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I have a friend who is planning to return to the UK to live permanently with his Thai partner of 8 years. He first intends to marry her here in Thailand and to keep various members of his family happy, prepare a prenuptial agreement here regarding his UK assets so these can be left to his children. His Thai assets will obviously be left to his partner.

If there any readers with genuine knowledge of whether this is achievable, I will be very happy to read your comments. For the sad would be comediennes who have failed in their audition on Britain's got Talent, please save your humour for other posts. 

2 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

See here. At age 70 there are on;y 2-3 possible choices among the companies approved by TI.

 

 

 

How many choices at 78 with many pre-conditions. Not many I think.

2 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

This one look promising for UK Tv as it also has 3 month packages so you can have a good test without commitment to years, seems more genuine in approach and offer etc. I might try this on a rolling 3 month package when my current one ends.

I started with one month and as I was happy with them I switched to 3 month now. On the very rare occasion there is a problem with BBC IPlayer detecting you are outside the UK it is resolved by UK Expat within minutes.

1 hour ago, DUNROAMIN said:

Tried 3 VPNS for streaming other TV networks out side Thailand, all only lasted about 6 months before streaming networks worked out I was using a VPN, then blocked, waste of money, none of them will guarantee what they offer, just use fancy adds to suck you in.

Have you tried https://www.ukexpatvpn.com/

Excellent if you only need connection to UK TV

Anyone having problems with Pirate Bay Asia today

7 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

What exactly do you need?  The UK Embassy and you provide documentation for foreign party which results in a paper that you are free to marry.  Thai provides normal paperwork.  You both visit a District Office to register marriage.

Do you need help with reception/party? NO

Do you need help obtaining your paperwork (expect you are best qualified for that)? I HAVE MY UK DIVORCE PAPERS BUT WOULD PREFER NOT HAVING TO GO TO EMBASSY IN BANGKOK HENCE LOOKING FOR AGENT WHO MIGHT HANDLE THAT

Do you need help obtaining Thai paperwork?  A lawyer might be useful in that case (if a visit to District Office not enough). OK

Are you asking about the actual requirements?  Expect UK Embassy will have information available specific to UK. THAT IS AGAIN WHERE A GOOD AGENT WOULD BE HELPFUL

Or do you mean same sex marriage (use of partner?)  Do not believe any Thai source would be qualified to advise if that is the case.NO

 

Can anyone recommend an agent / company in Pattaya that could assist a UK citizen with the necessary arrangements needed to marry my partner of 15 years. I would appreciate it if all the would be amateur comedians on TV could retain their talents to posting on other topics and leave this one alone.

Are we allowed to advise the garbage collectors not to empty the bins from their houses.

I live in a 60 house gated  village in Pattaya. Midway through the financial year 3 homeowners have not yet paid their annual maintenance fee. What action do other villages take to try to obtain these charges. 2 of the houses are actually rented out.

I have just read on the internet that if you register with an email address on a new device it automatically deletes LINE and contacts from the original device. This seems to be what has happened to me.

Can I use the same LINE no. on my IPhone and new IPad

7 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Android? Win 10?

I know very little about tablets - so which is likely to be cheaper and which type would you recommend?

I am looking to get a reasonably priced 10" tablet to use via my home WiFi to chat to people in Thailand and in the UK and also access Facebook, Google, Youtube etc. I do not need it for playing games. Any ideas from any of the TVisa experts out there.

https://www.healthspan.co.uk/

I want to connect my laptop and also an Android box to my computer via the HDMI connection but the TV only has one HDMI slot. Will I need an HDMI splitter and can anyone recommend a suitable one.

I am looking to access all UK TV, all Sky Sports and all BT Sports channels on my TV. Any suggestions what I could purchase to be able to  do this and approximate costs.

2 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

I expect Immigration would want a bank statement for the account, which you can request, along with the required letter. Not sure if your branch could print the statement or whether they would have to request it from HQ.

Picked up my certificate this morning from Bangkok Bank and asked the girl if I could get a letter for immigration from the bank based on this account. She said no and if I wanted to use a sterling account I could only use my sterling deposit account which with its low interest rate I have no intention of keeping the equivalent of 800,000 baht in.

14 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

Interesting, thanks, I'll pass on this information to my friend.

He requested a book but was advised they only issue certificates now.

 

I opened a sterling one year a/c @ 0.9% last week at a Pattaya Bangkok bank and was told that they will issue me a certificate not a book in about a week. This is similar to the previous 2 I have opened in the past 12 months. I was wondering if this would be accepted at immigration and how would I show the current balance even if I had withdrawn no money.

34 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Yes I know. They do.

40 MG.

 

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Many thanks for info.

52 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Fascino South Pattaya road and also North road.

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They weren't selling it there a year ago. Do you know if they now have it in stock.

I know it has been a problem obtaining them in the past but does anyone know if it is currently available for purchase in Pattaya.

15 minutes ago, elviajero said:

I don’t think Jomtien are currently enforcing that. 

 

800 or 1,600 baht are the usual fines. It’s a maximum of 2,000 baht. 

Thanks for info. How will they know if I don't do it.

14 minutes ago, elviajero said:

It is so. But only if your local office want one.

 

TM.30 is designed to track our whereabouts. So if the hospital report your stay the system shows you at the hospital until a new report is made at the next place you stay.

So as jonclark said, do they really expect me to report to Jomtien immigration within 24 hours of returning to my house after a major operation. And what are the penalties for not doing it.

11 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

It is the hospital's responsibility not yours.

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Would they do it automatically without me asking them to. It doesn't mention that in the paper.

I have just read in the Bangkok Post that non Thais who leave the address shown on their previous TM30, and stay in a hospital for at least one night must complete a new one for immigration.

I am off on Friday for a major operation at a Bangkok hospital. I have enough anxiety at the moment anyway, Please tell me this is not so.

For expats, spending even one night away from a reported residence, including at a hospital, also requires a new TM30 form to be submitted within 24 hours

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