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1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

For those who may be considering it:

 

Passports are linked with key data:

Name 

Country 

DOB

Place of Birth 

Passport number 

Photo 

 

When you enter Thailand on a new passport it will be linked to the old one - thats for fairly recent changes.

 

As you wrote, I doubt the record goes back to 2001.

 

 

Thanks for the thoughts. Reassuring. Actually since posting I found another thread which covers this subject and the OP mentioned that his final approval notification refers to overstays within the last three years ( same as the application form) whilst his initial approval didn’t specify the time range. I have been approved for numerous cat B  visas since my offenses so I have a good record and hopefully it won’t be a problem.

On 3/1/2019 at 7:37 PM, ukrules said:

I read somewhere that it refers to overstays within the last 3 years but I can't find where I read it.

 

Someone posted something about this in another thread elswhere on this forum, from memory they emailed TE directly and asked about it and the reply came back saying that they're checking for overstays within the last 3 years. I don't remember anything about just one overstay being tolerated, I thought it was no overstays.

 

The three years is mentioned on the TE application form. I have just submitted my application as a safety net in case I can’t find new employment before my current contract expires. I actually overstayed a couple of times in 2000 and 2001 so it could be that I am running the risk of refusal in case I apply. Does anyone have experience of being granted a TE visa after having overstayed long ago?

In preparing for my impending redundancy I have been trying to find out what my options are for continuing to make Thailand SS payments on a voluntary basis after finishing work because the hospitals are pretty good and expat medical insurance is not cheap. I have found that  clear information on this matter is not so easy to find. However I managed to find two very clear sources of info that I thought I would share so others wouldn't have to spend hours on Google. The first is the reply that I received from the Thailand Elite Organisation who advised as follows:

|"If you had paid social security contribution for a period of not less than twelve months and wish to continually be insured person, you shall, within six months from the date of your termination, notify your statement to the Social Security Office under Section 39 Voluntary Scheme (Social Security Act B.E. 2533 (1990), Section 39)."

 

The second is the English Pamphlet prepared by the SSO that I have attached below

 

Hope this helps

 

SSO leaflet.pdf

It's getting like the Bermuda triangle around this area of air space. Makes you wonder.

Really? There is MH 370 fate unknown and this one fate as yet unknown. Any others that you know of? Seems a bit premature to start drawing comparisons to the Bermuda Triangle

They instantly know it's suicide without even indicating the means,

but they can't tell what the "powdery white substance" is before going to the media.

This country is run by children.

No, it's not. Chlidren would do a better job.

Since there is no mention of suicide in the OP I would suggest that the children are the posters who assume that suicide will be the result of any enquiry before such an announcement is made. I am sure that the family of the deceased are already devastated and introduction of the concept that he might have deliberately taken his own life based purely on comments by TV posters who are trying to use this unfortunate event as an excuse to take cheap shots at the Royal Thai Police will surely only add to their suffering. Show a bit of respect you children!!

"The total sum which could be saved confiscated by the government is in the region of 400 million pounds."

"Saved?" Where do governments ever get the idea that their citizens' money is first theirs?

Thats the root of the problem with these quasi commie countries, its not the citizens money, its the govt's money to do with as they see fit.

Hence such socialist paradises as Greece, Spain, Italy etc are now finding out to their cost and wonder why they are skint.

If you don't like these so called socialist paradises what do you like? If my memory serves me correctly the US was on the verge of meltdown not so long ago because of the country's Federal financial situation. Personally I would rather my tax dollars be spent on Universal free health care than supporting the world's highest defence spending and the world's highest prison population. There is a difference between Socialist and Communist you know:-)

I may be missing something but isn't the solution not to submit a UK tax return?

Fair enough but why not come on a visa waiver in that case

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10 Visa runs in a year! Sounds like you spent most of the year in Thailand which doesn't leave much time for work does it? Perhaps the Consulate staff were on to something!!

Try to disable "push" messages. "Push" advertising messages can result in charges being incurred without your knowledge or consent but may be difficult to detect if you have a pay as you go account because you wont see itemised billing. If you are only here for a short stay just buy credit in small chunks then you wont lose more than a couple of quid

Take a wander through this great www site, the answer should be there:

http://thai-aviation.net/

Mac

Thanks for directing me to an excellent website which I have bookmarked for future reference. I think I have figured out what the plane is using info found on that site. The RTAF took delivery of a number of German Fantrainer aircraft around 30 years ago and some of those were sold off as time went on. At least one of them was sold to a retail business (a Camping Shop called US Camping in Jomtien). After thinking about it for a while I have come up with the following theory:

The plane is a "spoof" i.e the colour scheme and markings were added for fun probably for retail marketing. My logic is:

• I am pretty sure that the plane is a Fantrainer. There are not that many ducted fan aircraft in the world.
• The USMC has never used Fan trainers in Thailand or anywhere else according to records that I found on the 'Net
• Sharks teeth paintwork on the nose has never been applied to trainers as far as I know. Historically A10s P40s and other combat aircraft have had such designs
• A plane in a US paint scheme is a more plausible marketing tool for a business called US Camping than a plane in RTAF training colours.

Anyway that's what I came up with. Thanks for pointing me towards that website Mac

After reading through the first 30 or so posts in this thread I was disappointed to see that not one of the posters offered their condolences to the families of the dead workers ( you guys seem to forget or ignore the fact that 20 or thirty family members lost their breadwinner/father/son/brother etc. in this terrible accident). However most poster felt it appropriate to take the opportunity to mock the workers which I find to be totally heartless and inappropriate in the circumstances. That being said:

I offer my sincere condolences to the families of the deceased on behalf of those expat residents in Thailand who don’t see fatal accidents as being a good opportunity to mock the citizens of the country that allows me earn a good living

To the families of the deceased If you can find a lawyer who will work on a no fee no win basis why don’t you fie a case against the USA for consequential damages caused by the illegal bombing of civilian targets in a country that the US wasn’t even at war with. You might even consider joining forces with citizens in Laos and Cambodia who have been impacted by unexploded US ordnance in their countries.

For those "know it alls" who can’t understand why anyone would try to cut a bomb casing. Have a look at the bomb in the photo below and tell the world why you would know that it’s a bomb (it was found in a town in Germany)

You might want to do a bit of research on Google, and if you do, you'll find that more than likely it was an RAF bomb, and not from the USAF. So, before anyone could be sued, the Thai would have to determine which country the bomb came from. And in either case, both countries would reply with something along the lines of "Gee, sorry for your loss, but first you need to sue Japan for occupying you, then we wouldn't have had to bomb them."

I know it was and RAF bomb. My only point with the photo was that bombs aren't always obvious despite what some posters implied. I guess you are American (use of Gee ). The difference between the UK and US during WW2 was that Thailand declared war on UK but not on the US thanks to the Thai Ambassador in DC. Therefore technically the UK had an excuse for dropping bombs on Thailand. Don't take offence. My only serious point was the the lack of respect for the dead and their families. The Laotions would probably have a better legal case against you guys. What was your excuse for that one?:-)

I completely agree with your comments in regards to the lack of sympathy towards those killed, injured, and their families. No argument from me on that one. As for my "excuse" for Lao, I make no excuse. Having been a 20 year US Marine, I am well aware of the fact that in wars things happen. It doesn't make them politically or morally correct, or right, but they happen, and all anyone can do is move on and make the most of it. You can't live in the past.

Good comment . If am happy now that at least one other person can see that a but of sympathy and respect for other people is appropriate in the circumstances.. I agree with your comment about moving on My comment about Laos was inappropriate and I would like to retract it Please accept my apologies

I spotted the aircraft in the below photo on Hwy 4 on my way to a project in Ratchaburi and despite extensive searching on the net I haven't been able to positively identify it. It looks like a Gaerman Fantrainer but the markings appear to be USMC and I can't find any record of such aircraft being used by USMC. Does anyone know what it is?

After reading through the first 30 or so posts in this thread I was disappointed to see that not one of the posters offered their condolences to the families of the dead workers ( you guys seem to forget or ignore the fact that 20 or thirty family members lost their breadwinner/father/son/brother etc. in this terrible accident). However most poster felt it appropriate to take the opportunity to mock the workers which I find to be totally heartless and inappropriate in the circumstances. That being said:

I offer my sincere condolences to the families of the deceased on behalf of those expat residents in Thailand who don’t see fatal accidents as being a good opportunity to mock the citizens of the country that allows me earn a good living

To the families of the deceased If you can find a lawyer who will work on a no fee no win basis why don’t you fie a case against the USA for consequential damages caused by the illegal bombing of civilian targets in a country that the US wasn’t even at war with. You might even consider joining forces with citizens in Laos and Cambodia who have been impacted by unexploded US ordnance in their countries.

For those "know it alls" who can’t understand why anyone would try to cut a bomb casing. Have a look at the bomb in the photo below and tell the world why you would know that it’s a bomb (it was found in a town in Germany)

You might want to do a bit of research on Google, and if you do, you'll find that more than likely it was an RAF bomb, and not from the USAF. So, before anyone could be sued, the Thai would have to determine which country the bomb came from. And in either case, both countries would reply with something along the lines of "Gee, sorry for your loss, but first you need to sue Japan for occupying you, then we wouldn't have had to bomb them."

I know it was and RAF bomb. My only point with the photo was that bombs aren't always obvious despite what some posters implied. I guess you are American (use of Gee ). The difference between the UK and US during WW2 was that Thailand declared war on UK but not on the US thanks to the Thai Ambassador in DC. Therefore technically the UK had an excuse for dropping bombs on Thailand. Don't take offence. My only serious point was the the lack of respect for the dead and their families. The Laotions would probably have a better legal case against you guys. What was your excuse for that one?:-)

After reading through the first 30 or so posts in this thread I was disappointed to see that not one of the posters offered their condolences to the families of the dead workers ( you guys seem to forget or ignore the fact that 20 or thirty family members lost their breadwinner/father/son/brother etc. in this terrible accident). However most poster felt it appropriate to take the opportunity to mock the workers which I find to be totally heartless and inappropriate in the circumstances. That being said:

I offer my sincere condolences to the families of the deceased on behalf of those expat residents in Thailand who don’t see fatal accidents as being a good opportunity to mock the citizens of the country that allows me earn a good living

To the families of the deceased If you can find a lawyer who will work on a no fee no win basis why don’t you fie a case against the USA for consequential damages caused by the illegal bombing of civilian targets in a country that the US wasn’t even at war with. You might even consider joining forces with citizens in Laos and Cambodia who have been impacted by unexploded US ordnance in their countries.

For those "know it alls" who can’t understand why anyone would try to cut a bomb casing. Have a look at the bomb in the photo below and tell the world why you would know that it’s a bomb (it was found in a town in Germany)

It was a Ww2 era bomb according to the BBC found by construction workers who sold it for scrap.

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I wish that the OP would quote the source of his information. As far as I can find out there are no elections in BKK this weekend

So, we who are well-read are aware of the profound depths of corruption endemic to Thai politics. When will the voters in Issan figure it out. Or maybe they've also known, but for them corruption is no big deal. Perhaps for them, being very rich (and making promises to make others rich) is what matters most. Making reforms in how poor Issan farmers think is as important as any other reforms.

Corruption is culturally embedded in the Thai psyche. It's similar to the concept of not being able to see anything wrong with buying pirated goods. How to change deep-set concepts in how people think? I don't know.

I think, if there are going to be 'reforms' that stick (at all) they'll have to come down the tubes from those who are elected to do such things. Currently, it's Shinawatre lovers who are winning elections. If reforms don't happen with them, then.... let's hope future elections will bring in (at least) a half-decent bunch of leaders who can implement some improvements.

So you think you are well read do you. Well unless you read and write Thailand to a high standard you are only scratching the surface of knowledge about this place. If you want to preach about corruption tread carefully. Have a look into GWB's connection to energy and defence companies and tell me that his sponsors didn't affect his decisions to waive Environmental study requirements for Alaskan oil exploration. Also note that Western companies can often pay a fine to stop investigation of their corruption. No one ever seems to go to jail. Blackwater. BAE. HSBC . Siemens the list is long

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I have had plenty of female friends here through work. Forget the good family rubbish. That's just snobbery. You could try telling girls that your gay. That might keep thinks on a friend basis for a while.... Try not taking your friends drinking

That won't help

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It's only a 3 year old pickup not a vintage Ferrari. Go and buy a good secondhand pickup and. In fact tell yr go that's what you are going to do and see what happens. If she agrees then do it and all is well. If she argues like hell then that's a different truth

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Is that 12 Billion before or after the 30-40% graft?

Before or after is neither here nor there, but you're dead right it's a last ploy for some graft when the 'permanent SECRETARY for energy makes a last call.

What's more hilarious is his reason for raising the Baht 12 Billion: "damaged and defective products have to be burnt, causing pollution, he said."

-mel.

Where does it mention burning defective products? The money is to beef up the power supply which could be additional generation (private or EGAT developed), transmission system upgrade or combinations thereof. You might laugh but believe it or not Thailand has a very efficient power supply which is one of the reasons why so many companies build factories here. And where do you get the idea of 30-40% graft from? Any evidence to go with that? Sounds more like an assumption to me.Typical TV BS from people who don't know what they are talking about. Personally I have worked for Banks and developers on several Thai Power projects and I can promise you that if somebody was skimming that amount of money it would be pretty obvious and nothing would get built.

As I wrote it earlier already: I have a work permit. Read it back mate!

But what they have to do and what they do could be two different things here. I find that paper does not mean much to them. Also be aware that if you do continue working, you will need to show taxes deducted and paid from your salary of "50,000 Baht" a month, in order to get a further extension. Whether your salary is the amount required for hotel management jobs, or in fact less.

Check all the items and sub items listed in the contract, it may be worded to allow them to get out of it,with clause number ####. ie: if you are let go due to whatever, the salad was soggy, no compensation will be paid.

Not meant to be a negative reply, as I was also employed as a resort manager and Korat Immigration and my boss both knew before I did that no taxes had been paid on my behalf and I would not get an extension. Nice way to let me leave, negating my Non B visa.

You can't have ever renewed your WP then. In fact did you ever even have a work permit? If you have evidence that tax was being deducted from your salary but not being paid to the Revenue Dept then how did you know that the taxes hadn't been paid? Sounds more like you were working cash in hand knowingly avoiding taxes I wouldn't mind betting that you were hired by the company,got your non B then worked without a WP not paying income tax then got terminated. Am I correct? Sounds like karma to me. Surely if you were good at your job and treated people with respect your employer would have a good incentive to keep you here and get your WP organised for you Your assertion that paper doesn't mean much to "Them" is rediculous and incorrect. Severence pay is a matter of law in Thailand and there is nothing that an employer can write in a contract that gets them of the hook for it regardless of employee nationality. In the one case in my last 20 years here that my employer tried to avoid paying severence pay one phone call to the Dept of Labour solved the problem very quickly. At least for a reasonable sum of money the OP should get legal advice and if he is on the right side of the law then I feel confident that justice will prevail. However if you are no good at your job and treat the Thais disrespectfully then nobody will help you and karma will prevail

My comment is directed to Colabamumbai not you mate!

But what they have to do and what they do could be two different things here. I find that paper does not mean much to them. Also be aware that if you do continue working, you will need to show taxes deducted and paid from your salary of "50,000 Baht" a month, in order to get a further extension. Whether your salary is the amount required for hotel management jobs, or in fact less.

Check all the items and sub items listed in the contract, it may be worded to allow them to get out of it,with clause number ####. ie: if you are let go due to whatever, the salad was soggy, no compensation will be paid.

Not meant to be a negative reply, as I was also employed as a resort manager and Korat Immigration and my boss both knew before I did that no taxes had been paid on my behalf and I would not get an extension. Nice way to let me leave, negating my Non B visa.

You can't have ever renewed your WP then. In fact did you ever even have a work permit? If you have evidence that tax was being deducted from your salary but not being paid to the Revenue Dept then how did you know that the taxes hadn't been paid? Sounds more like you were working cash in hand knowingly avoiding taxes I wouldn't mind betting that you were hired by the company,got your non B then worked without a WP not paying income tax then got terminated. Am I correct? Sounds like karma to me. Surely if you were good at your job and treated people with respect your employer would have a good incentive to keep you here and get your WP organised for you Your assertion that paper doesn't mean much to "Them" is rediculous and incorrect. Severence pay is a matter of law in Thailand and there is nothing that an employer can write in a contract that gets them of the hook for it regardless of employee nationality. In the one case in my last 20 years here that my employer tried to avoid paying severence pay one phone call to the Dept of Labour solved the problem very quickly. At least for a reasonable sum of money the OP should get legal advice and if he is on the right side of the law then I feel confident that justice will prevail. However if you are no good at your job and treat the Thais disrespectfully then nobody will help you and karma will prevail

Paying for goods is a big problem as most of us expats do not have a credit card and cannot get one so online shopping is a major problem

Why don't you pay using Internet banking transfer. I presume that you can get a Bank account here