Nino3

I agree. My son, US citizen travels with me regularly from Thailand to the US. I've always utilized an (English Language) notarized consent to travel document. However, our last departure in April, immigration told me that I would be required to provide a document in Thai and procured from the Ampur. Why, not sure. As many have stated, have both passports for your travels. Also, ensure the mother knows the travel plans, day and time of departure in the event immigration decides to call her. They always call my son's mother to verify.

I stayed at the Empire Villa for around a year. Upper floor, 2 bedroom, big kitchen, full size refrigerator, overlooking the pool. Family owned and very nice staff. I believe I paid 12,000 per month.

You may want to double check the information. If correct, per travel.state.gov, a 17 year old can apply (DS-11) by him/herself with documented parental awareness. If correct, perhaps only his mother can attend if needed. When applying for a child passport then yes both parents need to attend or have a notorized DS-3053 if only one parent is able to attend.

Oriental Residence or Conrad

I agree. If the slope is eroding then it is best to address firstly at the point where there is any directed waters. Diversion at the top of slope is key. Secondly, address the slope itself to protects from direct rainfall. Textile/stabilization works well on slopes to a certain degree. Depending on grade of angle. Myself, do not install on a slope any steeper than a 2:1. Problem with textile material, at least in my experience, is that they are black. This has proven to be an issue as the material gets so hot while in the stages of trying to grow vegetation that the heat kills off the vegetation. Cement soil stabilization also works well. There are also polymer products that work well but availability here is unknown. Depending on slope size and availability of stone in your immediate area, it may simply be best to hard armor, install large stone on the slope. I say this as labor is far less expensive than paying an engineer and buying costly materials or services. Many years ago I seen a slope stabilization product installed in Pattaya that I had never seen in my country. It was a textile material, accordian type, 3" deep pockets, that was pinned to the slope then filled with material, small stone or grass. I found the product in my country and utilized it on a project with excellent results. I was just in Pattaya, passed by the area and the slope is still in tact. Whether or not the slope has been reworked I could not say. And yes, I would agree that a soil stabilization expert here may be expensive.

Earthclassmail or Ipostal1

I use the HUSHED app with text/SMS option

Slavery was abolished in 1865. My great grandfather landed at Ellis Island in 1923, sometime after what you are referencing. I've been through many family photo albums and I don't recall seeing any family owned slaves. No, my family owned no slaves, we did the work ourselves. So you are one of those that believe all families in the south once owned slaves. Working with limited capacity you are. What a shame.

I agree in regards to the pretend marriage route. Bad, Bad idea. Greatest benefit for the child would be dual citizenship and holding two passports. However, if you are correct in that the mother can apply for the childs foreign country passport then a name change wouldn't be necessary at this time. Does the child need the Op's legal family name to qualify for the foreign passport or does the OP being recorded as the father qualify the child?

I have a son with my Thai national GF. We were/are not married. I am identified as the father on my son's Thai birth certificate as well as the birth abroad document from the US Consulate. In order to be recognized as the legitimate father under Thai law I had to also register as the father at the local Amphur. Amphur required the GF's approval as well as two witnesses, one plus the village headman, confirmed I was the father. Still not sure how either were positive I was the father. Research what (hanuman2543) stated regarding child's age. This may/will determine whether you go only to the Amphur or to the Court. Again, the US consulate had only a few questions. The man simply asked the GF if she was sure that I was the child's father and asked me the same question. Both answered yes and he directed us to the pay window. My son has dual citizenship and passports from Thailand and the US. How/why did you get recorded as the father on the birth certificate and then the mothers family name recorded as the Childs legal name?

This was years ago but I'll try my best. Back story: Lived in the village where the GF was raised and her family resided. Only foreigner in the village. Three people, including myself spoke English. Spent an enormous amount of time trying to understand the villagers. I failed, even after three years. Spent an enormous amount of time worried about security for the house and family. House was broken into a couple times while we were in the US. Electricity was unreliable, rampant irresponsible use of spray chemicals and burning of styrofoam. Two hour drive to the city where I was able to enjoy, to me, normalcy. Two hour drive and one hour flight to Bangkok to buy boots. If not have been for living in an Isaan village I would likely still reside in Thailand. To your question, I believe the simple things, those that many take for granted, conveniences, then in plain site, is what stirred the feelings. I didn't struggle to understand conversation, social interaction was normal. Dependable source of electricity, no need to travel 2 hrs to Villa Market in the event I was craving western food. The fact that I was a citizen and my family and I were equally protected under the law. In short, I was home. Perhaps the same type of feeling or comfort SOME get when they go home to spend the holiday's with mom and dad. Everything but the immediate just fades away. No pressure, no stress. Well maybe. I suppose I never considered Thailand as being my home just a long, long vacation and now I was home and sleeping in my own bed.

So you are the other man my girlfriend is dating. You shouldn't be paying off her family debt. I have already done this. She's really cheating you now. Post title nicely includes "or". There is no "or". No need to fool yourself. Run fast.

I made the same decision a few years back. However, travel back to Thailand on a frequent basis is still required. I know the same feeling. For me it was like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders and all the additional stress gone after just a few days. Yes, at first it is a bit surreal. Perhaps you were meant to be in Florida. As you say, time will tell. Enjoy!

Bijan Mugler Creed Winnie the Poo

I use CVS or Walgreens. Done this three times and fourth will be next week. Never an issue getting the test back in time. Example - If flight leaves at 9:00 am March 9th then I schedule test for early to mid afternoon on the 6th so it falls within the 72 hr mark and also helps ensure the specimen is picked up on the 6th and delivered to the lab.