I am looking for a reliable lawyer, preferably a construction law lawyer in the Hua Hin area. I need advice for a dispute with my contractor regarding failure to honor an agreement for the renovation of my condo.
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Nong Khai – Adventure begins at the Mekong River (video)
April 19, 2024
After arriving in the northern city of Udon Thani, just an hour's flight from Bangkok, you can head north towards Nong Khai. This city is located on the mighty Mekong River, which also crosses China, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.
I am facing a challenging situation and am looking for help. My Thai sister-in-law is trying to arrange her inheritance and pension after the death of her Italian husband. Despite hiring a lawyer in Italy, the process does not go as planned. We are now considering hiring a Dutch lawyer to facilitate communication.
Wat Yannawa, a special temple in Bangkok
April 19, 2024
Wat Yannawa is located south of the Taksin Bridge in the Sathon district. It is an ancient temple that was built in the time of the Ayutthaya kingdom.
Buying a condo in Pattaya from deceased man without heirs
April 19, 2024
Who knows a lawyer in Pattaya who knows a solution to the following problem: There is a condo that has been empty for 5 years from a man who died 5 years ago and has no heirs. What needs to happen to buy that condo?
What does it cost to buy a house in Thailand and what should you pay attention to when purchasing real estate?
April 18, 2024
Foreigners interested in purchasing a home in Thailand will find that there are certain restrictions and conditions that apply. What are the real rules surrounding buying a house in Thailand? This seems like a simple question, but the answer is quite complex. Unlike the Netherlands, for example, as a foreigner in Thailand you cannot simply buy a house with land by simply approaching a real estate agent, putting down your money and signing a contract. In this article, let's take a closer look at what exactly is and is not possible.
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Thailand stands at a crossroads of time, where age-old traditions collide and mingle with the waves of modernization. At the heart of this cultural drama is the deep-seated reverence for the monarchy and Buddhism, which together form the country's social and political backbone, even as the voice of youth for change grows louder.
A 56-year-old Belgian tourist has been seriously injured after an attack by his jealous partner in Thailand. The incident, which took place in an apartment in Hat Yai, led to the arrest of the 32-year-old perpetrator from Myanmar on suspicion of attempted murder, in the middle of a holiday that went tragically wrong.
Thailand Visa question No. 078/24: Extending the visa exemption and which visa for a long-term stay in Thailand
April 16, 2024
I arrived via Bangkok on February 14 and spent my first 30 days in Thailand on a visa waiver. A week before the end of this exemption, I applied for a 60-day extension at the immigration authorities on Koh Samui. Unfortunately I only got 30 days. That's a problem, because I won't fly back to the Netherlands until May 14.
Thailand's most famous private investigator, Warren Olson, returns with even more mind-boggling true stories from his investigative files. From unfortunate cases related to the tsunami to the latest antique and racehorse scams, girls tricked into pornography and boys forced into vices, as well as eccentric American and European husbands and vengeful wives – “Thai Private Eye” covers it all.
Don't just say stupa to a chedi
April 16, 2024
You simply cannot miss it in Thailand; the chedis, the local variant of what is known in the rest of the world - with the exception of Tibet (chorten), Sri Lanka (dagaba) or Indonesia (candi), as the stupas, the round structures containing Buddhist relics or, as in some cases also the cremated remains of the Great Ones of the Land and their relatives.
Music from Isaan: Luk Thung
April 16, 2024
What certainly stands out when you watch TV in Thailand is the sometimes typical Isan music. It seems a bit complaining. The music style I am referring to is 'Luk Thung' and comes from the Thai pleng Luk Thung. Loosely translated it means: 'song of a child of the fields'.
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Thai mythological snakes: Nagas
April 16, 2024
You almost always see them at Thai temples and spiritual places: Naga. The word Naga is used in Sanskrit and Pali to denote a deity in the form of the great serpent (or dragon), usually the King Cobra.
You experience everything in Thailand (88)
April 16, 2024
Delay of your flight, who hasn't experienced that? Annoying, but nothing you can do about it. If you are reasonably well taken care of with consumption vouchers, the misery feels less, a nice conversation with a fellow passenger also has a positive effect. Blog reader Jan Dekkers writes about it, but an extra memory came to mind about his flirtation with a beautiful lady from the ground staff.
10 delicious Thai soups that every tourist should try
April 16, 2024
Thai cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors and fragrant spices, and one of the most popular dishes in Thailand is soup.
Chinatown in Bangkok (video)
April 16, 2024
One of the most popular sights in Bangkok is Chinatown, the historic Chinese district. This lively neighborhood runs along Yaowarat Road to Odeon Circle, where a large Chinese gate marks the entrance to the Ong Ang Canal.
The beaches of Phuket (video)
April 16, 2024
Phuket is a popular destination with tourists thanks to its fantastic bays, white palm beaches, clear seas, friendly people, good accommodations and lots of seafood. The beaches in Phuket are among the most beautiful in Thailand.
