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Depends which office he deals with. If Jomtien - Yes. Other offices maybe not if he returned to the same address.

Where crooks are concerned, the Thaksin family IS the ocean!

Did he have a mandate to vote in the Brexit referendum?

I cannot imagine that any racist would vote Remain.....ever. In the same that a wet-neck, left wing Liberal would never vote for Brexit.

Most are Chinese and/or copies and are cr4p.

It certainly wasn't for me - but I agree that racists were unlikely to vote Remain.

....and I had always used "chapesses".

1. No longer exists 2. Board of Investment.

No. I do mine on the 1st of each month - it usually gives me 29 days to rectify any c0ck ups. I haven't experienced any when using WISE.

"Fractional Reserve" banking. The first recorded use of fractional reserve banking was in medieval Italy. At this time, banks would often issue loans based on the value of gold or silver deposits. Depositors are these days usually covered by a depositor protection scheme. Unless you are daft enough to hold deposits larger than the guarantee mount.

Immigration want to see 65k coming in from overseas each, and every, month. Sooner you can start, the sooner you can evidence 65k x 12.

So you think they shouldn't charge you for handle your money? You think they don't incur costs in doing so? Keep it under your mattress.

Kamagra soluble tabs in a tube (7) for 180 Baht. A friend sells them for GBP 30 back in the UK.

Been there, done that.

Update. Chaweng beach favoured, quieter end preferred, sea view preferred. Budget up to £200 per night, quite happy to pay less.

There are a lot more who not - so he makes a valid point.

That is not the issue.

BB, just to clarify, I am not the sponsor, I assisted my friend with the application. It was clearly stated the applicant was effectively a housewife (she plays at farming) and her partner fully financially supports her.

Tony, very happy for to post the comments in full, or part, as you see fit. As mentioned, I am currently visiting the UK without my computer. Can I add that I included a covering letter outlining how the application met UKVI criteria - this included a personal recommendation because I have known the couple for 10 years. The sponsors letter (composed by me) covered details of the relationship and the proposed visit. It included details of his strong financial position - backed up by a P60 showing over £35k p.a. and a bank statement evidencing over £100k. I submitted a separate sheet headed Reasons to Return to Thailand that referenced returning from 2 previous overseas visits, house and land ownership (copy chanote supplied) and family Thais.. I don't pretend to be an expert but having done 12 applications for my wife (plus assisting 30+ friends and acquaintances) I am no idiot.... This was a bullsh1t decision and I just want to alert readers to what may be a change of mood and hardening of decision making. I have never subscribed to the 'quota' conspiracy theory but I can believe that a directive may have been issued.

Please see below. Can I add that this couple have lived de-facto for 12 years in Thailand. The proposed visit is to meet family and they will be staying at the male partner's UK house. They will travel together both ways. The male partner, and sponsor, pays his partner 12,000 Baht a month and she is effectively a housewife. Evidence of sponsor income of £35k pa and bank balance £100k+ was submitted. A Reasons to Return supporting paper included reference to 2 previous overseas visits (and return in accordance with any requirements), a chanote evidencing property and land ownership plus strong family ties to the area. Simplistically, this mature couple 63 & 57) would return to their established life after the UK visit. Absolutely no risk of flight and the 'balance of probability ' is heavily in favour of return. The 3 key criteria were met and evididenced. REASONS FOR REFUSAL You have applied for a visa to visit the UK. In deciding whether you meet the requirements of Appendix V: Visitor of the Immigration Rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-v-visitor), I have considered: • your application and any additional relevant information you have provided with it • your immigration history The decision I have refused your application for a visit visa because I am not satisfied that you meet the requirements of paragraph(s) V4.2 to V4.10 because: You are applying to visit the United Kingdom for 3 months and 29 days to visit your partner. In order to assess your application I have to take into account your personal and economic circumstances. It is your responsibility to satisfy me that your circumstances are such that if granted leave to enter, you will comply with all of the conditions attached to any such leave and that you will leave the UK on completion of the proposed visit. You state that you will be staying with your partner and they will be meeting the costs of your visit. You state you are unemployed and spend 12,000 THB (£270.42) per month on living expenses. However you have not demonstrated with any additional information about your personal circumstances that would demonstrate that you are able to meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules or that your finances as stated Given the above, I am not satisfied that you intend to leave the UK at the end of your visit and that you are genuinely seeking entry as a visitor. Your application is therefore refused

Yes BB but I will send to Tony M first.

Thanks Tony. I am in the UK at the moment but will try to take a picture of part of the decision letter. I don't have your level of experience but I have been involved in 40+ applications so I know how to satisfy the criteria.

I am of the opinion that UKVI have been given a directive to harden up on visa applications. It will never be admitted and I certainly can't prove it....but, a friend just had a gilt edged application declined for his girlfriend of 10 years. All key criteria were met. The decision letter was waffle and unintelligible in parts.

Nothing to do with VfS. Address verification is a requirement of HMPO and they are the sole arbiters of what is acceptable. VfS are simply handling agents. @prakhonchai nick has the simple practical solution.

There will be some fact in there.....as you well know. Better than wearing a blindfold.