Almost everyone knows Phi Phi Island - one of the most popular tourist hotspots in Krabi province - but few people know that the lesser-known Koh Lanta is much more beautiful. According to some even one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
In about 12-18 months we want to move to Thailand permanently. Many things that need to be arranged are now clear to me. It is still a puzzle, how to deal with moving part of our belongings? Not that we want to take everything with us now, but there are things that we want to take with us. Especially things that are still fairly new. We also want to bring the necessary equipment that is younger than 3-5 years old. Our home is already prepared in terms of mains voltage and sockets.
Opening a bank account in Thailand is quite easy and can also be done quite quickly, provided you prepare well and provide the correct documents. I personally opened a bank account at Bangkok Bank in Pattaya last Friday and it was a piece of cake. I will share my experiences with you here.
Discover the beauty of Bangkok from the water with the new hop-on hop-off boat service offered by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. This flexible service connects tourists to the city's most iconic attractions along the Chao Phraya River, such as the Grand Palace and Khao San Road, while offering comfort and safety on board.
Airports of Thailand (AOT) unveils ambitious plans for a significant investment in the expansion of Suvarnabhumi and the development of Don Mueang International Airport. With a budget of billions of baht aimed at increasing passenger capacity and service quality, AOT is taking a big step forward to restore air traffic to pre-pandemic levels.
A special experience for two animals and then a moral message: determination in carrying out a mandate will bring good results.
In recent years, 14 short stories by Khamsing Srinawk have appeared on this beautiful Thailand blog, partly translated by Erik Kuijpers and partly by the undersigned. Most of these stories were published between 1958 and 1973, a time of great change in Thai society, with two stories written in 1981 and 1996.
We recently experienced the challenges of flying with Air Asia again. From unreserved seats that placed us far apart to unexpected charges for an abandoned suitcase, our experiences highlight the airline's devious practices and monopolistic behavior that can significantly impact the travel experience for passengers.
I have a question about the Schengen visa. I have read the Schengen file (thanks for the extensive information), but a number of things are still unclear. Perhaps you can help me find a solution.
I noticed that when you open the official website of Thai immigration, you can now choose from 11 languages, including Dutch. Top right corner of the page.
On February 3, I will apply online (TM 47) for a 90-day notification. The date to register again was February 4, 2024. On February 5, I received an email that my application had been rejected, reason = incomplete. On February 8 I go to the immigration office, my 90 day notification is processed manually. The date to report back is now May 9. So everything's fine on that front.
I would like to draw your attention to the fact that the tax notice, income 2022, tax year 2023, for those who are 'taxpayers not resident in Belgium' and use www.mymifin.be, has been added to your personal file.
My ex-partner has been back to Thailand since December 2023. However, she was struck by a so-called Young Stroke (stroke) in 2022 and is now on lifelong medication of Clopidrogel and Atorvastatin, each one tablet once a day. She currently still has stock from the Netherlands, but at the end of February she will have to purchase this herself in Thailand.
My Belgian son, 28 years old, would like to follow a Muay Thai training in Phuket for a period of 60 to 90 days. Should he apply for a separate visa at the Thai embassy in Brussels, or is a 30-day VOA sufficient that he can extend for another 30 days?
In part 2 we continue with the 26-year-old beauty who works in a jewelry store. As already mentioned in part 1, it concerns a farmer's daughter, but a farmer's daughter who has successfully completed a university study (ICT).
Getting to know your (future) in-laws is and remains an exciting event. Paul Schiphol wrote a story about this in October 2014. It is nice when he finds that his Thai father-in-law has apparently accepted that his son does not bring home a daughter-in-law, but a farang as a son-in-law.
Kaeng pa (Thai: แกงป่า) is also called forest curry or jungle curry and is a typical dish from the north of Thailand. Some call the dish 'Chiang Mai jungle curry'.
