ubonr1971

I disagree with your comment 100%. How can you say citizenship is low probability. It is untrue. Once the docs are submitted its a waiting game. But not impossible at all. Ive been reading about this for a while now and see many people get it. Retirement visa does not even compare. I have 3 yrs WP and taxes. Of course I will try to go down either PR or C.

Thanks for the detailed reply. It seems weird that after getting PR one still has to apply for a WP. How stupid is that.... In any western country that would be unnecessary surely.

Actually I said above ''I'm ready to start the docs for either (or both)'' thereby implying I satisfy the WP/ tax docs requirements. Im not interested in discussions re retirement visas or whatever I'm trying to ascertain which option to apply for this year or next and subsequently reaching out for any info on either options. Grateful for all the replies and still eager to learn more about applying for either option.

Due to the uncertainty re my marriage Im now researching differences between applying for PR and Citizenship. I'm ready to start the docs for either (or both). I've previously read that its legal to apply for both in the same year. If I did apply for PR I think they will be wondering why Im applying when I could be going for Citizenship. What should I tell them? Applying in Bkk. I know my wife would have to attend SB for citizenship. What about for PR application? -PR: Can I apply at the main immigration centre in Bkk and not in the province where I live (Ubon R. Isan) with no issues? Is this correct? Dont need to move my yellow book? - Citizenship: Must move my yellow book to central bkk bc SB at my city has no idea and they actually told me to apply in bkk. A friend of a friend said that I can basically 'rent a room' 30k a year. My wife wants to leave her blue book in our city ie not move it. Any issues with that? 2. Language: Both need intermediate level? - PR: do I need to learn the national anthem? If I cant sing it but can converse in thai with all other questions is this ok? - Citizenship. Ive just finished learning standard questions that they might ask. I think I can easily learn the same for PR. But the national anthem I dont know yet bc I think its not required? 3. Divorce: If I apply for both PR and Citizenship this year -PR: can get the stamp 'under consideration' after application is accepted. Losing ones WP / marriage visa has no issues at all for a PR application assuming docs have been accepted. True? - Citizenship: I would have to advise them and then cancel the entire application? 4. Income: Ive been working via my wifes business for 3 years. We dont operate a company structure. She operates the business and pays taxes every 6 months via her personal name. I received my WP on this basis. Assume its no issue for both applications? In first year my salary was 80k a month. 2nd year 100k a month and 3rd 150k a month -PR: Only needs 2 yrs taxes showing evidence of 100k a month? Is this correct: - Citizenship: 3 yrs rule for WP and taxes? 5. When approved what do I get. Am I missing anything as below? - PR: I get the residence book and can register on a blue book of my choice. No more 90 day or ext of stay. Can buy a condo not showing bank evidence. - Ciitzenship: Get thai id card and passport. Can buy land/house in my name. Can vote after 5 yrs In my situation do you think I should just apply for both as the docs must be the same? Then if my marriage passes the test of time then I can just withdraw from the PR application. Conversely can cancel Citizenship if it goes pair shaped. Any comments are appreciated. many thanks for helping me.

Im ok to pay the 150k for private. Unsure if I get to meet him prior to the op but hoping that I only have to spend 1 night in hospital. I assume the next day they will look to see if any alergic reaction to the mesh. Is that correct? If not surely Im good to go After laproscopic hernia repair how soon can I start doing sit ups and push ups, bench press etc. Surely not 2 months... Im into exercise and need a daily fix. Assume I can go for fast walk if Im up to it? Finally, do you know at private hospitals can they give a strong sedative and do it under local anesthetic? I would prefer this instead of general anesthetic thanks

My dr at the private hospital said he can do it at the public but theres a long wait. then he said 'it will be a lot more comfortable here'...

Did she learn her behaviour from you. Sorry but someone had to ask

Pattaya orphanage will not allow adoption if one parent is a farang. Ironic considering who founded it. Theres one other orphanage in bkk you can try. They can give you the name and phone number

Interesting to read your report. Looks like its 50k thb cheaper but have to pay flights all that way and jetlag. I cannot tolerate economy class anymore and thus it would be huge cost to fly to Canada. Im ok to try the mesh and spend 1 day in hospital and be back at home the next day. My dr who is going to do it only does hernia surgery everyday.

It didnt rain all day here and no tripping. Then it rained hard at 6am the other day. Went downstairs and it had tripped. Went outside and one of the spotlights was flickering. The sparkie is coming tonight to disconect all wiring and we test it again I suppose.

Thanks for your comment. I have successfully negotiated 830pm to 530am sleep time. Its 9 hours and although I think its still quite low, its ok. Friends living in western countries with same age kids are getting 10 hours. See what happens.

you sound paranoid and clueless. All the retail banks have 1million government guarantee. GSB bank (pink bank) is unlimited. Rich thai families put hundreds of millions of baht in gsb. You should not worry about a pissy 800,000 haha

Thanks for your reply. That article relates to teens. My kid is only 8yrs old and my wife will not allow her to have 9 hours sleep

My child is in one of the competitive maths programs at a government school. My wife is equally competitive it seems. My daughter goes to sleep at 9pm and this morning I see she is woken up at 445am to study and eat breakfast. At school 745am. This is not how I was raised and according to google kids that age should get 10 to 11 hours a night. IMHO 7hr 45min per night is well below the quota What about your kids?

''What's your point granda?''

Duh, you just contradicted yourself. GSB has the word 'government' in it. Are you saying its not a government bank??????????????????? It is the most solid bank in Thailand. I have heard from multiple sources (Thai people) that mega rich thai families keep huge savings in GSB. Also heard it from an employee of GSB who's a friend. IMHO its the best place to park money and many foreigners have accounts there accordingly.

Nobody asked you to read or comment. It was your choice

what???? How rediculous. Its a requirement from the Central Bank. Did they forgot to impose this rule on Kasikorn? It means fraudsters will go and open up accounts at Kasikorn. What a joke.

I have accounts at nearly all the Thai banks. Ive left it to the last moment to go in and do facial recognition scan to get the 50k daily limit approved. Out of the banks I tried today was only able to do it at Bangkok bank and Kiatakin. One would think that the govt GSB (pink bank) would be able to do because it is the Central bank of Thailand that is requesting this new BS legislation. But no, they said foreigners can't do it at GSB Kasikorn have no idea. They said foreigners are not able to do it. I told her I just did it at Bangkok bank. Oh.... KTB told me they will have a 'solution' end of July. Im living in a developing country and have to practice my mantra 'I have to lower my expectations'. I said it all the time to myself.

to be envious of me Neeranam is to be the lesser man son...

YOu dont need a company structure to apply for a WP. You can do it via your wifes name. ie she will pay taxes in her personal name. Take the hotel license that the govt gives you and if you satisfy all other requirements for a WP ie salary and employing x amount of thai staff then you can legally get a WP. BEST to do it after a year of operation. I did it after several yrs.

Give up the booze and get a job as soon as you get back. No excuses

Ive been hodling for longer than that son..

I replaced the RCBO and put the new one in. For the last 2 nights it started raining here 4am in the morning. The electric box tripped both mornings. I am suspcious that it might be the outside spotlights ie water impacting the wiring out there. Is this a possibility? To test this should I ask an electrician to remove all such wiring ie disable all outside spotlights and then test again?

I replaced the RCBO and put the new one in. For the last 2 nights it started raining here 4am in the morning. The electric box tripped both mornings. I am suspcious that it might be the outside spotlights ie water impacting the wiring out there. Is this a possibility? To test this should I ask an electrician to remove all such wiring ie disable all outside spotlights and then test again?