TB Immigration Information Letter No. 024/24: Lamphun immigration – Retirement year extension
Two weeks ago I received my retirement extension for the 19th time. I always go for the 800K scheme. Well in time for the extension date, after having completed all the paperwork at home behind the PC and using my printer for all necessary copies. On the day of judgment, together with my Thai wife, I first went to the Krungsri bank for the bank statement, the annual printout of my transactions and there were a few more regarding the current account that could be requested daily and a bank book update on the day of request.
Lamphun, a historical place
Lamphun is only 26 kilometers from Chiangmai. It is the oldest and longest inhabited place in Thailand with a very rich history.
Lamphun, the charm of the Lanna kingdom (video)
Lamphun, on the Ping River, is the capital of Lamphun Province in Northern Thailand. This historic place was once the capital of the Haripunchai kingdom. Lamphun was founded in 660 by Queen Chamthewi and remained the capital until 1281, when the empire came under the rule of King Mangrai, a ruler of the Lanna dynasty.
Mae Takhrai National Park in Chiang Mai/Lamphun
The nature reserve has obviously existed for much longer, but it was not until December 12, 2017 that a large forest area of over 350 square kilometers in the provinces of Chiang Mai and Lamphun officially became a national park. After receiving royal approval, the Royal Gazette announced that Mae Takhrai National Park has become Thailand's newest and 131st national park.
Hariphunchai National Museum in Lamphun
The origins of this interesting archaeological museum date back to 1927 with the display of stone slabs with inscriptions and other archaeological finds from northern Thailand. Even with human skeletons from prehistoric times you come face to face.
Phaya Mangrai, the first Lan na monarch
One of the most intriguing monarchs in Southeast Asia's turbulent but rich history has undoubtedly been Mangrai or Mengrai. Much has been written about him, but much of the published material can be called apocryphal and can hardly be historically substantiated. I limit myself to the historically established data, and believe me, they are impressive enough…
Just a day trip
Today I'm going out by rental car from Chiangmai to visit a few places where I haven't been in a long time. Start with a drive to the ancient site of Lamphun to revisit the famous temple there.
Trip by car from Udon Thani to Lamphun?
At the end of this month my Thai wife and I are going to visit a friend in Lamphun (close to Chiang Mai). We go by car and leave from Udon Thani, we want to take 3 to 4 days. Can you possibly give some tips about places of interest on this route (a detour is possible).
Featured: Plymovent in Lamphun
Recently I read a report from our ambassador, Karel Hartogh, about his visit to the north of Thailand. During that visit he officially opened a new Dutch company in Lamphun with the name Siam Ventilation Co. Ltd, part of the Plymovent Group. I find entrepreneurship in Thailand interesting, so I went looking for more information about this company.
News from Thailand – October 16, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• First hearing on waterworks: 3 minutes speaking time per person
• Rice mortgage system is 'devastating'
• Five years in prison for police doctor Supat, aka Dr Death