paulbrow

On 6/29/2023 at 3:50 PM, bootdiv78 said:

Thank you for the clarification 

 

If you're not in Dubai, registering at Amphur seems like a more direct solution; quick visit to get a marital affidavit at US Embassy, translate, get MOFA stamp then head to Amphur. 
In my case, I got a bit of an issue with my domicile's Amphur in Bangkhen District, BKK, they wanted me to bring all the documents to them to verify before I can get an appointment (claiming that there're lots of forgery around lately), they said they will hold on to the documents for a few weeks. My wife insisted that we register marriage on 25th Dec (!), so I had to find other Amphur to make it happen. Ended up registering married in a faraway District of Bang Sue who allowed me to do urgent appointment at the time.

I believe each Amphur has their own way of doing things, so you might wanna check up on them beforehand.

 

Also, you may check for any certification service in UAE as well, I once hired an agent there to handle similar kind of attestations as you mentioned; took about a few weeks. If the cost ain't bad, it is a viable option.

Thanks for your input. The agent angle in the UAE is an interesting concept. Interesting point, Bangkhen is where we are trying to do this.

On 6/29/2023 at 8:06 PM, BritTim said:

The problem with trying to marry again in Thailand is that it will require you to lie on the affidavit you provide that testifies that you are unmarried. That can really come back to bite you in the future, not only in Thailand, but also in the US.

Thanks for the input Tim. That thought has crossed my mind also. Maybe got to divorce and remarry. This effort to register our marriage is becoming monumental.

FWIW, I know this is a bit different and is a Thai Ampur requirement, but I'm currently trying to register our marriage (I'm American, she's Thai, and we were married in Abu Dhabi) at our Ampur, but they require our original certificate to be certified and translated into Thai, as well as passports and other things. Sounds easy, but UAE Embassy will not certify the original certificate, although properly registered in UAE at the time, unless the MoFA in Abu Dhabi certifies it as real, then and only then will the embassy certify it and only after that will the legal translators translate it. We probably will get remarried in Thailand just to make it legal here....

Sorry for the diversion.

Could easily be an allergy. My wife and I get it from time to time. Good, quick check is to get a simple antihistamine like Xyzal or Levocet at your local pharmacy. Try it, if the crawling/itching goes away within a couple of days, that was it.

If they were going to do it, they would have done it already.

Simply stopped the lady riding her delivery bike in our neighborhood, and now she brings our requested amount every week. We pay in advance so she can drop if we don't happen to be there. She puts it on ice to stay fresh.

I use Blez, 2 stores at Sukhumvit and Asoke. At least 2 more stores around Bangkok. Suspect you'll need to establish a relationship before they'll deliver, never hurts to try though.

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Thai post delivers the mail to my home mailbox 7 days a week. But they don't pick-up mail like in the States.

11 hours ago, bignok said:

Hard for airlines to collect this. Ridiculous. Make it 200 baht extra for everyone. Easy.

Airlines have been collecting the departure fee (700 TB) for years!

13 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

How the heck will people know if someone has a work permit?

As far as I recollect, the WP must never leave the place of work.

I've always had my work permit for over 20 years. And I've had to show it to officials on occassion.

Having lived here well over 20 years, I can't say I've ever felt in danger. Certainly safer than NYC at midnight.

I have no reason to hide. I use my real name and would post pic if required.

It's not just Brits, I've always said my biggest embarrassment overseas is my fellow countrymen!

How many times did she have to re-enact the crime?

On 3/23/2023 at 10:36 AM, problemfarang said:

Which 1 stop did you use? My tm30 is in nonthaburi. Not bangkok

 

 

One-Stop Immigration, Chamchuri Sq.

3 hours ago, John Drake said:

Even the Mongols! Heavens to Genghis Khan.

 

BTW, what are "classic theft techniques." Might help awareness if described.

My thoughts exactly! If some explanation is given it would help us to know what to look for! Most of us are not thieves and don't know how they do it.

This thread amazes me. If it had been about Thais being dupped, everyone here would be busy bashing the Thais for stupidity! But this is about Americans being dupped (yes, I'm American) and no body mentions how stupid the Americans were! The difference in responses stupefies me. And that's my 2 cents worth....

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23 hours ago, Raindancer said:

Never heard of TM 30 online.  Could you please post a link.  Thank you.

It's the Section 38 app

I get my CORs from 1 stop. Whole process takes 200 Baht and about 1 hour to have the COR in hand and out the door.

Originally searched (google) for something, Lazada came up, ordered what I wanted, got it, was happy and simply continue to use them. Have encountered no unresolvable issues, basically satisfied with the experience and service. Personally, have had no need to set up an account elsewhere, so continue to use Lazada. After scores of orders, they meet my needs and expectations probably better than 90% of the time.