ThaIrish Sean

As text messages are free to receive abroad why do you not make your sim pay as you go and receive the one time only text messages?

Sometimes a PAYG text messages will not go international so you need to check this out with Vodafone.

Skype call Vodafone and ask them if you can keep using the SIM you have. I'm pretty sure they need to change the SIM to a PAYG SIM though ????

I have asked 6 ASQs if my Thai daughter has to pay to share the room, and the answer was yes although some offered a reduced rate.

I agree with PhetPhet I was told I had to have a work permit for them to set up a transfer to my UK account. I went into the branch and they will transfer it for you although I found that Dee money was cheaper and will set up a transfer to a UK bank without a work permit.

Have a look at the maths factor by carol vorderman. My daughter uses this and her maths is improved exponentially. It's fun and carol explains how to solve problems very well. I believe you can trial it for free and then it's £12.50 a quarter.

https://www.themathsfactor.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAtK79BRAIEiwA4OskBiICeUyTUdxny00KhL6XTBUZUjcSrV-ozmAJds2GCJVqWyfzCQqAlxoCoQ0QAvD_BwE

My gazillions were in a fixed no access account but it has matured so I can now withdraw it at any time.......so the girl told me in Bangkok Bank

Thank you so much guys, all your valued advice is much appreciated.

I will apply for a non-imm o based on marriage and change it to an OA in Thailand.

Sad to say the UK/Europe is in a mess and the economic fallout will last a few years  ;( 

1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

Forget about the OA visa since you are bound to using listed TGIA insurance companies. You can have a wider choice by entering on the non-o via and the applying for a extension of stay at immigration.

Thanks Joe, I will get the ball rolling tomorrow. Sleep for me  ????  look forward to any other posts.

6 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You could get a single entry non-o based upon marriage or being the parent of a Thai and get a certificate of entry.

Then you could apply for a one year extension based upon retirement at immigration.

This seems to be the way to go.

So to clarify, I have to get the non-o first and then my long list in OP kicks in.  COE etc.

Apart from my daughter needing the fit to fly and Covid test, is there anything else she has to do?

Does she need the Covid insurance as a Thai passport holder?

2 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Newer requirements mean a retirement extension will tie up your money, you must retain 800k in the bank for 3 months after application, then 400k can be utilized (having to keep 400k for a further 7 months) then back up to 800k to qualify for the next retirement extension. A retirement extension, if it is based on an original O-A Visa entry, also has a medical insurance obligation. Other than that it is easy to obtain..... you will hear varying opinions as to which is easiest. I think the marriage extension is onerous with home visits etc. 

Just worked out how to quote ????  Thanks Jack, I like this idea and having the 800k tied up does not bother me.  It is earning a little interest each month.

I want to have medical insurance anyway, so this is not a deal breaker either.

Not sure, she may be in the yellow book but no Thai ID card as yet.  i can find out in the morning.  Wife has an early start for work.

Are these options more advantageous than a retirement visa?  I'm 55 and have over 800,000 THB in the bank in Thailand.

Would this be the easiest route?

She is 10 and I will enroll her in Tara Pattana School, Pattaya.

She was born in UK but holds a Thai passport.

Thank you for your replies.

Still confused as to what visa is best.

Marriage, retirement, anything else?  I have had multi-entry NON-IMM O-visas a few times from Thai Embassy London.

My wife prefers UK to the heat of Thailand so not sure if she will return anytime soon so I guess I cannot rely on a marriage visa then.

Please give me your thoughts.

With my business going belly up in the pandemic and minimal help from UK government I have had enough of busting my town halls i am moving to Thailand.

My Thai wife wants to stay in UK in her job for now.  My ThaIrish daughter wants to come with me.

1) Do I need to renew my O-A based on marriage before anything else?

2) Pacific Cross for Covid-19 Health Insurance.

3) Apply for COE based on marriage (presuming my wife doesn't have to be in Thailand or travel with us?)

4) Book ASQ (Do they offer free cancellations, should anything go wrong)

5) Book flexible flight

6) Book fit to fly and Covid-19 test 72 hours before flying.

Is this the correct order?

Please reorder if necessary.  Many thanks for your time.