Aaron, a Dutch retiree, has consciously chosen a retired life. Far from the hustle and bustle, in the middle of the tranquility of Sattahip, he surrounds himself with nature, his Thai wife and their dogs. Aaron is completely turned off by some of the Dutch in Thailand. Here, in his self-chosen isolation, he finds his peace.
NVT has researched TM30 form
The Dutch Association in Bangkok has included an article about the TM30 form in its newsletter, which is also interesting for readers of Thailandblog.
Why is there no Dutch Association in Chiang Mai?
X number of years ago, there was a Dutch Association here in Changmai. We met once a month, I think on a Tuesday at the Montry hotel in Changmai. Feel quite cozy.
On Wednesday 13 June, the Dutch embassy will organize an NVT coffee morning in the residence.
The monthly drinks evening of the Dutch Association Hua Hin / Cha Am is approaching and that is one not to forget. To start with, former general practitioner Gerard Smit will give a lecture on Friday 25 May at the Happy Family Resort about his experiences with medical conditions in Hua Hin. You can ask questions.
Also come to the NVT King's Day Free Market and share in the revelry on King's Day in Bangkok, prior to the embassy party in the evenings.
Calendar: Saint Nicholas comes to Hua Hin on December 3
The month of December is approaching and Sinterklaas and his Zwarte Pieten are busy preparing for his arrival in the Netherlands. Saint Nicholas has also found time to travel to Hua Hin on Saturday evening December 3.
Agenda: Jubilee party 75 years NVT with Paul de Leeuw
Do not miss it! On February 27, 2016, the Dutch Association Thailand celebrates its 75th anniversary. Presenter and entertainer Paul de Leeuw is coming to Bangkok especially for this grand anniversary celebration.
NVTHC honors one honorary member and two members of merit
At the General Members Meeting of the NVTHC, outgoing chairman Do van Drunen honored two members for their continued activities for the association. He suggested that the assembly appoint them as 'members of merit'.
Visit of ambassador Karel Hartogh to Hua Hin exceeds expectations
The board of the NVTHC had no idea beforehand how many Dutch people would respond to the invitation to meet the new ambassador Karel Hartogh.
Agenda NVTHC: Who is Karel Hartogh, the new ambassador?
The NVTHC has found Mr. Hartogh willing to come to Hua Hin on Friday September 11 for an informal consultation with compatriots, members or non-members of the association.
On August 15, the annual commemoration of the victims of the construction of the Burma Railway will take place in Kanchanaburi and nearby Chunkai, including nearly 3000 Dutch prisoners of war from the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army and the Royal Navy. With the capitulation of Japan on August 15, 1945 – now 70 years ago – the Second World War in Asia also came to an end.
On April 27 from 18.30 pm, the Dutch Thailand Association is organizing a wonderful party in Bangkok in the new 5* resort hotel U-Sathorn in the heart of Bangkok.
NVT says goodbye to ambassador Joan Boer
During a relaxed meeting at the residence of Ambassador Joan Boer, the management delegations of the three NVT departments in Thailand said goodbye to Joan Boer, who is retiring.
Thursday 5 March it's that time again. True to tradition, the Dutch Association Thailand organizes its monthly meeting that will again take place in the cozy garden of restaurant Det5 on Sukhumvit Soi 8.
NVT festively inaugurates new location
On Thursday evening, February 5, the Dutch Association of Thailand festively inaugurated the new location in Bangkok for the monthly meetings in the midst of a large group.
New NVT magazine is out
These days a new issue of the quarterly magazine of the Dutch Association Thailand has been published. Officially called “NVT Magazine De Tegel”, it is a very beautifully designed glossy magazine in full colors, where everyone who is interested in Thailand can find something to their liking.