george

A multi entry NON keeps you going 90+90+90+90+90 days = 15 months with visa runs every 89 days.

Forget the 3 million Baht deposit visa. Too much paperwork for you, if you are not living here and can apply in person...

Thaivisa.com are looking for an experienced PHP programmer in Thailand, to maintain our site and make changes to existing PHP-modules in main site and forum site.

The work is on volountary basis, and no huge salary is paid.

Are you in Thailand? Please contact: [email protected]

/George

I've heard conflicting stories about whether or not there is a minimum salary required to be eligible for a work permit.  Any ideas?  Also, any hints about job descriptions on the WP application that make it obvious that the job can't be done by a Thai?  

Reuters just reported the second death of SARS in Thailand, in Hat Yai.

http://www.thaivisa.com/index.php?514&backPID=10&tt_news=236

Nation Channel to exit UBC on May 1

Nation Channel will cease its programming on United Broadcasting Corporation on May 1, according to a joint statement issued by Nation Multimedia Plc and UBC yesterday.

An industry source said Nation Channel programming would move to Thai TV, a direct-to-home pay service available in limited areas of Bangkok.

``The continuing ban on advertising on UBC prevents local programme producers from generating sufficient revenues to maintain their services,'' said UBC chief executive officer Sompan Charumilinda.

He said the exit of Nation Channel followed the closure of the Panorama Channel, a struggling Thai documentary producer, last year.

Nation Group had a 10-year contract to supply programming on UBC Channel 8, starting in March 2000.

--Bangkok Post, April 2, 2003

I would like to know what the question being asked on UBC, only in Thai. I wonder if Farrang are allowed to enter UBC comps?  

UBC does not care farangs nor Thais!

They are bad boys!

How easy is it to get residency inThailand?  If it's not easy, do I get a temp visa and keep renewing it once I'm there?

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I've heard that you can own a condo but not a house, or is better to rent?

Are we safe in Thailand if we not travel?

Should tourists avoid Thailand?

The first case is discovered in the Kingdom now: (see below)  /George

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Thailand tightens border screening after first SARS death

BANGKOK - Thailand increased its monitoring at airports and border checkpoints Sunday following the first death in the country attributed to a new flu-like illness that has killed at least 55 people and infected more than 1,550 worldwide.

Health officials at Bangkok's international airport are screening incoming passengers for the disease, called severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, Public Health Minister Sudarat Keyuraphan said.

About a dozen visitors have been quarantined so far, with most released within a few hours, but some kept for over a day, Sudarat said.

She emphasized that the stepped-up measures were prompted by the spread of the disease abroad, not locally.

"The disease is still under control in Thailand. We're still safe,'' she said.

On Saturday, a World Health Organization expert on communicable disease, Dr. Carlo Urbani, 46, died at a Bangkok hospital with SARS symptoms.

Urbani, who was based in Geneva, had been receiving treatment in Thailand after becoming infected while working in Vietnam. Urbani was the first to identify the outbreak in Hanoi, where four people have died.

Dr. Charal Trinvuthipong, director-general of the Department of Communicable Disease Control, said 33 medical personnel, including foreigners and Thais, who took care of Urbani have been screened for the disease and are still under close watch.

Meanwhile, the Thai government urged its citizens not to visit Canada, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam, the countries worst hit.

"We'd really appreciate if Thais avoid going to those countries as they're suffering from local transmission right now,'' Sudarat said. "It is too dangerous and the damages are too great.''-AP

Stones to keep fans hanging for 2 days

Virus forces change in itinerary for tour

The Rolling Stones have postponed their Bangkok show from Tuesday April 8 to Thursday April 10, according to promoter BEC TERO Entertainment Co.

The company said in a press release the Forty Licks world tour schedule had changed following the cancellation of some concerts.

Concerts in Shanghai on April 1 and Beijing on April 4 have been cancelled due to World Health Organisation and Centres for Disease Control warnings over severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars), and concerns from the Chinese public over the safety of large public gatherings.

The Rolling Stones tour will continue with concerts on April 4 in Bangalore, April 7 in Mumbai and April 10 in Bangkok.

In the statement, vocalist Mick Jagger says: ``We are very sad and disappointed not to be able to do these concerts. We have been looking forward to the shows in China for so long and will reschedule them as soon as possible.''

Due to the change in schedule, it was necessary to move the Bangkok date to April 10.

The band has assured the promoter it will perform in Bangkok.

The band apologised for any inconvenience caused by the date change.

All tickets already issued will be honoured on the new date.

Ticket holders unable to go on the new date will get a full refund from the Thaiticketmaster head office, 24th floor, Emporium Tower, Sukhumvit Road, from April 2-8, 10am - 6pm.

Earlier this week the ageing rockers cancelled two concerts in Hong Kong this weekend, also due to fears over Sars, which has claimed more than 50 lives and infected about 1,500 people.

Khun Dazdaz, If you manage to do a complete listover this, I will give you editing rights for a NGO section of Thaivisa.com.

Be our guest editor!

This is a real shady area! Nobody knows actually...

Maybe Google is your friend?

Regional > Asia > Thailand > Society and Culture > Organizations

http://directory.google.com/Top....=1

crlasia, you are right, I will edit the re-entry page this weekend to clarify. FYI: Re-entries are not easy to explan, the main reason why the Immigration has this is re-entry requierment is to break any chance for a foreigner to have three consecutive years of visa extensions, and NOT be eligible to apply for residence.

Thanks for heads up! We are not sitting in the knee of Immigration, so I will try to make it more clear!

May I ask why, how and where did you got a "NON-RS" visa? This is a very rare visa type!

Just curious! ???

Hi Avi and welcome to Thailand Expat Forum.

You are 60 yrs, so it's no problems if you have some funds in the Thai bank.

Please have a look at this thread below, and came back here if you have any questions. This is not easy, but we try to help out!

Here is the link:

http://forum.thaivisa.com/cgi-bin/ikonboar...act=ST;f=1;t=42

The superb thaivisa.com website is your friend here,

some links:

Apply for Thai driver's licence:

http://www.thaivisa.com/320.0.html

Where to apply for a Thai drivers license:

http://www.thaivisa.com/331.0.html

How to renew a Thai driver's license:

http://www.thaivisa.com/567.0.html

Note that if you have had a Thai license for two consecutive years, you can have a life time license, but you must apply for your life license before May 1, 2003!! After that the LAnd Department will NOT issue Life time licenses anymore.

All work, even voluntary work, requires a work permit. No exceptions.

Have a look at this thread regarding voluntary work:

http://forum.thaivisa.com/cgi-bin/ikonboar...ct=ST;f=1;t=477

No.

You shall apply for re-entry ONLY if you have got a yearly extension from the Immigration Bureau.

Have a look at this thread, some good info and links about ADSL and Satellite internet:

http://forum.thaivisa.com/cgi-bin/ikonboar...ct=ST;f=2;t=137

I have tried to contact S&A Visa by phone all evening today, but got the message that they are closed for holiday.

I am re-posting their latest newsletter here for your information, and we hope they reply when back in office. We have edited out external adverts, any phone numbers, URL:s, Internet tracking codes and email addresses from their latest monthly email newsletter, sent out on March 1, 2003. No vital info has been edited or deleted

Please be advised that the business conducted by S&A Visa might be illegal, as we, Thaivisa.com, understand the law. This forum takes no responsibilty for the information in this email relay. We want our members to follow common sence and the Thai law.

Please consult your nearest Immigration office or Law Office for updated info. /George

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Please note: Our office will be closed from Thursday 20th March and open again on Monday 31st March. If you need border stamps during this time, please make sure we receive your passport no later than Monday 17th March.

S. & A. Co., Ltd. is a legally licensed, western managed firm doing business in Thailand. When you have visa questions or problems, give us a call - WE'RE HERE TO HELP!

S. & A. is fast, safe and reliable.

In Pattaya; please call Michael at (0X) 221-xxxx, or (038) 42xxxx ext 208;

In the rest of the country, call our hotline at (01) 373-xxxx for one year visas!

If you do not wish to continue receiving this newsletter, kindly click on the 'reply' button and type unsubscribe in the subject line and send! We will remove your name from the mailing list. S & A. has never disclosed names or addresses from our mailing list!

New: With the continuing campaign by the police being conducted until April 30th, we once again urge everyone not to overstay! Roadblocks, random checks can only result in headaches and grief if you are stopped and have an overstay. Call now and we can fix it.

New info: Please visit our website for information concerning types of visas available and requirements for work permits. http://geocities.com/xxxxx/workpermits.htm

Some common sense tips to make your life easier!

Always carry a photocopy of your passport with you at all times. The police CAN hold your if you do not have your passport. With a photocopy they will usually let you go!

Check your departure date and your passport expiration date. These are important. Every week we get someone in a rush for a visa and they have overstayed (increasing their expense) and in a hurry for a visa that cannot be issued due to passport expiration!

You cannot get a new visa unless your passport remains valid.

If you want something on the very cheap,...you will have to go to the border yourself.! Save all the bother, fuss, discomfort and risk of visa refusal! Let us do it for you!

DON'T LISTEN TO RUMORS and self appointed 'experts' Get the facts before your

act. We are here to help! Call us.

If you have visa questions or problems, call us! Call us yourself and don't have your wife

or a friend do it for you. YOU have the problem, we HAVE the questions and YOU have

the answers we need in order to help you! 01-373-xxxx M-Sat. 10:00 to 19:00.

There are people in this world that ....have a tendency to listen to anything that anyone has to say! A lot of half-correct or dis-information goes out and these people never check their sources! People love to believe rumors in light of conflicting facts!

We cannot stress enough that to listen to rumours and then to ACT, without checking the facts; can only cause unnecessary problems and greater expense for all concerned!

THINK, call us for the facts....then act!

When we call you to tell you your passport has arrived back, don't delay in picking it up!

It is in your interest to receive your passport as soon as possible.

If you change your telephone number or email during the time we have your passport, make sure you notify us of the change.

Remember: If you are in an overstay position and want us to deal with the situation, we charge you only to the day we receive your passport. We don't add additional days on as it is our responsibility to clear it for you as soon as possible.

Good news! If you have been previously married to a Thai, this can help on your next visa.

Jobs! Before leaving your current job, it is essential for you to obtain your tax payers card, your tax return (completed form 90 or 91) and paid tax receipts (yellow cash register receipt) from your place of work. And a release letter from your employer!

It is your responsibility to do so. You cannot change your visa sponsorship over to a new employer without these. Your employer will have all of this and they are obligated to give them to you, but you have to ask for them. It is your right to have them. If they don't or you don't want to ask for them, we can still help!

Important: Be sure to check the departure date on your entry stamp! We must have your passport in our office at least 4 days before your departure date. Overstays are 200 baht per day! It is also important to check the expiration date on your passport!

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Standard Visas:-

:- The non-immigrant multiple entry 'O' type visa will require 2 color passport photos. The fee for this visa is 12,500 baht and valid for one year with multiple entries permitted. This fee includes activation. A single entry non-immigrant visa is 8,500 baht. We will need your passport and fees at least 4 days in advance of your stated departure date.

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Special categories:-

For foreigners married to a Thai, a non-immigrant visa can also be extended for a one-year period of stay. There are documentary requirements and employment or funds on deposit are required.

An O-A 'Retirement' visa. 1. Applicant must be over 50 years of age. 2. Have proof of savings in excess of U.S. $ 20,000 and/or an annual income (pension or otherwise from outside Thailand) of $20,000 p.a. 3. A health certificate stating that the applicant is free from disease and 5. Proof of marriage for your spouse. All other documentation as in other visa applications must be provided along with a special application form.

The non-immigrant, multiple entry 'B' type, one year visa will require company documentation. If you have difficulties with this;... Give us a call for details. Fee 12,500 baht. You need this type of visa, in order to get a work permit.

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:- A single entry tourist visa is 7,000 baht and a double entry tourist is 8,000 baht.

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If you have any immigration questions or need further information, check our website or call us! Our hotline number is - 01-373-xxxx. We offer free pick up and delivery in central areas of Bangkok.

S. & A. Co., Ltd.

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The url you posted was regarding S&A Visa. They are illegal, but say they are following the law. I doubt it.

Illegal Visa agents - a few related news links:

http://www.thaivisa.com/431.0.html

http://www.thaivisa.com/339.0.html

http://www.thaivisa.com/477.0.html

Hundreds of passports travels every day to Malaysia without their owners, it's a multi million baht business every month.

It might work, but you can end up in jail and be deported for illegal entry if immigration finds out, as you have not entered in person.

Stay away from the agents and do your visa runs by yourself!

We have asked S&A Visa for a comment, but they have not answered our emails.

A work in a bar would require work permit, YES.

The problem is that they will NOT approve a work permit, because that work can be don by a Thai.

If you are investing in a big restaurant (not a bar), bringing in funds to the country, employ Thais, pay taxes, transfer knowledge to Thais, you can have one.

For example a Girl Bar or Beer Bar would be impossible.

All work in Thailand requires work permit, no exceptions.

Hi laduladiva and welcome to Thailand Expat Forum.

Bring/post your passport, photo and the faxed documents to the Hull Consulate and ask for a NON-B double or multi entry. Letters in orginal will bet better than faxed docs. Forget London, they will not be very helpful, according to earlier posts here.

You CAN get a work permit without a degree, TEFL should be enough. Maybe someone else here at the Forum can give you more details about TEFL.

You can apply for residency after having one-year-extensions from Thai immigration for at least three (3) years. But that's hard to get, even harder for Filipino citizens.

So when you are legally married you should start the one year visa process with getting a NON-O visa at a Thai consulate or embassy.

Soem info regarding residency:

Residence Permit

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ:

When asking visa questions, we ask you to provide the following personal info in your postings:

- Your nationality (different visa rules for certain nationalites)

- Your age (if retirement, 50 years, or nearly retirement)

By providing this info, we can reply and give more precise answers to your questions.

THANKS!

George

Board Admin.