pontious

And even if they  did forward it why for something perfectly LEGAL should the price increase from 1900 Baht to 20,000 Baht.

2 minutes ago, Lovethailandelite said:

You get the extension in your passport. Isn't that receipt enough? And again, what part of the following is hard to understand?

"5. In the case where an alien applicant does not meet the full qualifications stipulated by the criteria herein or in other cases not specified in this Order but a competent officer equivalent to or higher than inspector is of the opinion that the alien has legitimate reason for staying in the Kingdom of Thailand, the application shall be forwarded to the Commander of the Royal Thai Police or an authorized competent officer for further consideration of the alien's application."

So NO receipt   - straight forward corruption - that IS not  legal, whichever way you try to shine it.

33 minutes ago, Lovethailandelite said:

 

Do you get an  official receipt for the 20,000 baht.? If not I would  not call that legal.

1 minute ago, jackdd said:

If the mods thought it's illegal the thread would be closed

I did not ask you. They usually answer themselves..

Lets ask the experts - Ubonjoe , Mario etc , do you think it is legal.?

1 hour ago, bluesofa said:

 

I'd agree with you on that. I assumed I was more decrepit than I'd imagined and my memory was playing tricks on me.

However, googling does produce different results:

 

     

BTW, I have already emailed HMPO asking if there is a date already decided when the burgundy passports will be replaced by 'blue'.

(It says they will respond within 15 working days, so don't get too excited yet.)

To avoid over excitement Blue passports will be issued from October 2019. That is when the contract for the supplier is renewed. It will be the same style as now but blue with no mention of Europe.

6 minutes ago, jimster said:

You're wrong. I've seen the documentation which clearly states that a child born in Thailand of migrant worker parents who BOTH have a pink Thai ID card will receive Thai citizenship.

 

Unless you are Lao, Burmese or Cambodian this is not relevant to you so no need to argue this point further. I could even attach a link if you don't believe this but I am really not in the mood to find the doc, take a photo and upload it. I've got other things to do now.

Do post the link - oh sorry you are not in the mood.

13 minutes ago, jimster said:

Old post I know but if a child is born in Thailand to a set of alien parents who both have a pink non-Thai ID card, then Thai citizenship is conferred to the child. Although there are small numbers of westerners and others who have pink non-Thai ID cards, the vast majority are migrant workers who have Lao, Cambodian and Myanmar nationality.

Complete rubbish.

This is Forum Support Desk  - I see no point of it if nobody from 'Support' replies.

4 hours ago, thaiguzzi said:

Still, they'll come in a nice dark blue cover..............

Not for some time yet.

I assume it was approved.

From Thailand costs are-

Adult 34 page - 95.50 - with courier fee 118.51

Adult 50 page - 105.50 - with courier fee 128.51

Child 65.50 - with courier fee 88.51

And why should we have to  phone them to set up internet banking again.

10 hours ago, NanLaew said:

VISA Debit cards? Can you post a link?

 

Thanks.

I have forgotten how to post links. On the bank website click debit cards and at the bottom there are 2 pdf downloads. Can you put   the links on here?

Thanks

2 hours ago, NanLaew said:

If you had pressed 'Accept', the transaction you had initiated would have proceeded as normal and you would have got your cash and your card back without any issues.

 

The VISA debit card option has disappeared from the BB website details of available debit cards. Apparently there are only UnionPay variants now.

 

Before you close you account, if you don't already have an account at another bank, better proceed with caution as there's growing evidence that it is getting harder to open a new account if you don't have a Work Permit. There's also evidence that some people on long-term stay visa/extensions are also facing new hurdles when trying to open  a new account.

Visa cards are still on the website

4 minutes ago, MJCM said:

 

100% correct, but there is 1 But.

The validity of that new visa atm card is only 6-8 months as a friend of mine discovered recently

 

4 minutes ago, MJCM said:

 

100% correct, but there is 1 But.

The validity of that new visa atm card is only 6-8 months as a friend of mine discovered recently

 

Thanks - I think that is due to the changeover you mentioned in 2019.

If you are Bangkok bank get a Visa ATM card. They will probably say no have. They do not want to issue them. Insist on one and if they still say no phone the head office in Bangkok. You may have to wait seven days to get one sent to the branch.

If it is the same number as the Yellow book do you still have to go to the office.?

You already have the number.

1 hour ago, Jim P said:

Would applying for a notarised confirmation from the British Embassy alert them to the fact that you are living in Thailand? Assuming you haven't told them and still retain a UK address.

If asking for a income letter I assume they will know you are living here. Why else  would you want one.?

Worried about your state  pension increases?

6 hours ago, Danielsiam said:

Don't try anyway with Greek Border without visa, they're very rude, and they will throw away your family member, and said NO VISA NO ENTRY.

I experienced it ( land border with Turkey )

 

 

By the way I sended some email about my cases to some Embassies

What is your nationality.?

What country are you trying to enter.?

3 hours ago, pest said:

Toyota CH-R was in Phuket last week on show ...Sorry I have no idea if its coming to Thailand but I would say so if its on show

 

https://www.toyota.com/c-hr/

Prices and details are on the Toyota Thailand website.

3 minutes ago, rockingrobin said:

This is nonsense

Tax allowance entitlement is determined by nationality and tax residency status

 

On that  happy note I will withdraw from the conversation.

1 minute ago, rockingrobin said:

No, you are missing the point.

 

It is possible to have an NI number but not entitled to a tax allowance. NI do not cancel when a person's right to work in the UK ceases.

 

If you have  a NI Number you are entitled to a personal allowance..Moving abroad does not cancel it.

21 minutes ago, billd766 said:

 

Can you have a tax allowance in the UK if you are not working or paying tax? What about if you are unemployed and living in another country?

 

I honestly have no idea.

 

 

Yes - in 2017-2018 you could earn 11500 pounds before you pay tax. If you are unemployed and live  abroad you obviously will not pay tax anyway.

1 hour ago, rockingrobin said:

How does his Thai wife who is not resident in the UK qualify for a personal tax allowance.?

She must have a National Insurance number to transfer a portion of her allowance If  she does not have one she would have to be resident in the UK to apply for one.