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So, for the full 12 months how would one go about getting a new passport, transferring stamps if need be and applying for a (marriage) extension? I'll copy and save this, thanks.

200usd great money spinner for consulate.

On 5/11/2019 at 8:14 PM, wilcopops said:

there you have it - this poster of these pictures clearly is only interested in what women LOOk like - clearly they aren't going to get a job on merit.

Drank the Kool aid

2 hours ago, otherstuff1957 said:

When my wife was about 42 or 43 we visited my family and friends in California.  Every time we walked into a Thai restaurant she was offered a job!  She was very amused by the fact that a woman who was 'over the hill' and unemployable in Thailand was viewed as an ideal potential employee in the US.

 

At 62, I am now the oldest person at my school, except for the owner and the director.  We had a frank discussion about my age and continued employment a short while ago and fortunately (as my retirement plans seem to have not worked out the way I expected) they said they would ignore the retirement age (60) and would keep me there as long as I wished and could continue to do the job well.

There is no mandatory retirement age for falang esp at private schools

On 5/10/2019 at 11:07 AM, Dmaxdan said:

Yes. Banks are a classic case in point. You hardly ever see any staff working the counters who are much over 30. And they are nearly always of a certain standard of attractiveness.

But that's jr staff stuff here in Thailand. The only banks holding on to old maids in western countries have reason. Most have been phased out with technology. Thailand labor over intensive and unproductive

We all have our moments but my question for him is why does he live here?

The Philippines is no place for a 90yo man.

Thailand is happy old geezers go home. Less potential downside of some Thai hospital picking up the medical tab.

Expats lived through the fall of HCMC and PNH, somehow I'll (we'll) manage.

I suspect if you stuck around Bangkok in 2010 while it burned you're not in much of a hurry either.

I love 7. Forever.

So off you go to Family Mart Jingthing. Enjoy.

On 4/14/2019 at 4:08 PM, marcusarelus said:

Each to their own.  My kids got into top international universities on their own.  Now they are all graduated and approaching middle age. 

Aren't you special..

5 hours ago, marcusarelus said:

The mall has beautiful women, Belgian beer, great food from all countries, automatic toilets, air conditioned comfort, entertainment, new electronic/sound stuff for my TV and computer and no schedules, healthy exercise.  Pray tell what is the highlight of your week?

Getting a Thai middle class kid into a top international university.

The only time I'm out shopping with wife is outside the country. I loathe it.

Shoes, bags (sport not luxury) and jackets. Drives me crazy.

Dinosaur thread

I've never done a TEFL. It's not stopped me from making 100% more in five years than the first day I walked in a classroom.

What specialized information do you think you're going to get that not available online?

Each school and experience, each grade will be an entirely new experience with new demands.

I could never see the point in a TEFL. Especially at 50000b and you know those for 15k are utterly worthless.

Place yourself! Never work for an agency!

1 minute ago, Blue Muton said:

Surely that's what the OP is already doing.

Right 555 sorry. Completely misread.

Just go to Savanakhet and get a one year. You'll need to leave every 90 days for first year. Bring all your cash over by month 9 (45x9). Apply for your extension.

You can spend it AFTER you get the extension stamped in your passport.

On 3/30/2019 at 7:10 AM, Jingthing said:

He's not really running as a gay candidate. He is gay. He's open about it. He is definitely not stressing that. Of course, people will notice. There are bigots that would never vote for a gay presidential candidate but they are mostly from the other party. Any identity thing like that will have pros and cons electorally. 

Recinding this opinion as it was actually posted to homosexual forum.

You shouldn't have a problem. Bring your passport and bank book to any branch.  I doubt you'll need a police report, that's only for loss of bank book.

Unless this has changed, you absolutely get a receipt for 90 day reporting. Even generates online and I suggest you drop that agent and do it online. So easy, fast, free. You might not have been reported I fear.

As one PR resident told me years ago, what are they going to do? Can't kick me out.

I'm just honestly uncertain they will honor it. There's not much in this country you can trust Thais on for five years let alone twenty.

I don't feel the hostility many on TV accuse the government of but I do see the tendency toward authoritarianism which may develop into all sorts of issues. I do see a trend to push us out of the country through bureaucratic bs.

Once the decision has been made to screw you by voiding the visa, not renewing or adding some bs for you to renew, extend, transfer...they are master's at this crap.

So, if you are ok for paying 1m for five years and ok to walk away from it year six, maybe.

Then, ask yourself is it possible that ten years from now might you have had your fill? Given the direction of the nation, I'd say I'm personally done with it after a very long relationship with Thailand including marriage.

I don't think the Thais are trustworthy. There is no democratically elected government and grows like a mix of the Philippines and communist China by the week.

If nothing else, buy 5 more years and reevaluate.

Up to you.

On 3/19/2019 at 8:49 AM, baggies666 said:

I am living there, I am due next month and would only have 4 monthly payments so I think wont be able to change this extension

Obviously

Yes. Absolutely needed. 400k on the day with no withdrawals

In Bangkok, I was specifically asked for an updated KR2 whereas before I was actually told the first was only necessary.

With the money, are you stating that you had your marriage extension, past the 30day mark. I understand they called you back for KR2...but are you stating that they took you to task and may now deny your extension because you let your balance drop below 400k? Please clarify. Thx