TheChiefJustice

For starters, it might be a good idea to stop using 'permanent' in the context of a Residency Permit. They are not permanent and can be 'lost' in certain circumstances.

- You leave and return without a reentry permit .. you lose it.

- You stay away from LOS for more than 1 year .. ditto

- And I wouldn't doubt if there might be a few more

I have know 2 people who had "PR" and lost it. I don't know why people here insist on calling a RP "permanent" when they should know better.

What a silly response. PR is the correct term. It allows the holder permanent residence in the Kingdom. Yes, it can be lost under certain circumstances - but one does not define it by such exceptions. You seem somewhat bitter and a touch twisted about the topic of Permanent Residence. One suspects that you may not qualify for consideration, so you feel the need to have a hissy fit about nomenclature.

To the OP, I do suggest that you read Camerata's excellent thread about PR. One is unlikely to find a more comprehensive discussion on the topic elsewhere.

Haddo - although this does appear to be rather odd, I am aware of a number of cases where birth certificates have been falsified. Given that you are applying in the family support category, one might perhaps understand a little more the rationale for the request. If you really want PR, you would be best not to complain about your human rights being violated. The best thing for you to do would be to pop along to the hospital and have the test taken. A DNA test does not take long, although I do not know how much it will cost.

Under which category did you apply, Haddo? This does sound rather 1984.

Ah, yes, now I get it, Samran. I very much enjoyed The Castle! A lovely Aussie movie.

Samran, you might want to tell him yourself:

http://www.scottmurray.com/a_life_well_lived.htm

I understand that I can just say sawatdee krap mali, but I want to have some alternative ways of saying things. It helps me to learn. However, if it is totally foreign to say sawatdee dtorn teang krap kun mali, then I don't want to look foolish and speak that way.

I agree with P'Yoot and P'Meadish. Generally speaking, a Thai person would never use สวัสดีตอนเที่ยง as a greeting to another Thai person. As P'Yoot says,สวัสดีครับ/ค่ะ is sufficient.

I agree with Crossey. One should always try to avoid an overstay if at all possible.

This is what the British Chamber of Commere website says about the event:

Details: The Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber, Netherlands-Thai Chamber and British Chamber present a Dinner Talk on Tuesday 19th June 2007

Drinks start at 18.30 hrs, dinner at 19.00 hrs

Guest Speaker: Dr. Sutharm Valaisathien, Partner, International Legal Counsellors

Many foreigners who have been living and working in Thailand for years, are eager to get permanent residence status. As it is becoming more and more difficult to renew non-immigrant B visas and work permits, Permanent Residency is perceived to be a way to make that process easier. But, how helpful are permanent residence papers really to the proud owner?

Dr. Sutharm Valaisathien, Vice President of Beluthai and Partner at International Legal Counsellors Thailand, is a specialist who will provide all the answers. He will explain to us: what is Permanent Residency? Advantages, disadvantages? Requirements for application? Application process and cost? Nxt step: Thai citizenship?

In addition to Dr. Sutharm's talk, we'll hear from a successful applicant on the real advantages of his permanent residence status.

But, it's not all serious talk: there will also be great food, Belgian beer and French wine!

We hope to see many of you at this important dinner talk which we hope will be of concrete use to you.

***BOOKING***

The cost is THB 950 per person

It is people like you who do NOT take resposiblity for their actions and expect others to get you out of the mire. You who have caused all the new regulations.

What a load of utter rubbish. Overstays have absolutely nothing to do with the "new regulations" of which you speak.

Myself I stay just under 6 months here, then 6 months at home, summer all year, so the 90 days does not affect me. Kiwi Pete

Might I perhaps suggest that you consider extending the length of the "home" portion of your yearly schedule to the full 12 months.

Well heres my advice. Do the crime serve the time. He has overstayed he is in violation of a Thai immigration polices. There is no gray area. And if there is please point it out to me as the rules are in place with respect to this situation

This sort of clichéd drivel hardly constitutes advice. Perhaps if you have nothing constructive to add, Minburi, your most sensible course of action would be to remain silent. The OP clearly understands that he is in breach of the Thai immigration regulations by overstaying his visa. He has come here seeking counsel and advice in an attempt to correct his error; to right his wrong. I find this most admirable, indeed. I wish the OP all the best in his efforts to normalize his visa situation. I wish for you, Minburi, a more compassionate heart.

I agree entirely with the sensible response posted by dbrenn. You have nothing to be concerned about as long as you pay your fine at the airport. You will not be blacklisted. You will be permitted to return without difficulty. Don't listen to some of the holier than thou trolls who frequent this forum. Many are bitter and twisted beyond repair.