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A question about work permits for PR holders.

When working as a consultant - is there a minimum monthly (or yearly) salary/tax requirement to qualify for a work permit? 

Or, are the minimum salary requirements tied only to the non-immigrant B visa approval process?

If anyone has the name(s) of Drs (dermatologosts) to recommend at Bumrungrad, I would be most grateful

I am looking for recommendations for a Dr (dermatologist) at Bumrungrad Hospital for removal of skin blemishes on my face.

Thanks very much....

Does anyone have recommendations for acupuncture in the Central Bangkok area?  Thanks...

I recently left my job with a Thai employer (September 30) and went to the Social Security Office at Silom to sign up as an individual payer in early October.

However, the Social Security Office officials indicated that I need to process and receive a retirement payment (I am over 55 years old) prior to processing my application as a single payer—and that this retirement payment would take 3 months to process. I understand that both the retirement payment and sign-up as a single payer could be completed concurrently until just recently. 

Does anyone have recent experience with this?  Thanks 

Hi - I am American and I'm looking for a US based phone number that would be able to receive an SMS in Thailand - forwarded to my Thailand phone number (is this possible?).

Many of the login systems in the US are moving toward two factor (SMS) authentication. I have a US based Skype number where calls are forwarded to my Thailand phone, but this Skype number is not enabled to receive SMS. 

Thanks for any suggestions and advice.

Thanks for the replies. I have consulted with an orthopedic Dr and osteopath. It seems I have a back & hip sports injury that affects the nerve function to the legs - all the way to the soles of my feet. Lyrica (pregbalin) does provide some relief. Does anyone have recommendations for a pain management clinic or Dr that specializes in pain management?

I have neuropathic pain in my legs and feet (numbness and tingling)– this seems to be an outcome of nerve irritation in my lower back. I am looking for recommendations for treatment options. Thanks in advance for sharing ideas.

This is an excellent example in response to my question. Thanks for sharing

I am a new PR (2015) and didn't know you can renew the re-entry / endorsement anytime.

This is very useful information - thanks very much.

I need to travel outside of Thailand a full week before my current re-entry / endorsement expires. How long before the date of expiration can I renew? Someone told me up to one month. Do others have experience with this? Thanks

A quick question about PR holders and the 4:1 Thai national/foreign staff requirement.

Does Immigration continue to count a PR holder as a foreign staff member of a company even though a visa is no longer required for the PR staff member?

Hi Niku - thanks for your reply. I disabled the True landing page - also thinking that this might be the problem. But no luck..! All sugesstions welcome

I tired a full reset two times and this didn't work. Any other suggestions? Thanks...

Thanks for your reply, SoiBiker. I am unable to find a setting in my modem indicating 2.4 Ghz or 5 Ghz. When I try to connect the Chromecast, it indicates a connection to the Wifi but "cannot connect to the internet"

I have a Chromecast that worked perfectly until I changed modems to a True Online ZyXel P-660HN-T1A v2

The Chromecast will no longer connect. Thanks for any suggestions.

Thanks for the update on the 2013 batch (my application is part of this group).

Thanks for the update Jsu360418. Your description of the process is very helpful. Could you share the year of your PR application? I am from the Class of 2013 and PR/Immigration says that they have not yet received approval of my application from Interior.

Congratulations THAIJAMES -

I am in the Class of December 2013. The PR desk officers indicate that they have not received approval from Interior for my application. I will post if and when I receive news of approval and hope other forum member from 2013 will share updates as well.

No approval letter yet - but I am hopeful.

-----> I am looking to understand what I need to do now -- so I can line up the assistance that I will need well beforehand.

Many thanks for all the very helpful replies and advice here.

For the Tabien Baan Blue Book - is there a time requirement for completion of this task (e.g. similar to the time requirements of 30 days for the Immigration PR Blue Book and then 7 days for the District Police Office Red Book)?

Also, in regard to the PR fee at Immigration (191,400 THB in my case) - is it best to bring cash - or - perhaps a Thai Bank cashiers check? Does the PR Unit have a preferred method of payment? Thanks...

After approval letters are issued, could someone please advise on the task of obtaining the PR Blue Book and multiple re-entry non-quota immigrant visa?

Is this a process that I could do on my own (e.g. similar to a routine pending PR approval 6 month extension of stay)? Or would it be useful to have a Thai colleague come along to assist? Are there specific forms to fill out for the PR Blue Book and re-entry visa? I cannot find anything online on the Immigration website.

Also, same questions for the Red Book at the district police office. is this relatively straightforward - or should I plan on arranging for a Thai colleague to assist me?

Thanks very much for your advice.

Could someone please share the phone number for the PR desk - THAIJAMES...?

Thanks THAIJAMES for sharing this update. Did the PR officer indicate that applications have been approved by Interior and are waiting for Minister signature? Or, approved by Immigration and sent to Interior for processing?

My understanding is that all of the pending applications at Interior have been sent back to Immigration for updating the status of the applicants (e.g. still in Thailand, anticipating decision about final approval, etc.). I understand the plan is then for Immigration to send back to Interior for review and decisions about final approval during 2015 -- and then re-open for new applications in December 2015