Louie77

This girl had been missing since 2012. https://www.help2find.it/en/detailansicht/lost/rebaczkatharina-nina.html

We can only speculate on what happened.

RIP

this poor girl really looks alike with a polish girl who disappeared 3 years ago, same age, even same mole on the left cheek http://nasygnale.pl/kat,1025341,title,Gdzie-jest-23-letnia-Katharina,wid,14914972,wiadomosc.html ... I don't wanna jump into conclusions but I confess that the possibility of a russian mafia's involvement is crossing my mind...

Interesting suggestion. I do see some similarities in the way they look, but that is not unexpected given the closeness of Germany and Poland.

They have the same name: The Polish girl is called Kathariny Rebacz. Katharina Jolanthe Rebacz is the name on the German passport.

this poor girl really looks alike with a polish girl who disappeared 3 years ago, same age, even same mole on the left cheek http://nasygnale.pl/kat,1025341,title,Gdzie-jest-23-letnia-Katharina,wid,14914972,wiadomosc.html ... I don't wanna jump into conclusions but I confess that the possibility of a russian mafia's involvement is crossing my mind...

It is the same girl. The Polish girl is called Kathariny Rebacz. Katharina Jolanthe Rebacz is the name on her German passport.

In order to get an visa for your spouse, the marriage has to be registered in the EU's native country. How I don't know, but this is absolutely needed to get the visa.

Spain has become a lot stricter in the last few months and you will have to prove that you have health insurance and sufficient funds to support both of you. Do you have a job lined up? Or are you planning on working as self-employed?

Just a word of warning. We have a Malinois and live in southern France and they really suffer from hot weather. I don't think they would do well in the tropics and would need aircon.

We have hot summers here and she suffers immensely. I hose her down several times a day and take her swimming a lot.

Saying that, she's the best dog I've ever had and looking forward to getting a second one in the future.

We saw the same thing in Penang! The locals told us they were all kids from politicians and busines people and that it happens from time to time. There were about 10 -12 cars, good for millions of dollars.

I don't know about Thailand but kids are given growth hormons in South Korea. We saw this first hand when we were teaching there. Some of our kids told us thats' what they we're doing because they had to grow tall. We asked our co-teachers and they confirmed it. It's very normal there. They don't know what it can do to them, nevermind the pressure that is put on those kids ...

http://abcnews.go.com/International/korean-children-pressured-grow-tall/story?id=9074703

Defra should tell you everything you need to know: http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/

It is also worth considering flying them to another less stringent European country and then take them into the UK.

Bribe someone with beer, money or food? Good luck!

When we lived in South Korea we had them in our apartment. Granted, they didn't play loud music but went on talking and talking. We were told it was news about the building, garbage, military service for the men,... We couldn't turn them off or lower the volume. It was about 2 or 3 times a month and lasted for about an hour sometimes.

Very invasive.

Air France and KLM offered us the most reasonable deal to fly our pets to Europe. They charge per crate and not per kilo. We paid $250 per crate and were allowed to put 2 animals per crate. Be sure to remind the staff on the plane that there are animals on board so that oxygen is turned on. (It never hurts to remind them)

We found the American helpline for KLM the most helpful.

It is a time consuming process so best get this process started asap. You may need an export permit as well to leave Thailand.

Air France and KLM offered us the most reasonable deal to fly our pets to Europe. They charge per crate and not per kilo. We paid $250 per crate and were allowed to put 2 animals per crate. Be sure to remind the staff on the plane that there are animals on board so that oxygen is turned on. (It never hurts to remind them)

We found the American helpline for KLM the most helpful.

It is a time consuming process so best get this process started asap. You may need an export permit as well to leave Thailand.

1. Why would you have to leave the other EU country every 90 days? Did you not enter under "exercising your treaty rights" under economic movement (rather than tourists)? If you did, then you can apply for a residence permit?

That rule applies to non-EU nationals, not EU-nationals. I'm from the EU and brought my spouse along on a tourist visa. He didn't have to apply for a tourist visa because he is on the list of good countries and receives the 90 days on arrival. We're also not staying in my native country (mainland Europe, I'm not from the UK).

2. You state one has to be able to show ability to support partner + dependants. Have you got any data as to how much is required e.g. savings etc? Is this evidence only required when trying to go back to the UK? Or is it also to be shown in the other EU country where you initially reside (to be able to remain)?

I'm not sure what the exact amount is, for all I know, "they" judge you on a personal basis. Maybe they take minimum wage into account? I'm sure it differs for the different EU countries. No one has asked for our savings. I had to present my business figures and prove that I had paid social contributions and taxes in their country ( I'm self-employed) to ensure that I can support him and he won't become a drain on the system. They do check this and there is no way around this. What I'm trying to say is that you can't just pop over there, set up as self-employed and have zero or very little income. Your partner will not get a visa.

This has nothing to do with going to the UK, it has to do with getting your spouse a long stay visa and the right to work or set up as self-employed in said country.

With regard to moving to a EU-country to get a visa. Being in this process myself, you have to prove that you are capable of supporting your partner. This is either done by an employment contract or if you are self-employed you have to show your business figures, tax and social contributions paid in the country in which you wish to obtain a visa for your non-EU partner. So this would take more time than 1 month. And it is not a matter of just signing up to become self-employed. You actually need to show that you have made enough, since signing up in said country, to support yourself and your spouse. You also have to wait when the first declaration arrives (which is on determined times of the year). So be prepared to wait at the very least 6 months in most countries. FYI: non-EU nationals are only allowed 90 consecutive days in the EU after which they have to leave for 180 days. Don't forget private health insurance.

We lived there for close to 2 years and they never asked any questions. Do a border run every 90 days (not necessarily 3 months!

The only thing they care about is you working illegally, so try to stay out for a few days/1 week before you come back.

Indonesia is only a boat ride away and Had Yai or Krabi aren't too far either.

If I were you I'd start out with Chiang Mai. Lots of young people from all over the world there.

Lots of guesthouses offer wifi. You can also buy a DTAC-sim card for your phone with internet hours on (bluetooth to your laptop and off you go). It's a bit slow but decent enough and cheap.

Have a great time.

If you're interested in renting a house, I recommend driving around in neighborhoods you like and ask around. Always lots of places available. Much cheaper than through a real estate agent.

We paid 950RM for a giant house (couldn't find a smaller one with a yard) in Tanjung Bungah. It took us about a week to find a nice place.

You will see signs with phone numbers on gates. Phone them all! The house we ended up renting varied from 950 to 1500 RM/month depending on the phone number! Just don't let them know, you know

When disaster hit Haiti Thailand pledged a few million. As can be expected this was not forthcoming and pledges9 which mean very little) can be in goods which equal value. So, what was sent?, million's of ( outdated) skin whitener cream!

Maybe check that source again: NOT The Nation

I'm glad it's working out for you. Lots of UK dog lovers here. I would take her in myself but it's too difficult at the moment with 4 cats and living in a rental.

We lived for almost 2 years in Malaysia before we came over here. We didn't move there for the pets. There was a girl in Penang who moved there for that purpose so she could avoid quarantine in Ireland.

If you decide to go the French route. I'd advise you to talk to Cecile Ramet from the Department of Agriculture: 0033149558192 or via email:

♫ [email protected]. She'll tell you everything you need to know about importing the pet.

I mentioned KLM and Air France since they were the only carriers that would accept a kennel rate and not by the kilo. I think it was around 250 USD/kennel. And they allowed us to put 2 cats per kennel.

You can find more info on their website. Other carriers were asking almost 50 Euro/kilo...

Anyway, best of luck, I hope it all works out.

Is it a big dog?

We live in France now And I've seen on several sites, people offering dog services. Maybe try posting an ad on angloinfo.com or expatforum.com

I'm sure they would charge less than a kennel.

These people (in France) do good things for animals and have a large network of people that take in rescue dogs untill they are adopted: http://animalaidsaintaubin.webs.com/ & http://www.phoenixasso.com/index.html

They may know someone how would be willing to take your pet in for the 6 months.

We flew from Malaysia with the pets and cheapest for flying with pets were KLM & Air France. They charge per kennel and not per weight.

Don't give up.

I don't think you can take her to the UK without avoiding the quarantine.

For you to take her into mainland Europe, the dog will need to be rabies tested in an approved laboratory (I think either in Europe or possibly Australia). This process has to be started well in advance and takes several months.

You can find more info here about all the requirements:

http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/nocomm_third_en.htm

And the Agricultural Department of the country you're taking here to will give you more info as well.

Good luck!

Or contact your embassy, they can refer you to someone and know what to do in these situations.

In my opinion, you should have the test done. It's better to be prepared than just sit around and wait.

Good luck!

I have to agree with the last post. We lived in Penang (after Thailand) and it drove me crazy that I couldn't go anywhere on my own without being followed, having to listen to sexual remarks. It restricts your freedom (as a woman) and you have the feeling that you always have to watch your back. They don't think much of women, local or foreign.

People in Thailand stare, but they stare because I'm a foreigner. In Penang they stare for different reasons.

We enjoyed Penang in the beginning but I would advise everyone to spend some time there before moving permanently. We were both fed up with Thailand and the place made us appreciate Thailand again Go figure.

And don't underestimate the heat, there is no cool season.

We didn't live in Georgetown b.t.w. but on the other side of the island (before Batu Ferringhi). And I definitely agree: Georgetown feels like a ghost town!

The place has its own problems: the races don't get along, pollution (and yes, you can tell when they're burning in Indonesia), noise, I hated the traffic. In a nutshell: looking back I'd say it is similar to Thailand (with some differences of course) but without the sanook. We found it a rather stale place. I'll go back to Thailand on holidays but I don't think I'll ever go back to Malaysia.

But everyone has their own agenda, likes and dislikes.

I wouldn't know. Last time we rented the car in Penang and dropped it of in the international airport. But you could try and contact them or look on their website. And perhaps make some kind of arrangement over the phone.

As we were looking for rentals, we saw that most rental companies require a fee if you drop the car off in a different location and Hertz actually give you a KL car in Penang if this is the case. So no extra fees with them either.