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assuming this is uk embassy, then biometrics are part of the application including finger prints

Might depend what on rate you are paying per unit for electricity govenrment rate around 4.5 but you can be charged higher, up to 9 baht a unit, see what rate you are paying

I retired (from a good job)in 2011 , and will move full time to Chiang Mai in a few years , when i turn 50. I havent bothered to factor in my "state pension" payments into my finances , as , in 20 (or more) years , there wont be enough money in the pot to may many people much at all. I fear many people banking on a pension -in a few years - wont get one , the state the countrys in.

Indeed Sir the pot is empty, i can see the state pension becoming just another benifit, those who bothered to save in private pensions getting pennies, at least i'm not in my thirites, they won't see it or they will be waiting til their mid-late 70's to get a bit.

I don't think they ever flew direct, they used to go via KL first from stansted then Gatwick, every time i looked at the prices with the compulsary add ons, it was more expensive than direct with Thai or Eva air,

You say you are 45, if that is 45 stone, then i would imagine anything that moves would be fit, i'm also drunk

'she's quite fit' i think we'll be the judge of that! we need evidence. or is she only fit when you are drunk?

The sign in the photo says 'shot time' i hope this wan't the case..

well 2 out of 3 people never bothered to vote, the BNP vote was down, wonder who their supporters voted for.

I was under the impression that only britsh/ settled persons partnerscould apply for settlement under UK rules, eea nationals foreign partners could only use EEA rules, unless the eea becomes a settled person, well thats my interpretation of uk border site.

Family permits should be issued 'without' delay' so 2 weeks is normal i would say, But having a look at other websites, some embassies become a bit difficult if the EU citizen is not exercising treaty rights in uk at time of application, this is against freedom of movement rights fo eu citizens, Remember as a EU citizen you have an automatic right to enter the UK with your family for a period of 3 months before you need to be exercisning treaty rights, embassies sometimes need remind ing about this,, i suggest you do a bit of research on the subject, google 'immigration boards' a fantastic webite full of info, and look up EU freedom of movement.

Yes need to look at the UK border website, ' EU citizens and family' forms ee1-eea4 are the forms that come into play for you

Those feeling the pinch could start drinking chang, or even cut out hookers and booze altogether, but i guess that was the reaon to move to Thailand in the first place, tough choices ahead for some.

You are an EEA citizen moving to the UK., so uk rules for uk citizens does not apply to you, you are applying as a EU citizin wich makes thingseasy, just read the links or google family permit.

Can foreigners get legally married here ?

Yes they can, same procedure as for marrying a Thai, but you need to have been in Thailand 3 days before the process, so if arriving from abroad allow 4 days.

Took this off the internet,

Spouse visa can only be obtained if married to a Thai citizen,, unless something has changed

Family permit using eea route seems to be the way to go, as you are not married you will need to show 2 years durable relationship that is you have been living together,, ie tenancy etc c https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/eu-eea-commonwealth, just look border agency website, have a look fairly simple, as an EEA national you have a right to enter for 3 months before you need to exercise treaty rights, and that includes you family, though it is easier if you are married. https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-a-uk-residence-card.

I am not 100% sure but believe that assuming you are in france, turning up at the border with the correct documents, you would be allowed to enter with her she would recieve a A1 stamp in her passport.

I predict a huge problem come Aug 12 when they begin cracking down on tourists arriving on flights too. I know MANY people who live in other countries in the region who come to Thailand periodically, maybe 2 to 6 times a year, for various reasons (leisure, visa run for their country, business, etc). If they actually start denying entry to these casual travelers, who have no interest in living in Thailand, there's gonna be major fallout.

These people are not affected, it is the people using back to back 30 day visa exempt entry that are going to be affected, ie those living in Thailand and crossing the border every 30 days.

Only three Mercedes.

Pauper.

4 actually!

The 4th is a 230E 85 model.

For the bit of fluff to go shopping in!

She told you she was going shopping

Maybe it depends who the money is owed to and how much, what would happen if the institution owed the money, simply sold the debt to a private firm, but i agree at the moment i would not be worried but who knows what might change in the future.

Its not just about sending money, the ECO will be looking at the childs best interest,, what about the extended family in Thailand? i would urge you too speak to professionals with experience in this field. phone calls and money, will not be enough.

Isn't the hep jab a course of 3 injections ober 6-8 months? i am sure when i had the a/b jabs in uk it was 3 with a month between the first 2 then the 3rd 6 months later

Unlikely but maybe they wanted her to say she wanted/or was thinking of marrying, and thus refuse entry on those grounds, have read of it happening

Sorry about her refusal, your friend should show where the money is and how it got there (crrebt account -savings. But the bigger issue here is her circumstances, she needs to show she has a reason to return, and the fininacial reasons she showed were not enough for the ECO, she needs to show the money going into her account from the business, before it is spent, is there a shop lease, receipts for goods from suppliers, she will need to show the money coming in from the business before it is spent,, tax returns? and applying for a 6 month visit who will look after the shop for that period., hope fully a few more replies will help, to make a future application succesfull

Yes you can no problem

Well set out, i see that she says she is coming for 12 weeks, and you state you have 30 days holiday, have you any holidays booked during the period she will be here, i did not see that, it is only a small point. maybe i misread the letter.

Simple the westerners involved, match the woman you mention, a perfect match.