Bruno1982

The British Embassy no longer do this.

2 minutes ago, SteveK said:

Have you tried to explain that in the West middle names are used intermittently? Maybe a farang lawyer could offer some assistance, where are you based?

I don't think explaining helps and the agent doesn't seem to want to ask immigration, what I should do in this situation. I'm in Bangkok.

1 minute ago, SteveK said:

Yes it's a massive headache in Thailand, I once had my bank try and refuse to do a transfer because the name in my passport has a middle name, but on my bank records there is no middle name, despite the fact that they obviously created my bank account from my passport! I wouldn't want to go through the hassle of changing my name to remove my middle name, then getting a new passport and having visas transferred over etc, that would be a massive pain in the balls.

 

Like yours, my university can only reprint my degree certificate, anything other than that such as transcripts or this verification nonsense they don't offer. I would explain the situation to the agent and if they refuse to budge, try another agency, surely one of them will have a bit of common sense? You might possibly be able to find a lawyer online who could verify that you are the rightful owner of your degree, but whether anyone in Thailand would accept such a letter is anyone's guess.

Thanks SteveK. Yes, would be great to find someone who has had to go through this and found a solution. If I change the agent, I lose the job offer.

1 minute ago, blackcab said:

One solution would be to change your name in your home country to the same name but without your middle name and then get a new passport.

 

It's a solution if your home country will allow you to do that.

Thank you for this blackcab. I'm hoping to not have to change my name and go through the process of getting a new passport. But albeit, could be an option. Thank you.

Hi all,

I have a degree but my certificate doesn't have my middle name on it and so doesn't match the name in my passport. I was in Thailand on a METV and was offered a teaching position. My recruitment agent has just told me that, in order for me to get a Non B Visa, I need to get verification of my degree and has no more advice for me.

The uni won't do that (i.e. confirm that I am the same person on my degree as on my passport.

Has anyone experienced this problem and found a solution please?

On 4/12/2019 at 6:11 AM, joosiej85 said:

Thanks for explaining the difference. As a lay person I like to keep things simple and for me the words "visa" and "permit" are more or less interchangeable but I can see why you thought I didn't understand there were two parts to the process - but I do, and as I said my recruiters are helping me with all of it. They go through it twice a year with 70+ new interns so I am happy they know what they're doing. 

 

With regards to my query about my degree certificate, I have now received an answer and found a solution. Thank you for all the comments. 

Hi joosiej85, I am in a similar situation. I have a degree but my certificate doesn't have my middle name on it. I was in Thailand on a METV and was offered a teaching position. My recruitment agent has just told me that I need to get verification of my degree and has no more advice for me. The uni won't do that (i.e. confirm that I am the same person on my degree as on my passport.

Can you help me and confirm what worked in the end for you please?

Does this sort of thing tend to just happen with all farang and thai women relationships, just if they're married or just uneducated or poor thai women?

After reading so many reports it does put me off having even a relationship with a thai girl!! but surely you cannot generalize?

How can you tell or see for tell tale signs that something horrible like this could potentially happen?

Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone

I am moving to Phuket in about 2 weeks time. I have just realised that my driving license has expired (didn't previously realize that they could!) and I need to send in with a current photo. This takes about 3 weeks, so don't have time to get hold of my new license before I leave.

What is the likelihood of me being able to drive in Phuket with showing my passport and only a photocopy of my expired driving license?

Thanks for your help in advance,

Choc dee krap