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2 minutes ago, Stocky said:

That's the change from  8 years ago. Now you have to upload the documents to India, last time we just took them with us.

 

If our granddaughter comes with us, does her application still go on my wife's application as she's a minor, or is everything replicated again in a separate application?

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 

23 minutes ago, GarryP said:

I usually go overboard. Last visa we applied for was granted but unused due to Covid hitting. Hopefully, that in itself will be a positive when we submit a new visa application later this year. 

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 

2 minutes ago, Stocky said:

 

That's pretty similar to what I've given before (8 years ago) for the wife's last 5 year visa

• My sponsor letter explaining trip and that I was covering costs
• My bank statement (6 months)
• Letter from my then employer in Indonesia
• Marriage certificate
• Chanote for house

Last two untranslated as it was VFS Thailand doing the vetting.

 

I'm now semi-retired so there will be no letter from an employer.

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).

43 minutes ago, Stocky said:

 Still unsure as to how much paperwork is actually essential for the application given the wife has had visas granted previously. 

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)

6 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

But it does often get you a discount.

Safari World for example, got a pink card, get in for Thai price.

Puts it on par with my Thai driving license.

16 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

You are one of the lucky ones IMO!

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

1 hour ago, jimn said:

That is not correct. I did a TM30 years ago and I fly in and out of Thailand every year returning to the same address. I am on a Retirement extension with a re entry permit. I do my 90 day reports online and this year entered with a new passport. No mention whatsoever of a new TM30 from Jomtien Immigration.

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....

1 hour ago, sandyf said:

The only thing you should do is go to the bank and change the passport, otherwise it would have to be done at the bank before you get the docs for your extension. Banks vary but I was about 45 minutes to change passport and the bank was empty.

You don't need to have stamps transferred beforehand, only a convenience if you have significant time remaining on extension. Just do the extension with both passports, they will create an entry stamp in the new passport and then the under consideration stamp.

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.

14 minutes ago, gomangosteen said:

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has the following information - clarifies what that non-Thai ID refers to - as others have stated, it is the pink ID Card

 

 

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.

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

So is a pink card a non-Thai ID card? How would a Foreigner have a Thai ID card?   🙄

No ....

IMO....a Non-Thai ID card might be a UK driving license for example.

1 hour ago, placnx said:

Maybe this depends on where you are filing your report.

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

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

You said it is not an ID card. It is that's why it says ID card. It really doesn't get any simpler.

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..

37 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

You are wrong. This clearly states it's an ID card for Non-Thais. Of course you need to qualify for one. Those of us with these ID Cards know this to be the case.

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.

1 hour ago, Artisi said:

Not forgetting, all sanctioned - so any problems with that? 

Nope.

No problem here

10 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

The military decided that they knew better, Thailand has gone downhill ever since.

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

1 hour ago, sungod said:

You'd need your passport anyway if checking into a hotel.

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.

2 hours ago, dinsdale said:

It is an official Thai ID card as is a Thai drivers licence. No banging on just a plain and simple fact.

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".

11 minutes ago, oxo1947 said:

 

I think we use the same airport--and I haven't had to use Passport, since I got Pink card--- but still had it on me as had to use it in most  Hotels, for them to check Visa  I guess.

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".

2 minutes ago, lemonjelly said:

What might happen is that the airport authorities will have to forward passengers’ passport details to immi who can cross check visa status and be ready and waiting for overstayers when they turn up for return flight

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

14 minutes ago, JackGats said:

I didn't know you were ever allowed onboard a plane without showing an ID.

Correct.

Photo ID comes in may forms.

11 minutes ago, BigStar said:

 

No example will suffice. Not falling for that bait. You know what's really funny.

You REALLY do like the sound of your own voice, don't you.

Tiresome to others but I suppose it fills up the forum.

1 hour ago, bbi1 said:

Spoken like an old fart boomer.

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

5 minutes ago, BigStar said:

 

No. I have a great and subtle sense of humor, so you may stop lying about that to comfort yourself. I liked British fine until I encountered those who've washed up in Thailand--and discovered immediately most of them dislike Americans. Now I did happen to meet an Oxford-educated Brit once, in Thailand of all places. Urbane, bright, witty (none of those low forum faves), no footy blather, knowledgeable on a wide variety of topics. Spoke English. We had a number of pleasant and memorable conversations, with some good laughs.

The Oxford Don must have been riveted by your conversation.

50 minutes ago, BenStark said:

 

I don't think the report has anything to do with your future stay. You report you are still here 90 days after your previous report

@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).