hotandsticky

Thank you. That is how it should be. BUT Jomtien changed their requirements last year. I wonder if they have now had a change of heart and your visits fell between the dates when they enforced the 'current TM30 receipt' rule. I returned on 30th December and visited Immigration at the start of January to get a 'current TM30 receipt' and also get another reentry permit. At reception I should have just said that I wanted the reentry permit and see what they said. I probably made the mistake of mentioning the TM30 receipt first. The reason for asking for a new TM30 receipt was based on advice given to my resort manager who was told (by Jomtien Immigration) that he needed to submit a TM30 for returning residents - and then I had to take a print of that report to Immigration to get a new receipt. If Jomtien Immigration have now stopped that nonsense I will be very happy.

You are right, you don't need it. The pink card has never been anymore than a 'nice to have '. But, these threads always turn into a p!ssing contest; those who love the card will try to convince others that you are more 'integrated' and accepted if you have one. Those of us who don't have the pink card (and do not desire one) will continue to yawn and use our Thai driving licences to check in at hotels and get the Thai price at Nong Nooch Gardens, Supatra Land etc, etc.

I am afraid I don’t have any ideas; but I did think it was only me getting these messages - I am pleased to know I am not the only one. I will take more notice of which sites are affected.

I found it effective over a weekend - similar to my experience with Ciallis.

I have found the Kamagra soluble to be very effective. I get a pot of 7 tablets for less than 200 Baht a tube.

Thank you for explaining that - it makes sense now.

OK.....my obvious next comment is "how do you think you own them". Apologies @GarryP I am not trying to interrogate you, just establishing the facts. As far as I was aware you cannot own anything (condo excepted) jointly or any other way. - have I missed something? (it wouldn't be the first time)...

I don't believe that there ever was 'one application form'. One person, one application. But I have been wrong before and will stand corrected.

The application is not about you. With all due respect you are irrelevant .....except for your role as sponsor. Is it a condo that you jointly own?

I believe that every application is individual....but there will obviously be a lit of cross referencing to the parent/grandparent. They need their own passport, so they need their own visa in it. Another £120 unfortunately

Unfortunately it will have no bearing whatsoever. "each application is judged individually on it's merits". Obviously, the previous granting of a visa (used or not) is a very positive factor. Less is more with supporting paperwork. Make the ECO's job easy You only need to have satisfactory evidence to support:- Genuineness of relationship/reason to visit. Financial adequacy. Reasons for the applicant to return to Thailand The last one is a little bit woolly but you need to satisfy the ECO that "on the balance of probability" the applicant will return to Thailand at the end of their visit. Land/property ownership and strong family ties are main positive factors; also returning to a job

That's enough VfS don't do any vetting (unless you are buying a premium service), everything is submitted online. It is stated that any documents in Thai should be translated (an Indian ECO sitting in New Delhi probably can't read Thai).

I submitted 4 pieces of paper in support of the application for my missus. My sponsor letter My bank statement My P60 Translated copy of a chanote (probably unnecessary)

UKVI have beaten their previous record..... My missus provided biometrics on Wednesday 17th January, today her passport is being couriered from VfS...5 working days

Puts it on par with my Thai driving license.

One of many .....I too, and all of my local friends, have never had a problem.

When was the last time you did that? What you describe is exactly the Immigration 'rule'. However, Jomtien have been insisting on a 'current' TM30 receipt being held (ie dated after your last entry to Thailand) prior to doing any other business ie reentry permit, 90 day report, extension....

I don't think that I advised the bank when I renewed my passport. As far as I can recall I don't think the passport has any relevance to the bank letter for Immigration. I could be wrong but I don't remember seeing the passport number quoted anywhere.

Duly noted, thanks. The punk card us still not "an ID card" as stated on the reverse. If CAAT want to recognise it as ID, and accept it for check in/boarding (and why not) then it is up to them. I would just point out that I am aware of more than one instance where the holder was refused use of the card - on the grounds that it was only valid within province.

No .... IMO....a Non-Thai ID card might be a UK driving license for example.

I am aware of examples from Jomtien, Surin, Buriram and Khon Kaen

Not much hope for you if you are incapable if understanding those fine words are from CAAT......who have no responsibility for pink cards, or the wording on the back of the cards. Get someone who can read Thai to tell you what it actually says on the back of the pink card. Here you go, just to make it easier for you..

You clearly can't read Thai. Of course I am right. Even though the overrated pink card is ONLY for non-Thais, they print it in Thai.

Nope. No problem here

Is that since 1932 ......................or one of the other 13 successful coups?