dsspiral

My first post for help on here. I did scan through some existing threads to see if I could find an answer, but there are so many and I don't have all day to spend, so if this has been covered already I apologise. If that is the case perhaps someone would be kind enough to provide me with a link. Thank you in advance.

My son arrives 03 November 2015, he will (plans to) enter Thailand on a visa on arrival basis. His return flight is booked for 6 months later (1st May 16). He is initially visiting with me, but will leave Thailand before the expiry of his visa. He will be visiting Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Malaysia (possibly Singapore too). He will come back to Thailand a few times, each time by air for a 30 day VOA (except maybe by land from Laos for a 14 day visa).

My questions are, when he first arrives, will they question his 6 month until return flight, will they demand proof that he does not intend staying in Thailand the entire 6 months, what form should this proof be?

He is not keen to plan and book the whole of his trip, but rather wants to just go as and when he feels it's time (within the constraints of visa rules for each nation).

I think the fact that I live here (based on marriage) the past 6 years, means he would qualify for a Non-imm O visa from UK to visit family, but whilst that would certainly be the best way as far as I can see, he does not want that additional expense, being 24 and travelling on a tight budget.

Any advice or suggestions would be most welcome, thank you.

Report on the flight http://avherald.com/h?article=483fc32e

Hard to believe this airline is still in existence with their 1-2-Go debacle in Phuket. Couldn't pay me to get on one of their aircraft.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-Two-GO_Airlines_Flight_269

"Well used" aircraft http://www.airfleets.net/ageflotte/Orient%20Thai%20Airlines.htm

I couldn't agree more. That company utilise nothing but flying coffins. Anyone who flies with them needs their head examining in my opinion.

It wasn't that jumbo that was parked at Udon for years was it ??? or similar aircraft.

The Jumbo is still in Udon, they've just moved it off the tarmac into a jungle clearing, you can still see it on take off/landing. That is an old 1-2-Go machine... story here http://www.i-nomad.net/2010/07/plane-for-sale.html

Please can anyone post a link to this news on a Thai language site?

I lived in Samui 3 years ago before moving north, at that time there was a small shop right next to Tesco Lotus in Lamai. As you face the Tesco, it was the shop on the right of it, but no idea if it's still there or not.

This means that I have to change from CTH to the "f**king" terrible service of True again ??? The only thing where True good for is, are troubles.

I got rid of True last year when they lost the EPL and I got CTH at half the price of True with loads more HD channels for football but haven't seen anything about them having any W.Cup games. Any one know if I will be able to catch any games on CTH plz?

This means that I have to change from CTH to the "f**king" terrible service of True again ??? The only thing where True good for is, are troubles.

My last few........

A few more.......

These are all lo-res images to save my upload bandwidth, but if you like any please let me know and I will send the hi-res, unframed version

Some more to follow........

Hi

Regarding the Kor Ror 2

PoorSucker, Thanks for sharing your knowledge.. perhaps you can expand on this for me.....

I have a copy of my Kor Ror 2 (An original from the Amphur), but I got married back in March (so already 7 months+) but have not converted my visa - in fact I went back to UK in September and got a new 1 year Non-Im "O" so I'm good until about Dec next year, I actually enjoy the 3 monthly visa runs, use them as an excuse for a mini holiday... Siem Reap next time

However, there will no doubt come a time when I want to convert and not have to leave Thailand every 3 months and possibly renew/extend my visa without going back to the UK, so.....

Where you state the Kor Ror 2 copy must be not more than 6 months old, are you saying that after 6 months I can no longer convert my visa? how would they know how old my copy is, or when I got it?

I used to live on, and got married on Samui, but have since left Samui and live in Udon, would I have to make the trip all the way to the Samui amphur just to get a more recent copy of exactly the same document I already have?

I hope you (or someone) can help, many thanks :jap:

Yes you can convert to a non-O based on marriage for 2000 baht.

From Police order 777/2551

2.18 In the case of a family member of a Thai(applicable only to parents, spouse, child, adopted child or child of his/her spouse):

Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.

(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM)

(2) Proof of family relationship

(3) In the case of a spouse, the marital relationship shall be dejure (legitimate) and de facto;

(4) In the case of a child, adopted child or child of his/her spouse, the said person must not be married, must be living with the family, and must be less than 20 years of age; or

(5) In the case of a parent, one of parents must have an average annual income of not less than 40,000 baht per month or a money deposit of not less than 400,000 baht for expenses within a year.

(6) In case of marriage with a Thai lady, the husband who is an alien must have an average annual income of not less than 40,000 baht per month or a money deposit in a local Thai bank of not less than 400,000 baht for the past 2 months for expenses within a year.

Paperwork for the 1 year extension of stay.

1. Application form T.M. 7 with one photograph size 4x6 cm. and Visa Fee 1900.-Baht

2. Copy Marriage Certificate

3. Copy Kor Ror 2 from amphur office (not older than six months)

4. Child's birth certificate (if any)

5. Copy wife's house registration

6. Copy wife's identity card

7. Copy passport, non-Im visa, arrival card.

8. Interview the husband and wife for confirming status of husband and wife

9. Map to residency

10. Picture of house and family, in house and outside showing house number.

With money in bank option.

1. Letter from bank same day or day before stating bank records, make a transaction just before to get it up to date.

2. Bank account must be in Husbands name, joint accounts will not qualify.

With Income in Thailand option

1. A copy of work permit

2. Personal Corporation income Tax (PND.1) in latest 3 months and personal income tax for previous year with receipt

With Income from abroad.

1. Embassy letter stating your income.

All of the above in two copies, if not in BKK

Jellyfish are always around. I have been stung three times so far....Hongkong, Thailand and Malaysia. Evidently, not by the Box. It is incredibly painful - and yes, vinegar or urine does alleviate the pain. The scars hang around for at least 2 months, too.

I notice at this time of year in Hua Hin, there are plenty of signs around advising against swimming given the jellyfish threat. That keeps me out of the water. But a big clue to the presence of jellyfish? You'll see their bodies washed ashore. So that's a good sign they're out and about and close to shore.

I was walking Lipa Noi beach the other day, only about 1.5K and I counted at least 20 large beached jellyfish and numerous small ones, even a puffer fish

allowing this kind of stuff to be openly sold is pretty vile.

allowing it to be "covertly" sold is pretty vile too!!!!