hotandsticky

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?

Incorrect. I have checked in scores of times with my Thai DL; on the very rare occasions that the hotel has been more insistent then I show a picture of my passport ID page from my phone.

You are wrong, as much as you don't want to be - but you are, so let's keep banging on about the very simple fact that it is NOT an official ID card. If you translate the first point on the back of the card, it clearly states that it is "Not an ID card".

The pink card should not work. If you translate the first point on the back of the card, it clearly states that it is "Not an ID card".

.............because they have spare time on their hands and can do that......

Correct. Photo ID comes in may forms.

You REALLY do like the sound of your own voice, don't you. Tiresome to others but I suppose it fills up the forum.

The probable humour was lost on you then................

The Oxford Don must have been riveted by your conversation.

@worrab is correct. I am not sure that it was always the case but recently, the 90 day report date has been limited to the extension date (where this is less than 90 days away).