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Since this picture isn't a you took of the motorbike you saw. I think I can add some explanation. One of the teachers at my school purchased the kit you see in this picture. It is not a new motorbike but a 3000 baht kit you add to your motorbike. I agree they are not very stable but he drives it on short trips of less than 10k. The teacher at my school added to his one day old Fino. It took him about two hours to assemble and fit to the motorbike. I am not sure if they are legal either but who cares in Issan.

Cant see the pic.

The shop in Tuk com pattaya has them. Genuine copies for 100baht / disc. Each season is about 6 discs.

Very similar, but a different style of bike. As i said, maybe a chinese bike. Anyone know of any other companies making this kind of samlor?

I was at Threpassit market last night and saw parked behind the building what appeared to be a chinese bike with a tuktuk (samlor) conversion.

It had two bench type seats in the back and appeared to be about 250 or 350cc . The front had a windshield like i have pictured on a scooter here

but the bike was more of a tourer.

This tuktuk was sporting a rather nice welsh flag over it.

Can anyone identify it or even better where they are made/sold.

thanks

bike.bmp

So all of a sudden 161 kids are a problem. Every year the British courts effectively deprive tens of thousands of fathers from seeing their kids by giving custody nearly 100% of the time to mums.

British court system relating to custody is a joke.

There is no definitive answer to this question. Some airlines wont let you board with less than 6 months. On the face of it, if you made it to Thailand they would probably let you in, but is a 1% chance they refuse acceptable? For me ....no way!

Take a day off and get a new passport otherwise you are asking for problems allround and travelling with a 4 yr old is stressful enough without added complications.

You dont need the translated affirmation to marry in Pattaya immigration. I know i got my marraige non o visa last week.

Yes that is exactly what my friend does for his Filipina gf when she visits LOS.

Thanks everyone. I already have tickets on Air Asia (have had them for a long time) so Atmos advice is very helpful.

One last thing. How many hours total is the bus journey from Suvarnabhumi to the terminal and then to Trat?

Airport to Trat is 4and half hours ish. Trat to Laem Ngop ferry port is 20-25 mins. Sometimes the bus stops about 15k before Trat and there are small pic ups (songtaews) waiting to take you to the pier. Saves time.

Have a look at iamkohchang.com There is a lot of good info there. Make sure you use the Tannochat ferry and not centrepoint ferry. Tannochat takes 25mins across and centrepoint more like 90 mins.

I have just been through this process so can tell you exactly what is required.

My daughters passport arrived 3 days ago.

You will need your childs birth certificate, your wifes Id card and your marriage certificate. Take them to a licensed translator and get them translated into English.

You will also need your original (british) birth certificate.

2 photos of your baby.

Complete the application form and take to the british embassy in Bangkok.

Pay the fee, submit the documents, then your done.

I was in and out in 30 minutes. Passport arrived approx. 4 weeks later.

I did not go near a ministry of foreign affairs.

Easy

I feel this is exactly what im getting from the notes. Do you think the translation company went to the ministry of foreign affairs?

My opinion is that they didnt.

I know that they didn't as I waited while it was translated.

Thank you so much!

Im off up there next tuesday.

Did you also get a Thai passport?

I bought one from a guy that makes and sells them himself. They are available in many sizes. He has a hut/shack on the sukhumvit very near to the Makro store about 2 k after Pattaya Tai turning.He is on the same side of the road as Makro. There are about 12 to choose from there. I believe i paid about 4000baht for a nice one big enough for 2 medium dogs.

The guy that makes these is situated in a tin shed on sukhumvit near to Makro. He also sells old bicycles there. I bought a decent sized one for about 4000baht. My doggies love it and iys even got mozzy guards.

What are mozzy guards?

Mosquito nets on the windows.

I have read all the documents and notes on the passport application form, and all it states is that all Thai forms must be translated by a licensed translator. It does not mention the ministry of foreign affairs anywhere. Im confused now

ps i dont want to register the birth, i just want a passport for him.

Translations need to be stamped by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but as i said most translation companies will offer to get this done for you (for a fee obviously), so that you don't have to go to Chaeng Wattana MoFA and sit around all day.

Where does it say they need to be stamped by the MFA?

I have just been through this process so can tell you exactly what is required.

My daughters passport arrived 3 days ago.

You will need your childs birth certificate, your wifes Id card and your marriage certificate. Take them to a licensed translator and get them translated into English.

You will also need your original (british) birth certificate.

2 photos of your baby.

Complete the application form and take to the british embassy in Bangkok.

Pay the fee, submit the documents, then your done.

I was in and out in 30 minutes. Passport arrived approx. 4 weeks later.

I did not go near a ministry of foreign affairs.

Easy

I feel this is exactly what im getting from the notes. Do you think the translation company went to the ministry of foreign affairs?

My opinion is that they didnt.

Just bring your marriage paper, your wife's ID card and sons birth certificate to a translation company. I prefer to just give them the documents, have them translate the documents, have them bring translations to ministry of foreign affairs for certification and then mail me all the documents via EMS.

You can do the ministry of foreign affairs certification part yourself if you want, but IMHO it's not worth saving 500-1000Baht and wasting a whole day on that. Just pay the translation company to do it all.

Once you get your certified translations bring them to the embassy along with your passport and passport photos of your son. They will be able to be submit the passport application and you a British birth certificate at the same time.

Costs a small fortunate and birth certificate/passport arrive by mail after a few weeks.

I have read all the documents and notes on the passport application form, and all it states is that all Thai forms must be translated by a licensed translator. It does not mention the ministry of foreign affairs anywhere. Im confused now

ps i dont want to register the birth, i just want a passport for him.

RIP :jap:

The guy that makes these is situated in a tin shed on sukhumvit near to Makro. He also sells old bicycles there. I bought a decent sized one for about 4000baht. My doggies love it and iys even got mozzy guards.

I am currently thinking about applying for my sons first UK passport. We live in Thailand . Dad British, mum Thai. Married 2 years already. Child 1 month old.

What im not finding clear are the translations required and getting them notarized? Do i have to go to the ministry of foreign affairs? If so where is it.

Any up to date info would be most appreciated.

Maybe this forum doesnt have any members in Trat?

I have been reliably informed that Tesco will open a superstore in Trat soon.

Does anyone have any more information? Will save a long drive to Chantaburi if true.

Take it to the auction. Collingbournes is the best for selling on Soi Chayapreuk. John the owner is a good guy.

There is a shop on the sukhumvit just 500 metres after the Pattaya klang turning towards Rayong in Pattaya. The shop is called AT BED.

Can buy 6 ft or 5 ft sets of 270 thread count bedding with sheets, duvet cover and pillow covers for about 1700baht. The inner duvet can be bought seperately there for about 600baht.

They have a choice of colours and they also sell the mattress protectors. Many many hotels shop there.

There are cheaper options out there but this shop sells hotel quality.

Negotiate the first price they give you.

Rip jimmy. Love him or loathe him he was a real character!

interesting you say her lack of property was the reason, when initially you said she has land worth 4000 pounds.

Unfortunately the days of taking gf's home are over unless your relationship is rock solid and she has a REAL job etc. which would be a good rerason for her to return!!

I was refused a visitor visa for my WIFE for very shaky reasons which i got overturned at tribunal.

My advice is to have along think about your future together. If you believe she is the one for you,

then next time you come to Thailand, get married. Then you can apply for a family visit visa or a settlement one,

and if that is refused then you can appeal to tribunal and they overturn them more often than not for genuine people.

Hi guys, me again.

I am back after an unsuccessful attempt at the tourist visa. It was rejected for a few reasons, the main one being her lack of property in Thailand, and them saying that she didn't have sufficient reason for returning to Thailand. I can't tell you how infuriating this is, but I'm sure a few of you have been through the same thing, so are already aware. I obviously haven't got £10000 to throw at an apartment, and having been back to Thailand since I was last on here, we have decided to get married next time I go (the end of this month). Iit's what we both want, but having only been together for a year, it is more soon than we would have wanted. Oh well.

Please answer me a question?

In days how much time have you two spent together. ie how many days have u spent with her?

With a spouse visa, is the main thing they are looking for is that I can provide adequate financial support? If so, how much would I have to have in savings to satisfy this need? Have you any info on the 'test' that she'll have to pass, too?

Same as last time, any advice would be gratefully received.

Cheers,

Rob