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After the MFA have legalized my affirmation, will they send it to me, or must I collect it from Bangkok?

4 hours ago, blackcab said:

 

No.

 

 

A good translation company will:

 

1. Get the documents they need from you (copy of your passport, copy of your partner's ID card, the affirmation, etc.

2. Translate the affirmation document

3. Make an appointment for the legalisation at the MFA (or get an express appointment if time is short, at a cost)

4. Take the translation to the MFA and get the document legalised

5. Either contact you so that you can call into their office to collect everything, or post the documents back to you via EMS

 

This is the easiest, because all you have to do is attend the translation office at the beginning, supply the documents and pay. Up to you if you attend again in person to collect the documents.

 

Remember to take your passport and your partner's ID card with you when you attend the office. It will save all kinds of problems.

 

Personally, I use Express Translation which are located at BTS Chit Lom.

 

http://www.expresstranslationservice.co.th/cms.php?id_cms=6

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wVGBe3Uj6QLiC9d76

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NWXuG1vN45Ya2npo6

 

Many thanks for this info.

Hi, I'm going through the requirements for the affirmation. It says I need to provide names and addresses of two people, who don't live in Thailand. I've been in Thailand a long time and have lost touch with everyone. Is the embassy going to contact these people?

Also, what's the easiest way for getting the translation done and sent to the MFO. I've heard, if you use the service recommended by the embassy, they will deliver it to the MFO for you.

On 7/8/2023 at 11:47 AM, BritManToo said:

if you didn't tell them you were living outside the UK, you wouldn't need to deal with Life Certificates.

Not sure why they can't do it all via email though.

If you don’t tell them you are living outside the UK, you will be fraudulently receiving pension increases. This is 2023. The Government can join up all the dots now. When they catch you, your pension will be set at the rate it was when you left the UK. You will be required to repay all the increases and other benefits received.

I've just received the 'Proof of Life' form from the UK pensions office. It took 6 weeks to arrive from the UK. What is the best way to send it to the UK within the time limit and avoid non delivery problems?

I have a old 4x4 SUV converted to a camper van.

I know people with full blown camper van conversions, mostly built on the back of pickups. There are lots of Thailand camper conversions on YouTube. Aircon is the killer... finding places with an electric hookup suitable is not easy.

Thailand has some wonderful national parks that offer camping. There are plenty of good campsites too... some where you can literally park up on the beach. Most have toilets and showers. We've never been refused because we have a van, not a tent.

The SUV suits us. Most of our time (including cooking and eating etc) is outside under the awning, so we only need somewhere to sleep. The van has a decent solar setup, sufficient to run a fridge and large fan overnight.

A camper conversion based on a minivan would be more comfortable. Although it would have been more expensive, initially, I did plan to go down that route. However, Thailand has so many cheap hotel and guest houses, it just wasn't worth it.

Hi, I'm planning a trip to Malaysia by car. Do I need a car passport? Can I buy the number plate stickers before I go, or do I need to get them printed at the border?

Thanks for all the replies. Just an update.

I did change my address to a Thailand address. It can't be done on the app, it must be done on the website... I tried the app and it directed me to the website. There is a select option for a foreign address.

Just now, KannikaP said:

I changed it on the PC website. No questions or problems.

Thankyou

3 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

My Nationwide uses my Thai address. They just sent me a new card and reader to me here.

In eight years, I have never had any problem with them.

What's your bad experience then?

Just to clarify here. Did you also just change your address to a Thai address in the app? Were there any questions or problems?

1 minute ago, Lite Beer said:

I changed my address to my Thai one.

Did it online.

Debit Card and card reader has since been sent to Thailand.

Nationwide?

3 minutes ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

Why not change your account to Nationwide Internet banking? I did it with the Cooperative bank and now use 'Smile Bank' I have no UK address.

I do use Nationwide Internet Banking, and have done for years without issue... but the account is registered at a UK address I no longer own. Now out of the blue, they're asking me to confirm my UK address.

Does anyone use the Nationwide UK bank in Thailand. How are they about having an address in Thailand?

Hi, I have a 22-year-old Mitsubishi Strada 4WD resto/mod project. Most parts I can buy from a local factor.... or Lazada, but sometimes I get stuck. Is there a good online motor factor in Thailand?

49 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You can do it in person up to 15 days before to 7 days after the report date.

Thanks

My first 90 day report is due on Aug 30... which happens to be a Sunday, so would I do it the on the Friday before or the Monday after? Also, if some reason I can't make a due day, is there a reporting window... like so many days before or after?

I'm applying for a retirement extension based on 800k in the bank. What documentation do I require from the bank to show immigration?

My 90 days expires the last week in May. If borders re-open in May, my concern is leaving the country but not being able to return because there will be hoops to jump through.

5 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

I suggest you transfer the 800k baht as soon as possible.

I am sure there will still be the availability for short extensions in late May you could get. Under the current memorandum there is even an allowance to request the requirements for a extension to be waived. Or in the worst case doing the the extension late and paying a overstay fine.

Thanks for your help. I can do a bank transfer this week.

Is the seasoning time 8 weeks or 2 months? If it's 8 weeks I'll only be a day or two adrift. When should I go to immigration to apply?

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

What is your multiple entry non-o visa based upon.

How many days after your current 90 day entry ends would you be able to have 800k baht in the bank for 2 months?

Thanks.

Non-0 based on UK state pension. Both the visa and my current 90 days ends last week in May. Original plan was to do a border run mid may but that's looking very unlikely. I can get the money in a Thai bank next week but that will only be about 6 weeks seasoning, not the 2 months required.

Looking for options... my Non 0 ME expires late May and I'm working on the assumption... if I leave the country, I may not be able to return. Retirement with 800k in the bank is one but I can't meet the seasoning requirement of 2 months before applying. What can I do?

5 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

What is you non-o based upon?

Info for getting a affirmation of marital status at the UK embassy is here. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-thailand#affirmation-of-marital-status  The problem will be getting an appointment to get it.

If you can get a letter from the UK embassy you may be able to get a 30 day extension at immigration.

Thanks. Non 0 based on being in receipt of a UK state pension.

7 hours ago, fishtank said:

1. You do not convert anything.

   You apply for a 12 month extension based on having a Thai Wife.

400,000 Baht in a Thai bank for 2 months or proof of 40,000 monthly income.

2. No but you can extend by 60 days if you have a Thai Wife.

3. Getting married in Thailand is easy. Affirmation to Marry document from Embassy is needed.

 

You can get an agent to sort out the Embassy document and get it translated and verified by MFA. Then get you registered at the amphur.

Used to be around 10,000 Baht for their services.

Thanks

Like many others, I'm on a Non 0 ME and concerned about border hops. We were planning to get married this year but want to bring it forward and go for a married extension.

1: Can I convert a Non 0 ME to a marriage extension?

2: Can I extend a Non 0 ME at immigration for 30 days?

3: Getting married in Thailand looks quite complex. I gather I need paperwork from the British Embassy but in the present crisis, I guess this may be difficult and time consuming. I've seen posts on here advising an agent to sort out the marriage paperwork. Can anyone provide info how this works and the cost involved? 

I've done it both ways. If you like adventure, time isn't an issue and you want to save B300... take the slow option. If you want an easy life with no hassle, take the Club Andaman boat.