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I registered a few days ago. I had to do some banking so I had my passport on me.

The BTS ticket office didn't have a queue so I wandered over and gave the lady my passport and BTS Card. It took 3-4 minutes and it was done. She asked me to write down my phone number, which I believe she added into the computerised record.

Either that or she is taking her time before she sends me a message.

1 hour ago, chrisandsu said:

Just stick a couple of banana trees on the land . It’s a working farm that makes no money don’t you know ? ????

I refer you to post 6.

You are right, however the OP agreed to accept a lower rate. This is ok if both parties agree.

Now it seems the OP's employer has proposed an even lower rate.

Up to the OP if they accept or not.

Moved to Suvarnabhumi Airport forum.

Yes. I waited for you but you didn't arrive.

I simply don't know how I coped. It was a struggle, but I managed it.

@Nyezhov I would be interested to know how you rate Pizza Mania.

Moved to the International Food forum.

OP you need to be very clear about whether you want a visa, which can only be obtained at a Thai consulate or a Thai Embassy in another country, or a 1 year extension of stay based on being employed by a Thai company.

If you want a visa, then the profitability of the sponsoring company isn't so much of an issue.

If you want an extension of stay based on working for a Thai company then you must have a work permit. Understand that this category of extension is one of the most onerous to obtain.

Again, the company does not need to make profit, but if it keeps making a loss then questions could well be asked.

Which bank please? Codes differ by bank.

20 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

Don't underestimate the difficulty of getting a visa for your wife.  It's not as easy as it looks and is expensive. A good agent here in Thailand can help a lot.

To be fair we have some excellent, free advice in the Visas and Migration to Other Countries forum. @theoldgit is a legend, and I speak from experience.

@Essex Reject I know where you are coming from. It could be a genius move or an absolute disaster. I think the difference is the effort you are prepared to put in, and it is really nice to see you are prepared to kick some ideas around and ask for opinions and contributions from others before you make any moves.

With your positive attitude and sensible approach I am sure you and your family will do very well for yourselves.

Best of luck, and please keep us updated with your progress. You transition will help others so much when they read it in the future.

If you are being underpaid then you need to go to the Labour Court. It is highly likely you will be paid any money you are owed.

Either the school will realise that you won't accept less than the contract rate and leave you alone, or they will feel they have lost face and not renew your contract.

3 hours ago, puukao said:

...I'm not sure what will happen if I go to the Labor Department.

Nothing. You either accept the contract or you do not. Up to you, as they say.

The Labour Department will not negotiate a contract for you.

5 minutes ago, salavan said:

I was made the legal Father by court order in Thailand but the immigration at the airport I guess won't know that only thing is she has my family name not my girlfriends family name

Thank you for the clarification. You are correct; immigration won't have the information immediately visible, but they are able to call it up if necessary.

It's debatable. If she wants to be certain then she should get permission.

No she won't need your consent. This is because she is your girlfriend. If you are not married to the mother then you have no rights over the child at all (unless you formally legitimised the child as your own).

As the mother has all rights she doesn't need your consent. You need her consent every time though.

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On 3/5/2019 at 11:33 AM, Beni said:

I am just not clear on whether I definitely need a residency certificate or if my work permit is enough for proof of residency.

Your work permit is enough. You don't need a residency certificate if you have a work permit.

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I have just read that the EU and India have grounded these planes.

9 hours ago, DaRoadrunner said:

Remember, if she marries a Farang and signs the registry she loses some of her rights as a Thai citizen.... such as, she can no longer buy property

This is completely incorrect.

That's really, seriously good news. Thanks for sharing.

Emquartier has this service. It is located next to the entrance to the Gourmet Market.