federicoP

Maybe better to move here, and explain something more abot your situation :

https://aseannow.com/forum/1-thai-visas-residency-and-work-permits/?_fromLogin=1#google_vignette

If you like to have this analysis I would go to any internist doctor at Bangkok Hospital asking him to prescribe you the MRI.

It shouldn't be so difficult.

20 hours ago, BritTim said:

I believe the current procedure is to have the British marriage license notarised by the Thai embassy in London, and subsequently have the notarisation validated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand. Naturally, it is best to ensure you have the notarisation by the Thai embassy done before departing the UK.

In Phuket (my wife has a dependent visa) they are satisfied with a copy of marriage certificate in english language or with a translation to thai certified by your consulate / embassy.

But each immigration office seems to have its own rules.......

On 5/13/2023 at 7:02 AM, marin said:

Rawai will also have the best Thai food. Most of the other is made for a western palate. 

Any particular suggestion for good thai food in Rawai ?
To find a good thai restaurant I usually go up to Chalong or Parlai (Kan Eang 2, Kan Eang Pier, Mor Mu Dong, Parlai,......), or maybe to Sabai Corner.
Any alternative suggestion would be mostly appreciated 

Me and my wife started again the process (after the 2020 covid mess), in the 2021.

Both entered in Thailand with a non O 90 days visa.

Went to the immigration (Phuket) asking for the usual one year extension.

In my TM7 the reason for extension was "retirement", in her TM7 the reason was "dependent".

The usual stuff of documents and copies plus:
- Certificate of marriage translated in thai
- A nice picture of both in front of our house

From a formal point of view they should give first my extension, and only later her extension based on mine, usualy they do in the same time.

Please note that I go with the income letter from my consulate, and my declared income is more than 800,000x2=1,600,000 baht.

Unfortunately I do not know what is the minimum requisite using the bank method.

No additional waiting time for approval, or else, is required

15 hours ago, Hornell said:

the TM30 slip in my passport

Does your local Immigration office ask you to keep the TM30 slip inside the passport ?

51 minutes ago, K2938 said:

So why don't you wait until transferring your pension money to Thailand, do it only in each following year and avoid the tax in Thailand?

Because the DTA states that I have to pay taxes in one of the two countries, not that I do not pay anywhere !!!!

If I don't pay anything, my home country can ask me to pay taxes, fines and interest on my pension......

12 hours ago, jayboy said:

And as a matter of interest do you pay Thai income tax on your pension remittances?

Yes, on the basis of the Double Tax Agreement between my native country and Thailand, beeing fiscal resident in Thailand, I can pay the taxes on my pension here.

 My pension is paid free of tax from my country of origin and I pay here, at a lower rate.

What is the meaning of keeping posting messages saying : "I have been asked for my outbound flight (or visa)" or "I haven't been asked for my outbound flight" ?
By now, from dozens and dozens of direct experiences reported on the forum, it is clear that the exit flight sometimes can be requested, and sometimes not requested.   

It means that he airline "may" ask it.

At this point everyone has been warned, then everyone takes their own risks and decisions.

Every year I fill my form PND 91 at the local Revenue Office (Chalong - Phuket) with the help of the revenue staff.

I simply show them my bank book with the foreign remittances deriving from my pension and only these are included in my declaration. 

Absolutely no mention about other non taxable income.

Keep in mind that the 30 day extension, while you can count on it, is not officially 100% guaranteed.

This is why the airline requires you to show an exit ticket from Thailand within the first 45 or 30 days you will be allowed upon entering the country.

Apart from Grab, which is the best way to find a taxi in the night, if you stay far from the night life ?

Is there any radio taxi correct and efficient service ?

I suppose your visa is not yet used and it has been issued around the 23th of January.

As far as I know the visa validity for entering the country is three months (so you need to enter in Thailand before 90 days from the visa issuing) but they will give you 90 days more from the day you enter the country.

4 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

No it does not. It remains the responsibility of the property owner.

Ah,ah, try to explain this to the Immigration Officers, when they discover that you do not have the TM30 in order and are fining you ????

I answer to myself  :

The cheapest that I found, for the moment, is FWD with a 700,000 baht coverage and a premium of 1,050 baht for 60 days and 1,500 for 90 days.

https://dxbpqg5e40reb.cloudfront.net/thgi/FWD-TH-EN-Brochure-Covid-inbound.pdf

Acceptable age up to 85 years

Waiting period of 14 days or negative PCR test 72 hours before the inception of the policy.

I suppose that the insured period should cover until the date of expiring of the personal staying permit in Thailand, plus 7 days

If anybody has other info they will be welcome

Since I am going from Thailand to India for a couple of weeks, it seems that I will need an additional insurance before coming back to Thailand. (also if I will not go back to India.....)

I am already covered for health problems, but my coverage is not recognized as an "insurance".

So I will need to buy the cheapest and simple policy that satisfies the last Anutin's thoughts.

Any suggestion ?

4 hours ago, stuarty said:

I am the OP. Was checked (and baggage) in all the way to Amsterdam at Phuket International Bangkok Airways desk. Given a CIQ sticker and told to go through immigration. However KLM flight was cancelled and had to spend 28 hours in BKK airport for replacement flight. Not allowed to leave airport as CIQ. Baggage did not arrive at my destination . Still waiting for it.  Fxxing nightmare. 

 

Sorry for you !!!!
Stupidity of immigration, they could have let you enter again to Thailand under visa exemption and exit after one day ????

Of course the large umbrella can help, but I know that most of the temperature loss in swimming pools is due to water evaporation.

It may be a crazy idea, but why not try a large fan that skims the surface of the pool?

I am going from Thailand to India for a two weeks trip.

When I will be back to Thailand, also If it is  not my intention to go again to India for a while, I will need to have an additional Covid insurance.
Unless, of course, at the check-in I do not find an intelligent person that understands that I will not come back to India, will not need a test and would not need an insurance. Mission impossible !!!!!!

Did anybody find some details about this insurance ? (Covid only ?, maximun amount...)

48 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Why are you asking?

Anybody not fully vaccinated and without health insurance shouldn't be here.

I am going to India for a couple of weeks and later will return to Thailand.

I am fully vaccinated and my health expenses are covered by  a health fund financed by my professional organization.

But it is not an "insurance" and it is not accepted by Thailand.
So I would like to avoid unnecessary thai insurance policies.

For this reason, and because I like to know what is appening in Thailand I posted my message.
Could I do it ?