JustAnotherFarang

Well I will prepare my documents as required and hopefully all will go accordingly but if I encounter any problems I will respond on this thread again. As always UbonJoe, you are a gentleman and a scholar, much appreciated as always

Cheers

JAF

I have to go to the immigration office on Tuesday 26th (thats a hand written date) but my extension (the red stamp on the paper stapled into my passport) expires on the 23rd of August. I assumed this is because they wanted me to reapply before the final date of the extension.

I would prefer to have a similar extension as I have now as opposed to every 3 months having to leave the country as that is inconvenient and quite unpleasant to do when crossing the Andaman sea in the rainy season.

Thanks UbonJoe

So a single entry would allow me to stay for one year but just do 90 day reporting at the local immigration office?

If they deny me a one month extension on Tuesday, what are my immediate options. Will I still be able to travel up to Vientiane or Laos and pay the overstay and then apply for the single entry 12 month visa ?

Hi Ubon Joe

Yes, it is an extension I am applying for at the local immigration office in the south of Thailand to enable me to continue living in my own home here with my wife. I have done it for many years but just wanted to know the latest requirements. I can fulfill all of the requirements above.

But what I am worried about is that they may deny me as I was teaching a student of an immigration officer who enquired as to whether I had a work permit (which I didn't have and now I no longer teach her daughter) So I may find on appearing at the office that they might ask me some uncomfortable questions or refuse my application. If this proves to be the case, then I was hoping you might tell me the best and correct way to obtain a new non immigrant o visa from Malaysia or Laos instead.

I appreciate your help as always

JAF

Hi Guys

I am due to renew my non immigrant o visa (based on marriage) on Tuesday and wanted to know the full breakdown of the requirements and documents required so I can turn up and get it over and done with as quick as possible.

Thanks as always

JAF

It's probably why so many people don't work

I have an english friend who married a thai and she was allowed to work after 1 year in the UK and now that they have divorced she retains her british citizenship and receives a small pension, free housing and free healthcare. She even got a free bus pass.

It begs the question why can't a man who is married to a thai, who has been visited and vetted by the local authorities in this country be allowed to support his family. In this day and age you would have thought that Thailand would have allowed the "aliens" to work without prejudice. Alas, this is not the case due to some xenophobic laws that others will choose to circumnavigate when possible.

JAF

I very much doubt that British citizenship was obtained in one year !

There is no such thing as "free" housing in the UK so why post this nonsense ?

Doubt away but its entirely true, why would I lie just so you can scoff nonsensically. She has british citizenship and free housing provided and paid for by the government

JAF

It's probably why so many people don't work

I have an english friend who married a thai and she was allowed to work after 1 year in the UK and now that they have divorced she retains her british citizenship and receives a small pension, free housing and free healthcare. She even got a free bus pass.

It begs the question why can't a man who is married to a thai, who has been visited and vetted by the local authorities in this country be allowed to support his family. In this day and age you would have thought that Thailand would have allowed the "aliens" to work without prejudice. Alas, this is not the case due to some xenophobic laws that others will choose to circumnavigate when possible.

JAF

Thanks to all the posters who have offered constructive advice. The family business employs 10 thai nationals already and they are going to apply to the labor department to employ my friend on a part time basis as a designer "situated in a different location" for a supposed salary of 20,000 to 30,000 per month. I did see another poster say that his salary would have to be around 60,000 bht per month but I am unaware of the reason why. If the salary was as high as this, what would be the amount of tax to be paid compared to the lower salary?

Once again, thank you

JAF

There is no possibility of your 'friend' obtaining a legal work permit on the basis of being a 'freelancer'

What is offered is illegal !

WP's are issued and linked to one specific job/employer and can only be used in the district where they are issued.

If he wants the job and the work permit offered by the family he will have to move to Bangkok.

Whenever this person works as a "teacher" he is risking arrest, fines, jail and deportation.

He realises that he is circumnavigating the law in this way but it must be said that many foreigners who are employed at the local schools (albeit with a work visa) also freelance as teachers outside of the school in the same private tuition school he works in. This is common knowledge in the province but it is overlooked or ignored because the province is not a popular tourist area and has a problem attracting english speaking foreigners who will teach their students. Immigration seem to be quite happy to turn a blind eye as long as he has a work permit and pays taxes.

So the question remains, how would a company in Bangkok obtain a work visa for a foreigner as their freelance graphic designer? Is a lawyer required or can the company obtain the visa on behalf of their employee for a more modest fee

Thanks

JAF

Hi guys

An old friend who is married to a thai and resides in the south of Thailand on a non immigrant sometimes works as an english teacher in his spare time. Recently he has been advised that it is in his best interests to get a work permit but he is unable to fulfill all the criteria to obtain a work permit as a teacher. He has been advised by his local immigration office that as long as he has a work permit from a company in Thailand and pays tax he will be allowed to continue teaching part time. So his wifes family has offered him a job as a freelance graphic designer in their business in Bangkok.

My friend has then consulted a lawyer in Bangkok who after becoming aware of the facts has said that they can get him a work permit but they are asking for 20,000 bht for their services because the company that are offering employment is in BKK but he is located in another province. I think this is grossly overpriced and I wanted to check on his behalf what the procedure would be if his wifes family applied for a work permit in his name in Bangkok instead.

Thank you for any assistance you can offer

JAF

Thank you everyone for your informative replies. Local immigration barely speak a word of English but with this information I should be able to sort this out now.

Thank you

JAF

Hi

I am married to a thai national and have a non immigrant o visa which requires me to report to immigration every 3 months. I have to report at the end of February but sometime in March I want to return back to the UK for a visit. How will this affect my visa on my return to Thailand? My annual renewal is due sometime in May so would I have to start a new application over again.

Thanks for your advice

JAF

Cheers Lopburi but I am looking for a place in Thailand as I have to have the presents on display for my students before the Xmas party

JAF

Hi guys

Christmas is coming and I want to buy educational toys for my students but the price of Lego is exhorbitant in Thailand so I am looking to buy generic lego sets instead. Can anyone point me in the right direction to buy some online please

Many thanks

JAF

Blue one is faster

I rented one for a month and got bored with it towards the end but a great bike in it's class, pretty refined, better then the cbr300

I did chiangmai to mukdahan in one day on it and it held up great

Why did you get bored of it? Have you come from a bigger bike or something?

JAF

I paid 175,000 on Saturday same as the MT-03 from the Phitsanulok dealership inc free insurance and fees

That is a great price but surely they must have made a mistake. Any which way, you got a steal of a deal

JAF

What colour did you buy? I originally chose the black, changed my mind after a few hours and went with the blue but I think the red and white is beautiful too. One thing is for certain, you won't regret your decision, its a great bike.

JAF

I paid 185,000 all in including taxes, registration and a years free 1st class insurance. I bought the blue and silver version and absolutely love it

JAF

I can afford a little more, just point me in the right direction and I will have a look

Cheers

JAF

School term finishes this week and I want to go on a tour around Thailand. I have already bought gloves, helmet and knee protectors but I need to buy a jacket with armour guards. Looking on Lazada I seen this jacket:-

http://www.lazada.co.th/scoyco-jk21-red-1855087.html

I can see that it has pockets to insert the armour guards but I do not know if they are included or whether I will need to purchase them separately. Can anyone advise me on this or recommend a suitable jacket with armour guards included

Cheers guys

JAF

I have done 900 km on my R3 and it is a brilliant bike. It is fast, nimble and very agile and I love blasting along the main roads in my province at 150kph at 7000rpm. Anyone thinking of buying a Honda 300F should heed the sound advice I was given........buy the R3, you know you want to

JAF

Yes they are Michelin Street Pilots. I bought the R3 and for the first 100km or so I was not so sure about them but as my confidence grew and they wore in they have performed beautifully.

JAF

Time to get some new amulets because the ones that he has obviously do not protect him from deceiving others.

JAF