 10 places in Thailand that you must see according to the creator. Of course, as a tourist you will have to make a choice depending on the time available, after all, your holiday does not last forever.
I have an AOW (via SVB), I have no pension. I have been in Thailand every year for many years and would like to settle there. I don't work there.
This temple was built by Luang Phor Khoon Parisuttho. No fewer than 20 million mosaic tiles have been used. The complex is a tribute to the water gods. they are located under a huge sculpture of the mythical elephant Airavata, on which sits the Hindu God Indra.
Is it financially interesting to purchase an apartment in Thailand with a view to renting it out to generate some extra income?
Tourists regularly make mistakes when booking a hotel room in Thailand due to misleading information, unfamiliarity with local conditions and cultural differences. Expectations around star rating and hidden costs play a role, as does choosing the wrong location or booking in the wrong season. As a result, many travelers miss the opportunity to fully enjoy their stay.
The famous massage parlor “Emmanuelle Entertainment” in Bangkok ceased operations on April 30, 2024 and is now up for sale. The closure raises questions about the future of the massage sector, which once thrived but is now under pressure. Despite the declining number of salons, opportunities remain, especially through mergers with hotels and high-end spas.
The Dutch Embassy is organizing a consular service and a Meet & Greet reception with Ambassador HE Remco van Wijngaarden from May 14 to 16, 2024 in Pattaya. You can meet him on May 15 and ask questions during the Meet & Greet. Take part in this inspiring meeting and register in time for the limited places!
French businesswoman Catherine Delacote has left her entire fortune to her loyal housekeeper Nutwalai Phupongta, who had worked for her for 17 years. Delacote's body was found in Thailand, and police suspect she committed suicide. Phupongta inherits the five villas, a car and other assets, worth 100 million baht (2,5 million euros).
Does anyone have advice for us regarding a short-stay visa application for my Thai girlfriend who wants to come to the Netherlands to stay with me for 90 days? My question is whether we can do this through a reliable person or agency in Bangkok?
Possible addition. On April 1, I entered Thailand on a Non-Immigrant O Single entry visa. Maximum stay 90 days. Yesterday I went to Immigration Udon Thani for information about possible extension of the visa because there was no clarity about this.
