Thailand blog

On average 2x a week I have serious problems with bowel movements, which in turn results in hemorrhoids. I eat 2 pieces of fruit every day, eat wholemeal bread and plenty of vegetables. Drink at least 3 liters of water per day and 4 liters in hot weather. Walk for 30 minutes every day and work in the garden for an hour a day.

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In this photo series we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

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Have been using Wise for years to full satisfaction, good price, not too high costs and fast processing. So no reason to change or is it…? Yesterday I received email with the following info.

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Phuket is the 'Jewel of the South'. It has everything the spoiled holidaymaker could wish for: an international airport, attractive and affordable hotels, beautiful beaches, impressive cliffs, many shops, the most diverse restaurants and an extensive nightlife.

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I've been a bit naive and I'm still trying to prove myself right. Whether that succeeds is another matter, but as a slightly stubborn Dutchman I do my best. Recently got married in Thailand and had a great day. The evening ceremony was held @ theCableFactory in BKK, which was beautifully decorated by
The organiser.

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After a long time and the necessary administrative arrangements, my partner came over from Thailand, after a positive conclusion of his integration. For the time being, he can and may stay here for 5 years. He now has a BSN number.

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The Portuguese were the first Farang to set foot in Siam in 1511. They were followed a century later by the Dutch. That is how it reads in the history books, although this story deserves some nuance. It was not the Northern Dutch shippers and merchants of the VOC who first arrived from our regions in the Siamese capital Ayutthaya. This honor belongs to a South Dutchman, the Bruges native Jakobus van de Koutere or Jacques van de Coutre as he became internationally known. A Fleming who – oh irony of history – had devoted a large part of his life to fighting the VOC…

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As you can read in Ref, the Thai Embassy in The Hague had already reduced the financial requirements for a Non-immigrant OA to the previous amounts last month. The Thai Embassy in Brussels, however, still continued to set these higher requirements, but that has now also changed. They too have returned to the former amounts

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Questioner: John Chiang Rai Sorry, maybe this question has been asked before, but would like to know if I can apply for an extension of 30 days at an Immigration Office with a so-called Visa Exemption (30 days)? If so, will I not have any problems checking in on my flight if the return date on my flight ticket is already stated 60 days later at check-in? Anyway, I want to go with my wife (home owner) …

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Another new photo series today. This time we highlight the many beautiful temples that are so characteristic of Thailand. Just like Buddhism, temples and temple grounds play an important role in social life in Thailand. 

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Sriracha sauce, a spicy chili sauce, is extremely popular in the United States. You can find it in a typical Vietnamese restaurant. It is used as a spice for noodles, for example with a Pho soup, you mix it in the broth.

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I ended a relationship with a Thai girlfriend after I found out she was also seeing someone else. She did not accept this and started threatening and bullying me, there was also a lawyer involved who put pressure on me for the same reason so I cut off contact completely. Due to Covid I couldn't go to Thailand for more than 2 years so I didn't worry about it anymore, now I want to go again, but I don't want to get in trouble.

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Driving from Mae Sot towards Tak we suddenly see a reference to the Taksin Maharat National Park where the tallest tree in Thailand is located.

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For example, do you own a new car when you have paid 100% directly (by bank transfer) to a garage in Thailand, but that car is registered in the name of a Thai? Is there a difference if you have transferred the total purchase price of that new car to the bank account of the relevant Thai, who in turn transfers the sum to the Thai garage?

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For a marriage application/banns in Belgium with my Thai girlfriend, whom I have to submit to the municipality in Belgium, 5 documents in Dutch: birth extract, proof of divorce, proof of being single, proof of residence and proof of Thai identity.

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Again some time has passed, and again without any known developments. That is why I have now taken the plunge and have written to both Minister Kuipers of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) and the board of Healthcare Providers Netherlands (ZN).

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After getting tired of the Miami Hotel and its unfriendly Chinese management after a few times, I moved to the Crown on soi 29 on Sukhumvit. How low can you go. We are talking about 1995. In other words, the last century.

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Wednesday 27 April is an excellent date to celebrate, also because it is the Dutch king's birthday. It's also an excellent time to get rid of some unnecessary stuff.

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I would like to know if this is true? When applying for a 60-day tourist visa, they ask for confirmation of your hotel booking for half of your stay. It used to be only the 1 night. Is this right now? Because this is a big and annoying difference if you don't know in advance how long you want to stay somewhere.

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For the past month everyone - except myself - got COVID with fairly mild symptoms except the very old mother who coughed profusely…but everything is over and so okay.

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