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One of my employees who handles visas in my company said that she processed a Non-O for the Japanese female partner of a foreign woman working in Thailand. Not quite the same as marrying a Thai and getting a Non-O, but I have a feeling it's all case-by-case.

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A visa possibly at a honorary consulate far from here. But an extension of stay from immigration it would never happen.

It was accepted, extended, etc., and done here in Thailand at Chaeng Wattana. The women needed their marriage certificate from abroad translated into Thai.

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You didn't mention they were married before. That is lot different than partner.

The rules just say marriage so it is possible.

Joe, a Non-O is a marriage visa.

No one gets a Non-O without being married.

This forum is about getting a Non-O.

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One of my employees who handles visas in my company said that she processed a Non-O for the Japanese female partner of a foreign woman working in Thailand. Not quite the same as marrying a Thai and getting a Non-O, but I have a feeling it's all case-by-case.

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A visa possibly at a honorary consulate far from here. But an extension of stay from immigration it would never happen.

It was accepted, extended, etc., and done here in Thailand at Chaeng Wattana. The women needed their marriage certificate from abroad translated into Thai.

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One of my employees who handles visas in my company said that she processed a Non-O for the Japanese female partner of a foreign woman working in Thailand. Not quite the same as marrying a Thai and getting a Non-O, but I have a feeling it's all case-by-case.

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You guys are idiots. This line will make it possible to commute to central BKK from Phetchaburi and Ratchaburi within an hour. If you've ever been to Korea, Japan or even China, you'd know how beneficial such a toy can be.

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I don't think people are doubting the benefits of implementing high speed rail in Thailand. And as you say, Hua Hin to Bangkok in an hour would be great. I think people are more concerned about the safety aspect and whether or not it will be properly maintained. Of course nobody knows for sure but all we can do is look at Thailand's existing rail network where we see stories, almost weekly, of train derailments and other problems.

 

Hope high speed rail in Thailand will be different as, like you say, there are many benefits to be had.

Citing limited problems with the aged train to Chiang Mai as a reason to declare all advancement projects as non-starters is not logical.

If that argument were logical, what exactly would be the appropriate time period for all public transport projects to run without issue before pursuing a new project?

When Thailand decides to do something and commits to it, it generally works beautifully. When it's simply a vehicle for pay offs or political support, the odds decrease.

This project is the former, and Thailand is more than ready for high-end projects like this.

As a side note, look at where most of China is at in terms of safety and development vis-a-vis Thailand, and how high speed rail, among other things, is working just fine while advancing the country.

And if you think Thailand is corrupt, well, China makes it look like the most honest place on Earth...

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You guys are idiots. This line will make it possible to commute to central BKK from Phetchaburi and Ratchaburi within an hour. If you've ever been to Korea, Japan or even China, you'd know how beneficial such a toy can be.

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The bill for civil partnerships did not pass (I think), and it didn't include the same rights as heterosexual marriage.

I recently got engaged to my partner, but I sponsor my own visa.

I think in general it's not worth banking on the possibility of staying in Thailand on a NIO. If you have a business or can purchase residency (expensive, but pays off after 20 years), you're in the best position. Otherwise, there are some people with connections in Vientiane who can help get a one-year NIB without corporate sponsorship (precarious, but it can work for situations like this).

Good luck.

@Kblaze, I did a variation of what you recommended, and it worked beautifully. We were actually able to improve the relationship and I was able to motivate him to perform at a higher level. Your advice is fantastic. Thanks.

@tombkk, I never said in my post nor expected in reality that running a company in Thailand would be like in other countries. It would be foolish to invest hard earned capital without having done even basic research. I, as we all, have much to learn, but certainly did my homework before starting my company two years ago. Thank you for your input.

Thanks in advance for any helpful advice.

I own a company in Thailand with 25 employees. As we outsource work to foreigners, 20 of our employees are foreign while 5 are Thai.

I manage everyone in the company, but spend most of my time in the office with the Thais as the foreigners are almost always out in the field.

I have extreme difficulty maintaining personal relationships with two of my Thai staff. Specifically, I feel that I'm generally the recipient of near constant passive-agressive behavior. This behavior is infantile, and I choose to make an effort to focus on the positive while understanding that their behavior is an indicator of an underlying problem.

These two staff are the staff whom I work with most closely. One of the staff is a shareholder in the business and the second-in-command, and hence, is with the company out of personal interest. The other is a salesperson who can ultimately stay or leave as he wishes.

Recently, the salesperson asked me for more money than we had previously agreed upon for a car rental (we use his car occassionally even though we have a company car). I did not approve the request. I didn't speak to him directly about this, but rejected the request because the previous rate was fair and I pay for his daily parking - something we never agreed to but that I quietly decided to do when he turned in his receipts for the greater good of the office.

This was on Monday. Now, this salesperson will not even give me an update on his sales visits. For example yesterday, he would not pick up my call nor respond to my text, but he did call when it was time to drop off the company car. When I asked him for an update, he said that he was too busy driving.

Obviously, there was a problem. I didn't say much back, but maintained a cordial tone despite being insulted. I later asked my second-in-command about the ordeal, and he said that he can't tell me anything, but that I should be careful. This point is particularly frustrating as I feel my second-in-command is in general not receptive to foreigners. The irony...

This salesperson is valuable to the company. He has been resourceful, and willing to step in and do the work. He is not a lazy character, but rather someone who I feel I can trust despite his tone with me.

With this in mind, I've made distinct efforts to give him maximum flexibility in his sales roles so that he can sell our product according to Thai consumer demands. I believe this to be important for his success.

I ask him for his ideas, and generally sign off on this thinking. Occasionally, however, I disagree with the path he wants to take, and work to gently steer him in my direction. It is excrutiating as my money is on the line and my nature is to be direct; however, I'm well aware that direct statements will almost certainly alienate most Thais and lead to extensive damage, while having patience can lead to rewards.

These situations are frustrating for reasons too numerous to list, but first and foremost because my employees expect me to respect them, which I make a strong effort to do everyday, but continually gang up against me to blame me for every problem. Moreover, they often treat me in such a disrespectful way that if I were Thai, would almost certainly result in me never speaking or cooperating with them again.

I am the boss, and I accept that the boss is always the scapegoat. However, I am confounded at the complete lack of respect that I receive as someone who has made a distinct effort to respect them.

I want to resolve this issue, and am looking for advice. I cannot fire my salesperson - at the moment -and I cannot have him quit as we are in the midst of the busiest time, and I need him to perform for at least the next month. Moreover, I would rather attempt to sort things out than go in the direction above. It would be a real set back to recruit and train a new sales to step into a role that has been months in the making.

How can I salvage this mess?