AustinRacing

Thank you. I still need to do 90 day reporting? If I want to travel outside Thailand I need multiple entry paying extra. Right?

Hi Today we applied to convert my NonB work visa to marriage. I received an under consideration stamp and paid 1900thb. Must attend immigration on 20 Jan 2023. I’d like to know what happens on 20 Jan and what other fees are applicable? thanks in advance

Come on man, what are the lucky numbers. Got only half day tomorrow to buy.

Good. Thailand isn’t mature enough to legalize drugs. The ONLY reason it became legalized was to profit Anutin and his family and friends.

Two points 1) I’ve never tried poison so don’t know what it taste like. 2) menthol cigarettes are said to reduce libido leading to impotence.

Watch out for the defamation case brought forward by "slippery road". We see too often it is blamed for accidents.

Incompetent typical Thai way of working. Sitting idle til the last minute. Rush it up and end up producing far less than expected. Bury the head in sand hoping it goes away. Unfortunately it does go away with little to no accountability. I see it too often at work and in business environments.

Not sure where it fits so please place it in the right forum. we are setting up a business in Thailand selling products in Thailand using online purchases only. I’d like to know how best to do it. Which gateway? Direct all purchase requests to own website? Direct all purchases to a known entity like Shoppee/Lazada? We will be using fb, Google, Line, TikTok platforms for advertising.

Unless a company in Thailand can convince the Work Permit issuing officer that you are needed for a specific job that Thais can't do then you will not be successful. Are there back door ways to get a WP? I am not sure. I got mine through the company but it was for a specific role. The only way you can do it legally would be to have an employer in Thailand, eligible to apply for a WP, who is willing to go through the process. If employer is inexperienced, you'd need professional help to put it together. Good luck.

It didn’t pass my test. Typical Toyota. Cheap looking interior.

I send money to Australia every month. KTB international transfer costing 1200thb per transaction.

A lot of Ukrainian mafia here. How much will it cost to bribe bib to get close to him. Maybe a Gofund campaign to raise a few baht for a good cause.

The underlying issue is allowing modifications to vehicles. It has a psychological effect of imagining "I have a REAL racing car and I am a REAL racing driver".

Thank you for that. I’ll have another go. Yeah never heard of BOI employees being unable to demonstrate continuous employment for visa conversions.

I have all of that. Wife just took my passport to ask them about application. They just said employment under BOI cannot be used. I was surprised.

Trying to convert my smart visa of 5 years to married visa before retiring at the end of the year. The immigration here says employment under BOI does not count towards the requirement for income and that we need to go for the 400k option. Just wondering if anyone has had similar experiences or is it a matter for individual IO.

The road filed a defamation law suit. Stay tuned for outcome.

I meet the requirements for Thai PR under two categories but… 1) my oral/written Thai is inadequate. Can this be overcome somehow? 2) I will start a partnership company. Website says it is much easier to get a work permit for PR holders but doesn’t give details. Can I run the business?

That's great. The only inconvenience is that I now have to move there too. Not a big fan of distant relationships!

The thing is the average house price in my gated community is 12mil. And this behavior is too common everywhere regardless.

Have you noticed Thais like to use the space for purposes other than parking their cars in. Consequently rows of cars parked on the street making a 3-point-turn hard also affecting visitors/short-time street parking. Is this another example of “me first” mentality? Does it irk you too?

Not a fan of loans sharks, but… 1) she sought their services. 2) she was grateful to them for helping her out. 3) she agreed to pay to a schedule. 4) she did not keep her end of the deal. No sympathy for her. If loan sharking is illegal, she engaged willingly in the act, so police should not help her out.

My Ford Everest (????) has been ok. Two year old now. Had to change the battery a couple of weeks ago. A little surprising. Couple of minor annoying stuff but overall a good car.

Thanks Joe. I am employed here in Thailand so I get monthly salary exceeding 40K same as a Thai person (tax, social security etc). Do I still need my embassy involved?

Being forced to retiring after 5 years on Smart visa at the end of the year. Married to Thai with child. We'd appreciate recommendation on switching to a suitable visa and when it should be done. current monthly salary satisfies visa requirement. do not have 400k or 800k in my personal bank account, but can transfer. Intend to form a company with wife and friend. No other employees. Would you recommend I switch to another visa (marriage, PR, other?) now before I finish up 31dec22, or should I wait until it runs out?