NightSky

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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4 hours ago, hobobo said:

Agree on one point only: they do not cover stupidity and recklessness. Self insurance? If you know that the worst that you'll suffer is a runny nose, go for it. But a friend who went this route had 11 years of "generous self insurance" wiped out in under a week by a massive stroke and the need for ICU. For me it's Aetna all the way!

A fair point. Although the fine print is worrisome with many of these contracts. It’s not always recklessness and stupidity that voids insurance claims and it’s easy to say when your younger and feeling invincible. Health insurers are renowned for trying not to pay out and the fine print can be extensive. 

I wonder which hospital your friend received treatment from?

The high end hospitals will charge over the top whereas government hospitals will save a life for much less.

It would be interesting and if would clarify your point if you mentioned how much your friend paid and to which hospital.

The reason I ask is because I know someone who was in a government hospital icu for 3 weeks and the bill would have been 180,000 baht

I admit the hospital fittings were to be desired although the hospital saved the persons life and the cost seemed very reasonable for Icu care

im sure in a top end hospital this would have cost a small fortune

2 hours ago, wgdanson said:

Could you self-insure me please?

Hmmm....

...no?

didnt you save pennies or did you blow it all?

thats at your own risk sir not mine 

1 hour ago, tonboy said:

Not to expensive, but if you look at the list of excludes...
 

• Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• For losses arising whilst driving or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle only 50% of the benefit will be paid and not more than 200,000 baht.
• Bacterial infections.

There are lots of exclusions I always wonder if self insurance is the way to go if one has some life savings that can be put away to one side instead of paying all those dollars every year just in case - besides only inpatient is covered usually, outpatient would be even more costly.

You can purchase annual checkup packages that are usually discounted for bulk purchase of multiple tests etc and self insure. I think I will do this from next year instead of paying extortionate premiums with multiple exclusion clauses. I always wonder if they will pay out anyhow since it seems the insurers will look for any way not to.

3 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

yes I have platinum cover. Bupa is now Ethna Insurance. At 63 my insurance is 117,000 baht a year and it will go up again at 65. 

I have cover with etna also. Have you considered self insuring that’s what I’m thinking about doing in future?

hope the young fella recovers well.

7 hours ago, AGareth2 said:

my Christmas cards did not arrive

maybe some hope

Mine didn’t arrive either for two consecutive years. Someone probably looking for cash stashed inside since I receive all other mail I expect just not Christmas cards.

Ok, thank you. So, in theory I could do either of these things.. 

1. Apply for extension of stay 30 days prior to expiry date of 2nd May then go on holiday outside the Kingdom for 3 weeks and return with re-entry permit 1 week prior to 2nd May to collect the approved extension.

OR..

2. I could go on holiday outside the Kingdom, re-enter with a re-entry permit and then apply for extension of stay 1 week prior to 2nd May and then simply wait 30 days in Thailand to collect the approval around end of May.

Are both of these valid options?

Hi

I posted a question on the forum last year about renewing annual extension of stay based on being married to Thai spouse and in posession of a Non O visa although I would like to ask the wisdom of Thai Visa forum members for clarification on 2 details please. If anyone knows the answers and is willing to share I would really appreciate it ????

Questions are:

1. Is it possible to apply to renew the extension of stay nearing the permission to stay expiry date, or do I need to apply at least 30 days prior? for example if stamp in passport says permission to stay until 2nd May 2019, I can go apply 1 week before on 25th April 2019? 

2. Following successful application of extension and during the provisional 30 day under consideration period, would I be allowed to exit Thailand for several weeks and return to Thailand to collect the extension on the correct date OR it is a requirement to remain in the country for those 30 days that are under consideration?

Thanks for any info shared.

1 hour ago, HAKAPALITA said:

Hope you soon find a level, im 73 and found that i felt deathly if i spent 3 months time in doors, so now ive got brown again, eat more oily fish n veggies and it works for me. Not nice, i went into cant be bothered mode, n couldnt figure out why. 

Did you have any blood tests to see the starting point and increase?

I have 3 decades to go to reach you and I have a medial injury. ????

Thanks for the tips though.

Good luck

On 2/20/2019 at 1:34 PM, HAKAPALITA said:

Get some more Sunshine and Salmon .


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Yes I wish it was that simple!

However for truly low T levels due to medical reasons thats not going to be enough unfortunately.

It requires medical intervention for life unfortunately. 

I live in BKK although Ive visited both places and Chiang Mai is much more touristy and geared up for foreigners. I also enjoy the surrounding area of Chiang Mai with a cooler climate.

Khon Kaen is a developing city, Thainess at its core maybe! 

It depends on your own personal wants and needs.

On 2/16/2019 at 7:12 PM, Moon37 said:

 

I’m following this due to severe prostatic pain syndrome (SPPC), standing/sitting for average 30-45 min per effort of trying to pee. And the doc believes at 63, Testosterone levels play a significant role, plus all the other quality of life pleasures.

 

 

I have a childhood injury and I will require TRT at a much younger age - If I were 63 I wouldn't be all that concerned since it is inevitable and its a good age to get to before needing searching the net for this info. Its a bit of a shocker when needing it at much younger age.

Good luck

Going back to the main point of the thread, I do hope the pharmacies do stock this well in future as is sounds to be in highly in demand and I wont want to pay costly hospital med prices for life!

Thanks for replies. Its good to know others have already walked the beaten path. This is something I didn't expect at what I would say still a young age so its yet another complication to manage with additional time and costs.

I had  a full blood test from a big name hospital and I have low T and E levels and also low Vit D. I will likely require TRT although I think for doc to prescribe this is last resort, I agree although i don't want to wait too long right!

First I was told to increase Vit D to normal levels and test again.

I know there are forums with much younger guys who have needed TRT for other reasons from younger ages (I also have an injury that may affect these levels) although this is a bit of a shocker when totally unexpected at a younger age group as I've already experienced rapid loss of some muscle and strength and rapid gain of abdomen fat over the previous months.

Hope meds are readily available and inexpensive as the hospitals mark up are very costly. Thanks for the replies so far.