DepDavid

13 minutes ago, ukrules said:

When you apply for an extension of stay and are denied they issue a 'You have 7 days to leave' stamp......

 

I wonder if they will still do that?

Yes

I worry for those without in country extensions. 

So if you are eligible for visa extension in country you can apply now, or if not you get the 7day get out or Thailand stamp in your passport. Who would have thought that would happen??

20 hours ago, MadMac said:

Nope, I just changed from marriage to retirment and was told from immigration that it is not necessary until 31st July. First hand information, no bubbles from Pattaya newspaper.

However, when I called 1178 to ask that very question I was told “if you want to stay past July 31 you must renew your extension when due. “

And the beat goes on....

1 hour ago, DepDavid said:

Wife tells me if I apply for citizenship I must renounce my USA citizenship. This wouldn’t be an option for me. 

Also I am retired, over 50, pay tax in my home country. I do not work or pay tax here so I think citizenship is not an option. 

Wife tells me if I apply for citizenship I must renounce my USA citizenship. This wouldn’t be an option for me. 

5 minutes ago, Dogmatix said:

 

I did PR before they introduced the wrinkle requiring knowledge of the Thai language under Thaksin. We were allowed to bring translators to the two interviews which were just with one Immigration officer.  At first the test was just a simple multiple choice that no one could fail.  Now it is a panel interview that requires an intermediate knowledge of Thai. One friend was asked if he had any close Thai friends.  He said yes and was asked to give their names and surnames, which he was able to do.  Another was asked what he felt was his contribution to Thai society.  He understood the question but was unable to answer it in Thai and broke down into English.  He withdrew his application before he got the results and moved back to the US. Another friend couldn't understand any of the questions at all and they give up on him and went on the next guy. He was rejected for some other reason and bought the Elite card instead. 

 

The language test for citizenship is much easier, if you apply through a Thai wife, because, unlike PR, there is no requirement to have a knowledge of Thai and you can get your wife to translate for you. Anyone who is qualified for PR and has a Thai wife is also qualified for citizenship which is much easier and cheaper.  The written test that they can read out the questions for you is in fact the Knowledge of Thailand Test for citizenship, not PR. The policewoman who read it out for me winked when she read each correct multiple choice answer but I got a couple wrong because I thought she just had a tnervous tick. 

My information must be old as I’m sure I read must have PR for 10 years before applying for citizenship. I need to rethink this whole thing and study up on requirements for citizenship. Thanks for the information!!

20 minutes ago, smutcakes said:

Its a verbal (filmed) interview, not written. They ask you questions in Thai and you answer in Thai. No reading involved.

See. Info I have is very old apparently. Is there any study material available anywhere?  I asked because the process for my wife to get citizenship in USA was far easier than me getting PR here. Study material as well as other assistance was easily obtained. Sure she studied hard and did well, I would like to be able to do the same. 

I’m looking for help regarding what to expect for the written test and interview.  Most of the information online is several years old. If there is a forum with current information or someone who has tested and interviewed recently has time to chat that would be great. 

On 4/16/2020 at 1:22 PM, smutcakes said:

Yes, there is no set time, i believe that's the average it takes.

The document collection, notification, certification in home countries, translations is also mighty painful to go through.

Despite the nerves the interview was probably the easiest part.

Now just have to forget about it until further notice.

If you can’t read Thai and the test is written in Thai, I understand the proctors can read the questions to you, but do they translate to English or only THAI?

Called 1178 to ask about work permit. Was told it is not required in my case, over 50 married to Thai. However calling to the office that handles PR to confirm I get no answer for several days now. 

Absolutely inept reporting of another news outlets inept reporting. Have the rules changed since there is no mention of work permit?  How about doing some fact checking before printing <deleted>!

Checked today EVA direct flight next week under 23000 baht economy. 

No hand sanitizer at macro Buriram today. The PC told a couple THAI ladies that the name brand shower gel works well. They both grabbed arm loads!

On 1/18/2020 at 11:00 AM, sencelebi said:

What that camera does on top of the roof, face recognition or what?

1 hour ago, mtls2005 said:

 

I think the PM is scheduled to address the nation tonight, maybe 18:30.

 

A lot of infections seem to have come from this Chachoengsao PAO chairman: he attended weddings, temple fairs, boxing matches (Actor Mattherw Deane, Army General infected by him there), cock fighting, hospitals, elderly advocates. The effects are probably too frightening to release at once? He's definitely a super-spreader.

 

Lot's of rumors flying. Newin trying to quarantine Buriram, that one seems backed up by semi-official posts.

Yep. It has been posted Buriram borders closed!

Vegas is shutting down, why not Buriram?

Is it common to just guess who the corpse is?

And how do we know that this story is/is not the fake news?

5 hours ago, sencelebi said:

What that camera does on top of the roof, face recognition or what?

I was told bi immigration that it was satellite antenna!

1 hour ago, BobinBKK said:

Not any more relevant than it being 5:00 am in the morning, don't "YOU" think?

As opposed to 5am in the evening?

Wasn’t there an article in recent days indicating teachers make up 16% of outstanding loans equivalent to 3 million baht per teacher?  They are probably all on edge trying to figure out how they are going to pay that back. Not an excuse of course but just an interesting side note!

Is it just me or does it appear the pin is missing?