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We mean we cannot keep the cake and eat it too? How disappointing...

I'm in Prakanong. I had no problems. Just needed to bring two people (one of who happened to be the house owner) and I don't remember the documents, but nothing unreasonable. I had also just completed my pink ID there, so they knew me. It took abut 2 hours or so in total. The difference between you and me is that I was never in any yellow tabien baan, but I think it should have made it easier for you rather than more difficult.

Just for the record, I also had to bring two witnesses in order to be added to the tabien baan. But it all seemed very routine and easy.

True, I experienced this the first time. They insisted that foreigners must always use their passports only. I ask them to call the Khet, the department that issues ID cards and also issued the pink ID, and the supervisor actually did call. They explained it to her, and then it was no problem any more. Please be polite with the officers that do not understand PR. They are just doing what they think is correct and in the best interest of the country. The problem is that the government does not train them properly.

Congratulations, and welcome to the club! You do not need the letter from the embassy any more. For the driver's licence, you just need pink ID and tabien baan, like Thai citizens. However, bring your red book, just in case. When your re-entry permit (it is now called "non-quote immigrant visa") and endorsement at Immigration (Chaeng Wattana for Bangkok residents), you need the red book and the blue book (which will be replaced with a white book when full). Do not forget to get these stamps into your passport and the blue (later white) book before you leave the country, otherwise your "permanent" residence will be cancelled. It is anything but permanent if you don't have those stamps.

The questions are written in Thai, they will read them to you. In my case, they just gave me the question sheet and I read them aloud myself before answering.

I will call them again next month, for my 2-year waiting anniversary. ????

Hm, I see.

With your examples of the UK and other countries, why would anybody apply for a visa for that country if they are also a holder of a passport of the same country?

I was a couple of months late because it was simply not on my mind. I think the fine was THB 400 or so (in Bangkok). With receipt. No trouble whatsoever.

Thanks, I will check out this app.

Google Play uses the country in which Google Play is registered. I had the same problem when I could not download the EU Covid App (similar to Mor Chana) even though I was in the EU and used my EU SIM card, but my Gmail has a Thai address. See more info here: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7431675?hl=en Note the warning that you can change the country only once a year and may lose access to some apps that require you in that first country.

Great, this is good to hear. Thanks.

Did you ask whether your seniority (number of years paid in) will remain unchanged?

The number does change' I needed a confirmation of insurance when I left, because I needed it for the Thailand Pass in order to return. They gave me a form to fill in but I did not have my passport (for the old number) with me. They said I have to "apply again" (สมัครใหม่) rather than update the number. That's what confused me, and why I am afraid I will lose the pension. Looking forward to your report after the 25th.

I see you are in the same situation as me. Looking forward to learning what you can find out.

Did your SocSec number change? I still have an old number starting with a 6, which was issued long before I got my PR. When I went to the SSO to ask about the number (because now I have a pink card with a number starting with an 8), they say I have to re-apply. I am afraid this will mean that my more than 15 years of paying will be lost, and I will lose my pension.

2020 is correct, my mistake. 2019 was when I submitted the first batch of documents to SB.

My docs were sent to the MoI/BORA in April 2019. I followed up again last month. I was told that I am in the queue and should wait a little. I hope I'll get the interview in the first half of this year.

No, I wasn't going to discuss with MOI. Rather with the Khet. And you are right, I can always change the name if all else fails, so in the end, there is always a solution. Thanks.

I don't have it yet, as I am still waiting for the MOI interview. I expect it to show the middle name spelled out. The Tabien Baan now shows the middle initial. I don't think that's a problem; we can just say that person moved out and register with the new spelling.

Talking about middle names: In my pink ID, I only have the middle initial, not the full spelling of the middle name. In my application for citizenship, of course I used the full middle name. Can I expect problems later on, or will they just issue the Thai ID with the correct full middle name as per nationality certificate? A stupid problem to have, I know. Why is only the middle initial in the pink ID, you ask? I don't remember, but it has never caused a problem.

They cannot grant more PRs than they have applicants. It is normal that a small percentage will be rejected. And yes, you can work if your have PR. You need a Work Permit though, with or without PR. No difference.

OK guys, you win. When you are right, you are right. ????

I have the Pathom 6 degree. So I am wondering: Once this new regulation is in force, should I cancel my current application and apply new? I will be processed within 90 days. Even if they delay by 30+30 days, it will still be much faster...