phka

My annual retirement extension is due for renewal in January 2021 as stated in my passport. 

Is that still valid in the present cobid-19  upheaval circumstances 

1 minute ago, phka said:

Health insurance won't cover accidents need a different policy

Accident insurance also won't cover because chasing a theif is reckless driving

6 hours ago, tonray said:

Surprising then owning 60,000 baht necklace...and I guess health insurance is non existent too ?

Health insurance won't cover accidents need a different policy

For long term expats, Immigraiton also advised them to get up to date with the 90 day reporting and those who need to renew their extensions of stay based on marriage, retirement or a parent to a Thai child were advised to renew as soon as possible.

My retirement extension is due for renewal in January 2021 does that mean I should try and renew at an earlier date

Can you tell me where the British embassy in Bangkok is located/the address

Can anyone tell me where do I go to get an affirmation to marry is it in the main UK embassy in Bangkok or a consulate/office somewhere in bangkok. 

For an appointment regarding marriage one of the questions on the above form asks "do you have health or medical insurance" 

Does anyone know why the uk government would ask this, why is it relevant to getting married? 

On 7/15/2020 at 7:32 PM, phka said:

Thanks 007 red very helpful

Just been reading up on what to do 

Do I have to type out my own aff

On 7/15/2020 at 7:52 PM, phka said:

Any idea how much an affidavit from the British embassy costs

Just been reading up on what I have to do not sure of one thing, do I have to type out my own Affirmation form to  take with me when I go. 

Is that correct 2 million ex pat's living in Thailand? 

That's a lot. 

Sound a bit like an English confrontation "you looking at me" 

           "want some of that do ya" 

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

They are just misreading the immigration announcement.

No extension is needed unless you will be staying after September 26th.

The cabinet approved another extension of the original ministerial order approved on April 7th. No changes to it in anyway.

My next extension for non imm O based on retirement is due in January 2021 so when do I reaply is it before September 26 or still January 2021

On 7/19/2020 at 1:05 PM, hotandsticky said:

 

 

Just a couple of points... to be clear about the 50% of pension - that does not apply to the State Pension. That will be a private pension and the 50% will depend on scheme rules..... bear in mind that most pension schemes make a deduction for age difference. In my case my partner is 19 years younger so will get 45% rather than 50%. Note also that it nothing to do with marriage, it is about the scheme trustees accepting your nominated wife/partner..... we have been together 14 years and my scheme trustees accepted my nomination of her 10 years ago.

 

One important to thing to remember is that marriage invalidates a Will. The bulk of my UK estate will go to my daughters, should I choose to marry at any point I will need to write a new Will. Otherwise, in the event of my death, my wife will inherit everything under the rules of intestacy.

If you did marry then correct everything would go to your wife if you didn't make a will, if she is not a uk citezen then only £300,000 will go to her free of inheritance tax the remainder will be taxed at 40%

9 hours ago, 007 RED said:

OP.... Firstly congratulations on eventually deciding to take the plunge and marry your long term partner.

 

As someone has already mentioned, and I would fully endorse, you should visit the amphur where you propose to marry and enquire what documents that they require.  This is because undoubtedly each amphur will have its own list of requirements and you want to be sure that when you arrive there to get married you have all the correct documents and don't have your day ruined because you missed something which they require.

 

What you will need (in all cases) is an Affirmation of Marital Status certified by the British Embassy.  If you go to the Embassy link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/information-for-british-nationals-intending-to-marry-in-thailand you will find all the details of what you need to obtain the affirmation.  You may also need a certified copy of your passport which can be done at the same time - some Amphurs require this, some don't.

 

Once you have obtained the certified Affirmation of Marital Status (and certified copy of passport if required) from the British Embassy you will need to get the affirmation translated into Thai and have then have the Thai translation certified by the Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Bangkok.  FYI -  some translation services can arrange (at an additional cost) to have their translation certified by the MFA.

 

As for having your marriage registered in the UK, if you read Q14 in the Guidance Notes & Q&A provided in the link I which I have provided above you will see that there is no requirement or facility to do this in the UK. You will need to keep a copy of your local Thai marriage certificate as evidence of your marriage.  FYI - You used to be able to register your marriage by presenting a copy of your marriage certificate and MFA certified English translation of the marriage certificate to the British Embassy who would then forward it to the UK Registrar General Office, but this is no longer required as your Thai marriage certificate is accepted in the UK (I suggest that you still get it translated into English and certified by MFA as most Brits back in the UK will have no idea what the certificate says).

 

Best of luck.

Any idea how much an affidavit from the British embassy costs

9 hours ago, 007 RED said:

OP.... Firstly congratulations on eventually deciding to take the plunge and marry your long term partner.

 

As someone has already mentioned, and I would fully endorse, you should visit the amphur where you propose to marry and enquire what documents that they require.  This is because undoubtedly each amphur will have its own list of requirements and you want to be sure that when you arrive there to get married you have all the correct documents and don't have your day ruined because you missed something which they require.

 

What you will need (in all cases) is an Affirmation of Marital Status certified by the British Embassy.  If you go to the Embassy link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/information-for-british-nationals-intending-to-marry-in-thailand you will find all the details of what you need to obtain the affirmation.  You may also need a certified copy of your passport which can be done at the same time - some Amphurs require this, some don't.

 

Once you have obtained the certified Affirmation of Marital Status (and certified copy of passport if required) from the British Embassy you will need to get the affirmation translated into Thai and have then have the Thai translation certified by the Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Bangkok.  FYI -  some translation services can arrange (at an additional cost) to have their translation certified by the MFA.

 

As for having your marriage registered in the UK, if you read Q14 in the Guidance Notes & Q&A provided in the link I which I have provided above you will see that there is no requirement or facility to do this in the UK. You will need to keep a copy of your local Thai marriage certificate as evidence of your marriage.  FYI - You used to be able to register your marriage by presenting a copy of your marriage certificate and MFA certified English translation of the marriage certificate to the British Embassy who would then forward it to the UK Registrar General Office, but this is no longer required as your Thai marriage certificate is accepted in the UK (I suggest that you still get it translated into English and certified by MFA as most Brits back in the UK will have no idea what the certificate says).

 

Best of luck.

Thanks 007 red very helpful

Well that clarifies things

Clear as mud haha

On 7/12/2020 at 11:14 PM, CLS said:

Automatically? I don’t think so. You have to register it at the UK embassy/consulate in Thailand if the wedding took place in Thailand and vice versa.

Want to marry in Thailand 

I'm a British man and my partner is thai lady. 

Can anyone tell me the procedure in getting married that would be legal in England and Thailand. we have been together 20 years and have a 17 year old child together. 

Guess I'm a bit of a slow mover haha

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/michael-goves-no-deal-brexit-border-force-to-cost-700m-wd0p3xhgk

That was horrible 

 Not harmless one was in my crash helmet sprayed my face with something that felt like acid

Burned my face my face took a week to heal up the skin turned black after a couple of days then gradually peeled of  i was lucky it didn't go into my eye

I think as soon as the visus is over a

Western tourist will flood back to pattaya that's if they haven't been forced out of Thailand 

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Why no alcohol?

Need a chance to dry out

3 hours ago, Dmaxdan said:

Deportation beckons.  

He seems a right p***k