Response of the Dutch embassy to a reader's question about the use of the English and Thai language
In response to the discussion on Thailandblog of April 10, the embassy has the following to say: The question about the use of the Dutch, or Thai and English language at the consular department of the embassy has been regularly raised in the past or come, most recently in the annual survey, conducted between April 1 and May 8, 2015, which was completed by 494 people.
Can someone from the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok or an outsider explain to me clearly why you are only addressed in Thai (and if you are lucky in English) at the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok and not in Dutch? can be helped?
A friend of ours received an MVV decision from the IND for his girlfriend last Saturday, 20-2-'16, stating that she must fill in a passport photo and some other form and she can go to the embassy to have the MVV sticker placed. , all very good news in itself.
Reader submission: DigiD via NL embassy works well
Having read that the Dutch embassy now also functions as a 'desk' for providing the activation code for DigiD, I hurried to Bangkok from Pattaya (by bus at 06.00:XNUMX in the morning).
If you live abroad and have Dutch nationality, you can apply for a DigiD at a number of municipalities in the Netherlands and from 18 November 2015 also at the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok.
Reader submission: DigiD can soon also be requested from the Dutch embassy in Bangkok
In the course of this month (November), it will be possible to apply for a DigiD at the embassy in Bangkok. Information about this will be posted on the embassy's website and Facebook page in the coming week.
Consular aid and other assistance in Thailand
When you live or go on holiday in Thailand, something unexpected can always happen. One in five Dutch people experience something unpleasant on holiday. Examples include: illness, accident, theft, violence or missing persons.
Reader question: Is the exchange rate correct if you have to pay at the Dutch embassy in Bangkok?
The NL embassy claims that visa costs are 60 euros but you have to pay in Baht: 'Visa handling fee of the equivalent to 60 Euro has to be paid in cash in THB at the current exchange rate'.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015, a performance by the Dutch Biggles Bigband will take place in the garden of the residence for Thai and Dutch jazz fans, to which we cordially invite you.
Reader submission: Open letter to the Dutch embassy about Schengen visa Thai partner
You will receive a copy that I have just sent to the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok and Minister Koenders. It was not my intention to send a copy of this to you as a newspaper, but in my writing things have gotten out of hand from my intention about what I was going to write
Open letter to the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok
Thailandblog reader Pieter Dirk sent a letter to the Dutch embassy in Bangkok. He is seriously concerned about the future, now that the lower euro will mean that a number of Dutch people will no longer be able to meet the requirements for an annual visa. You can also read the response from the embassy.
Reader's entry: Open day of the Dutch embassy in Bangkok
On December 10, there was an open day of the Dutch embassy in Bangkok. After a journey of two hours we were at the gate of the Dutch fortress, a little too early, but yes the weather was nice.
Agenda: Remembrance Day Kanchanaburi on August 15, 2014
The annual Remembrance Day will take place in Kanchanaburi on August 15. The Dutch embassy organizes transport to and from the ceremony in collaboration with the Dutch Association of Thailand (NVT).
Dutch Embassy Thailand: careful with social media
The Junta in Thailand is cracking down on anti-coup demonstrators. No distinction is made between Thai or foreigners. A reason for the Dutch embassy in Bangkok to warn again to be careful, also on social media, with anti-coup statements.
On August 3 I will return from Surat thani to Amsterdam after a stay of 3 months. The intention is to take my Thai wife with me for 2 months.
On May 4, a ceremony will be held on the grounds of the embassy in Bangkok in honor of the National Remembrance Day.
Agenda: King's Day 2014 Dutch Embassy in Bangkok
On the occasion of King's Day 2014, the Dutch Association of Thailand (NVT) and the Dutch Embassy are organizing a lively flea market on the embassy grounds in the heart of Bangkok!