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12 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

...and so you should if you're living in the property as your home and you're married to the debtor who took out the loan for the family's home.

I don't understand what do you mean. I talked about the case we divorced only.

3 hours ago, CharlieH said:

If I understand this correctly, you pay 50% that is then HERS as is the property, if she finances the other 50% from the bank, divorced or not it has nothing to do with you.Its soley hers and her responsibility.

Divorced or not she has to pay the bank as it will be in her name.

Thanks Charlie, i know about the house, i was just worry in case i have to help to pay back the loan too...

Hi, i'm from Belgium and married to a Thai woman. My wife would like to buy a house where we will live with our kids. I will help her by paying 50 % of the amount. To finance the other 50 %, she wants to take out a bank loan. What could happen in case of divorce. Does she have to repay alone the loan ?

Thanks for your help

17 hours ago, curtklay said:

Every local pharmacy, including Fascino should have Nasonex 140 for about the same price as online.

thanks, i found it there

6 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

From what I understand, to get it removed is fairly easy and safe, if done by an otolaryngologist.....

I will do later. Thanks

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

Nasonex (mometasone furoate) is commonly used for this.

thank you so much Sheryl

Hi, my Belgium doctor prescribed me a nasal spray (corticosteroid) to treat a nasal polyp i have for 3 years. I can't find it in Thailand. Could you tell me what drug do you use here or the name of molecule please ? I would like to buy it at Fascino.

Thanks for your help !

21 hours ago, colinchaffers said:

The real reason, so my wife didn't waste a day at immigration every year, but as it turns out the following extension they wanted to see her because he was "too small" (about 5) at the time.  

Thanks Mate !

On 3/12/2024 at 9:04 PM, colinchaffers said:

I'm have the same circumstances, my wife works in Bangkok for 3 times the salary,  I look after our son in the sticks, I've done 4 extensions like this, the first for a Thai wife and then based on my son, we have also been open with immigration and had no problems whatso ever. KR Colin

Thanks Colin, did the officer ask you why you want to change it ? What did you say to him ?

3 hours ago, Red Phoenix said:

> It's worth enquiring at your Korat Imm Office, whether they would allow you to switch from your current extension based on Marriage, to a 1-year extension for reason of dependant Thai children. 

Obviously you should not 'wake sleeping dogs' and inform them that your wife would be taking up a job in Phuket.  But it would be a perfectly legitimate question to ask as it has the advantage for you that when you use the Funds-in-Bank method that a 1-year extension based on 'thai dependant children', only requires the +400K funds to be on your personal Thai bank at the moment of application. 

Also note that a house-visit by Immigration (to check whether you are indeed living together) is as good as always announced a couple of hours before Immigration actually shows up.  This to avoid a wasted trip for them in case you would not be home.  When receiving such a call during the 'under consideration' period, you can always say that your wife is not home as she is on a trip visiting relatives in Phuket.  And you could then agree on another date for the home-visit allowing your wife to return to your home just for that visit.     

Good advice, i will do it, thanks Mate !

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

When you are still married most offices will make you remain on extension based on marriage even when you have children.

Changing to based on retirement even when still married no problem.

OP, you mentioned one or two years your wife will be in Phuket. Thinking the suggestion made of wife return home for extension is best option. 

OR at worst switch to retirement and use income method if your embassy provides income letter. 

What method do you currently use. Money in bank or monthly income

Thanks a bunch, i understand perfectly now. No problem my wife can come back home for extension. Cheers !

1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said:

You could also get an extension based on taking care of your children.

21 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

OP, thinking the wife coming home to visit family would work.

Inconvenient especially for wife but not Impossible.  Keep in mind home visit, witness etc.

 

Some have mentioned Switching to extension based on retirement. 

Don't see that as best option since wife would still need to attend immigration for your switch to retirement.  

Also you mention only 1-2 extensions..

Your plan will work. 

Also a suggestion of changing to extension based on Thai children won't wash with immigration.  

 

BTW ignore the rubbish laugh emoji to your OP

Thanks Mate, what's the problem of changing to extension based on Thai children ?

6 hours ago, Liquorice said:

If you are returning to Thailand after your current permission of stay date expires, then you'll have to start the procedure from scratch again.

To apply for a 1-year extension of stay you must have Non Immigrant status, which means obtaining a new Non Imm O visa.

 

 

You can apply for a new Non Imm O visa from the Thai Embassy in Belgium to re-enter Thailand, or you can enter Thailand visa exempt (no visa) and apply at your local Immigration office to change your status to Non Immigrant (Non O), then thereafter apply for the 1-year extension again as outlined by @DrJack54 above.

 

Applying for the Non O at the Thai Embassy, Belgium, the requirements are listed on page 8 of this list:
https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/P5NCnBapvr/Type_of_Visa_2023/Non-Immigrant_O-OA_Visa.pdf

When entering Thailand you will be granted a stay of 90 days, then within the last 30 days of that 90 days, you can apply directly for the 1-year extension of stay again.

 

If you choose to enter without a visa (VE entry) and apply for a change of status to Non Immigrant (Non O) at your local Immigration office, the procedure is here;
VE-TV to Non O Spouse.pdf 

When entering Thailand, you will be granted a stay of 30 days. Immediately apply for the Non Imm at your local Immigration office, (there is a further option to apply for a 60-day extension if you require more time to apply for the Non Imm)and you will be granted a further stay of 90 days.
Within the last 30 days of that 90 days, you can apply for the 1-year extension of stay again.

Many thanks for your explanations !

6 hours ago, NanLaew said:

 

Do you mean you have a 1-year extension of stay issued by immigration in Thailand (Thai spouse) that expires in September?

Exactly, i do the report at the office immigration every 90 days.

Hi, i have a non-immigrant O visa (Thai spouse) which expire on September 2024. Problem : i have to go to my country (Belgium) on may 2024 and i plan to come back in Thailand in October 2024 so at the expiration of my visa. Do i have to apply for a new visa in my country or if i don't do it, do i have to go out for example to Vientiane to apply for a new one ? It isn't possible to do it at Thai immigration ?

Thank you so much for your help mates !

13 hours ago, Red Phoenix said:

It also depends whether the Imm Office of the province where you are residing. does provide the option of a 1-year extension of stay for reason of a Thai dependant child. So best to enquire at your local Imm Offices whether they provide that option.  Also and in contrast with a 1-year extension of stay for reason of Marriage to a Thai national, the 400.000 THB only need to be on your personal Thai bank-account at moment of application, with no seasoning requirement.  An option therefore is to lend the required amount for a short time, and you could even enquire at your local Imm Office whether it needs to be on your personal Thai bank-account during the under consideration period or whether it is just at moment of application.

thanks a bunch !

5 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

It is also not for having a Thai child but having some form of custody - child must live with you and be less than 20 years old (unless meeting other criteria).  So at best likely only an option for next 8 years.

Thanks for this information, i didn't know that the child must live with me.

Hi, could you tell how much money is required in the bank account to obtain a Thai visa for the parent of a Thai child please ? I'm a 50 years old father of a 12 years old girl and i would like to stay permanently in Thailand.

Thanks for your help :)

1 hour ago, kingstonkid said:

You need a TESOL certificate more than a degree.  The issue is more about where you are going to teach and what you want to teach.

 

If you are teaching in BKK, they will need one, but I am willing to bet that if you teach in the country, it is a different story.

 

Schools and agencies will hire you the issue is the quality of the school.

 

You may find that you can do just as well if you tutor after hours.  You possess a niche in that you are, I would assume, multilingual.    There are also colleges here in the country that can provide you with an educational degree to teach 

 

 

thanks, i would like to teach at Mukhahan (Isaan). Are you sure i can get the proper visa with a tesol ?

On 1/13/2024 at 12:20 PM, bbko said:

Is there a demand for Thai high school students to learn French?

yes so many.

Hi, i'm from belgium, i have an experience teaching French in my country. According to Thai low, do i need absolutely to have a degree ? Which one is asked ?

Cheers

On 1/12/2024 at 6:12 PM, YaDongImproved said:

 

 

The process and cost of subdividing land in Thailand, often referred to as parceling or land separation, can vary based on several factors including the size and location of the land, as well as local regulations. Generally, the process involves surveying, applying for subdivision with the Land Department, and possibly obtaining approvals from local administrative organizations.

 

The fees for land subdivision consist of official fees for the cadastre survey, application fees, and other miscellaneous costs that can be ascertained from the Land Department. Delays in the process can also vary; they depend on the efficiency of the local Land Office, the complexity of the subdivision, and whether the land is covered by a title deed (Chanote) or another form of land document.

 

Normally 3K to 5K and expect 2-4 months. You must go to the land department. Obviously, it is not the land department if you have a Sor Por Kor or a Por Bor Tor. 

 

Sebastien 

Fantastic, thanks a bunch Sebastien !

Hi, my thai wife own 8 rai land in Isaan. Now, she would like to sell 2 rai for the price of 600.000 THB.  Does anybody now how much about it will cost to divide the property in 2 ?

Cheers