steve187

Thanks for that. Much appreciated. I think she's exempt from the KOL test as she is the mother of a UK citizen...well, will be in August.

I have two children to Thai mothers already and getting UK passports for them was dead simple.

I am not sure you have that correct, an exemption to kol for settlement is - a parent, grandparent or other dependent relative of a British citizen or someone who has settled here (under paragraph 317 of the Immigration Rules); But when clicking on the link above it goes on to mention being over 65, A lot of members on here are in the same boat as you, and i have never read a thread on here that backs up your theory, but of course you learn something new every day

bkk_mike mentions having to return every 2 years to keep ILR, i would suggest it has to be more often than that, a friend of mine had her ILR cancelled, and had last visited the uk 15 months before.

A kol test will be required for citizenship, extract from ukba wesite regarding excemptions to kol for settlement - However, you will need to demonstrate your knowledge of language and life in the UK if you later apply for British citizenship, unless you are exempt for other reasons. For more information, see the Citizenship section.

Who did you get the uk passports for, the children, or the mothers?

Thanks for the post,

the only way the uk will know what is in your passport, is to look at it, if it is not available, they can not know what is in it.

My stepson got into modeling when he was a younster, but it faded out when he got into his late teens, he got into it through agencies in bangkok and did all types of modelling, coke adds, music videos etc. a tough business with lots competition, never to pass an opportunity here is one music clip of him with a girl duo - http://www.youtube.c...v=2YPlCy28L4s#!

he is the first boy seen

Op how did you get the non 'o' ?, is it one of the last ones issued in UK ?, and it looks like a letter from your embassy for your driving licence, As i see it, you have reported your address at the border, and as long as you have not beeen absent from the motel for 24 hours, you are not in breach of any reporting rules, the only thing i can see is the form tm 30 has or has not been submitted ( are they ever) but thats up to the motel, You have no reason to go to nan immigration, so i would stay away.

Many posts on TV here, you can read that it varies with which embassy or consulate in which country , where you apply , if they are very strict or are easier to get a non-0 . No it was not in the UK.

Like in post 12 "Maestro " : Logical answer: "Because I applied for it"

In my case , I show them the more than enough money I have in Thai banks so that I am financially no threat for Thailand.

About the embassy doc for the DL, Not only am I far from BKK, and it costs a lot more at the embassy AND one big brother,

(Nan immigration) , is more than enough. My embassy does not need to know were I live.

In case of emergency back home or here there are cell phones, skype,...

For terrorist warnings, we've got the USA....

Indeed I like to stay away from Nan , but next year I'll be 50 , and will need to go there to turn my non-o multiple entries into

a 1 year retirement visa, or extension...

And I'll bet they will make trouble again , like were the 800.000 B must be, savingsaccount , or in funds ,....

And now that they get the motels reports , no way out of reporting my every move...

Thanks for that helpful reply, its nice to see other members sharing information , regarding the issue of visa's to help other members in their quest to do likewise, that is the whole point of the forum, to help others, i will remember how helpful you have been.

give us a clue, weekend?, weekday?,evening?

Op how did you get the non 'o' ?, is it one of the last ones issued in UK ?, and it looks like a letter from your embassy for your driving licence, As i see it, you have reported your address at the border, and as long as you have not beeen absent from the motel for 24 hours, you are not in breach of any reporting rules, the only thing i can see is the form tm 30 has or has not been submitted ( are they ever) but thats up to the motel, You have no reason to go to nan immigration, so i would stay away.

At least he was saved the inconvience of a new passport, visa stamps etc.

Clarkson for PM....one of the few public figures about who is not afraid to call a spade, a spade.....

dont know why India, US etc etc all get upset with his comments....he is taking the p*ss....and if they cant see that then they dont understand the humour

If not PM, then at least mayor of london, he will reverse the low emmision zone charge within the M25

thaifly.com are showing one month returns with eva at 35,575baht

Just got another email from Jet Airways, to say they will run another 48-hour sale, on Friday 20th only ? ! Go figure.

Hope this helps some more fellow TV-posters.

I just checked with jet, and they are showing web special fares of 30,000baht out in feb/march returning a month later.

Try moxtravel.com, you can book on line, state which bank you want to pay at, they send a bar coded invoice which you take to the bank and pay easy. by the time you get home , there will be an e-mail with tickets, very good service.

Pink still valid, are you still reachable at that address?, to get a new photo licence you will need a UK address, do not tell them you are not in the UK ,as they will not issue a new one.

Thanks for the replies, it makes it easier for me being south of Sisaket in Isaan to go to Savannakhetfor a single non-Im O based on 800k baht than to chance going to Bangkok to convert a 30 days stamp or a TV.

When were thinking of going? i may have to travel this month.

Luckylew how did you travel there?

Sorry, monthly payment would be obviously wrong if financing was for only 2 years.

I agree at a price of something like 800 - 900,000, with a 25% or 30% deposit that would leave 560,000 - 675,000 over 2 years thats 280 - 340.000 per year not including interest thats 23 - 28,000 per month

yes my thoughts are on the same lines. thanks

passport photo's should be 45mm x35mm see here for full requirements - http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@travel/documents/digitalasset/dg_174925.pdf

and photo checking template here - http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/agencies-public-bodies/ips/general-ips-publications/passports/eye-distance-template?view=Binary

Hi I am here on a 1 year retirement extension, having re-entered Thailand using a re-entry permit on 25th August 2011, I have an admitted to 30th January 2012 stamp in my passport, I am leaving thailand on 12th April for 6+ months. I was hoping to get a 60 day visit thai wife extension at pattaya, and then do a border run, (at the same time a friend needs to do a border run), to take me up to the 12th april.

But now reading some recents threads on here i am wondering if I will get the 60 day extension.

I do not have the funds in place to obtain any 1 year extension.

Ant thoughts on this please!

All national insurance applications are dealt with by jobcentre plus offices within the Uk, the applicant has to attend and interview to prove identity and eligibility. see here - http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/dwp1006.pdf

Nhs numbers are given once you register at a GP's surgery.

I think with all the emphasises the goverment place on proving ones identity to open bank accounts, apply for passports, to buy a house etc. etc. It would be almost immpossible to obtain N.I or NHS numbers from over here, unless trying to claim some sort of benefit from here, paying voluntary national insurance contributions, claiming bereavement benefit, etc.

As to post 3 above you can start work without NI number, but you can also apply prior to starting work.

edit, where is spell check?

similar thread here -

It would seem you were appling for a non immigrant 'O''A' visa is that correct?

You could obtain a non immigrant 'O' visa outside of thailand, see here - http://www.thaivisa....ring-countries/ which would give you 90 days on entry to Thailand. this could be extended for one year within thailand, as long as you are over 50, have an income of 65,000 baht or could deposit 800,000baht in a thai bank

I dont think you will get a return for more than i year, most only book 11 months in advance

R I P A sad end to a young life

Yes I know what you mean but as means of last resort?

I had an eye problem a couple of years ago and was under Moorfields in City Road London. I told them I was coming out to Thailand, they gave some paperwork and the doctor there said " Dont worry the Thai doctors are good if you need to go back with this problem." Which I found re assuring, if Moorfields say they are good.

I have had reason to have a detached retina operation whilst on this trip, I took out travel insurance for 8 months and they paid direct no problem. The hospital in Bangkok, was excellent as was the Thai lady doctor, who instilled a lot of confidence in a somewhat shaky patient. I would recommend them, to someone in the same circumstances, Good food, good bedroom, no English by the staff, good English by the doctor, diagnosed 8pm one day operation the next.