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"I had a non "O" 12 month multiple entry tourist visa" .

There is not and never , as far as I am aware, has there ever been such a "visa".

There is also a suggestion that Mr. Swansea had an "O" visa perhaps he will tell us on what basis that visa was issued ?

"Tourists" are specifically not allowed to work and there is no "visa" which shows the holder works !

The OP needs some serious help before a world of trouble descends !

Hopefully the experts will advise .

I changed from retirement to marriage last year - no problems just had to jump thru' the loops to meet the criteria set out by immigration. Actually heading to immigration tomorrow for the 1st marriage extension. Don't expect any problems - provided I have all the necessary paper work etc.

Which office was that?and was your visa converted in Thailand, Mae Sai were adamant despite 10 minutes of hopeful argument that they would not do it.

He did not change his visa, he changed his reason for an extension of stay. There is a big difference.

That is what i wanted to do please explain difference.

It would seem that the debate centers on the reason associated with the original conversion from a visa exempt entry/ tourist visa to a non "o" visa .

It would appear that immigration are saying that because that conversion was permitted for the purpose of retirement it is not now possible to simply choose to change the reason for extension from retirement to marriage.

It all seems a little pedantic and have never heard of a similar case.

The answer is no !

You will never be able to operate a legal , one man business, in Thailand doing freelance on line "stuff"

Wait for the experts they may offer more positive advise.

Doing what ?

You are correct, you will be given a new 14 day Thai visa at the border in Vientiane. kind regards

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Wrong !

The OP will receive a 15 day visa exempt entry !

NOT a visa

Sorry to learn of your misfortune !

Your "black eye" will resolve in about +/-14 days .

Your initial cold compress was good.

Now nothing much else is needed.

Look here

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Black-eye/Pages/Introduction.aspx

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This link maybe helpful

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/urine-odor/MY00378

Structure your will and assets so as to ensure on going support for your wife and this may include the future need to fund long term care. The financial arrangements are probably best arranged outside Thailand .

That above is my general thinking also, though we're a few years younger than most of the folks posting here above.

The challenge, though, is how exactly to accomplish the good goal you mention here.

I'd like to structure my/our finances in the future in a way that, after my passing, gives her free cash for her needs, but more importantly, a guaranteed monthly source of income for her life.

I know how to handle that for myself, but I'm reasonably sophisticated about financial matters, whereas my wife is not. I'd like to set things up for her so that they'll basically run on auto pilot for the most part after I'm gone, in the event I go first.

One potential method for that is an annuity/annuities... But I'm not clear on just how that would work for financial products purchased in my home country, but paid out to someone in a different country of Thai citizenship. Annuities also have some risks to principal that I'm not too excited about.

Another method would be potentially inheriting my IRA type investments in my home country. But I'm not sure my wife would know how to handle those even at the simplest level. And then, again, you have the issue of income originating in my home country and needing to end up arriving here for her.

The thought of trusting her future nest egg with any financial advisor or provider here in Thailand, or trusting them to manage finances well for her after I'm gone, is pretty frightening prospect. I can't see us going down that road.

So how best get this done???

John

I went through the issues you mention.

I was fortunate in having old university friends who are now active in the financial world assist me in achieving my aims.

I am not qualified to offer advise to others.

However be assured your wife's future finances can be secured.

Reporting is required every 90 days .

Leaving the country prior to reaching a 90 day stay resets the 90 day period on the day of return .

A very simple calculation which your Windows calculator will do for you !

I noticed you speak of £'s which would indicate you are from the UK.

Returning home would ensure access to "free" care in the event of an acute episode and on going community support which will never be available in Thailand.

The cost of one stay in Pattaya Memorial would cover the cost of a ticket home.

The time to think about your situation is whilst you are well.

There are a number of issues not the least being your ability to sustain a legal presence in Thailand over the long term.

As you know your condition is not insurable and you will therefore have to meet any care costs from within your own , private resource, which, if anything like mine, is not inexhaustible

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Be warned that the technique is only as good as the doctor using it and that it takes a lot of practice to get proficient at robotic surgery of any type. I would be very wary of having it done unless the surgeon had completed many cases with that technique, which will be hard to find in Thailand.

Agreed.

There is virtually no "evidence" to be found regarding the technique apart from the robot manufactures blurb.

If you require a hip replacement my advise would be to seek a surgeon with a solid background of experience.

An experienced orthopaedic surgeon will have no problem with undertaking a hip replacement .......... It is routine stuff !

Have you thought of the possibility of returning home.

The provision of psychiatric care is not a strong point in Thailand and in patient care reaching Western standards will be expensive unless you access care in a Government facility where costs will be less.

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not looking for motherly advice nor am I contemplating the pros and cons ... otherwise I would have said 'I am think of getting xyz procedure .. has anyone had it done and can let me know if it is good or not

over on realself tummy tuck and body lift have a satisfaction rating of around 98% compared to 70% for liposuction. WOAH .. that does not open the gate on this topic to explain to me the differences between the two. I have spent 3-4 years researching the topic and already had 3 lipo procedures .. it was a waste of money because the issue is lose skin not necessarily "fattness". I am at about 18% BF (tested using many methods) and my bmi is 28 ... for people that understand what it means .. it means I am super muscly (I am a body builder) and actually very athletic. None of this resolves skin issues and fat cells left over from when I was obese as a teenager

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No one here gives "motherly advise" !

Just "good advise"

The reality is that few, if any, Thai surgeons will have experience of the surgery you seek.

In case you have not noticed Thailand is not populated by obese people with "excess skin" who would need this kind of extensive surgery !

Best you just contact all the hospitals/surgeons yourself and ask the question !

Start by contacting the Bumrungrad International Hospital‎ in Bangkok. They have a web site which you can Google.

You not need to keep all of the 800K baht. You would meet the 800K number by combining your income for a year with money in the bank. For an example income of 60k baht equals an income of 720k and only 80k baht in the bank would be needed.

If that path was taken an Embassy letter would be needed which evidenced "income" as well as a letter from the bank.

Penang is not known for being "friendly" probably best to look elsewhere

A "Circumferential Abdominoplasty" or a "Belt Lipectomy" is major surgery and not something to be seeking unless it has been advised by a competent medical practitioner.

Even if such advice has been given a second opinion would , given the major nature of the surgery, be strongly advised .

This procedure is extensive and involves much more than liposuction !

Weight loss is of course the first and safest option associated with achieving a desirable body outline !

Ah now we have it !

We are not talking about a "visa" !

It is very unlikely that the immigration visit will be repeated.

No. But I don't understand what you mean by "visit home" as that too is not usual. Why did the officer come to your home?

P.S> moving this to the visa forum for best response.

It not unusual for immigration to visit for the first extension of stay based upon marriage to a Thai.

There have been reports of some immigration offices soliciting a donation for travel costs when location is a long distance from the immigration office.

The OP makes no mention of an extension of stay based on marriage.

What is talked about is a "non o visa"

Until the OP clarifies exactly what is being asked anything we say is speculation

Which immigration office ?

What is meant by a "non/-immigrant "o" visa" ?

On what basis was the "visa" applied for ?

Such visas are usually applied for outside Thailand

Hi Robol

You are only 57 mate you got a long way to go, wait till you are 75 at least and go from there, just enjoy your selves. I am 72 and I have never thought about it, my wife has our house and little shop and plenty relations but my old Dad used to say to me, never trust relatives and never lend them money or give them a job, they will shit on you. It is quite true with some of the things I have seen and heard what relatives can do, you pop off and they all come out of the woodwork.

But I will put my couple cents in. You say she has dual citizenship which is true if she has Aussie passport. I would personally make my goal to live in Aussie when the time came as she will or should have the facilities available to her and you if you age well together and settle in a home care place up in the North Aussie for warmth. In these places you would make good friends and if you go first I do not think your wife would be lonely. Stop worrying now your to young just enjoy. Best of luck and Long Life.

My wife is younger than me and we have been married for a long time.

Of course I wish to ensure she is well provided for when I am no longer here.

This does not , however, mean she will have unrestricted access to Capital. If that were to occur I have no doubt her relatives would ensure she was left with very little.

Structure your will and assets so as to ensure on going support for your wife and this may include the future need to fund long term care. The financial arrangements are probably best arranged outside Thailand .

Good advise is essential when setting up the arrangements.

You are required by Thai law to retain possession of your passport.

You could end up in a world of trouble if away from home without your passport.

show me the extract from Thai law, there is no law which says one must keep your PP with you

I stand to be correct but law saying sometime along the lines that you should be able to indentify yourself and visa status within a reasonable time and in practical terms a Thai DL serves the purpose in almost all cases

I cannot quote Thai law but here is what the British Embassy say

"By law, you must carry your passport with you at all times in Thailand. Tourists have been arrested because they were unable to produce their passport on request."

From a practical view point I never carry my passport within the locality in which I live but would not be so arrogant as to believe I can travel 500km from home and leave my passport in the safe.

I have been asked for my passport locally but when the police discover I live locally and my wife offers to retrieve the passport from our safe the "problem" goes away !

Individuals must assess the level of risk they are prepared to accept.

You are required by Thai law to retain possession of your passport.

You could end up in a world of trouble if away from home without your passport.

Thank you.

Interesting but the information provided does not not alter the fact that there are many unemployed so called IT graduates, many emanating from ex polytechnics which now masquerade as universities.

The jobs to be seen in the links provided all seem to demand high levels of skill/knowledge/experience and are based in London on the basis of a 6 month employment contract !

I cannot see any jobs which relate to "freelance" graphic designers based in Thailand which was the origin of this thread !

I would suggest you do a little research in terms of the employability of those with "soft" qualifications.

Do not live in a dream world!

"Hard" qualifications in maths, science , physics , medicine, law, engineering etc, will virtually guarantee employment.

Those who opt for easier qualification will find life difficult. That is not to deny that some will find success.

This standpoint may have been accurate around 18 years ago, but it is not now.

The market for digital publishing skills (including non technical paths such as graphic design, UX and information architecture) is booming and has been for at least the last decade. Salaries up to the 80k GBP / 130k USD are not unheard of and daily rates for freelance roles reflect this, it is also an industry well attuned to remote working.

Seems you are out of date !

See here for an analysis of failed IT "graduates"

http://www.cphc.ac.uk/docs/reports/cs_graduate_unemployment_report.pdf

See here for an laysis of "graphic designer" salaries ! 80k does not make the scale !

http://www.reed.co.uk/average-salary/media-digital-creative/graphic-design