AntipodeanThai

Only use a reliable regulated broker in a regulated environment like FXCM or cmc..Otherwise if in Thailand maybe gather all documentation and head to the police

Just now, AntipodeanThai said:

Trust this assists

30 minutes ago, ThaiBunny said:

You'll need a more specific link than that. All MyGov mentions is a $550/week supplement, kicking in late April, for those in Australia who have lost their job as a result of the shutdown

5 minutes ago, ThaiBunny said:

You'll need a more specific link than that. All MyGov mentions is a $550/week supplement, kicking in late April, for those in Australia who have lost their job as a result of the shutdown

Sorry not here to nor do I have the time to do your homework. Go to the Government sites like Centrelink or press statements. Yes of course you have to be in Australia to get it, and NO , your statement again about late April is again wrong,  its starts the day you register and yes you have to have lost your job or for foreigners not have means of support and can not leave . As there are no flights thats a give me.

12 minutes ago, ThaiBunny said:

If you want to see government stupidity in action, check the stories from Australia about the hundreds of people queuing at Centrelink offices to register for unemployment benefits - something that (unbelievably) can't be done online unless you're in the minority and are already receiving benefits of one kind or another

Your statements are totally incorrect sorry. Over the weekend the Centrelink system was upgraded to handle 55,000 from 5,000 actoins at a time and is being further upgraded. People can apply online and receive benefits for yesterday nd the Government has actively been promoting that and advising applicants NOT to queue but to do it that way. Additionally, an extra 5,000 call centre staff are being addd. Research first place.

18 minutes ago, ThaiBunny said:

Link?

Try myGov

The Australian Government is providing welfare payments of at least $1,100 a fortnight to people caught up in the country and overstaying by the virus plus medical, rent  and other benefits which makes it a lot more. Quite a contrast to the action in Phuket... perhaps Thai nationals in OZ should be banned from getting it all!

Hey Please take it easy with the Consul people in Melbourne. I've found them to be lovely gentle and kind people and really very helpful when I had a slight problem; they went the extra mile. I had a METV from there and to b frank after all the reports here have decided as a senior traveller the one thing I don't want in live are hassles so let Thailand go and over in Vietnam where the welcome is wonderful. I had no problems, except a big one with a TM30,  but once or twice it took a while to get through. You may need to do some more research on an OZ marriage visa, think $7k+ and up to 2 years wait.

Hi all and thank you for taking the time here.

 I have an METV, re entered on 24/08 and got 60 days, which gave me to 22/10 as it expires on 14/09. But I have book travel to Vietnam on 24/09. Murphy's Law! Something has come up and I wish to re enter Thailand before the expiry on 22/10. Can I do this or do the days after the METV expiry (14/09) mean that such an exit voids the the expiry date of 22/10 and no re entry. Thank you for your time and assistance.

An outstanding effort and all congratulations and strength to your arm for the positive and correct manner in which you are handling this matter. Instead of the full frontal approach that a few here seem to adopt, it gets no where in just about any country especially here. You have obviously put a lot of pro bono time effort, thought, expertise and skill into all of this in a sensible proper way and approach. The entire expat community should be and I am sure the sensible, intelligent thinking ones amongst us, who want to dote right things intros country are very indebted to you for all the efforts and the correct way you are handling the matter. Personally, I had a nightmare experience with a Landlord and a TM30 when she basically refused to do it then obfuscated in providing the information needed and refused to acknowledge any comings and goings I had. What, with all payments such as rent had to be made in cash she even insisted on utilities in her name, you can guess why she didn't want a lodgement. The word taxation comes to mind. So obviously she didn't want the rental to me registered anywhere with the authorities. It took a huge amount of time and angst to get to a situation where I could spend a couple of days travelling from centre BKK, negotiating at CW and coping a not small fine for all my efforts in trying to respect Thai Laws as we all should do and most want to. So as said "all strength to your arm" and thank you from me for all the efforts you are putting in and the way you are handling the matter and I'm sure the vast majority of the Expat community feel the same. We are all indeed very indebted to you.

Had the same experience took 2 months to get the info then it was incomplete. Seems same reason as the owner wanted the rent and all payment in cash Wonder why??? TAX or lack of reporting the income that would be subject to tax. 

Quite honestly you probably deserves to get a "serve" at both ends as one poster said he got from Malay Immigration doing the same.

Whats wrong with doing the right thing and spending at least a night there to not only do, but be seen to do, the right thing from both countries point of view. Your just making it tougher for the rest of us who do the right thing. 

I have to leave regularly and I spent about 3 days exploring the new spots and there is no shortage of them in this part of the world.

No matter how important your business and if you want to compare notes on that happy to.  

Abuse the system and get what you might deserve!

I have had some messages from Grace at Thai Visa Centre asking questions like my present visa and offering services in relation to a retirement visa and offering a "special" deal.

So after a couple of emails I asked if they operated on the basis of payment on receipt of the Visa as a check .

The response was that I had to pay their " special " price upfront.

 I was wondering if anyone has had dealings with them ad can attest tor otherwise in relations to them and the mysterious "Grace,"
 

Thank you,

Grace
LINE @thaivisacentre
WEBSITE Thai Visa Centre

3 hours ago, zaZa9 said:

 

please let me know if you find one looking as well

try Siam Legal International, Interchange Bldg, Sukhumvit Road North Klong Toey 022598100. You might  get the first bit pro bono for 20-30 minutes to explain and them to give some preliminary advice.  Very Kosher though.

I went out to CW recently to lodge my first TM30 a month after ending up demanding details from the condo owner and many emails requesting the information or advice on whether she had lodged a TM 30. Got hit with a 800 baht fine for late lodgement . But the IO said a the time I can register online this for BKK area. Hope this helps.

Try Siam Legal

yes i'd like to know as well

What's the problem; its their country; most of them have been contributing all their lifes paying taxes and homage, whether married or not we are not natural citizens and haven't devoted our lives to the country so where's the problem.  

re 1 I wouldn't take that for granted at all. I moved in to my new large BKK condo building on 19/03 despite many verbals requests, 3 meetings and finally threatening emails I got the information required for the tm 30. The Owner and agent denied any responsibility to lodge. Finally got the info on 13/04 and lodged at CW the next day and got hit with a fine but they gave me some good info there; register and lodge online yourself, so I suggest to cover your rear you do that.

thank you really appreciate the response

Hi can you assist with some advice please? I'm planning to spend 6-8 months in BKK. Is doing 2 90 day visas the best way and more importantly are there any Visa type restrictions on me renting a Condo for 6-8 months? Thanks.

I'm planning to spend 6 months in Bangkok, doing the 2 X 90 day visa route, unless anyone has a better idea as my length of stay will be , ideally, 7-8 months. Are there any limitations on renting a condo for 6-8 months?