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Thanks joe much appreciated ????

An ex military pension might be useful?

I have to renew my visa extension in Bangkok based on marriage shortly and I have a list of documents that I think I need (from immigration site with a few documents I added from other sources) although Im still unsure and I would appreciate any help to clarify..

List of documents:

1. Application form TM 7
2. Copy of applicant’s passport
3. Copy of marriage certificate, household registration certificate, kor ror 2 (dated within 6 months)
4. Copy of Thai spouse national ID card, copy of household registration certificate
5. Bank Statement certified by the bank in Thailand on the day of application and a copy of a bankbook showing 400k in bank for 2 months.
6. An affidavit must also be submitted confirming the alien’s marital status
7. Kor Ror 2 (dated within 6 months) from ampur in province where married
8. Photos in living room, bedroom, in front of house with house number 

9. Hand drawn map to house not a Google map)

10. 1 x Passport photo (to glue to the application form with those glue sticks similar to those used at school)

I noticed that the immigration website doesn't ask for photos and kor ror 2 dated within 6 months or a map, are these required for extension based on marriage?

I have a small business overseas and also a small business in Thailand with my wife but if I mention the Thai business I assume they will ask for all the additional documents that go along with that also which is just more work to get copies for..

..I have 400,000 baht in an account for 3 months already to be sure although will I be OK to say that I bring money with me from overseas from my business overseas and not mention my Thai business or will I need to mention both? 

I suppose this will depend whether immigration ask if I work in Thailand or not and so should I prepare documents to show the 400k AND to prove that I work in Thailand also t save multiple journeys to immigration? Or should just showing the 400k suffice?

Also it mentions an affidavit must also be submitted confirming the alien’s
marital or status with a Thai national. Do I need to pay a lawyer for this or is there a basic letter/template that is used maybe? 

Any information shared to confirm the above would be appreciated.

2 hours ago, 7by7 said:

Still not true.

 

All non Brits who wish to enter the UK for any purpose other than a visit require the same visa relevant to their reason for coming here; family settlement, student, work etc., and are subject to the same rules and regulations; except for the moment EEA nationals, but that will change after Brexit.

 

Some nationalities, Americans for example, do not require a visa in advance to enter the UK as a visitor; most do. Just as some nationalities, British for example, can enter Thailand for up to 30 days as a visitor without a visa, but most can't.

 

If you are going to compare Thailand and the UK, remember that after the Thai spouse of a British citizen has been living here for 5 years they can apply to remain indefinitely and once that is granted apply for British citizenship.

 

Can the same, or anything remotely similar, be said of a British spouse of a Thai living in Thailand? No.

I know you were replying to someone else but for the sake of debate and to reiterate my own point it should be much easier for a UK national to bring his foreign wife to live in the UK and especially if that uk national has only ever paid money into the system rather than be a burden

it gets to me when I goto the UK and I see non native Uk people managing immigration posts and all living over the UK but then my wife might not be able to pass all the tests to live with me. 

How is that fair?

I thought there was a specific time of year that is the best time to have a flu vaccine, hasn’t that already passed  in Thailand? 

Is it still worth having?

Im doing some research in Bangkok and i know there are existing older threads about this topic although I am unable to locate prices for certain meds and procedures.

Does anyone know the prices for the following meds or credible generics and if these are limited availability to certain pharmacies in (Bangkok area?)

• Androgel / Testim or credible generic
• Clomiphene
• Testoviron (I heard this is about 200 baht/vial but where can an injection be administered low cost in Bangkok?)

Also any ideas of prices and recommendation for IVF in Bangkok and which hospitals are best for this?

Any info appreciated.

4 hours ago, thatland 2018 paul said:

Hi yes I’m British by birth. 54 years old. and seem to be on a long Journey. Shame my partner is not from Europe


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Quite.

Please write to your MP and raise this as a concern, they wont listen to me living in Thailand with my wife for 15 years.

In fact expats are not a priority or listened to at all.

For example, If I want to return to the UK to live and bring my wife who is Thai to live with me I need about 65,000 Pounds in declared savings and to pay about 10,000 Pounds for the 5 years application process and my wife needs to learn to speak and listen to English and pass an exam about UK history and culture that most British citizens wouldn't pass, even though shes never been there before and she never wanted to be 'a traveler or a city goer' - shes terrified of failing the tests since the consequences would be we cant live in the UK together!

Can you help us? Please tell them to relax the immigration laws... lol 

????

..and next week on the 'Thai Hoarders Show..'

There is a shop much much worse than this in Bangkok east side. Over several years I gradually started to see every inch of the floor space in front of the counter become covered in literally a foot deep of inventory that is walked over because there was absolutely no where else to put anything else. I'm guessing its already 2 foot deep by now.

3 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

For the initial visa only A1 level English is required - which is very basic. After that the level of difficulty rises but as the applicant will have lived in the UK for quite a long time, A2 and then B1 level should be easy.

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Does anyone have any recommendations to help a Thai wife to pass the IELTS life skills A1, A2 and B1.

For example are there any practice at home resources/books that are useful for these specific exams or is the only option to pay a school/teacher to teach it?

Is Youtube a good resource to help home practice and are there other more specific resources maybe? 

9 minutes ago, atyclb said:

 

 

finally solid evidence to corroborate the existence of "bigfoot"

22cm is actually a very small shoe size indicating a very small person (US size 5 / UK size 2.5 / Euro size 34)..

6 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."

Ok, I found the phrase also under section 40 of the social security act. So I just approached my accountant with this info again, looking into it with possibility of 'applying to pay the fund yourself'..

I think that sometimes its easier for some people to say a flat out 'no' rather than be bothered to look into 'clauses' or 'exceptions' for a foreigner so thanks I will pursue it and see what happens.

I sent you a PM

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.