bruceboy

If you are over 50 - why not convert to a retirement visa - it's easier.

That certainly sounds like the way to go.

Then, you only need 400K if I understand the rules?

With Thailand's long standing recognition of the "3rd sex", it doesn't seem to me much of a stretch, that same-sex marriage will be legal in Thailand. The very presence of so many gays and 3rd sex public figures on Thai television speaks to eventual acceptance by Thai society. .

After only being here in Thailand a relatively short time, I've noticed that Thai society is far more tolerant to Gays than elsewhere so, IMHO, a santified 'marriage' law written into the books here is probably not in the offing. Doesn't appear to be needed?

As far as sin sod goes, isn't that a particularly Issan thing?

Not all Thais subscribe to it do they?

How Do You Make A Living In Thailand?

I'm new to Thailand and the money is running out fast.

The business venture I've got now does not pay enough for my basic needs and eating off the street is a bit dodgy all the time. I need some answers too.

I am likely to home school - the schools here suck and the international schools may not suck but they likely teach by a socialistic agenda -

What is 'teach by socialist agenda' mean?

Noam Chomsky's books and writings make up the syllabus?

Is this forum Thaivisa or a derivative of Pravda?

Why do you say that?

Who is stickman?

I'm new to Thailand - cheers!

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Discussing the 'knitting (of) pubes' infantile?

If you continue to come back on tourist visas, don't be surprised when you run into trouble.

A "proper' visa is not hard to get, if you want to stay and have honest motives.

What A Tourist Visa is a proper visa. If he is not married to a Thai, doesn't have a Thai child, is not over 50 or working in Thailand what other option does he have?

As posters have said, immigration to Thailand may drift towards Western standards but at the moment it hasn't and so survival for today is what is important today. If the OP can remain in Thailand for another 3 years he can get a "proper visa" as he can retire. They may change the rules again but whats the point of worrying about what might happen.

The glass is half full and yes Charles, consulates in UK are still issuing triple entry tourist visas.

A tourist visa is for tourists, many people misuse the generous Thai immigration system to stay on for years and years, I don't blame the Thais for cracking down on this, it's like the many immigrants in the UK taking advantage of our generousity back home.

I got my one year visa, work permit and business venture sorted - it really isn't all that difficult. Sunbelt are one of the firms offering assistance for this.

Hi everyone, I am Bruce from Nottingham.

Looking forward to exchanging opinions about life in Thailand and some friendly banter.

If you continue to come back on tourist visas, don't be surprised when you run into trouble.

A "proper' visa is not hard to get, if you want to stay and have honest motives.

You don't suppose the previous conviction had anything to do with it?

I agree I'm sure the lad was flagged and they decided to take a closer look next time he passed through Yank Immigration. Good on them for catching the perv!!!

Another creap of the streets.

Best of luck. But ensure you have the correct visa before coming to Thailand.