'A Flemish person looking for a second life full of simplicity and beautiful moments'
Jules swapped the Belgian rain for the sun of Pattaya, looking for a second life full of simplicity and beautiful moments. Every morning he sits under his familiar parasol on the beach, enjoying coffee with a dash of whisky and the casual conversations with other pensioners. But behind his smile sometimes lies a touch of melancholy.
I am planning to live in Thailand in a few months. I have a whole series of questions about this. Can I come to you with all my questions or is there an agency in Belgium that can help me?
Thailand – Belgium question: If I die, can my Thai wife enjoy a kind of transitional pension?
For a moment I can no longer see the trees for the forest. Could you please give us advice? I am Belgian, 63 years old, July 08 last year, legally married in Belgium to my Thai wife and deregistered from our municipality of Schoten (Belgium) since November 01 last year and moved to Thailand.
In a shocking event in Seka Tai, Thailand, 49-year-old Belgian Christophe H. was shot dead by a fellow countryman. The 42-year-old perpetrator from Hotton tried to burn the body after the murder. The tragic escalation followed a long-term financial dispute between the two men.
We are looking for help regarding the death of our uncle (a Belgian) in Thailand. We receive little help from the Belgian embassy. We receive very little information from his girlfriend with whom he lived in recent years.
Tragic accident in Thailand claims the life of Belgian Jan (66), four months after the death of his ex-wife
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.
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.
A retired Belgian, just retired and full of plans to enjoy his freedom, suddenly became the victim of an extremely violent attack during his holiday in Hua Hin.
'My Thai girlfriend is a man'
In a heartwarming story of unconditional love and acceptance, the special relationship unfolds between Willy, a retired accountant from Antwerp, and Nisa, a courageous trans woman from Thailand. Their love story, which started with a surprising meeting, grew into an inspiring message of true love that transcends all prejudices.
I am Belgian and live in Spain as a resident. I am retired (worker). I receive my pension on my Belgian bank account. I would like to invite my Thai girlfriend to Spain with a Schengen visa for 3 months.
Experience with tax exemption of expiring annuities accrued in the Netherlands as a non-resident
I am looking for experiences with tax exemption for a declining annuity accrued in the Netherlands as a non-resident. I am Belgian and have built up this annuity during my work in the Netherlands, which will be released within a few months. I am currently staying in Thailand.
International manhunt ends in Thailand: Belgian DJ arrested in Thailand after ten years
A decade after a violent conflict in Belgium, a 36-year-old Belgian named Achmal, who also holds a Moroccan passport, has been arrested in Thailand. Once sentenced to ten years in prison for attempted murder, Achmal found refuge in lively Patong, Phuket, where he worked as a DJ. This arrest marks the end of a long run and the beginning of justice.
I am Belgian (65) and looking for a decent Thai woman
Actually, I have been looking for a decent Thai woman for a long time. Those who live in Belgium or the Netherlands. I am from Belgium myself. I think these are nice women. To enter into an honest relationship. I am also 65 years old and live alone. Or is there someone here who lives in Thailand and knows women. Who want a Belgian man. On an honest basis.
The Belgian Koekelare is plunged into deep mourning by the sudden death of 41-year-old Tineke V., who died unexpectedly during a holiday in Thailand. Well known and loved in her community, Tineke was the driving force behind a local restaurant and was known for her zest for life and warmth.
Belgian tourist (61) seriously injured by steel cable in Pattaya
In a shocking accident in Pattaya, Thailand, Belgian tourist Philippe Leoncuan Damme, 61, was seriously injured when he tripped over a steel cable. The cable, attached to a utility pole, pierced his left hand and wrist. This incident has raised concerns about the safety of public facilities in the area.
Belgian senior beaten up in traffic incident in Thailand
In an unusual traffic incident in Chonburi, Thailand, a 70-year-old Belgian man was severely beaten. The dispute arose when his granddaughter was attacked by street dogs and left her bicycle on the road, leading to a collision with a local pick-up driver. The situation escalated and the Belgian had to pay for it with a broken nose.
Thailand question: Is a grandchild also eligible for family reunification with grandparents in Belgium?
I am a Belgian, married to a Thai who recently became a grandmother. We are considering, in agreement with the granddaughter's mom and dad, to bring her to Belgium in a few years, because the education and future for that child is much more favorable here.
Thailand – Belgium question: Marriage between a Thai and a Belgian?
Here I have studied the procedures for a marriage between a Thai and a Belgian. If I understand correctly, it is easier to marry under Thai law than Belgian law at the embassy?
My wife and I, both Belgian, have a joint account with Kasikorn bank. However, the bank card has expired since 12/21. I thought that would not be a problem because next time we could get a new card in our trusted branch.
Octave Fariola: Belgian mythomaniac freebooter, American war hero, Irish rebel and Siamese engineer
I don't have to tell you that a lot of Farang who somehow ended up in Thailand are colorful characters to say the least. One of the most imaginative was undoubtedly Octave Fariola, a Belgian globetrotter whose adventurous life almost resembles a picaresque novel.
Want to unsubscribe online but keep getting refused because Boom demands an official and translated certificate. Now the question is who did or did not have to submit a certificate? Nowhere in the law have I found that (I may have missed it).
What many may not know is that a Belgian is the most influential European in Thailand's history. Gustave Rolin-Jaequemyns was an advisor to King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).