hotandsticky

Certainly did get laid, thanks. Your comprehension is pathetic, I never look down on Pattaya - sone of the miscreants who live there, maybe. I have been a fearless defender of Pattaya for 20 years and although I don't go in so often (a shag usually) I have always maintained that Pattaya has something for everyone - the secret is to use Pattaya and not let Pattaya use you

Row

I think the OP just wants to thin his blood - he obviously hasn't read advice from American College of Cardiology.......but I agree about Ultracet.

Every Aussie has a it of Brit in them.

Those that don't are rather stupid because the driver is responsible for any fine.

Absolutely correct, but you omitted the fact that there is usually a traffic cop on duty waving these helmetless kids into the school. Start the education right there; impound the bike for the day and put the students into detention. A few years ago I spoke with a policeman in HCMC (where there is 99% compliance), he said it took a few years of consistent punishment but eventually they conformed. He also mentioned that they hadn't yet managed to stop them riding on the pavements!

In Pattaya every M/C taxi I have used carries a helmet for their fare.

Please don't tell me that qualifies them as good drivers. Anybody can buy a licence.

Family

Excellent. Much of the static data doesn't change; parents names, DoB, ID card, visa/travel history and often the address. If I was a smart IT guy at UKVI I would develop a way of bringing forward any previous input, with the ability to edit certain sections if appropriate.

Mine expired in March and I will renew in July when I get back from Europe. Because a DL runs to your birthday many people time renewal to get virtually 6 years

No apology required. It doesn't help when Thai Immigration refer to extensions if stay as "visas"....took me several years to get to grips with the terminology.

I am confused. Jeez Dude. You probably mean a Multiple Reentry Permit.

Can you still get ME's? You can't in the UK.

I think he already has an extension - based on marriage.

You said you had a visa. You can change an extension type at 'renewal' IF you have satisfied the terms of the original approval (400k) and satisfy the requirements for an extension based on retirement e 800k seasoned for 2 months.

I am currently in Spain and I would happily bring back strawberries (which are far superior to anything in Thailand) and other fruit. And, of course, wine.

I don't know the direct answer to your question but I suspect not, I would think that a visa category cannot be changed - indeed, when you enter Thailand your visa is 'used'. I believe a new Non-O will be required...perhaps that could be arranged - others with better knowledge of your situation could give a better reply. My question would be (given that your stay is short), why not get a Retirement Visa on your next (longer?) visit and extend then?

Then create a separate thread about it. This thread is about a UK resident. That is how the forum works.

Nothing to do with welfare, the question relates to occupational pension. The OP is from the UK there is no welfare due to his widow upon his death. As @prakhonchai nick said, many pension funds will accept a nomination. Mine did 15 years ago and we are not married. The 20 year age difference mean s that she loses 10% of the 50% Widows pension. Note - that 50% is based on the pension BEFORE I took my lump sum. Widows occupational pension benefits are an enormously valuable thing to the Thai partners we leave behind - often overlooked. I retired early and took my pension at age 52. My partner will get around 45,000 Baht a month.

Freewilly

They don't play games, silly or otherwise. They are a big organisation who occasionally make mistakes though. That was a waste of your lawyers time then.. and unfortunately, in this case not very effective. Never mind, a phone call to IPC quickly sorts it out .

That is not true...do some research. The form probably also says add their 'stamp'.....that is also not required. I have certified over a 100 of these if you wish to doubt my credibility. Even with that wording on the letters they published the fact that anyone who satisfied the criteria for countersigning a British passport application could certify the Life Certificate. I don't have a copy of their latest missive to hand but, essentially, anyone who is not related to you can certify. Quite right too, better still. allow it to be done digitally with a registered password. Next.

My gripe is also with the visas granted and travel history. I think it is the visa history that is limited to 10 , but the travel history isn't....my missus has probably made 40+ other country visits in the last 15 years. I commend the Schengen system where they just grant longer validity periods once you build up a history - my missus was granted a 3 year Schengen in 2023. Hopefully, next year she will get 5 years.

A strategy that was no doubt learned from Pattaya bar girls. How many phones did the mistress have?