How do I protect my house in Thailand if my Thai wife dies?
A question that many expats have: what happens to your house in Thailand if your Thai wife dies before you? You and your wife have bought a piece of land in Udon Thani, but the concern that her family can claim the house is understandable. You got married in the Netherlands, not in Thailand. What can you do best to prevent this?
Thailand – Belgium question: If I die, can my Thai wife enjoy a kind of transitional pension?
For a moment I can no longer see the trees for the forest. Could you please give us advice? I am Belgian, 63 years old, July 08 last year, legally married in Belgium to my Thai wife and deregistered from our municipality of Schoten (Belgium) since November 01 last year and moved to Thailand.
We are looking for help regarding the death of our uncle (a Belgian) in Thailand. We receive little help from the Belgian embassy. We receive very little information from his girlfriend with whom he lived in recent years.
More deaths in Thailand due to extreme heat
Thailand is facing a sharp increase in deaths from heat stroke. 61 people have already died this year. This statistic dwarfs the number of heat deaths in all of 2023, which was set at 37. The recent spate of deaths has been attributed to the extreme heat that characterizes this time of year in Thailand.
I am a 54 year old Dutch person and have been living in Chanthaburi, Thailand for over 2 years now. Due to a death in the family, I must sign and legalize a declaration of inheritance. According to the information from the Dutch notary, this can be done at the embassy, consulate, or local notary. Unfortunately, the Dutch notary does not offer the option to do this via IDIN or video call.
I am facing a challenging situation and am looking for help. My Thai sister-in-law is trying to arrange her inheritance and pension after the death of her Italian husband. Despite hiring a lawyer in Italy, the process does not go as planned. We are now considering hiring a Dutch lawyer to facilitate communication.
We bought a house in Thailand, of course it is in my wife's name. I have the usufruct of the house. In case my wife were to die before me, can I sell this house as a foreigner or will the house be inherited by her son? And what about a piece of land, can I sell it later?
Thailand – Belgium question: How does my Thai wife receive a widow's pension after my death?
I live in Belgium and have been legally married in Belgium for 3 years next month. I am 72 years old and my wife is 60 years old, I have taken care of my wife, so she has no income. I am retired and have always worked in the construction sector.
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What if I die before my Thailand partner?
I (Dutch) have lived in the Netherlands with my Thai partner for many years. We have now been living together in Thailand for a number of years. In the Netherlands we had a cohabitation contract drawn up at the time. Based on this document, my pension fund has recognized her as my partner and she is therefore entitled to a survivor's pension in the event of my death. Now, given our ages, it is obvious that I will die before she does. My partner is now worried about what will happen to her in that situation.
The Belgian Koekelare is plunged into deep mourning by the sudden death of 41-year-old Tineke V., who died unexpectedly during a holiday in Thailand. Well known and loved in her community, Tineke was the driving force behind a local restaurant and was known for her zest for life and warmth.
My best friend died in Thailand, what should I do?
I have a problem. My best Dutch friend, Leen Egberts, passed away yesterday at 13:00 PM in his home in Buriram. He would have turned 31 years old on January 88. His body was collected by the public hospital in Buriram. The reason for this is unknown to me. Initially I thought about a medical examination, but that turned out not to be the case. The language barrier prevented me from getting involved.
I am Dutch and have been wintering in Thailand for 25 years. During these periods I met my Thai boyfriend. Even though he was fired for being 'too old' and now owns a small shop, we are still in touch.
What happens if I die in Thailand?
I am Belgian and 74 years old. Go to Thailand regularly. I am with someone, but not married. What should happen if I die there? Wish to be cremated and the ashes remain in an urn with that person.
Generosity: ancient cremation rituals at Wat Saket
Generosity is one of the most important Buddhist virtues. The Jataka story of the penultimate birth of the Buddha, the Mahachat, describes this dramatically. Another example is the ancient custom of offering a body as food to animals after death: vultures, crows and dogs. For Buddhists that was completely normal, it was foreigners who wrote about it with horror, disgust and with a certain pleasant creepy experience.
Thailand demand: From 800.000 to 1.6000.000 Baht
Much has been written about it, if the Farang suddenly dies with 800K in his account, the Thai partner has a problem collecting that money from the bank. The solution is to have a will drawn up by a lawyer.
I am 75 years old and live with my 52-year-old Thai partner. For my annual visa I have an account with Kasikorn bank with a balance of 800.000 Thb. So far all good.
I was divorced in the Netherlands and remarried in Thailand to a Thai who has never worked in the Netherlands. I receive state pension and state pension. Is my spouse entitled to a provision from the government pension in the event of my death?
Thailand – Belgium question: I am married to a Thai, will I receive a survivor's pension after my death?
I am Belgian, 82 years old and married to a Thai. If I die, will my Thai wife still receive a survivor's pension? She has no income.
My wife and I intend to move to Thailand in a few years. My wife has a large piece of land on which we have built a house. Now the question has arisen how we can ensure that the land and the house are sold and that the financial arrangements are arranged with my children in the Netherlands in the event of our simultaneous death? So execution of a will.
Death at the gambling table
I already wrote about playing cards here in the village. Another well-known phenomenon is gambling during the death period. There are all kinds of gambling options.
A will or is a letter of authorization sufficient?
I married my Thai wife, who is still naturalizing, in community of property. She is just under 11 years younger than me, so statistically there is a good chance that I will die before she does.