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4 hours ago, Kieran00001 said:

 

It took a while but I found it, there is an exemption from the scheme for "newly applying company directors", but that does not mean that you cannot join, just that you do not have to join within 30 days of starting work like everyone else has to.  However, it also says, "Any other person who is not an employee under Section 33 may apply to be an insured person under this Act by expressing his or her intention to the Office."

Hmm, thanks.

Maybe the clause is by 'expressing intention to the office' however from what I read (on ThaiVisa quite a few years ago) about others who have asked to join the scheme in the past this is usually always declined 

I also have been informed by 2 separate Thai accountants this is not possible and also by Thai company directors who themselves are not able to register (including a friend with their own company and the Thai national accountants themselves who own their own businesses).

I will however look into this further though I have asked accountants and Thai directors many times and they always tell me its not possible ????

23 hours ago, balo said:

Don't know about Britain , but in Norway anyone can get emergency help , even tourists visiting. 

So if I have to return back to Norway because of sudden illness I know I will get help. Paid by the state, even if I have not set my foot in the country for 10 years. 

A bit unfair maybe,  but that's the law. 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Great

so when sick we can all fly to Norway for a treatment holiday then? ????

On 3/12/2019 at 8:47 PM, emptypockets said:

If it's a scam don't buy it.  Simple

What are the options when you become ill if you donot buy insurance and you are not allowed to get social security due to being a director of a business?

On 3/12/2019 at 10:35 AM, Kieran00001 said:

 

"Its all a scam. People who pay taxes here and social fund for Thai employees Like I do should be entitled to the social care system but I’m not allowed to join it."

 

If you are either an employer or an employee here, joining is not optional, not only are your allowed to join but it is mandatory to contribute 1.5% of your earnings, and as soon as you have paid in for 90 days you are entitled to free treatment at at least one  government hospital per province.

I wish you were right but you’re not.

Directors are not allowed to join the social fund and must buy private insurance.

i own the business and I’m a director 

if I’m wrong please let me know as I would be overjoyed..

..although I’ve always been informed otherwise. A Thai friend who is also a director of their Own company says the same thing

1 hour ago, edwinchester said:

Terrible air quality the last few days here in Kanchanaburi too.

Started coughing and eyes are stinging after a short while outside.

 

I too have had a sore throat for 2 days and stinging eyes again. Im in central/east Bangkok. 

I get these symptoms every time the pollution levels increase

I felt my skin crawl as I played the ThaiVisa video of this individual being led away by the cops. 

For this child murderer I have no sympathy only disdain.

I remember years ago I was the only westerner on a small bus from Nong Khai to Udon Thani after crossing the border from Laos and there was a temporary army stop on the roadside. Soldiers boarded the bus and checked id cards and passports.

Its just the army or police doing their job probably looking for smugglers (drugs/people/weapons/geese?) ok maybe not geese.

3 hours ago, moonseeker said:

Seems it is mostly travellers from third world countries and/or countries with some kind of gov. healthcare who have no concept of taking out proper insurance while traveling or retiring abroad  and expect a foreign country to pick up their medical bills. Bit shortsighted or even dumb IMO. Good medical care here often runs more expensive than back home. Come prepared.... MS>

The article doesn’t mention specific countries. 

14 hours ago, Ulic said:

I don't use Facebook, and I like Google and Amazon just the way they are thankyou. 

most people will only see the consumer side.

try doing business with these companies they use you and spit you out when done

plus consumers are being cheated. Only the most corrupt, underhanded or wealthy businesses get to win on these platforms

30 minutes ago, 7by7 said:

As you live in Thailand then the assumption will be that when you return, she will as well.

 

So as well as the usual supporting documents provide evidence of your immigration status in Thailand as well as evidence of the business and who will be taking care of it while you are both away.

How long is a piece of string? 

 

It all depends on the applicant's circumstances. If they show that they are able to be absent from Thailand for the period they say, then no problems.

 

Refusal of a visit visa application will not effect any future settlement application. 

 

But from everything you have said, I see no reason at all why your wife would be refused a visit visa to accompany you on your visit to the UK; provided you provide the supporting documents to show she meets the requirements.

 

See Standard Visitor Visa and Visit visa: guide to supporting documents

Thank you for the infortmation and support 

the reason I’m unsure about providing the business as a reason is because we both operate the business, it’s very small and could be operated by me whilst we are away via the internet and phone even for a couple of months.

So I might need to put someone in to cover the office and take calls maybe? Ok thanks.

its also good to know about future settlement possibilities thank you.

My wife needed emergency Icu treatment for 3 weeks and a government hospital saved her life because I pay for her social security payments. The room had ants in it and her room was shared with a terminally Ill patient who I wish was still with us although the hospital saved my wife’s life and we sent flowers and gift baskets to the ward staff when she recovered. I thought I was going to lose her and they saved her life. I saw the bill that would have been 180,000 baht but my wife was covered by social care, were very grateful although of course I’ve paid much more to the Thai system. It’s more than very fair and they save lives.

On the other hand I needed treatment recently and I went to a private hospital they charge a small fortune and my overpriced health insurance doesn’t cover outpatient so I wish I had social care.

if you can wait a few hours in a queue it’s preferable to me than relying on private insurance that costs the earth and might not pay out when you need it. I don’t have that option unfortunately.

36 minutes ago, NightSky said:

Its been some time since I reverted to this thread with regards to my wife obtaining a UK visitor visa for the first time. Life got in the way last year in terms of a medical emergency so we delayed plans to travel until this year.

 

Based on my wife being employed at our small business (mom and pop type small business, so she only earns a minimum wage for the business and I support her financially) so based on this how long would my wife be able to visit the UK on holiday with me without concern of being denied any time and without raising eyebrows? 

 

I have some business to attend to in the UK also which means I would have liked to extend the stay from 3 weeks to maybe upto 6 weeks to 8 weeks. My concern is this amount of time may be seen as  along time for my wife to be on holiday and away from her job in the business in Thailand.

 

I would like to leave the option open for my wife to have the option of applying to remain in the Uk in future years so I don't want to risk her being denied at any time.

 

I would simply like to visit the UK, attend to some business whilst I'm there so my wife and I can afford to keep living together after 15 years and have my wife meet those in my family who are still alive. 

 

I know the visitor visa is for 6 months although what would be the maximum amount of time for a holiday without risk of being denied at any time or questioned? 

 

Any, should we even need to show my wife is working in Thailand or is this complicating matters? We are married, I have sufficient funds to support her and a property in the UK. My wife has a family, mortgage and friends in Thailand, no children only pets and we both own the small business in Thailand.

 

Any information/recommendations/advice would be appreciated.

 

 

I should add that my wife would like to apply for a Visitor visa for a holiday to the UK this year and return to Thailand rather than to extend to remain in the UK at this time.

The guys actions in the video does look as if he's got a few psychological issues. Whats the answer though?

I question whether locking this guy in a Thai jail might finish him off and almost be a death penalty. I'm quite sure petty theft doesn't justify that when mentally incapable. 

He should be deported and offered psychiatric treatment in the country of origin and than locked up in a jail that's not in Thailand.

On 9/6/2018 at 10:33 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

She shouldn't have any problem getting a Visitor visa. If you're undecided about settling in the UK just visit and see if she likes it. Otherwise follow the advice above re Settlement visas.
 

Its been some time since I reverted to this thread with regards to my wife obtaining a UK visitor visa for the first time. Life got in the way last year in terms of a medical emergency so we delayed plans to travel until this year.

Based on my wife being employed at our small business (mom and pop type small business, so she only earns a minimum wage for the business and I support her financially) so based on this how long would my wife be able to visit the UK on holiday with me without concern of being denied any time and without raising eyebrows? 

I have some business to attend to in the UK also which means I would have liked to extend the stay from 3 weeks to maybe upto 6 weeks to 8 weeks. My concern is this amount of time may be seen as  along time for my wife to be on holiday and away from her job in the business in Thailand.

I would like to leave the option open for my wife to have the option of applying to remain in the Uk in future years so I don't want to risk her being denied at any time.

I would simply like to visit the UK, attend to some business whilst I'm there so my wife and I can afford to keep living together after 15 years and have my wife meet those in my family who are still alive. 

I know the visitor visa is for 6 months although what would be the maximum amount of time for a holiday without risk of being denied at any time or questioned? 

Any, should we even need to show my wife is working in Thailand or is this complicating matters? We are married, I have sufficient funds to support her and a property in the UK. My wife has a family, mortgage and friends in Thailand, no children only pets and we both own the small business in Thailand.

Any information/recommendations/advice would be appreciated.

21 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said:

Yep, a shithole for sure, one of the  many reasons why I won't go back, the other one being that a really bad winter would probably kill me.

I’m British and I’ve lived in Thailand many years although I still love my home country England.

there are many beautiful places in the UK and there’s s lot to be said for the social services available. speak for yourself you may have lived in a so called shithole although that’s your personal experience. It certainly isn’t mine.

On 3/7/2019 at 3:35 PM, JaiLai said:

 

It took all these people to get £5-600 together..

I didn’t realise there were people that poor in the UK


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Why would everyone be rich in the UK?

There are rich and poor in every country and I would say most are living just above the bread line. 

Which country are you from where everyone has spare cash?

It sounds like the price is for the finished houses including the cost of land and markup and the value that the owner feels they are valued at once finished, I.e the retail price + foreigner markup 

welcome

????

11 hours ago, MARK74 said:

i used to tell friends not to worry about a few days overstay and years ago, long before the bans came in i used to overstay regular, sometimes up to a a fortnight and just pay on the way out. reasons? usually just couldn't be bothered and had no worries in paying the fine on the way out.

i wouldn't recommend anyone overstays for even a day anymore if they can avoid it. wouldn't want to have to visit a friend in idc and know they were going to get blacklisted because i said all will be well.

More strict rules are usually introduced because of those who previously abused the more lenient rules.

1 minute ago, canerandagio said:

Thanks. I remember that filing online wasn't possible for non UK residents two-three years back. Do you have direct experience that it's possible now?

The gov hmrc site has been updated just recently although I’m not sure if you require a UK address or not to register a new account. Maybe you just require national insurance number?

You could check in minutes though just goto the website

Alternatively you can use an accountant

2 minutes ago, canerandagio said:

Thanks. Can you give me an idea of approximate costs for a normal guy like me just needing little advice and a tax return?

I know I should ask them ???? but it's Sunday, and I am in full decision-making mode...  in USD, 100? 200? 1000?

As mentioned you can simply contact any UK accountant to file a UK tax return for you for about 120 pounds that’s about what I pay also

or you can register a tax account with the HMRC and file your own return online for free

23 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Referring to the post claiming faranfs pay 10 yimes morw than Lao, Khmer and Burmese wtc: What on earth makes you think that is the case?

 

I assure you, from first hand experience, that Lao and Khmer pay full fee unless they are covered by the migrant worker scheme (for which they must have a work permit and pay an annual fee). The wife of my one Cambodian worket had a nearly 200k baht at a government hospital about 2 years back.

 

As to the poster talking about a 400 baht payment plus 400 by employer those are annual Social Security fees and can be more depending on the person's salary. They are not fees paid at the time of care in a hospital; that is generally free if care obtained at the nominated social securitu hospital. SS only applies to people with work permits but can be maintained after retirement on a self pay basis.

 

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I have a work permit for my own business although I was under the impression directors weren’t able to obtain social fund. Could anyone clarify?

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