Dutch pensioners want to make beautiful trips
Pursue hobbies, make beautiful trips and spend more time with friends, children and grandchildren. Dutch people who already have their retirement in sight are bursting with plans for filling the time they will have in the future.
'Dutch pension system second best in the world'
Our country still has the second best pension system in the world. On a leading list by consultancy firm Mercer, the Dutch pension system again came in second place this year, only Denmark scores better.
I want to leave for Thailand soon for 90 days with a non-immigrant (O) visa. I am 72 years old, retired and divorced. Now my question is whether there is a sample letter in English in which I can explain that I am retired and therefore want to go to Thailand. The visa states that an accompanying letter, explaining why you are leaving for Thailand, is necessary.
Dutch people over 65 are remarkably satisfied with the life they lead. More than 65 percent of them give their own life a solid 8. One in five pensioners even rate their own life with a 9.
The VBNGB also helps Dutch pensioners in Thailand
The recent discussion about the new procedure for applying for a legalized income statement at the Dutch embassy in Bangkok shows how important it is to organize yourself as a group in order to exert influence. In that context, we would like to refer our readers to the website of the Association of Interests for Dutch Pensioners Abroad (VBNGB).
Submitted by: Stichting Belangenbedachting NL Retired Abroad
Through political party 50Plus/Tweede Kamer, I received the site of the Stichting Belangenbeharting NL Pensioners Abroad = vbngb.eu 50Plus consults this Stichting vwb on matters that are important to our group.
There is a good chance that pensions will go down next year
Dark clouds approaching for pensioners in Thailand. The two largest pension funds in the Netherlands, ABP and Zorg & Welzijn, may have to reduce pensions next year, NOS said.
Reader Submission: Unnoticed, three measures directly affecting retirees in Thailand.
Prinsjesdag 2015 has already passed for a few weeks, and the general and financial considerations that followed have passed more or less silently. With regard to the position of the elderly and their benefits from AOW and pension, it was particularly disappointing that they were not allowed to benefit from an improving economy. On the contrary. The purchasing power of the elderly is coming under even more pressure.
The Euro has been declining for about four months. With this downward movement, the mood among a large number of retirees has apparently also dropped. There is grumbling and complaining. It is almost always the fault of the Dutch government, in short Calimero behavior: “They are big and I am small and that's not fair!”.
Thailand top destination for retirees
Many retirees already knew: Thailand is a great destination if you want to enjoy your retirement. This appears from a list of the American magazine International Living Magazine.
Will the elderly be hit in 2015?
The newspapers have been full of it in recent weeks: 'The elderly will be hit hard in 2015.' Scare mongering or truth?
Pensioners in Thailand: 'Less pension in the coming years'
Dark clouds are approaching for pensioners in the Netherlands and Thailand. The purchasing power of the elderly will be significantly affected in the coming years, writes De Telegraaf.
We will eventually move to northern Thailand, so that we can lower the retirement age a bit instead of being forced to raise it. And of course also because we are addicted to that country.
'More and more homeless western foreigners in Thailand'
The number of western homeless people in Thailand is increasing. The Thai government is not prepared for this social problem, aid organizations in Thailand warn, according to the Bangkok Post.
Statement of the week: 'Thailand is a paradise for retirees!'
Research by an agency for expats and pensioners, 'International Living', has shown that Thailand is one of the 22 countries where it is best to live and live as a pensioner. Thailand is even number 9 on the list of best countries for retirees.
One in ten AOW benefits goes abroad
Part of the Dutch social security benefits is paid outside the Netherlands. This is most common for the AOW, of which 10 percent goes abroad. Belgium, Spain and Germany in particular are popular countries of residence for old-age pensioners, Thailand is not on the list.
Health costs and elections
Many Dutch people, who have decided to live in Thailand – for whatever reason – have encountered a problem in arranging health insurance.