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2 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Quite the opposite.

A new entry makes sure that your passport nr. and departure card nr. will be entered in the database.

Flight nr. is not mandatory for online report anyway (leave empty).

 

The due date for the report is the 90th day incl. day of entry (add 89 days).

The online report has the usual window of 15 days before (and incl.) due date until 7 days before.

So 80 days after entry would be OK.

 

Currently online report seems down again. Oh no!

 

The online report program is not down, but deliberately made unavailable, for whatever unfathomable reason, guaranteed.

1 hour ago, baboon said:

Why politely? 

Why not politely? What could possibly be gained or even proven, by sinking to an idiot's level of behavior?

On 8/25/2016 at 9:33 PM, Scotwight said:

Retirement extension?  I've never heard of that happening at Jomtien.  Has anyone else?  Or is this a one time thing?

What planet Jomtien have you been living on?

35 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

That is not correct. Women have the same rights as men. That was changed in the 1997 constitution.

My wife has been my guarantor when I opened a bank account.

Then I stand corrected. Thank you,

On 7/22/2016 at 4:15 PM, thaitanic said:

Thanks again. Will probably apply in person unless it's highly recommended to use an agent.

My Thai girlfriend can be my "Guarantor in Thailand", but what to write in "Name and Address of Local Guarantor"?

And for non-O based on age, should I tick "Tourism" or "Other" and write "Retirement"?

FYI~ Thailand is a Kingdom. Traditionally there is no way a Thai female can possibly be the "Guarantor" for a foreign male. I suggest that you consult with a Thai Immigration Lawyer, prior to proceeding with that misguided notion.

21 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

I've lived/worked here for nearly 11 years and have a family here.  There are certainly pros/cons of living here, but I haven't really experienced any changes that have made my life more restricted or oppressive, even though I loathe the politics here.  Perhaps the OP could be more specific about the "pressure" he is feeling?

Unless you're living in some self-created LOS fantasy world, you already "know" the specifics.

The OP believes the negative trend will improve, within the next 5-years, or so, eh? The hand-writing is "on-the-wall", to be seen by any foreigner who keeps his head plugged into "reality".

Many westerners, do not believe, fat meat is "greasy", until they've actually tasted it. Many farangs, especially those long-term, w/ newly created families (@ 50+ years-old), tend to live their expat lives like Ostriches. The metaphor definitely applies to a huge constituency of AU, UK and US expats in the Land of

 I suppose those "self-maintained" fantasies help a certain mentality of farangs, to (psychologically) live with some of the fool-hearty mistakes they've made. A true "revolving-door" tragedy.

23 minutes ago, thai3 said:

where is the loop hole then if they have 90 days on computer record? I don't think they have

Ditto! That's my point. You're not "thinking".

Thai3,  It's comments such as yours, on the TVF, that inspires the authorities to recognize, and then "plug" the loop-holes within their system. Loose lips, sinks ships! Thanks a lot, duh! 

You are well-advised to re-check that info, re: Thai Immigration System not being "computerized".

ASEAN.

Do you really believe that CLB will get the drift of your A.S.E.A.N. correction?

I've been in Chang Mai at a condo building, renting a unit over 3 years, and never heard of a TM-30 form? The management or owner never asked me for my passport? :-)

Obviously, you have no written, specific property lease with that owner. Good for you, but that is definitely not the standard procedure for renting a condo, especially as a foreigner.

That amount is ridiculous. You should consult the Thai Labor court and file a grievance notifying them of the absurd terms.

Thai labor court would discard the entire contract, however employer has not withheld any money so Thai labor department has no jurisdiction at all.

Company can file civil lawsuit seeking compensation in the amount stated in the contract . Will only cost company 60 000 baht, recoverable from defendant upon win.

If company choses to take this step, OP will not be able to leave the country and will be liable for just as much in his own legal fees.

If I were OP, I would offer to compensate fair amount, 35000-50000 and end it there.

Should company refuse, OP can always use it as evidence that he tried to negotiate and settle with fair amount. Thai courts like that and would be more inclined to rule in OP' favour .

The labour will not discard the entire contract, they legally cant do that, they can invalidate certain clauses if they breach the labour laws thats all and declare them unenforceable under the labour law

I can assure you they do and they can from personal experience at least 5 times

I have a contract for all employees and they simply discard it, claiming it is not in line with Thai labor law.

You are welcome to challenge it in labor court, if you willing to blow 30000-60000 baht with no chance to recover this money.

I reiterate ~ "the reason why the OP has come to this forum, seeking legal advise, is anyone's wild guess?"

That amount is ridiculous. You should consult the Thai Labor court and file a grievance notifying them of the absurd terms.

It matters not, that the reimbursement amount (in your opinion) is ridiculous. If the reimbursement terms were specifically stated in the contract, then the OP is legally bound to that contract. Now, the reason why the OP has come to this forum, seeking legal advise, is anyone's wild guess?

YES!

I too have never had a problem there and felt that this was one of the good offices. The woman that has run the place for at least a couple of years was there and so was the woman that usually sits at the far left counter, This was a younger man, never seen him before. I know I will never see my money but again I would like to give a headsup to a higher power if this guy is playing games. If I had known the number of the head office in Bangkok, I would have called them as I sat there. My wife of course is worried that he could make trouble with my getting an attention.

Thai women are terrifed of Thai menfolk, and justfiably so. Listen to your wife, and just let it go! You will not win! Let a word to the wise be sufficient, sir.

Try riding a two-wheeler (of any size) on the roadways in some of the other SEA nations. Guaranteed, you'll love Thailand's highways, after those experiences. Now, if you're expecting to get First World infra-structure-style road maintenance, from a Third World mentality level, then you'll need to return to the Western Hemisphere. Otherwise, deal with the LOS reality, as it is. It will not change. Just ride more carefully, in the future. And yes, you were very, very lucky, on that occasion. So, count your blessings.

Farang this, farang that Wonder if the Thai mentality (even by the so-called "educated" Thais) will ever transcend that level of (ahem) thought. Anyway, it's nice to read something positive (for a change) about what a Russian tourist has done.

All countries are made up of migrating populations - they also intermingle.

Genetics are coming up with a few surprises as we often mistake language and culture as evidence of where people came from.

however I think two things are demonstrated on this thread - firslty the dire lack of general historical knowledge and how countries are formed by those in the Thai Visa community and secondly the dire lack of knowledge that Thai people have of their own real history.

A very clear-minded perspective. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

What rw says,

Not sure the colour of the British father's skin is relevant to the question.

White, black, yellow or brown, not important to surname.

Colour of skin is not in question. At all.

Exactament

The British Embassy (citizen services office) is your best source of information, in that regard. Period They will probably advise you to obtain genetic DNA testing (or 100% clarity), prior to making a decision.

Congratulations on a good deed (by a Thai), for a welcomed change of selective social behavior. However, the Laws of Karma rewards best, those who (quietly) do good deeds for others, without "publicly" blowing their own trumpets, about it.

I would presume it was not her that went public with this, especially since she refused a reward.

Presuming the story is true (to begin with), the wallet-finder allowed her name to be publicized, and the reward refusal was probably just a "face-saving" gesture, by someone who can live well-enough, despite the 10K-bht. reward offer.

How quickly we forget. Despite it's schizophenic, infantile governmental paralysis, I remain a devoted, loving and loyal citizen. The United States of America, with it's 239 year-young history, continues to experience the growing-up pains of adolescence. Thailand, currently has a military junta that came to governmental power, legitimately (in accordance with the current Thai Constitution), non-violently (by comparison), yet cannot be given the courteous recognition, and gesture of a diplomatic invitation.

The hilarity of it all, is that a former Thai Prime Minister, currently under criminal indictment for treason, etc., and classified as an internationally recognized fugitive from justice, can freely, and openly enter the U.S., with an apparent multiple-entry visa.

That same fugitive, during his PM tenure, publicly advocated the over-throw of the Thai Monarchy, when the Monarch himself, is a (demonstrated) lifetime loyal, and dedicated friend to the United States. Go figure, while considering the habitual flakey, and juvenile behavior of the U.S. American government of the people, by the people, and for the people,..........has definitely perished from the earth. "And I say to myself, what a wonderful world"

Congratulations on a good deed (by a Thai), for a welcomed change of selective social behavior. However, the Laws of Karma rewards best, those who (quietly) do good deeds for others, without "publicly" blowing their own trumpets, about it.

Why just think if America had only elected John "cant find my rear with both hands" McCain and his trusty sidekick "Scary Sarah "look at my pretty red shoes" Palin then every problem in the entire world would have been fixed long ago...

But since that didn't happen America had yet another chance to vote in Mitt "show me the money" Romney and his moronic sidekick and we could be in a couple more nice wars, maybe even a really good one with China....

But America elected Obama not once but two times.....and the sore losers have done nothing but whine and moan and blame and disrespect Obama from day one. No president has ever had to put up with such disrespect in my life.

Anyone who thinks America is not better off now than the day W left office is in denial or delusional or has fox news playing 24/7.

A bit off-topic, but well written, and certainly worth further consideration. Thank you.

Every other ethnic neighborhood group, in the United States, police themselves. Hence, there is no need for the perpetual, "vigilant" presence of law enforcement officials. END OF STORY, for heaven' sake