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Hello, so my fiance and I finally got approved for K-1!  My next task is to find out which airlines will fly pets.  Can anyone share any experiences with me on what airline company is the best and most affordable?  The airlines that people from Thailand are suggesting to my fiance are outrageously priced.  Lufthansa being one that has flights for 200,000 baht, <deleted>??  Thanks in advance if anyone can help.  Our dog is 14 years old, I haven't seen her in 1.5 years.  We just found out a few weeks ago that she has oral melanoma and I hope to see her again 

Thanks for your reply Mac!  I am starting the process of getting my taxes straight now.

Hi everyone, I am going through the K1 process now.  I lived in Thailand from July 2011 - November 2015, I came back to the US to begin the process for the K1 visa.  I did not file taxes while I was away, but I do owe the IRS from the year before I left for Thailand.  Can anyone help me to understand what I am going to need to do in order to help this not cause any problems with my visa petition?  Can I set up payments and fix this?  What about if I get a sponsor other than me?  Any help is greatly appreciated.  

I will answer straight to you. don't be upset, I know what they think in US embassies.

she has been denied because she looks like a bar girl, has tatooes... whatever.

she has no babies who stay in Thailand, and you work on line, yeah sure....digital nomads, they don't like so much.

she has no real intention to come back.

for the USA you are the perfect idiot to fall in love of a thai lady, and once you both are in America first thing you do is to get married...

yeah yeah you think I talk bs, right? but why do you want present your girl to your parents. marriage, sex, boom boom, then she will call for her parents to come to live the American dream... then cousins. like Mexicans.

reapply if you want, they will deny you.

best for you is to apply for a K1 visa.

I dont think you talk BS, you sound like a rocket scientist...

From Post #1: ... then he asked "what does your boyfriend work" she answered "he works online" then he waved her off.

I think that is pretty much your answer - YOU have no reason to return to Thailand.

This is one thing I have been pondering on, I forgot to explain thoroughly about my work in the US. I am union Pipefitter for 15 years. She doesn't really understand

even when I have talked about it before.

What do you mean "YOU have no reason to return to Thailand" ? What does it matter if I have a reason or not? She has many reasons to return to Thailand, and I think that is what is important, right?

@BKK she gave them the name on her current passport, which is the name she changed to at age 15. I am not sure what they want, it says to give full name as is on passport or ID card etc. I was thinking maybe since she made a mistake and said she didn't change her name, they maybe seen on the computer while bringing up her details, that she had in fact changed it.

There a numerous reasons why she could have been denied and quite honestly a lot of it is very subjective. I have watched numerous Thai's denied a VISA and when asking it was all over the map as to why. My GF and I did the form online, paid the fees and went to the interview. She owned a home(took the Chanote), had a very nice job at a hospital(got a letter from the hospital), owned a car(Took the greenbook) and had cash in the bank(Took the bank statements). We also took a very detailed itinerary of what her trip was to be about. Visiting family is a bit vague. Never ever discuss anything about marriage(even jokingly). Keep it very focused on traveling as a tourist.

If all you posted is accurate and factual she appears to have had all base reasons covered that her trip is to really visit and return to continue on with business and life. However if her business is not lucrative, meaning it could close up shop and no loss, that the condo she owns could be easily rented or there are other names on the ownership those can be issues. From what I have gathered in the past is the form submitted and the interview had some sort of conflict or something was asked or said that raised a concern. If anything is off it immediately raises the red flag and they are usually dismissed. It is not uncommon.

It is my understanding they want to see an itinerary and an address where you will stay and the big one is how long does she plan on staying? example would be, she wants to see NY, Florida, California and she is asking for a 6 month Visa. Probably going to be an issue.

Some comments FWIIW, I have seen many gals that "dress up" for the interview. I know it shouldn't matter but it does. Have her dress very average if that makes sense. Did she ask for the interview in English or in Thai? If English, it bodes better for what ever reason.

As for reapplying yes you can immediately reapply but you have to pay the fee again(at least you used to have to, do not know if it has changed on the last 3 years). My GF and I were worried that if she got denied and we reapplied we had to start all over again and pay the fee again. My biggest heartburn from reading online and speaking with the handful that were denied is they do not tell you why and you have no appeal process. It either it flew or it didn't. While my GF was accepted no issues a few of her friends in the past had been denied and gave up and they were just coming as a group of gals to see California.

I hope some of this helped. Good luck on round 2

@JAFO thank you so much for sharing. I will try to elaborate on some of your points. The details of what she will be doing on the trip were vague, but very truthful. She told them that we are going to Ohio to visit my family, and when asked how long she wanted to stay, she said she wasn't sure, she wanted to see if you was able to get a visa before making specific plans. It seems a bit out of line to expect people to buy plane tickets, book hotels etc then find out they are denied a visa and so they lose all that money for nothing. The lady then said give me something, so she said about 2 months she would stay there. As far as the address goes, I wrote an invitation letter with specific address and also I had my mom take pics of the house and printed them on paper for her to take to the interview, this was suggested by the lady whom she talked to on the phone prior to going.

She wore a pair of jeans, shoes not flip flops or tennis shoes, but also not formal high heels, and a casual t shirt.

She was given the interview in English from an American male, although I don't recall her having an option unless they asked her when she went into the embassy, as you now I had to stay outside.

Yes there is no appeals process and we must pay the fee again.

It would be nice to find out something, it seems a bit thai style to do things this way imo. I am going to contact the US Dept of State - Bureau of Consulate Affairs to see if i can speak to another American who can inform me on this matter. I called the Embassy while in BKK, but it was a Thai lady who pretty much

was not going to have a conversation, she just kept repeating what was on the paper they gave her that told her she was denied.

there is no time frame, you can reapply immediately.

Hi, I have been staying in Thailand with my gf for the past 2.5 years here in Thailand. I am 37 years old, and I have been using tourist visa to stay for this time. With all the new visa stuff happening, I decided it was time to make a trip home and bring her to meet my family. So we did the application and went for the interview. My girlfriend is the owner of her business, she has her own money in the bank, she owns a condo, she has paid for and owns a motorbike also. She also has living family who lives near her.

I think you can agree with me that she should have no issue with obtaining a visa. She has a lot more things than most 37 year old thai girls aside from the rich hiso. So yesterday she was refused a visa at the interview. When she came out of the embassy and told me I was shocked. She then told me that the man only asked her 2 questions, and then waved her off. She said he asked her "where do you want to go" she said Ohio, then he asked "what does your boyfriend work" she answered "he works online" then he waved her off. I thought this is crazy, she has her own money, so what does it really matter about my work?

Then on the way home, she starts to remember more of what happened. She tells me that when she was waiting for her interview, a lady asked her a couple questions. She asked her "did you come here alone" she answered yes. I don't know why she said yes, because it is nothing to hide that I came with her and was waiting outside. My gf was very nervous, and i think she assumed this lady was not the person interviewing her and just quickly answered her questions. The second question was "did you change your name" and my gf answered no I have not. Then in the car she tells me that when she was a child up to 14 years old she had a name and then changed it when she turned 15 years old with the government and obtained her ID card, but she forgot because it was so long ago and she has not used that name for a long time.

I can't figure out what it is that caused her interview to stop before being able to present all of her documents like the papers showing her purchase of the business, her bank book, her condo papers, etc. I think maybe since she told the lady she had not changed her name, then tells the man I "work online" which is very vague, but she doesnt understand my work anyways, and I don't think that is as big of a deal as telling the lady that she had not changed her name.

Can anyone help me understand this? Anyone who has experience please give me your opinions as to why she has done wrong. We plan to do a new application soon, and go to the interview again. I have explained to her that you have everything you need to be granted a visitor visa, just be honest about everything. We want to go the the US for her to meet my family, we do not have the money right now to get married. So I felt like it was best to have her apply for the B2 visitor and then after we come back to Thailand we can decide the future of where we choose to get married and live. Isn't this a good idea? I mean can't we travel with our gf back home without getting married??

Well I flew to and from Kuala Lumpur, and I got my 2nd entry stamped. But I was questioned more than ever about my stay

in Thailand. When I mentioned that I stay with my tgf, she said that living with gf is not tourist, and she stressed to me that

I get married if I want to continue to stay. I have been coming to Thailand for 4 years now, I have 4 tourist visa's in my

passport, 2 triples, 2 doubles.

Ok, thanks everyone. It seems flying to KUL is a little bit cheaper than flying to Singapore. Scoot doesn't have any flights for tomorrow

so it looks like I will have to use AirAsia. But yeah, they charge double for the return flight

@TeaMonkey thanks for your reply. Is there a reason that you didn't book round trip with airasia? I am under the

impression that I can fly to Singapore and fly back as soon as I am finished getting the stamps etc. Any advice

on the process of getting your stamp? Pretty simple process?

Can anyone suggest what are some of the best airlines when booking a flight to Singapore? The

company I used to make my Cambodia border runs is suggesting to take this route.

Have u got a contact number for the sportsman visa service I'm in Bangkok but can travel.I used them before good service but I've lost contact number.I have been quoted10k for 30 days .I think it's too much any ideas as to best price.I was going to drive to lose but was told to much trouble at border with Thai car.

http://fivestarvisaruns.com/

Anyone have any experience or heard of Berliner Bistro, also located on Soi 13? They quoted me a price of 2,600 for booking tomorrow morning, leaving at 6am.

Just take a wander down Soi Buakhao. Any travel agent can sort you out for tomorrow. 2200 Baht.

Thanks for the suggestion, but I live near Bang Saen, so I am hoping I can find a way to book online or by phone.

Hi, can anyone share with me a good visa run service? Maybe the name of the company or website? I usually go through Sportsman Pub in Pattaya, but they are booked the next 2 days.

I came on 30 day tourist visa, I got my 30 day ext at immigration, I have 4 days until my time is up. Anyone can help me with information about what I can do to get another 30 day entry? Where is best places to go? Thanks ahead of time!

I am living in Chonburi, and I am having trouble finding anything by searching Google. If anyone can help it

would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully there is a place I can order online or over the phone for delivery...?

Insanity - doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result.

IMO I would focus on how to be involved in my daughters life, and accept that fixing the relationship is near impossible.

If things are bad in a relationship, they always get worse in time, never better.

They can only get better if there is a serious "want to change" by those involved, and which requires work.

It is difficult to get a thai to see that they played a part in being wrong, so IMO this is near impossible

what bull , ths took place on MONDAY morning right in the middle of all the tourists waiting for the boat tours, the guy was SHOT in the leg ...i saw the pool of blood and the trail of it across the road

looks like they are worried about AOnang so the story has been changed

Why do you think this is bull?

The story was taken from khaosod and was dated the 23rd of December (Tuesday) and says "The incident took place at around 3 pm yesterday" so that would make it Monday.

The story also says "Pol.Sgt. Abhichart eventually shot at Thawatchai's leg"

Apart from you saying it was morning and the report saying it was 3pm I don't see any "bull" here.

Maybe because the boat tours all meet in an area between 7-8am then load up and go to the location of the tour boats making it impossible that it was 3pm. That is if terryp facts are correct.

Shot at his leg, haha, selective in their words if he was really shot.

Thanks so much! That link with the map is a big help, as I know that area. Thanks to you all for replying, I will go there and see what happens

Hello.. I need to take my dog to see a vet about a possible skin disease or flea treatment, but these things are so commonly misdiagnosed and treated. I was hoping I could find out from someone who lives in my area who could direct me to the right place. I stay in Angsila, which is near Chonburi City or Bang Saen Beach. Thanks!

Same for me.

Need to do a Cambodia Border Run from Chon Buri.

Today, I'm going to ask a company I heard about yesterday. They said there were bus (300 baths for go and come back). Will try to confirm it...

I'll let you know.

Keep me posted as well :-)

When do you need to do your Border Run ?

My stamp is valid until Monday Nov 24th

Ok thanks for the info!

I normally use 5 star visa runs from the Sportsman in Pattaya, but now I am living in Bang Saen near Chonburi City. Anyone know if there is a good company near me? Preferably with a safe driver haha.