If anything has become clear during the information afternoon of the AsiaOne funeral director in Hua Hin, it is that many Dutch/foreigners have questions about the procedure in the event of a death in Thailand. If the course of events before, during and after the cremation is reasonably clear, few people are well prepared for the legal pitfalls and pitfalls upon death.
A wealthy lady in her seventies suddenly dies. And in the afterlife she meets the Yommabaan, ruler of the underworld, who will guide her on her further journey.
Arrange your own cremation and pay it in advance
If a foreigner dies in Thailand, the next of kin have to deal with a multitude of rules. Especially when the end comes unexpectedly, the panic is sometimes incalculable. What to arrange with hospital, police, embassy and so on? And what if the remains or the urn have to go to the Netherlands?
Funeral and cremation Lodewijk Lagemaat
Yesterday was the funeral and commemoration of Lodewijk Lagemaat in the Wat Samaggi Pracharam in Pattaya. The editors have provided a beautiful floral wreath on behalf of Thailandblog.
Reader question: What should my Thai wife do when I die?
Can someone inform me what my Thai wife should do (in Thailand) when I die with regard to my Dutch state pension (SVB Roermond)?
Schengen visa question: Schengen visa for urgent reasons
A few days ago a question appeared on this blog 'Thailand visa question No. 181/20: Urgent reasons for Thailand travel'. I wondered about the reverse.
Reader Question: Death and Thailand's Inheritance Law/
Is anyone aware of Thai law? A friend died in an accident after 8 days of reregistered Thai marriage (joint). What about the goods and bank, accident insurance and inheritance law? He has 2 sisters who want to claim everything. Yes, of course it's about the money. The sisters and his (good friend) have already emptied the bank account in Germany which I am aware of and have proof. But now they also want the payment from his accident insurance (he was insured with ADAC Germany).
Reader question: Can I be cremated in Thailand in a crematorium?
I have a question about cremation in Thailand. Can I be cremated in Thailand in a crematorium? So not in the Buddhist way but in a crematorium without any ceremony.
A Thai friend of mine, his Dutch partner passed away in Thailand. His partner had lived in Thailand for more than 10 years. What should we do? Inform Embassy? Do we get a death certificate through the embassy? Do I have to contact the National Office for Identity Data (RvIG)?
Reader question: Can I be buried in Thailand after my death?
We will be living in Thailand in a few years. I want to be buried there later after my death. Is that possible? I heard only cremation is allowed.
My father passed away unexpectedly in Thailand on 07/07/2018. He stayed there a lot but still officially lived in Belgium. He had 2 minor children with a Thai lady. And built a house over there. Now we receive papers from Thailand from a 'Will' made in 2011.
I have a difference of opinion with my Thai wife. My Dutch brother-in-law has been living in Thailand (Kantang) with my sister-in-law for about 8 years on the basis of marriage. She has 3 children from a Thai man. I thought I read here that if the Thai partner dies early, you can stay until the annual visa expires.
Thai man attends his own cremation ceremony
In the Na Bon district of the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, a man is hit by a train and dies. The body is severely mutilated, making identification a major problem. At first it is suspected that it concerns Prapad Sanitknam, who lives nearby and often wanders around in the area.
I live in Thailand, deregistered in Belgium and have been registered at the Belgian embassy for 6 years. Not a pleasant subject, but I want to arrange my death as best as possible to cause as little trouble as possible for my heirs when the time comes (hopefully still some way off).
Death in Thailand: How to act?
When a Dutch citizen dies in Thailand, the assistance of the Dutch embassy is often required, but not always. For example, when someone dies in a domestic circle and the funeral takes place in Thailand, the next of kin only needs to register the death at the local town hall. The town hall will then issue a death certificate. In this case, the Dutch embassy does not need to be informed.
Reader question: Donating the remains to medical science in Thailand
In my search for information about, death, will, cremation and other information related to dying in Thailand, I found an answer from "Cor" and "Louis Gooren" regarding the question "Arranging your cremation before your death" from October 17, 2016, with the text: "Donation of the mortal remains to medical science". I would like to receive more information on this subject. I live in Nongkhae, Sarraburi at +- 90 km from Bangkok. I have already contacted three universities near Bangkok for information related to this topic, but have not received any answers to my questions.
Reader question: Immigrate as the Grim Reaper?
Many questions and topics are about immigration, the associated bureaucracy, the TM forms, etc. But it is always and only for persons who are still breathing. But what about expats (farangs) who die outside of Thailand and have stated in their will that they want to be buried in Thailand? I have not been able to find an answer to this in the search back topic 'death', nor have I been able to get it from authorities.