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1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

No 

It is not required unless you change your registered address or enter the country with a new visa.

But keep in mind, none of that happened as due to COVID i did not take any risks leaving the country, and my extension is due in January.

The way I see it, two Thai drivers are at fault: one was recklessly u-turning in front of the fast incoming traffic, 2nd one was speeding in wet conditions. It is very important both of them are brought to justice and removed from the roads forever. If anyone has contacts of a lawyer who can make this happen, please pm.

6 hours ago, Harsh Jones said:

Is there a lot of 30 year old Ukrainian women in Phuket ? I wonder what she did.

She was a yoga teacher, and wife of a well-known gymnast and teacher practicing here in Phuket. Here's the obituary:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/phuket.union.travel/permalink/4377367702352067/

If someone active on Facebook with local Thai friends, would be nice to share it to spread the word and put this accident into public light. 

@moogradod, have you found answer to your question? I'm in a similar situation, scratching my head about my wife's TRs for 2019, her only income - transfers from me.

On 8/18/2019 at 1:27 PM, patrick228 said:

 

1. I see the website showing a lot of descriptions in Thai language without much English, except for those blank fields available for input. Any other button that may display English version?

simply use Google Chrome's built in translation tool or a long-haired translator

On 8/18/2019 at 1:27 PM, patrick228 said:

2. In the page บันทึกแจ้งรับคนต่างด้าวเข้าพัก(Notification TM.30) where the owner/processor is to report the detail, I see an input field for "check in date", then followed by "Import excel file" for upload. Further below are the particulars of every single detail. Does it mean that I only need to fill in the check in date + uploading the XLS file and I can IGNORE the remaining fields for completion? 

if uploading XLS, no need to fill any other fields or dates — all info should be inside the spreadsheet you upload

On 8/18/2019 at 1:27 PM, patrick228 said:

3. I see there could be a discrepancy of translation as Date of Arrival for website input field, while it is Date of Issue in the XLS, I guess.

Date of issue relates to passport issue date

On 8/18/2019 at 1:27 PM, patrick228 said:

4. In the page ค้นหาข้อมูลแจ้งรับคนต่างด้าวเข้าพัก(Search TM.30) where I think it shows the record of all previous submission (well, I have not reached that stage yet, but just ask), the check in date from and to, I believe, will tie to what we input under the Notification date, right?  As I see the table below with all headings in Thai language, are there anywhere we will have the English version/translation?

yes, you can pick a date range and receive all registered TM30's for that period

On 8/18/2019 at 1:27 PM, patrick228 said:

5. If I rent out my unit to a tenant and I want to provide the tenant the evidence of TM30 submission, will it be the table under the page ค้นหาข้อมูลแจ้งรับคนต่างด้าวเข้าพัก(Search TM.30) ?

 

Yes, a print out is sufficient evidence, as IO has all information in their db anyway and can re-check vailidity of your screenshot.

You can ask copy of the housebook or land deed. After all, you'd need it for your visa extension anyway.

Couple years ago registration was also available right inside immigration office, no further questions asked — just your address and owner's name, and they issue you a password.

most villages and condos have a name of some sort, Condo Cowboi or Nana village etc, so just put it there.

30 minutes ago, AAArdvark said:

Thank you for providing the screenshots.  However, the last screenshot with the example is missing one column at the right which is on the actual xls form.  That column is the one labeled "Check Out Date" .  I still don't understand what is supposed to be entered in that column.

You're correct! I just re-checked my own XLS (updated and submitted yesterday due to a short trip to Krabi), and i don't have the check-out date column, yet everything works fine. 

So I assume, you can just remove this column and submit XLS without it. 

maybe try Thai language version, just find out somewhere how your district is spelled

All done, 1yr extension based on being a single dad of a Thai child is approved w/o leaving the country (I went to a short trip to Singapore during waiting period, but it did not interfere with their decision).

Next question, upon re-marriage (to a new wife of course), can I keep extending based on being a parent or have to switch back to marriage-based? Cheers!

ok so, sharing my experience in Phuket immi:
- went to check whether it's possible to "convert" my marriage-based extension into guardian / Thai-kid parent extension. Officer confirmed it would be possible on the day of divorce and mentioned required documents (see below).

- next morning went to Amphur to sign the divorce papers. Took us much longer than expected with all the translations and agreements, but we made it to Immi by lunch break, and managed to get to the officer before closing time.

Now, as it always happens in Phuket immi, 4 people gave 4 different answers on what's required for such "extension conversion".

Original answer included: 

- kid's / dad's passport 

- kid's birth certificate and tabien baan

- divorce certificate

- proof of my income (they mentioned 400k, but it was impossible to satisfy within 1 day, so I went risky 40k/mo route)
- copy of my bank book

- house rental agreement.

After reading this forum (and applying for many marriage-based extensions prior), I just brought about every document possible, and everything came in handy and was requested in the end.

So final list for guardian / parent-based extension is -- everything that is needed for marriage-based ext. + whatever mentioned above + photos of me & kid. 

Sole custody was NOT required, but one lady was insisting on it, until her boss said otherwise. They even took copies of my wife's tabien baan and ID, God knows why (she was helping me only as a translator, as she's not my wife anymore, but they still collected all docs from her).

As for income requirements, it's impossible to season 400k for 3 months when you're divorcing the next day, and initially one officer was looking for 400k transaction in my bank book (despite stat. declaration about my overseas income), and nearly declined my application, until next officer said that 40k/month is still ok in such case. So I Assume to avoid risk, better just keep 400k in the bank. 

Volunteers in this particular case (quite rare one, I admit) were useless, but still very friendly (sharp contrast with Thai officers).

All documents had been finally accepted, and 1900 THB later I got 29 days waiting period (because February is 28 days long?.. but who cares I guess... will have to cut my Singapore trip short), now fingers crossed my app gets approved and I won't have to run to Malaysia for another visa. 

Folks, 

I hear rumors circulating that such registration can be done online by alien himself (see PDF attached), 

Has anyone had experience? Where can we get the password required to log in into that system? 

attached: notification of residence.pdf

6 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You will need at least joint custody of your child. A lot depends upon the office you will be applying at.

Many will want photos of you and your child in around your home to prove they are living  with you.

It may difficult to change the reason for the extension from marriage to being the parent of a Thai on the date you divorce is finalized. You could apply for a 60 day extension to visit your child to get more time.

A good option if preparing for a divorce is to go out for a multiple entry non-o visa based upon marriage. The visa will remain valid after divorce which would you allow plenty of time to apply for a different extension.

hm, if I have to go out to Malaysia to apply for another marriage visa, I just may as well and apply for parenting or guardian visa overseas.. I was hoping to save some money and time and do everything in one scoop, i.e. divorce and re-do my extension later same day. Will talk to Phuket immigration to see what's their stance on it. 

Thanks folks,

I am the 100% biological father, happened after marriage, so no probs here I assume.

Question about custody -- I want to part on good terms with my (soon) ex-wife and keep shared/joint custody over our son, will it be a problem for my parenting visa? No sole custody required to apply for such extension, is that correct? 

I'm in a similar situation (non-immi O extension based on marriage, getting divorced soon), and after reading a dozen of topics, I'm still not 100% sure: 

Can I apply for another extension (based on being a father to Thai kid) on the same day when I get the divorce, in a local immigration office? I.e. can I just "switch" extensions there w/o going overseas? My current extension lapses in August, cheers.

Folks,

Has anyone got their report submitted and confirmed online by Phuket immi? I submitted mine on Sunday, been 4 days already, still haven't received any notification. 

UPDATE: just went to check on the website, it was approved, but no e-mail confirmation this time... going backwards, aren't we?

While travelling overseas i've got my kiddo a bike and planning to bring it back to Thailand with us. I'd assume customs officers would want to charge me a duty upon entry, but the trick is -- the bike is made in Thailand and it is clearly stated on the box. Will it be a reason to waive the duty? I've read somewhere that items made in ASEAN can be imported tax free, but not sure about 1) bicycles 2) import via airport... 

Cheers

p.s. yes, the bike is 10% more expensive to purchase in Thailand + they do not stock the model we're after... gotta love the globalisation and it's mysterious ways.

better ask in Russian groups on FB:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/110970745658472/

The site is back up

https://extranet.immigration.go.th/fn90online/online/tm47/TM47Action.do

would be interesting to see whether they finally can fix all those gaping exploits in 90 days reporting website they had before