In the last months of his life, the Buddha retreated to the less populated areas of northern India. He knew his death was near. Here's what we know about it.
My question is about the visa regulation regarding the requirement not to be in Thailand for more than 90 days within 180 days. The question is, can my future stay become a problem?
The Borobudur in Java is the largest Buddhist monument in the world. This temple complex of no less than nine floors from the eighth century of our era had been hidden under ash and jungle for centuries and was one of the greatest archaeological sensations in the early nineteenth century.
The brow-browed bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier) is a passerine bird in the bulbul family. The brow bulb is found in large parts of Southeast Asia and the Indian Archipelago.
Does anyone know where in Pattaya an address of a lawyer / notary for drawing up a will in the event of death?
In response to Tino Kruis's submission about the content of Thai newspapers, I would like to know whether bombings in the southernmost provinces of Thailand are always and openly written about? And whether and where there are regular attacks?
Much has been written about it, but I still want to say something about my problem. I recently moved to Thailand and received my benefit specification from Achmea for my company pension. I saw that full national insurance contributions and ZVW contributions had been deducted. Well, I don't mind paying payroll tax in NL, but national insurance contributions and ZVW premiums to which I am not entitled as a deregistered person (registered in RNI) are unjustified.
The Ramayana is one of India's greatest and most epic stories, its roots go back some 2500 years. From India, various variants of the epic spread throughout Asia, including Thailand, where it became known as the Ramakien (รามเกียรติ์). You can see references to the epic in all sorts of places, but then you must of course know the story. So let's dive into this mythical epic in this series. Today part 4. The…
The Kathin ceremony at the end of the Pansa, Buddhist Lent, Lent. The public provides new robes and offerings to the monks. A very important event.
It has been a month since a former police officer killed 37 people in Thailand. Innocent adults were shot and with a knife the perpetrator stabbed 24 small children to death in a nursery. The country was shocked and in deep mourning. Prime Minister Prayut announced stricter (weapon) laws after the mass murder. Unfortunately, it is still quiet on the government side.
On Thursday, December 15, a consular employee of the Dutch embassy will be in Phuket. On this occasion you can apply for a Dutch passport or identity card, have your life certificate signed and request a DigiD code.
The Netherlands will have a chain of convenience stores that will resemble the well-known 7-Eleven stores in Thailand. This new concept called Grab & Go will soon open its first store.
A special tip for train enthusiasts is the special “Rod Fai Loi Nam” (floating train) itinerary from Bangkok to the Pasak Cholasid Dam, Thailand's largest earthen dam in Lop Buri province. This route only operates on Saturdays and Sundays from November 5 to January 29, 2023 (except December 31 and January 1).
My husband and I are in the process of applying for a 90 day non O immigrant visa. We have now been busy for 2 days and have scanned 28 documents per person…. Unfortunately, we made a mistake by not using the same first name as stated in the passport. How can we delete and recreate this created account?
Lung Addy, from a recent answer: “Since you, as a Belgian, are not subject to tax at all here, you do not have a file or TIN number here.” In my humble opinion this is incorrect. The so-called double tax treaty between Thailand and Belgium lists which activities are taxable in which country. Pensions from Belgium are taxable in Belgium.
A solid, reliable and fairly complete newspaper, but nothing that really surprises you or wakes you up, writes Tino Kuis about Matichon, the Thai newspaper he reads every day. Today we get to look over his shoulders.
Bee-eaters (Meropidae) are a family of roller birds and has 26 species divided into three genera. Bee-eaters are especially beautifully colored, slender and graceful birds.
For many goods that you buy in Thailand, you can reclaim the VAT of 7% as a foreign tourist. In this article you can read how you can do that.
We hear disturbing reports that you have to take into account considerable detours from Phuket Airport to Phuket Patong due to closed roads due to the heavy rainfall and damage caused by it. Does anyone have experience with this and what should we take into account in terms of detours, etc.? And are there several "through" roads that are closed on Phuket?
The Wat Sothonwararam is a temple in the Chachoengsao province of Thailand. Located in Mueang Chachoengsao township on the Bang Pakong River. Its initial name was 'Wat Hong', and it was built in the late Ayutthaya period.
