nicelee808

So tell the wife she will now be doing all the work. She may change her mind about moving.

She says "Bo pen yang" whichs I believe translates to "mai pen rai kap"

You can not work without a work permit. Who told you that? You may or may not be able to obtain a work permit from a non immigrant O visa (some office will issue and some will not) but you can not work without that work permit and that is tied to a specific job.

Sounds Strange,

so if I extend my visa for the next 3-5 years, Im not allowed to work on the farm or from home, strange law, my wife came to England and is allowed to work on a spouse visa, this dosent quite add up, Sounds like I will just have to work without pay.

Lee

I have just found out that I can work legally on a Non O visa, so I will not need a work permit nor a ltd company.

thanks for the input.

Lee

You must find a job that will support issue of a work permit and most of what you have mentioned would not qualify. Working for yourself would require a 2 million baht company (although not all in cash) set up and for work permit issue believe at least 4 Thai on payroll and even then job description would have to fit as most manual labor type jobs can not be done. Each work permit is specific for the job and location.

So are you saying, On a Non O visa I am not allowed to Work?

You can't "legally" do that on an O visa, but many teachers teach privately despite such laws. I have never had any trouble doing private tutoring, but just be aware of it things hit the fan, which would be a next to 0% chance.

If you have a Thai wife type O visa you can work legally - I've done so for years. However, you cannot work legally with a type O retirement visa.

This is the responses I was hoping to hear, thanks for clearing this up otherstuff.

Thanks for the replies,

I am expecting to go down the route of an extension based on marriage, but I would like to make some income during this time rather than just use my savings, we are thinking firstly of making a internet shop from our house, private tuition for computer lessons and teaching basic English work on my rubber farms and I would possibly like to do some labouring for a local builders.

This is the reason I am asking for info regarding a work permit. Any further Input would be great.

Thanks Lee

Hi All,

Could someone let me know how you would apply for a Work Permit. I will be on a Non O visa for 3 months at which point will get a one year extension, can I apply for a work permit and how do would I go about this.

regards lee.

Hi All,

I am going to live in Thailand on a Non O visa this year, in my wifes village. I am well known as I have been going there for a long time and made friends there, in conversations, friends have made remarks such as "would I teach their kids English or they would book lessons with me for the children".

I am not a qualified teacher nor do I have a TEFL, but I have taught my own children to speak, read and write English, my son lived in Thailand for the first 4 years of his life before he came to England and adopted the English language after 6 months, it was hard work but valuable Experience.

Can I teach basic English on a private basis within the village? or are there laws to prohibit me from doing this.

Any input would be appreciated.

Regards Lee

Kor Ror 2

The official entry in the Marriage Registry when you got Married.

Thanks again LB,

do you know anything about notifying Immigration of intention to stay longer than 90 days http://www.immigration.go.th/ link then has a option of remaining longer than 90 days

You can apply within the final 30 days of your permision to stay.

Once successful you report to Immigration every 90 days.

Marriage Requirements

(6) In case of marriage with a Thai lady, the husband who is an alien must have an average annual income of not less than 40,000 baht per month or a money deposit in a local Thai bank of not less than 400,000 baht for the past 2 months for expenses within a year.

Letter from your Thai Bank showing balance and up to date bank book.

OR.

Letter from your Embassy showing income. Now may also need proof of income as back up.

Marriage Certificate

Marriage Registry entry.

Wife's Tabbien Baan and ID Card.

Your Passport.

Copies of everything.

Photos of you and your Wife in and around the house.

A map showing the way to your house.

Passport size photos and 1,900 Baht fee.

Take your Wife to be interviewed.

You will be given a 30 day under consideration stamp.

Go back in a month and get the remainder.

Thanks Litebeer,

what is the marriage registry entry?

There is no marriage visa, you apply for a one year "Extension of Permission to Stay". Advantage is you don't have to do a border run every 90 days. Apply with 30 days remaining on a current permission to stay. Financial requirements are 400,000 in a Thai bank, or proof of 40,000 Baht per month income.

can I do this straight away when I arrive

Thanks Beechguy,

I am aware that I have to cross the Thai border every 90 days and gain a further 90 days, after visiting the Immigration website I read that I would be able to notify Immigration of my intentions to remain longer than 90 days, does this mean that I would not have cross the border? if so can I do this at the Ubon office?

http://www.immigration.go.th/ click link then has a option of remaining longer than 90 days

Regards Lee

Hi All,

When I arrive in Thailand on a Non O multiple entry visa, how do I then change this to a marriage visa, are there any additional benefits to doing this or time restrictions and can this be done at the Immigration office in Ubon Ratchathani.

Any Input would be appreciated.

Regards Lee

when you ask about buying a pickup in Thailand, people always ask, do you want cap? I presume this to be a roof with windows for the back section of the car, is that right?

Also, I see a lot of different opions about driving licenses here, which seem to contradict each other. Can you insure/tax a car in thailand on a UK license.

Regards Lee

If you do not have an extension of stay from the immigration office it is unlikely they will issue such a letter. You can always obtain from your Embassy if that is the case.

Ubon Ratchathani Immigration Office

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Phone: 0-4541-1108

Email: [email protected]

Service area: Ubon Ratchatani Province

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Thanks Lopburi,

What if I have a 1 year Non Imm O Visa would they issue a RC then or it has to be an Extension? and when you say " You can always obtain from your Embassy if that is the case". Do you know what documents are needed, do you need appointment, how long does it take and does it have to be in Bangkok.

Regards Lee

Thanks for the input everyone, some interesting options

Could I have some opinions on the following.

I get to Thailand - open a new Thai bank account - deposit into this account 1 million baht direct from my debit card.

I suggest this because on previous visits, when making transactions(ie withdrawing 10,000 baht from ATM), Im charged approxiemently £3 transaction fee and usually recieve a competitve exchange rate.

Enlightenment required please.

Lee

Lee, before leaving the UK set up your HIFX account on their website (very simple to do). On arrival in Thailand open a SAVINGS account at a Thai bank depositing a nominal amount (I bank with Siam Commercial and you will have no problem opening an account with them) but decline any offers to sell you various insurances, you will also receive a debit card for ATM use. Once you have opened your account you can transfer your money using HIFX (it is very easy and there is an online tutorial to make it even easier). Transfer the money online to HIFX using your UK debit card and you will pay no fee to your UK bank, I can`t speak for other Thai banks but Siam commercial will not charge you a receiving fee either. You will receive an exchange rate close to the bank interchange rate (banks buying and selling to each other at preferential exchange rates). If you don`t use an intermediary like HIFX you will receive a much poorer exchange rate and on £20000 the money you lose would have bought you a new Honda Wave or similar runabout. HIFX are currency traders so they don`t need to charge a fee on large amounts like yours, they make their money trading bulk amounts of which yours will make up a tiny percentage. I have used them many times for large transactions and they are safe. They will keep you updated with your transaction details and if you so wish you can also speak to them on the phone. They will also record that your money originated from your UK bank. The larger the transaction the better the rate. You can even watch live exchange rates on their website and at the press of a button transact . You can also instruct them to transact once the baht reaches a specified amount.

Regards Roj

Thanks Roj,

Ive looked at the website, could well be the way to go, I will register with them.

Regards Lee

Hi all,

Is there a Immigration office in Ubon, where I can get a letter of residence. If not where would be the nearest.

Regards Lee

Thanks for the input everyone, some interesting options

Could I have some opinions on the following.

I get to Thailand - open a new Thai bank account - deposit into this account 1 million baht direct from my debit card.

I suggest this because on previous visits, when making transactions(ie withdrawing 10,000 baht from ATM), Im charged approxiemently £3 transaction fee and usually recieve a competitve exchange rate.

Enlightenment required please.

Lee

I have a full UK driving license, I will be moving to Thailand this year with a Non O visa and will be looking to buy a Isuzu Dmac, do I need a permit to drive or is my UK driving license acceptable.

Hi Lee,

It's very easy and it doesn't really matter where in Thailand you'll apply. You should come on an international, then change it to a Thai license. Go to any transportation office and apply for it. When you're going there ,right before your UK one expires, you won't have to make a test. If so, you'll make a simple 20 questions theory test. Shouldn't you know the answers, 500 baht would fill them out for you.

The worst that could happen to you is a reaction test, a which color is it test, and a boring one hour movie in Thai about road safety.

You'll receive a one one year first, then a five years license.

Will cost you around 300 baht for a car and about the same amount for a motorcycle. Good luck!

Hi Sirchai,

Thanks for the Info.

You said right before my UK license expires, my UK license expires in 2046.

You need to add an international driving license to you UK license. Your are only allowed to drive with the international license for 3 month, afterwards you have to get a thai license.

Thanks Henry,

How do you get a Thai License?

Lee

Hi All,

I have a full UK driving license, I will be moving to Thailand this year with a Non O visa and will be looking to buy a Isuzu Dmac, do I need a permit to drive or is my UK driving license acceptable.

Regards Lee

Hi All,

Im moving to Thailand this year, I will want to take about £20,000/1 million Baht, I want to avoid paying to many charges and would like a good exchange rate, I will open a Thai Bank Account upon arrival.

Does anybody have any suggestions on the best way of doing this.

Regards Lee.

Lee,

your passport is the only thing you need.to open a bank account. Just walk into a Bank of your choice (Kasikorn or SCB are good) and if they refuse you, just go to another branch.

Sounds good thanks MJ

Hi all,

I will be going to Thailand on a Non O this year, what ID will I need to open a Thai bank account.

Regards Lee(UK)

Lee:

I bought a 4508DI Kubota, new in August of 2010, at that time it cost 632,000 baht (on sale) with rototiller, front blade, and 5 disc plow. I've since added a grass cutter for 25,000 baht. Most of the other additional attachments run about 20-28 thousand baht. eg cassava hiller, cassava plow, hole auger

I use it for my rubber farm and it's size is good for getting between the trees

This model has been replaced in 2011 with the 4708, don't have an exact price but with the above equipment, at least a price of 750,000 baht or more

As for paid work, good luck. You'll be completing with hundreds of other farmers that have bought tractors on payments with the idea of contracting out plowing to make their monthly payments. These guys are everywhere and work cheap.

8 solid hour of plowing will gross you 2400 baht, knock off 800-1000 baht for diesel ( consumption from my own use ) and you don't have much left for a day that will leave you hot, tired and dirty. If you have a driver subtract his wages also. Also a hired driver will probably beat the hell out of it, just from my own observation's of the locals tractors.

I bought mine for my own use, not expecting to contract it out.

Best of luck

Ken

Ken,

Thanks for the info,

I definately wouldnt contract out, I think I can handle the hot, sweaty and dirty(lol) as I am a hard worker and 35 years young, also I would probably only want to work 4-5 hours a day, getting about 1500 bt - 500 baht per day for fuel = 1000 baht profit per day(hopefully) on top of the rubber profits.

Apparently the big nearby village has 2 of these tractors and between the other 2 nearby villages have only 1 each, with my village having none(quite remote) but obviously still competition. Also Apparantly the drivers at the moment tend to have quite long queues for work.

Also my budget is around 500,000 baht for a tractor and attachments(front blade, and 5 disc plow) are there any cheaper but equivelant models available?

Do you get asked to do work? and what months and how many months of the year would be busy periods, In my area there are a lot of people starting rubber plantations, so hopefully requiring a tractor of this size and are these good for preparing the rice fields.

Regards Lee