Belgian (67) died after a traffic accident on Patong Hill (Phuket)
A 67-year-old Belgian man on a motorbike died last night after a collision with a car and a pick-up truck on Phra Baramee Road on Phuket's infamous Patong Hill.
Belgian motorcyclist (39) dies in an accident in Phuket
This morning at 6am local time, Chalong police found the body of a 39-year-old Frederik Maes from Belgium on Wiset Road in Rawai. The victim had serious wounds on his stomach, knees and left leg and was bleeding from the mouth and nose.
I have a Thai motorcycle license and now I also want to obtain a car license. My international (Belgian international in Dutch, French and German) expires on July 23rd. Since my international driver's license does not mention English, it must therefore be translated as the Thai service requires it.
Belgian diver active in rescue operation in Chiang Rai
Specialists from several countries have been called in for the rescue operation in the cave complex of Tham Luang in Chiang Rai, where 12 young football players and their coach are being sought. A very experienced Belgian diver, Ben Reymenants, was also called in by the US Navy Seals to join a team of 5 cave divers to search for the missing youngsters.
Reader question: Deregistration in Belgium and the consequences for my Thai wife with a Dutch passport
On 30-06-2018 we leave for Thailand to live there. For me as a real Belgian this will not be a problem. Deregister at the municipality and then register “somewhere” in Thailand at a Belgian consulate. But my wife: she is Thai by birth, still has a Thai identity card. She has been in Europe for 16 years, has been married to a Dutchman and has also taken over his name. She has adopted and received Dutch nationality. Since she divorced that Dutchman in 2014, and moved to Belgium with me, she has therefore been deregistered in the Netherlands. She still has a Dutch passport to travel.
Belgian winner Megabreak pool billiards tournament
You may know that one of my hobbies here in Pattaya is pool billiards, which I practice in Megabreak Poolhall and also help organize the tournaments there. Last year we had about 150 again, because three times a week there is the possibility to participate in a tournament.
Reader question: Visa for Thai baby with Belgian nationality
Who can give me information about the following please? My Thai daughter-in-law went to her family in Thailand for 8 months with baby, baby did not yet have Thai nationality, only Belgian and passport for 30 days. How can she arrange for an extension of re-entry in Thailand or what do you call this or for a long stay visa. Baby is now 3 months old.
Reader submission: 'A cream of a book'
My name is Yvan, Belgian by birth, Fleming by nature. Regular visitor to Thailand for a few years now, where someone is faithfully waiting for me. That someone is Malai, the place is Ubon Ratchathani.
Reader's question: Getting married in Thailand, some Belgian embassy-related questions
Now that the 'big day' (marrying my Thai girlfriend in an amphoe BKK) is approaching, perhaps some comments/questions for the blog readers with experience in this regard. This mainly under the impulse of the sweetheart who does not want to deviate an inch from the truth before the Embassy court, and nothing but the truth. Oh yes, we assume that we both have the necessary documents in order.
Death of a Belgian tourist on Koh Tao: According to the police, Elise previously attempted suicide
The investigation into the alleged suicide of Elise Dallemange on the holiday island of Koh Tao is in full swing, but has not yet given a definite answer about the circumstances surrounding her death. A source with the Crime Suppression Division's investigative team says that the Belgian woman, 30, previously tried to take her own life on April 4 at Nopphawong railway station in Bangkok.
I am an expat and have been living in Thailand for many years. Apart from our passport, we still have the identity card. In the meantime my ID card has expired and I should apply for a new one. According to the Belgian embassy, it takes 8 weeks to replace it, of course there is also a cost involved, and the necessary hassle to travel from Hua Hin to BKK each time.
Reader Question: Starting Bakery in Chiang Mai – Phrae
During 2018-2019 I would like to start a bakery with an adjoining tearoom near Chiang Mai – Phrae. I am a Belgian baker (since 30 years) and my wife is Thai. During one of our trips I visited several bakeries and we would like to open a Belgian bakery with only Belgian delicacies.
Agenda: Performance Axelle Red in Bangkok
Do you like French chansons? Then make a note of March 16 and 17 in your agenda, because on one of those evenings you can see the famous Belgian singer Axelle Red perform in Bangkok.
Belgian woman (26) rescued after five hours in the sea off Koh Samui
A 26-year-old Belgian woman has survived a 5-hour adventure of floating in rough seas. Eventually she was able to attract the attention of a group of fishermen. The Belgian lady realizes that she has been very lucky.
Belgian (68) crashed in Udon Thani
Frans Peeters (68) from Beringen, Belgium, died on July 1 in a traffic accident in Thailand. The man, who lived in Udon Thani, fell with his motorbike.
News from Thailand – Saturday, April 18, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Prayut looks back on six months of reign
– Police: Bonanza holiday park has seized land
– Naked Brit (25) is fined during Songkran
– Belgian expat (70) drowns in Hua Hin
Belgian (57) found dead in Pattaya
A 57-year-old Belgian was found dead in his apartment in Pattaya last night. Although the cause of death has not yet been determined, the police assume heart failure.