silomsalai

I had a very similar situation to the OP.

In 2006, I took my 2yo daughter, 5yo daughter and Thai wife and her 8yo son into on Tourist Visas - with return airfares.

Once happily in Oz, we applied for permanent residency for my wife and her son. Once the application was made, a 12 month bridging visa was provided for the wife.

A hell of lot easier to deal with DIAC in person in Oz.

And SO much better for the family as we were all together and not waiting for the long process.

Its not the norm, but I did it on the advice of someone in DIAC.

Saloon Coffee and Bar

683 Phichitrangsan Rd,

Ist road on the left past Sappasit Rd going south, away from Nareenakun School

As for cafe, you can't beat Saloon Coffee and Bar.

Coffee from an Aussie barista.

http://www.vipboxsports.me

Covers all sports online live streaming and its free.

The Ashes, Union, NRL, NFL etc.

It doesn't show any cockfighting tho, its illegal!

Taking my Aussie Son out of the school as it is a kindergarten and that is about it!

Being in M.4, he is allowed to come and go as he pleases, listens to his ipod during class and the teacher doesn't care.

Teachers sometimes fail to arrive at all for class without any warning.

He has no native speaking teachers, only one in the school at the moment.

English levels are quite poor throughout the school.

International school it is not!

Better start home education instead, before he returns to Oz in the new year.