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8 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

Get an extension based on your employment.

For which Immigration will insist he obtain a Non B visa first.

2 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

Appeared to me that he wasn't paying proper attention to the road, hit something and lost control. RIP.

 

5 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He lost control of his vehicle when a tire suddenly burst,

Incoming Tourist Tax, no problem, I'm a Non Immigrant.  😉

27 minutes ago, Zinkoral said:

Hello. I’m not over 50, i’m early 30’s. 

Then your options are limited to either VE entries or 2 x METV (multiple entry tourist visa) from the Thai Embassy in Stockholm.

https://thaievisa.go.th/visa/tourist-visa

Multiple entry, valid 6 months.

35 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

More like 5 or 6 I think.

34 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said:

Your math is off as OP works month on, month off and says he wants to do 5 months per year in Thailand so 5 Visa Exempt entries.

 

I stand corrected, you are of course correct.
I wasn't accounting for the 4 weeks he'd spend in Thailand.

33 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said:

I don't think you'll have any problem being away from Thailand for a month each time. I've been doing 7-9 months in Thailand on visa exempt last couple of years no problem (generally 2 months Thailand, 1-2 months Australia)

 

That's what, 3/4 VE entries + 30 day extensions per year.

What the OP suggests with his work rota would amount to 12/13 VE entries per annum, and I agree he'd run into problems with Immigration.

Apart from the options and advice already given, it would assist if we knew the OP's age, as that could provide other options.

6 hours ago, MangoKorat said:

Are you saying that a tenant or Usufruct holder cannot now register their own TM30?

No, I never stated any such thing.

It's clear, from section 4 of the Act, who is classed as responsible to file a TM30.

I stated the only amendment to section 38 came in 2020 with the new TM30 regulations, which has nothing to do with the persons responsible to file, rather than when to file.

19 hours ago, MangoKorat said:

I have a title on it of: Thai Visa, Immigration and Property Info/781542698_ImmigrationActB.E.2522(1979)en-immigration.pdf - that seems to suggest that I obtained it from Thai Visa, the old name for this website.

That is what you obviously named the document you downloaded.

It is simply the Thai Immigration Act (1979) which you can Google to download from a number of sources in both English and Thai.
Unfortunately most are downloaded as a pdf format, which apparently you can no longer post on AN, even though their own page on Laws, regulations, Police orders https://aseannow.com/topic/981135-laws-regulations-police-orders-etc/ are in pdf format.
Items 22 and 23 on the above link.

19 hours ago, MangoKorat said:

I came across an English version of an amendement to the Thai Immigration Law in relation to TM30 registration.  I seem to remember I found it as a result of a fight I had with Korat Immigration over whether or not I needed to get the registered owner of my property to register my TM30. I was successful in getting Korat Immigration to back down and let me register. 

The only amendment to section 38 of the Immigration Act was the new TM30 regulations in relation to situations where a TM30 need not be filed.
It does not alter the persons(s) responsible to file a TM30.

New TM30 regulations listed item 30 from the above link.

3 minutes ago, PumpkinEater said:

Just as I thought, let the existing extension void itself or expire, then reapply for the NEW VISA which would be a Non OA (with the insurance requirement?) IF I started in my country…correct?

Why Non Imm O-A and not Non Imm O?
What Country are you from?

1 hour ago, Startmeup said:

What do you do with an ingrown toenail in Thailand, Is there no podiatrists/chiropodist?
Looks like my big toe might be getting infected with this now. 

My local hospital confirmed they don't offer a podiatrist service and referred me to a local private clinic.

600 BHT per toenail. Booked in this coming Saturday.

8 hours ago, PumpkinEater said:

On a related “expiration date” question:

I have a Non O retirement VISA which the extension expires yearly on May 15 each year.

As I prefer an earlier expiration date say in April for travels back home, is there a way to have immigration CHANGE a valid Non O expiration date?

 

I tried a “ticket out”  method asking to immigration (Samui) to renew my extension earlier than 30 days prior without success.

Then as I just recently renewed my normal extension, I asked if they could change my expiration date to April 15th instead, but got a “cannot” from them.

 

Short of letting my Non O expire and starting over which is a real pain in the drain…my question is has anyone successfully changed the expiration date?

 

Cheers!

Firstly, please understand your Non Imm O expired a long time ago, but your Immigration status is Non Immigrant.

Visas cannot be extended, each year you are extending your permit of stay by 365 days from the original 90 days granted from the Non Imm O visa.

Based on retirement, your extension renewal date can only be changed by leaving the Country without a re-entry permit, which cancels any permission of stay already granted.
Then start from scratch again.

IMO the easiest option is to renew your extension in early May, then leave without a re-entry permit when you later travel back to your home Country.
Apply for the Non Imm O from your local Thai Embassy to re-enter Thailand, then continue with the 1-year extensions of stay.

Example, you leave Thailand for a visit home July time for 3 weeks, re-entering with a new Non Imm O in August, on entry you'll be granted permission of stay until November.

November will now be the month you annually apply for the 1-year extensions of stay.

3 minutes ago, MangoKorat said:

I did not post a pdf download. I posted a link to an ASEAN NOW page that contained that PDF.

No you didn't.

I posted the link to Asean Now Laws and regulations, from which at item 22 you could have downloaded the Nationality Act.

You posted a link from Asean.org.

Never mind, the result is the same, if not the source.

1 minute ago, MangoKorat said:

Again?  Where have I said I'm a member of a law firm?

By stating 'from our own website'.

Then posting a pdf download from Thailaw

25 minutes ago, MangoKorat said:

From our own website:

 

https://asean.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Thailand185.pdf

That link is from Thailaw online (not our own website) hence the question from @Maestro

If you open the link I gave from (this) Asean Now website https://aseannow.com/topic/981135-laws-regulations-police-orders-etc/ the same Nationality Act could be downloaded at item 22.

You've caused the confusion by stating from our own website, which we took to mean from Asean Now.

14 minutes ago, MangoKorat said:

The Thai requirements must surely be equally as clear?

https://library.siam-legal.com/thai-law/nationality-act-acquisition-of-thai-nationality-sections-7-12/

13 minutes ago, indyo said:

A child born to a Thai parent outside Thailand is entitled to acquire Thai nationality, the parents can apply for a birth certificate for their child at the Royal Thai Embassy in the country of birth.

 

source: Thaiembassy.org

That is a commercial website and that isn't a direct link to any info.

13 minutes ago, MangoKorat said:

Not at all, I was refering to this website when I said 'from our own website'.

This page, in fact.

https://aseannow.com/topic/981135-laws-regulations-police-orders-etc/

21 minutes ago, MangoKorat said:

To nit pick, I suppose there could be a question as to whether a child with a foreign father is considered to have acquired Thai nationality by birth?

In the case of a Thai Mother, who conceived and gave birth, there is absolutely no doubt the child automatically acquires Thai nationality.

17 minutes ago, MangoKorat said:

 I am surprised that an entire new constitution fails to determine what constitutes Thai Nationality and makes no reference to any law that identifies such a determination. At least, I can't find such references.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_nationality_law#:~:text=Any person who is a,of the Thailand Nationality Act.

5 minutes ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

 

Yes, this was the point of my post, but was not aware of the ability to renew a Thai ID via an embassy. Thanks.

Google your Thai Embassy for details.

This is just an example;
https://thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org/en/page/thai-identification-card

6 minutes ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

 

As I stated before, revocation is an act of the state. In other words, the state cannot revoke Thai nationality of someone who acquires it at birth. A Thai citizen may renounce Thai nationality as allowed under the Nationality Act. The constitution in this instance is limiting the power of the state, not the power of the citizen.

I'm not sufficiently qualified in Thai law to state your assumption is right or wrong.

What I would state is if the State announces revocation of Thai nationally is prohibited, that effectively takes away the rights of the citizen.

Why would any Thai want to revoke their nationality when they can have dual nationality.

Just now, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

 

It is necessary to be physically present while going through the process of having your name entered into the house registration book and to obtain a Thai ID, but there is no physical residency requirement that needs to be satisfied either prior to or after this process.

You need to appear in person at an Amphoe to register in a Tabien Baan and receive an ID card.

No physical residency requirement thereafter and ID cards can be replaced/renewed through a Thai Embassy.

6 minutes ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

Revocation is an act of the state, not an act of the citizen.  I don't think this clause over-rides the Nationality Act that allows for renunciation of Thai citizenship in certain cases.

"The revocation of Thai nationality acquired by birth shall not be permitted."

That's a pretty strong statement by the State, taking the option away from any Thai citizen.

1 minute ago, MangoKorat said:

I'm not doubting what you have posted but I note that is is listed as a draft.

https://www.admincourt.go.th/admincourt/en/law_detail.php?id=495

Official translation posted by the Thai Administrative courts - same PDF.