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  1. I think they only need 1 photo (they're larger than the 'normal' size) but bring a couple. Police stations like Thonglor in Bangkok don't need you to make an appointment although they don't start until about 9.30-10am
  2. I went to French Polynesia including Bora Bora for work - I was filming a TV feature there for Swiss TV at the end of 2015. It is one of the most amazing places on earth (that I have been to yet) - such clear sea water, great hotels, and wildlife. I wasn't paying for it though, so that made a lot of difference. Had to fly Bangkok>Tokyo>Tahiti>Bora Bora so it's quite a journey. We also went to the Marquesas Islands, Tahiti and Tetiaro (Marlon Brando Island). Here's a link to the programme (although it's in German language) The turtles and the salt production (and other bits) were on Bora Bora
  3. It's actually not that difficult - I got PR with my (Thai) wife assisting following Camerata's excellent Guide on here. There's no actual need to have a law firm or company to help. Plus it saves a lot of money.
  4. I departed BKK earlier this week (for the UK), and was handed a TM6 to fill in (I have PR so do it the other way round like a Thai national does, out then in). Also I asked about registering to use the e-gates (as I have previously) and the immigration officer said that no one can use the e-gates now.
  5. VFS now (well the last time I did it) hand out a letter template (you complete your own details) for you to take to Thai immigration to transfer your visa across to your new passport. I too have 2 current UK passports and have previously managed to transfer the visa across (I actually have PR now). But after taking your expiring passport to be renewed to VFS, you could ask for the transfer letter, and then be prepared to cut the corner on your old passport to show Thai Immigration that it has been cancelled (VFS only usually do this when you pick up your new passport, which could take 11 weeks or so during which time you wouldn't be able to travel). I've heard from colleagues though that Thai Immigration are getting more difficult about this. You could say that you're going down from 2 passports to 1 and not renewing your old passport, then presumably they would have to transfer it across - although they may ask for a letter to prove that..... FWIW.
  6. I just went to do my re-entry (exit) on my PR (hadn't done it for over 2 years) and picked up a couple of spare forms, so attached here are scans of them - TM13 and TM22 - for anyone who might be going to do it soon (so you can complete them in advance). All in all it took just over an hour to get it done. TM13 2022 scan.pdf TM22 2022 scan.pdf
  7. They're only 55 baht at Mr DIY!
  8. It's worth "shopping around" - trying different places to get vaccinations if at first your daughter is refused. I heard some places will vaccinate younger people - a friend of mine's daughter was 15 and got jabbed in August in the UK after a few tries.
  9. In my condo the gym is small, you have to book in advance for 1 hour max, and it is limited to one person or one family, so it is not necessary to wear a mask. There are cleaning sprays/cloths etc to wipe everything down before and after as required. It seems to work well - you also book the swimming pool on the same basis.
  10. mine took 6 years (10 years ago) - I kept renewing my work visa even though I had the "under consideration" stamp - but from what I read, you don't need to. Others may be able to confirm this.
  11. I got PR but wasn't working for a Thai Co. - I was working for a UK company (media). You don't need to be able to read Thai, but you need to be able to talk in Thai about yourself, job etc, and answer multiple choice questions, which are written in Thai but can be read out to you. (well this was 10+ years ago when I got it - things may have changed)
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