Khon Kaen Jeff

1 minute ago, Okis said:

I think the problem is that you are not speaking about as it was just your own personal opinion, you are talking about it as if it infact was something against immigration laws. 

No I;m not, I'm saying it could be looked at and I'm not the only one with that view.

4 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Not at a embassy or consulate where the application is done. They have no access to the info about entries s and departure from the country.

 

Family could include Thai children that a person is the parent of. Visas are available for the parent of a Thai.

The primary reason they are issued is due to a person has valid reason for the visa to be issued other than being a tourist.

Many people are using non-b multiple entry visas for business or work that stay here almost full time as well,

 

Another point is yes one has a valid reason for the visa and staying here but some on these visas are below retirement age and yet are not asked how they support said family? So maybe that will be looked at.

1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

Not at a embassy or consulate where the application is done. They have no access to the info about entries s and departure from the country.

 

Family could include Thai children that a person is the parent of. Visas are available for the parent of a Thai.

The primary reason they are issued is due to a person has valid reason for the visa to be issued other than being a tourist.

Many people are using non-b multiple entry visas for business or work that stay here almost full time as well,

 

Yes, was aware of that (first part) So I suppose once you have the visa the IO is always obliged to stamp you in, the point though has always been if they will change the laws for applying for the 1 year non O's.

Just now, FredGallaher said:

They put a stop on back to back tourist and ed visas, because they knew people in the know were gaming the system. Those getting yearly Non O for retirement and/or marriage are gaming the system in that they don't have to show Thai Bank financials, if they do 90 days runs. I can see the next move will require the Thai Bank financials for the yearly Non O crowd to but everything on a equal basis. Something like first one OK but renewals require money in a Thai bank.

BTW I think must of this started with the withdrawal of the embassy letters, but it' only my thought.

Yes, as I have been saying it is 'winging it' and 'maybe' they will have a look at it. As you will see some are getting rather upset with that viewpoint.

Just now, puchooay said:

Thank you once again. This time for proving you are talking out of your a#@e.

Thank you for thanking me again. I bet you like to do other things with your a#@e, eh tiger...haha.

1 minute ago, puchooay said:

Thanks for your opinion. It is just an opinion, right? If not, maybe you could point out where it says such a thing on the application. Thanks.

No need to thank me, but thanks.

16 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

How would that be proved?

I don't think it will happen since it is allowed for humanitarian reasons so people can stay with their Thai family.

How can it be proved? One tap on the computer will probably tell them how long a person has been in Thailand for during a 1 year period?

As for the second bit, maybe they won't stop them but ot convinced they care too much about the family, after all they are making it harder to stay for other people on other visa types who would also have family but maybe just not married,

Just now, transam said:

Abuse......Gawd 'elp us.....????

Call it what you choose, but multi entry visas are not designed for people staying here permanently. End of chat.

1 minute ago, BritManToo said:

By the way there appears to be a forum bug, as I have you on ignore, but have now been subjected to a second post of yours in this thread.

Admit it, you just can't stay away ????

21 minutes ago, nightfox said:

Please show us any proof of anybody on a Non O based on marriage ever getting refused entry to Thailand?....Maybe UbonJoe can confirm if he herd of anybody as I been on a Non O for the past five years and doing boarder runs every 90 days with the odd weekend getaway to a neighboring country once a year by plane. Not once at an airport or boarder crossing has ever Thai immigration mentioned anything to me about to many Non O visas or any other questions about my visa besides just wanting my full address on the arrival card so until that day comes many of you here are just talking nonsense.

I believe the point being made here is that they may stop these visas for people who abuse them, ie, stay the whole year on them. Time will tell.

43 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I use them every 90 days (non-o).

No immigration officer has ever suggested I need a different VISA.

And I've never seen any government document suggesting it isn't the right VISA for me.

 

All this 'abusing the rules' is in your mind.

I also am on a 1 yr non o every year, but can you really not see that we are 'winging it'? We are here permanently yet declare no address, no means of income, nothing. If my next one is rejected and told I need an extension to stay all year round I won't have any complaints, and neither should you.

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You bumped a 9 year old thread lol

Does this quack do upper eyelid surgery, the wife keeps talking about getting it done?

11 minutes ago, john terry1001 said:

Yes, it shouldn't be used as a permanent method of staying here. I'm suggesting that Immigration want people who are staying (more) permanently in Thailand to use the extension method that includes supplying the income requirements and residency rules.

Yes, correct.

1 minute ago, FarFlungFalang said:

Funny that as I don't feel that I'm forced to leave but rather choose to do so as transferring large amounts of money to do extensions at the moment with the strength of the baht is not so beneficial to me so I choose the border run.Please note that I didn't come back and ask you anything but I did notice you didn't seem keen on saying if was your opinion or not and seems I may have upset you some how so I won't cause further upset by asking you anything again,but thanks for making the effort to express your deep hurt!

If you have all the answers then stop asking other people what they think, or are you really that bored? If you really can't comprehend what a multiple entry visa is designed for and for what type of person then that is on you, but it's really not rocket science old fella.

23 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said:

Just wondering why they are not really meant for doing a quick run every 90 days and also how you come to know what these visa are strictly for or is this just your opinion?

Seriously, can you not grasp it for yourself? They are MULTI-ENTRY visas so therefore for people who plan that come in and out through the year, they are NOT for people to plot here for the entire year and only leave the country as they are forced to..the visas for people who wish to live here all year are the extensions of stay. Don't come back at me and ask me anything again on this as that's your lot.

3 hours ago, Kadilo said:

Living the dream eh. 

What about all the drunks here that have nothing to do all day except drink, living the dream as well?

5 minutes ago, GeorgeCross said:

 

yeah i mean lets be honest it's never been a problem in the past and quite frankly they have been a nice safety net for those with families who have fallen on hard times from time to time (or all of the time lol!) but i can't see it lasting in the current climate. wasn't too long ago TRs, EDs and even VOAs were all acceptable ways to stay here long term. 

 

couple that with (an expected?) flow of retirees moving from retirement to marriage to escape increased financials and i think the future is looking a bit bleak for this class.

 

time for a plan B from those needing them maybe

 

 

 

 

 

Yep. I don't care what they say anyway as after 18 years I'm more than happy to leave, and I have young kids here, so bring in on is what I say. All that said I could just go on to a marriage extension, damn it!

4 minutes ago, GeorgeCross said:

i'm not surprised non-o multi applications are getting a closer look at savanakhet its being used by a lot of people to skirt around getting a marriage extension due to not requiring financials. 

 

only a matter of time before the hammer catches up to this nail i think if the current trend continues

I think you may well be onto something. These visa's have always been a bit of a grey area and strictly speaking they are designed for people that spend quite a lot of time here but come and go, like O/S workers for example.. they are not really meant for people who stay here the whole year and just do a quick run every 90 days..

4 minutes ago, macgver said:

If I am your position, I will not use her Government ID to get your Non-O (Spouse) Visa done and it is against the code of ethnic of a civil servant. Then trouble will come in her position. If you love Thailand, respect the law and just follow the order. 

 

My wife always remind me that don't use her civil servant position to get things done. 

Agreed. The old look at me my wife is a lawyer routine..

5 minutes ago, jackdd said:

He could have had a non-OA retirement visa and wants to change to a non-o based on marriage due to the health insurance requirement

Think you need to read it properly