teacherofwoe

I've been reading through this thread and I have seen that some people have got their Thai bank manager to witness the signature. Someone added a link to the government website regarding life certificate: https://www.gov.uk/state-pension-if-you-retire-abroad/how-to-claim

You are then referred to another link which shows who can sign a passport photo. They state that the criteria is the same as witnessing the life certificate. Here is the link: https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications

I see two problems with using a Thai bank manager or any other type professional.

Who can sign forms and photos Personal relationship

The countersignatory must:

• have known the person applying for at least 2 years
• be able to identify the person applying, eg they’re a friend, neighbour or colleague (not just someone who knows them professionally)

Where you’re applying from

If you’re applying in the UK, the countersignatory must:

• live in the UK
• have a current British or Irish passport

If you’re applying from outside the UK, they must have a current British, Irish or other EU, US or Commonwealth passport. But your application will be processed more quickly if they have a British or Irish passport.

When they hold a US, Commonwealth or other EU (not British or Irish) passport, they must provide a colour photocopy of the page with their photograph on it. This must be included with the countersigned application.

Now, have I missed something or am I right in saying Thai officials cannot be a witness?

what you have posted is an utter load of BS.in case you dont live in thailand BS.is BULL S-IT.

nothing you posted is correct and is not in the accompanied letter of who can sign and witness the life certificate.

so all you goverment or embassy mouth pieces please refrain from posting utter rubbish.

please excuse the spelling,[welsh you now]

Calm down. I'm following up on what others have said. Look through previous posts by other members and you will see the first link in my post. This page referred me to the second link. If you don't believe me then look for yourself before screaming BS. If it is BS, then it is BS quoted by HMG, not me. I haven't seen the letter accompanying the life certificate so I don't know what it says. Someone on this thread advised readers to check the government website which I did. There seemed to be an irregularity so I posted the above to try to get some clarification. The whole point of discussions like this is to get and give help.

I've been reading through this thread and I have seen that some people have got their Thai bank manager to witness the signature. Someone added a link to the government website regarding life certificate: https://www.gov.uk/state-pension-if-you-retire-abroad/how-to-claim

You are then referred to another link which shows who can sign a passport photo. They state that the criteria is the same as witnessing the life certificate. Here is the link: https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications

I see two problems with using a Thai bank manager or any other type professional.

Who can sign forms and photos Personal relationship

The countersignatory must:

• have known the person applying for at least 2 years
• be able to identify the person applying, eg they’re a friend, neighbour or colleague (not just someone who knows them professionally)

Where you’re applying from

If you’re applying in the UK, the countersignatory must:

• live in the UK
• have a current British or Irish passport

If you’re applying from outside the UK, they must have a current British, Irish or other EU, US or Commonwealth passport. But your application will be processed more quickly if they have a British or Irish passport.

When they hold a US, Commonwealth or other EU (not British or Irish) passport, they must provide a colour photocopy of the page with their photograph on it. This must be included with the countersigned application.

Now, have I missed something or am I right in saying Thai officials cannot be a witness?

Try Boots. They used to stock it. They have a number of small shop in and around Chiang Mai.

Thanks, I'll give them a try.

Hi, does anyone know where to buy bath salts or bubble bath in CM?

Thanks!

As it's a BA and not a B.Ed., I don't think it will be considered to be an educational degree. I have a B.A. in TEFL and I was refused a Teachers License as I do not hold a B.Ed.

Vientiane consulate now has a sign outside saying that they believe many people have had several tourist visas whilst working illegally. You must now show proof of funds to be able to support yourself for your visit. You can't go on holiday if you're broke train of thought.

Hi,

I'm going to Phuket with the wife and kids the end of March for a one week holiday. I'd like to rent a 3 bedroom house or villa within walking distance of a beach, I'm not too bothered which, but we want somewhere not too crowded. Any recommendations and suggestions of where to go and who to rent through would be most appreciated.

Thanks

P.S.

I'd also like to know if there are any areas of the island not suitable for kids.

Thanks again

Ah!

He got a sixty day extension on his original visa last year.

Then he got a year's extension.

Now he wants another year's extension but was given sixty days initially.

As Bangkok has pointed out - you can't get a sixty day extension on an annual extension.

His original visa expired ages ago.

Hi Ginkas,

The first 60 day extension was given after my first annual extension. The recent 60 day extension after my second annual and I just applied for my third annual. If what you say is correct, "As Bangkok has pointed out - you can't get a sixty day extension on an annual extension." then they made a mistake last year issuing the first 60 day but I still got the annual.

...Just before I left Thailand on Dec 7 I stopped in to one of the Pattaya Visa companies and she still did not know of the change from 15 to 30 days, but she made a call and then said, yes it is 30 days now for those G-7 country citizens.

I can't understand how some people think they can operate a visa run company without reading our visa forum first thing every morning.

I had my O visa extension declined yesterday at Chiang Mai Immigration. The officer told me that I could go to Mae Sai and get a 15 day entry so that I could then convert it to a non o visa in Bangkok. She is obviously unaware about the change.

Hi all,

Thanks for the responses. Last year my funds arrived late because I had to help pay for a funeral back home. The officer gave me 60 to let my money mature but gave no indication this was a one off. this year I had the money in the bank on time but I forgot about a direct debit and it dipped under. My own fault. I threw myself on the mercy of CM immigration and asked for 60 days to allow my funds to mature. After scrutinizing my passport she agreed to give me 60 days to "visit my family". At the time I thought nothing more about her comment than her showing her authority. She made no comment about not qualifying for an annual extension in 60 days. I went again yesterday and again the passport was scrutinized, fees taken and one month stamp. Two hours later the wife gets a phone call. Your husband can not get an extension as he has already had two additional 60 day extensions on the current visa. She said she will give me 7 days extension on Monday taking me from 27th Dec to 3rd Jan. Then, go to a consulate or go to Mae Sai then Bangkok to convert to an O visa. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Which immigration office was that?

There is no such rule that I know of. There is a rule that you can't get two 60 day extensions back to back.

Your best option is probably to go out for a single entry non-o visa.

You probably would not be able to do a conversion with just a 15 day entry because you need 15 days remaining on your entry to do it. Plus there is good chance you would get a 14 day under consideration stamp when you apply.

Hi ubonjoe,

It was Chiang Mai immigration. I think my best bet is to phone immigration in Bangkok on Monday to see if there is anything they can do for me. I don't want to waste more time and money on a border run if it's fruitless.

If you exit and return on a visa exempt entry, 15 or 30 days depending on your nationality, you can then go to Bangkok and convert that to a Non-O without the money being seasoned. During the last 30 days of the 90 days that they give you you would then go to the local immigration office and apply for then 1 year extension, the money is then fully seasoned. Cost of the conversion, 2000 baht, the extension 1900 baht.

Thanks Wayned,

Is a visa exempt entry what I will automatically get or do I have to request it?

I applied for an annual extension yesterday based on marriage. Everything went fine, I got a one month stamp pending approval. Later in the day, I received a phone call to say that I could not apply for an annual extension because two months ago I got a 60 day extension as my funds had not matured in the bank for two months. This happen last year due to my funds being sent late from my home country, but I got an annual extension after that. The immigration officer said that you can only have one additional extension, other than annual extensions, per visa. She has given me two options. She will give me a 7 day extension on Monday. Then I can either leave the country to obtain a new O visa, or got to Mae Sai for a 15 day stamp and then go to Bangkok to get an annual extension. This second option seems wrong to me as I wouldn't have O visa status when I re-enter at Mae Sai. Would Bangkok immigration issue a one year extension? Any experience or reliable information about tjis would be most appreciated.

Thanks

We have a Mazuma gas heater which is hotter than a gas model. It's situated outside but you can use it inside but you will need to put in a flue for the fumes to escape. We have mixer taps in the kitchen and two bathrooms. This morning I had a piping hot shower under a big rain shower head with plenty of pressure. With the electric ones, you have to turn down the pressure to increase the heat and you end up with a drizzle. I had a nice warm shave too as the sinks have mixer taps. This unit produces water hot enough to travel up one story and an electric heater struggles with a one meter shower pipe. We paid about B6,000 or B7,000 for it which is about the same as the most powerful electric models. I'm afraid I can't remember the name of the shop, but it is a place similar to Global House on the Hang Dong Road. It's about half a kilometer from Kad Falang (going to C.M.) on the opposite side or the road.

Hope this helps.

How about It?

I recently open a Pay Pal account so I could purchase items online as I don't have a credit or debit card. Once the account was set up and verified, I contacted Pay Pal to find out how to deposit funds in to the account without a debit or credit card. The reply was with a credit or debit card. What a waste of time.

What SA says, you aren't qualified to be legally employed as a teacher.

I don't think the restrictions go far enough,

I think,

Foreign teachers employed in Thai schools should be qualified to teach in their home countries.

My friend has taught in at least four government schools over the last ten years without a degree. He has always had a license waiver and a work permit for each school. As for teachers being qualified to teach in their home country, I'm afraid that Thai schools simply do not pay enough.

Try Nandachart School. They have a Thai special needs teacher already as they have autistic children there.

How else is the B2 trillion loan going to be paid back? Steady increase in taxes and new taxes, especially from the tourist industry.

A Thai construction company is entering a joint venture with a Chinese firm to bid for the construction of dual rail tracks under the government’s mega infrastructure plans, tentatively scheduled to kick off next year.

TRC is a contractor for gas pipeline and engineering systems, and construction of factories for energy and petrochemical industries.

Eighty-five per cent of the Bt2 trillion spending will be allocated to improvement of the railway system...

For God's sake! Let the railways be built by someone who knows HOW to build railways. My children and grandchildren are going to have to pay for this. I hope my grandchildren will be able to travel SAFELY on this railway, unless it has fallen apart by then. Also, what do we know about " a Chinese Firm"? Do they have a proven record of building safe railways? Can anyone else see the magnitude of this or am I just going loopy?

O.P.

Find someone who has actually learned how to speak a reasonable amount of Thai with Walen. Find out where they studied and with which teachers. Then, observe their lessons to see if it's for you. If you do find said individual, please let us know as I could do with a dose of cold water.

This government tends to keep everyone in the dark about what they are doing. To wit: they pass their legislation while the people are sleeping.

I think you will find the Dems are also in favour of this bill. After all there are many of them and their families who will make good money from it. Where was your beloved opposition?

Not all dems it would seem are in favour

"The loan bill came under attack by opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva that it would provide huge fiscal burdens for future generations with an estimated additional 3 trillion baht in interest over the course of 50 years, The burden of paying off this massive loan rests on the current and future taxpayers, children and their grandchildren."

More than 100,000 of the half-million HIV-positive population in Thailand don't receive proper treatment

500,000 known cases. The tip of the iceberg?