New poll: the price tag of a good life in Thailand
This post from June 25, 2011 is a repost following our milestone: 250.000 comments on Thailandblog. This article received no fewer than 267 responses.
What are the consequences of divorce in Thailand?
After 11 years of marriage, I am considering divorcing my Thai wife. We have a 4 year old son. I was married for the Buddha as well as for the law in Thailand at the time. Are there any financial obligations for me if I get a divorce? Can she claim my pension? I am retired and receive AOW and pension from ABP. I also have a considerable amount in a savings account at a Thai bank.
Fun life in Thailand: the price tag
Never had so many comments on an article. It led to interesting discussions. Given the number of votes, we can draw a conclusion. The difference between the options to choose was not very big. You could say that € 1.200 is the absolute minimum for a large majority, but the majority still need € 1.500 or more to maintain a Western lifestyle in Thailand. This allows me to support my claim that 'Thailand…
Thailand will tax foreign investors
editors' note Thailand will levy a 15 percent withholding tax on interest payments and appreciations on bonds held by foreign investors. Thailand wants to limit the inflow of capital from abroad because the value of the Thai bath is being increased. This is reported by the Financial Times. Signal The country is thus sending a clear signal that it is prepared to take unpopular measures to limit cash flows. The West accuses emerging countries of…
