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1 minute ago, RichardColeman said:

So you Mrs broke the rules then ? She stayed for 2 months in Jan/Feb 2019 and then another 6 months in from May to November 2019 - total 8 months  (240 days in 2019) - you broke the rules, good decision from my point of view going by your own words

Not my missus, not my words. If you are going to comment please read and comprehend the post.

In 2018 the applicant stayed for 180 days and in 2019 the applicant stayed for 180 days.

16 minutes ago, Surelynot said:

Been there. Done that. It's a con. Never apply for more than a two year Visa.

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I wish I had know that before recommending my mate to go for the savings on a 10 year visa.☹️

I had actually considered it myself but our travels elsewhere this year didn't warrant applying now.  I certainly won't consider it anymore.

A friend’s GF has just received a refusal on a 10 year visa application which I think is an appalling decision.  

It begs the question - “What is the point of a 10 year visa”.

The applicant is one of several Thais I know who spend up to 180 days in the UK each year. By definition (and with a little more evidence) the UK CANNOT become the main residence of a Thai applicant. 
 

The applicant spent 180 days in the UK in 2018 and the same in 2019. In each case it was made clear that this pattern of spending the maximum time allowed in the UK (with the sponsor visiting the UK with his holiday entitlement) would suit the couple until the sponsor eventually retires to Thailand in approximately 10 years time. The sponsor has visited Thailand 14 times in the 6 year relationship.

With two approvals on this basis, and the pattern suiting their relationship, the sponsor opted for the savings afforded by a 10 year visa. 
 

He feels like he has been drawn in and then mugged for 800 Quid. I agree with him.

The decision
I have refused your application for a visit visa because I am not satisfied that you
meet the requirements of paragraph(s) V4.2 because:
You are applying to visit the UK for 5 Months & 27 days to visit your partner.
However, the documents you have provided show that you have had previous visit
visas to the UK as follows:
 6 month visit visa granted on 02/08/2018 where you stayed for 6 Months
 6 month visit visa granted on 02/05/2019 where you stayed for 6 Months
In total you have spent 12 months over a period of 19 months in the UK. I am not
satisfied that you will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or
excessive periods or make the UK your main home. Therefore, your application is
refused under paragraph V4.2 (b) of the Immigration Rules

40 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

If they are NOT BEING TESTED it is recommended to isolate for 14 days as this will allow time for the symptoms to show.

If you ARE TESTED and clear there is no need to quarantine for the full 14 days as you don't have the virus.

What do you not understand?

I did not say that...you have the wrong quote !
 

What do you not understand about quoting posts ????????...

14 hours ago, scorecard said:

So why then is the WHO and other expert organizations saying quarantine should be 14 days?

In the case of Buriram's actions I would say that is a good thing.

On 3/7/2020 at 10:17 PM, theoldgit said:

 

 

A friend’s GF has just received a refusal on a 10 year visa application which I think is an appalling decision - but OG’s comments above become relevant.

I will start a separate topic shortly, when I get the full details, but it begs the question - “What is the point of a 10 year visa”.

The applicant is one of several Thais I know who spend up to 180 days in the UK each year. By definition (and with a little more evidence) the UK cannot become the main residence. 
 

The applicant spent 180 days in the UK in 2018 and the same in 2019. In each case it was made clear that this pattern of spending the maximum time allowed in the UK (with the sponsor visiting the UK with his holiday entitlement) would suit the couple until the sponsor eventually retires to Thailand in approximately 10 years time. The sponsor has visited Thailand 14 times in the 6 year relationship.

With two approvals on this basis, and the pattern suiting their relationship, the sponsor opted for the savings afforded by a 10 year visa. 
 

He feels like he has been drawn in and then mugged for 800 Quid. I agree with him.

24 minutes ago, Salerno said:

Yes, but what about the reporting system? The T8 is not what we're talking about.

Crossed wires then......

5 minutes ago, Salerno said:

Does the app actually contain the reporting system? I didn't look too deeply when I installed it (just to have a look) but as far as I'm aware it only had an electronic copy of the T8 baked into the old app.

yes. There was a link that took you to the TM8 form. Took about 2 minutes....if you have your passport details to hand.
 

The successful submission is acknowledged and it is recommended that a screenshot of that is taken and shown to the IO.

1 minute ago, CharlieH said:

I would assume you will be given any and all info when intercepted and checked at point of entry. 

You can prepare in advance and take a screenshot to show the Immigration Officer.

It is an app from the AOT website.

Doesn’t take long to complete.

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152983-info-via-aot-app-required-from-inbound-passengers-at-airports/page/2/

7 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

There's maybe half a dozen customers when I hit our main Big C branch in Udon just after they open so yes, it is possible.

20% outside criteria by your own admission ????

40% if you include your own arrival.

Staff presumably don’t count........

1 hour ago, Isaanbiker said:

Special quarantine areas will be introduced at hospitals in the province, while a local hotel will be used as a temporary hospital if needed.

 

I was just informed by my sister that Germany shuts down its borders and now I see Buri Ram shut down.

 

     They don't tell us the truth. There must be many cases. Is anybody living there?

 

 

Missus has just had her car serviced and been to MAKRO. I went to Immigration and, as the IO there said (he is a bit of a wag)  “Keep calm and go to KFC - it is business as usual in there”.

For Colinneil’s benefit, I am assured by a close friend that Mucky Street was still operational last week.

1 hour ago, Chazar said:

why 50 why  not 5 seems  pointless i  mean 50 or  40 or  30 is useless

You can’t limit MAKRO or Big C to 5 people.

3 minutes ago, taytee said:

I just changed my plans with news of this, i was going to BR tomorrow morning for a wedding... I already thought it's a bad idea to have a wedding right now. Girlfriend insists on going but im staying home. At what point do these large gatherings become irresponsible? 

 

The thai way of thinking, i told her they banned large gatherings she said it wont be more then 50 people, Even worse we got news just today her cousin is seriously ill and on life support and plan to take her off soon already called the daughter to come from bangkok... So it will probably be a wedding and a Funeral in one trip for her family.. which basically double's your risk... These type of things have people coming from all over the country sometimes.

You should perhaps mention that the cousins condition is not COVID-19 related.

1 hour ago, NCC1701A said:

and as i said 10 days ago there will be a stop to inter province travel.

 

Yinn had a heart attack saying that would never happen.

 

i hope there is no one left who thinks this is funny or going away soon.

 

i would seriously consider taking cash out of the ATM now, maybe two weeks worth for now and setting it aside. 

 

 

I don’t agree with you, but I took out 50,000 Baht just in case.

41 minutes ago, Yadon Toploy said:

The obvious answer is that 400,000 have been tested in the UK and how many now in Thailand? 6000? 

Do you have a source for those numbers ?
 

Mine suggests less than 30,000 for the UK:-

https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus-testing-source-data

6 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

He can rent from the family. It all depends on what his wife's will says. She can will the property to the family, with the stipulation he can stay there until he dies or leaves.

Whilst that is true, I would still feel vulnerable with the family having control.

Far better, IMO, is the usufruct. The rights continue after the death of the donor and achieve the 'lifetime use' objective.

I also arranged the usufruct route with Isaan Lawyers. My missus wants her nephew to benefit on her death but has not made a Will yet; like many Thais she does not understand the rules of intestacy.

Immigration area 7.30 this evening.

22 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Better be safe than sorry.

 

Thai customs would have fun at your house.

32 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

I have family in Los Angeles.

They are telling me hand sanitizer and toilet paper are difficult to find.

 

You don't need toilet paper in Thailand.

It is just for drying your ar5e.