TechnikaIII

If you are planning to live in Thailand the multi entry non immigrant O visa from Hull (only place that will issue before marriage in the area) would be logical as that type of entry is required for marriage extensions of stay from Immigration inside Thailand (non immigrant visa entry) and you need a visa for airline if trip longer than 30 days inside Thailand.

You also should be aware you can not work in Thailand without a work permit (regardless of marriage status) so anything your making/selling should be done outside of Thailand.

Thanks, but as regards 'not working', being an artist, I reserve the right to draw, paint ... etc., when and wherever I like. The only time I have ever been questioned was in the old East Berlin, where images of the wall and military installations were off-limits. Thailand not being North Korea, is not going to stop me with a sketch book in my luggage or even a handful of paintings. They are my diary, and I will work, until I drop. Whilst my accounts are UK based, and that's where I pay taxes, it is only for the concern of the UK revenue that I in fact do declare all income.

Were I to eventually establish a gallery or picture framing workshop, my partner/wife could run it under my guidance. She is really keen to learn all about it and is looking for better employment. However, for the foreseeable future, I have no plans to sell work in Thailand. My market is in Europe.

But it is interesting that a photographer, or an author, could visit and work for a month and carry their work in a memory stick, and no one would notice. But an artist is, by nature of the product, more conspicuous and is therefor targeted. It has bugged me a few times entering/departing the UK, Norway and Australia.

Thanks tigerjohn. Will do.

And thanks to ex prime minister of Australia, John Howard, who's greatest skill as an accountant was balancing the books, he sold off most of it. Australians no longer own many of it's assets and infrastructure. Maybe Thailand is a bit tight, but I'm not keen on the senario Downunder.

Technikalll,

I recknon there will be plenty of experts coming along shortly to give you the necessary advice. Setting up the eventual nest and helping the inlaws is quite a serious step but having said that I guess you know what you are doing. As far as visa's are concerned you would best off if before you travel to Thailand you get yourself a double entry tourist visa which will take you well beyond your stated date.

Good luck.

A "double entry tourist visa". Hmm. Thanks. I'd looked and seen a number of different types of Visa, but don't recall seeing that. Will look into it. Thankyou for the quick reply.

I will be travelling soon, and need to stay until September because there is much to organise, ... stuff to do with setting up the eventual home and helping my fiance's parents. (I'm a 61 yo UK citizen)

I gather it's easy to get a 30 day stay on arrival. But to apply for longer than that, it seems there's a chunk of money involved and it has to be applied for at an embassy. Is there any way of extending this whilst there? We do plan to marry soon, if that helps.

I will be maintaining UK residency for a while atleast. (I'm an artist and necessarily live off sales of work in a number of countries) I will effectively be drawing on that income mostly from Thailand, which has got to be a good thing for them. Just hope they view it as such.

suggestions and advice welcome.

Thanks K.

Ok (was tired, just got off the bicycle after a long ride) ... your question is about your Thai wife entering the UK. Seems that is less problematic than applying for the same from Norway. However, I want to be living in Thailand at least 50%. I'm going soon and need to stay until September on this first trip.

Just looked in to read this, because I am going to Thailand soon. I'm 60 and plan to marry. Hoping to get a visa for 60 or 90 days (UK passport) Will eventually return for regular stays of few months at a time.

What is a "FLR" ? Hope you see this soon. Thanks

"His reply was that Thai men aren't Paedophiles" ... from an above post.

The Thais themselves are not so often the paedophiles, but certainly are the pimps. These old farts in prison now could not have procured such a supply of children without active participation and co-operation of a pimp.

And something does not add up. A student usually pays for English lessons. Whereas the paedophile pays for his pleasures. So which way was the money flowing? 200 studenets/victims adds up to a sizable sum, enough to pay off the police, prosecution and whoever. The parents would have to been aware of the money thing.

As for the sentencing, it most likely means 'life' for these old guys, providing they don't get to buy their way out. I do not agree with another poster who advocates phsyciatric treatment in these cases. They, the convicts, are very obviously aware of their wrong doing. It is a simple case of abuse.

I do wish these cases were given media coverage in Europe and the Americas.

Further to my comment about buying their way out, this is why is worth imprisoning the 'farang'. It's good business

what goes on in australia ?

who raises these kids anyway ?

What goes on in Australia? Before pointing fingers at another nation, you do something about the fact that so many thousands of Americans are funding terrorism through their purchase of heroin, ... just for starters. So who raises YOUR kids? Hmm?

However, back to the stupid girl in question. Given that she is convicted, I would argue for a further sanction in the form public exposure and a travel ban when she returns home.

I am a British-Australian and as well have lived in Scandinavia for many years, mostly Norway. Insurance scams are a reality everywhere, and not confined to the younger generations. As far as punishment goes, what people fear most here in Norway atleast, is public embarrassment and will do anything to save face. Australians are more likely to come clean, accept responsibility, and apologize for a wrong.