pugwash1

My wife,and her Thai family in a nutshell. Also the many friends and neighbours that they bring with them. I loved England,but when i retired i had a choice to make,and i'm glad i made it. It's no reflection at all on my friends and family in the UK, which thanks to modern technology,it is easy to keep in touch with.

Rice spraying in Surin

Thanks for the info,mine is due in a couple of weeks. Surin immigration always seem very helpful. But what you say is a reminder to me to have al my "ducks in a row"

Just ignore them mate, i've been here for 10 yesrs,and some of them stil bark at me, AND everyone else, but most of them think what the hell after a while and leave me alone

Many thanks for that ubonjoe.

Hello everybody.

I have been in Thailand for 3 years now,on an extension for marriage. I am flying back to the UK on Dec 10th, which will be the first time i have exited Thailand. My question is,how soon can i present myself,Tm8 form,and relevant photocopies,at Surin immigration? I am aware that i can do it at Swampy on the day,but i am not one for leaving things late. Any information will be gratefully received.

I am resident in Thailand now (2 years) but previously my Thai wife got a visa for 3 separate visits to the UK to stay with me for 6 months. Now i live here,and i want her to come with me on a visit to England in November. Is the procedure/paperwork any different? 

I've always had good service there. Never a cross word.

I,ve been here for a year now,and i,ve lost a stone,and feel a lot better for it. I bought a pushbike,and have a good thrash on it just after dawn. I live in the sticks like a lot of the guys,so biking about is pretty simple,also a good blowout on the beer once a month,keeps me sane,and slim(ish)