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14 hours ago, 7by7 said:

Then why are you concerned this time?

 

They have accepted your relationship and that she is a genuine visitor seven times before; has anything changed to make them doubt it this time?

 

UKVI explicitly advise against purchasing tickets until one has the visa, and the supporting documents guide says

Why include stuff they specifically say is not required?

 

ECOs have an extremely limited amount of time to spend assessing each application, a matter of just a few minutes; as theoldgit says, wading through evidence they don't need, or even want, means they could miss something vital!

Even with seven successful visa applications, there's still an element of worry with every new one. May be irrational. Or maybe it's because i remember reading - probably on here - some time ago, about someone who had many successful applications and then got rejected. I think the feeling was a bit of complacency had slipped in to the way the application was put together. I don't think we are complacent but it is true that our applications have got lighter as we have started trimming stuff that we have learned is unnecessary, and that then leads to feeling like our case is weaker.

You are right though - why include stuff they specifically say is not required? Besides force of habit, no reason.

24 minutes ago, theoldgit said:

As you say the UKVI specifically advise against sending photos and flight tickets, the instructions to Entry Clearance Officers advises that any sent shouldn't be considered when making a decision on the application.

 

Flight tickets might mean something to those who have saved to pay for them and intend using them on a round trip, but refundable ones are meaningless and it could be argued that an unused return half of a cheapo ticket could be a cheap price to pay by somebody who is anxious to get to the UK and then disappear under the radar.

 

Photos prove that people were together at the time the photo was taken, assuming they're not Photo shopped, but little else, I suspect that ECO's were overwhelmed with albums full of photos which may well have meant something to the applicant but added nothing to the strength of the application.

 

I suppose at the end of the day it's for the applicant to decide if they feel they want to include evidence that they're specifically advised against sending, but there's always a danger that the decision maker missing a piece of meaningful evidence whilst sifting through everything else.

With regards photos perhaps not adding much weight to an application, all i would say is that photos of two people together dating back over the last 15 years or so (with those people visibly ageing - this is what marriage does:-)), and in a variety of different locations... well, you would have thought would be hard to forge even with the wonders of photoshop, and might offer a bit more insight to a relationship than a bit of paper from a bank.

Who are we though to question the wisdom of the powers that be...

Thanks for advice. Will do as you suggest.

The tracking number issue you are having notwithstanding, i think you are fretting unnecessarily.

Every time i've done by post it's taken a good couple of weeks, even though using EMS.

My wife has already had seven successful 6 month visit visas over the last ten years, and is now applying for another. My question is regarding submitting photos as evidence of relationship and air tickets as proof of travel plans.

She has always included this stuff on all previous applications but i notice in the advisory blurb they say not to send it. Photos seem like as good a way as any to prove a relationship and already paid for return plane tickets as good a way as any to prove an intention to return. Can anyone confirm that we shouldn't include this stuff. Having done lots of successful applications already there is a feeling of, it it ain't broke, don't fix it, but on the other hand, i guess no point sending stuff that will be totally ignored.

No. If they type in your passport number their records will show all your history, including when you last did your 90 day notification.

6 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Here's the rub, he was also drunk and doesn't remember punching you!

The driver has come forward and said he has no recollection of anyone falling off the back.. although he admits to being tipsy too.

the norm is 30 days, and there are some immigration-officies that allow up to 45 days, but you have to ask especially in that case...

Glegolo

Anyone know how many days prior Chaeng Wattana Government Complex allow application submission?

you can renew up to 45 days early

I understood it was 30 days. Are you sure it's 45?

Sorry to MESmith for missing your PM.

Last few years i have been able to get insurance cover for my parent's car during trips back, by getting them to switch their cover to Direct Line. Direct Line allow their customers to add an extra driver to the policy. In the case of non-resident extra drivers, they do have a time limit of no more than 30 days in a year, but that is the only real downside. Price wise it is not bad at all. Forget the exact price but i think about 5 pounds a day.

By the sound of it you have just been made redundant, she has obviously got everything she wants from you and now it is time to move back to the nest that she came from. DONT WALK AWAY. RUN.

He's 65... GENTLE JOG might be more realistic.

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Seems to me the wife had enough of you.

Go back to her, be sincere with her and promise her you will change your attitude towards her.

A good thing also is to get a bunch of nice flowers for her.

Good Luck to you.

Seriously this has to be sarcasm, but there again I come across your posts daily... She allegedly threatened to kill him, with the backing of the family! If there's an attitude adjustment required, I would say the Mrs is well over due for one...

As for the wife having rights over the kid, not a chance. From the OP's description of family life in the boondoo he'd be dragged up like an extra from the lord of the flies.

To be fair I wouldn't take the threat to kill from Thai bird who has lost it and ranting, seriously. I don't understand the ":Support of the family part" Do they approve all of her hits ?

It has been very difficult for me, but because I love my wife and child and have learned to love her family and their culture I have made countless concessionsin order to make it work.

Of course there are times in a relationship when one must concede to the other, but start doing it countless times, I fear you would soon become just the spineless pussy whipped family member who nobody respects.

If you don't stand your ground on the things that really matter, such as death threats, you are on a very steep slippery slope.

I would get out of Thailand as fast as you can....break your Honda Steed down and send it back to the UK where you can ride it all day long,

Just sell it. If time is short take it to somewhere like Siam Motors who may be willing to sell it on your behalf for a commission. Either that or take it to one of the bike shops and strike a deal for cash. The main thing at this stage is just getting it off your hands.

Leave.

Something i have noticed is that those Thais who speak bar level English, seem to find foreign spoken Thai almost impossible to understand, and also seem to get a bit irritated when they hear it. Of course foreign spoken Thai is often not spoken that well or clearly - speaking for myself anyway - but other Thais seem generally to be able to comprehend it, and don't seem to get annoyed by it, which leads me to believe that perhaps the communication problem is feigned and designed to send the message, "you are a tool".

You gotta love a kangaroo court! Thailand will never be a democracy. Any person who seeks to change the status quo will be destroyed with trumped up charges and intimidation. This move is so blatantly political and corrupt the rest of the world is just laughing at the clowns in charge.

At least the father here is trying to take responsibility.

The way kids here can be spoilt, being bought the latest gadgets, phones, the latest cars... it's something most of us see every day.

Children aren't taught the value of money, the importance of standing on their own two feet, the pride of doing hard graft and making something of themselves without family help. Instilling these sorts of values can make such a difference to who a person ultimately becomes. Not instilling them on the other hand, can cause a lot of problems.

Anyway, the point I'm making is that the time to take responsibly was when his son was growing up into a man, before this happened. Taking responsibility now... yeah, that's great, but it won't make much difference.. certainly not for the person who was beaten and set on fire.