FrankThePlumber

When booking my flights, can my return be after the initial 45 days? Would that be an issue?

Simple and straight to the point, cheers!

Hi, I know tourists can get a 30 day extension on their visa, does this also include visa-exemption entries? Could I come in on a 45 day visa exemption and extend for another 30 days? 75 days in total? Thanks, Frank

Thanks for your reply. You have raised a few things that I need to consider.

I would be looking at below £30,000 per year. My wife would be working also. I believe between us we would bring in £50,000 per year before tax. Living up north in a small town so COL will be considerably lower than London.

Hi all, as the title suggests, I am thinking about returning to the UK with my Thai wife and child. The main reason for this is education. I'm wondering if anyone else has moved back to the UK for schooling can share some other benefits of being in the UK to better sell the move (to my wife and also me). Here are a few that I am thinking of so far: Great education for free for my child Access to free healthcare My child can form better relationships with my family and understand their heritage Automatic national insurance contributions Ability to save using a Lifetime ISA Cleaner air Safer traffic I would be really keen to hear from other people who have made the move, or have thought about it and decided against it. Many of the things that kept me in Thailand for so long now don't bother me too much anymore - girls (I'm married), weather (too hot for me now), nightlife (I'm too old for that). The things I would definitely miss is the liveliness of the place, the incredible condos and their price (I would be going down the public housing route in the UK), the food, and the overall feeling that I am doing something with my life as going back home would definitely feel quite mundane to me (normal job, family car etc.) I hope this question is clear and I haven't rambled on too much. Looking forward to reading your replies!

They really need to get their ducks in a row. It doesn't make sense that a backpacker fresh out of college can come and teach here with no hassle whereas us who have made our homes here are left in limbo like this. A bachelors degree and a TEFL is more than enough in my opinion. I'm sure thousands of others would echo this.

Hey guys what's the latest news with domestic flights? Will I be able to fly from a dark red zone to Bangkok next week?

Was the guy in your village Thai or Farang?

Just my luck I would take my mask off and 2 mins later the police would drive by. I'll keep it on for now

I went a walk with my wife and daughter around a rural lake area, pretty popular with runners, there were maybe 10 or so there... and none of them were wearing masks. I was so tempted to take mine off too but I'm too paranoid. I feel like the punishments for flouting the mask rule would be much harsher for farang. Has anyone ever been fined for not wearing a mask, or know of anyone?

Thanks for your replies guys. As previously mentioned, I live in KK and am one of 2 English teachers at my school. My colleagues usually last 2 years max. I have a family and don't have any foreigner friends to discuss CPD with. I have managed to get a job teaching online, thankfully.

Haven't drank alcohol once in my life. Thanks for the helpful comment.

Yeah I have that, just about haha

Yeah I'm in KK and will start job hunting tomorrow. I believe language schools don't have this requirement too?