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10 minutes ago, Eff1n2ret said:

Outgoing as well? Where do you go for that? Being over 70, I have used that gate on arrivals, but I didn't know there is one for departures.

Located on the lower level, close to the escalators that would go to the security area for the non-priority passengers. (both ends)

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

He is asking about a multiple entry non-o visa not a OA visa.

OK, sorry, then my mistake, although I hope the OP is aware that this would mean leaving the country every 90 days.

The info is reasonably clear on the Thai Embassy London website, no idea if there is a limit to the number of visas they would issue, given the monetary requirements, then would there be any advantage to keep on applying for the visa in London over getting an extension of stay based on retirement as the cost of both are not that far off being the same if you get a multiple re-entry permit on an extension.

Non-Immigrant Visa Category “O-A” (Long Stay)
 

36 minutes ago, chowny77 said:

How does a foreigner working in Thailand harm Thai peoples lives and property??

If working illegally and doing a job that can be done by a Thai, then it is harming the People and country, it is taking a job off a local and likely not collecting income tax.

57 minutes ago, Expattaff1308 said:

I'm at a total loss as to all the bickering its like a pi$$ing contest for petes sake. I thought the forum was to exchange information seems I was wrong.

The owning of the Yellow Book & ID card is a personal choice, much the same as wether you want to drive a toyota or a ford.

 

Not bickering, more like a never ending debate!

The question, which has been asked umpteen time in different threads, was asked as to the benefit of having the pink ID card, (there was no mention of the yellow Tabien Baan).

I stated that IMO there is no benefit or advantage, note the IMO part, as you rightly state it is personal choice.

If indeed it is possible, then I can see no benefit in being able to book an internal flight in Thai script, which would mean being in the website in Thai, when I can book it using my native language and use my Thai driving license for ID purposes.

@Tanoshi appears to be very fortunate that DLT allow him to use only the Pink ID card to renew his license, they should not, it is a requirement for them to check the immigration status of the applicant, as you should have non-immigrant status to obtain a 5 year one, if taking copies of the passport etc. then can just as easy take the original as well.

There a few reasons why I would not want a Citizens ID number to replace my passport number on my Thai driving license, not least of which there could well be issues using it for a rental vehicle in another country, as most rental companies require to see your passport as the initial ID and I have been asked to link the two in the past as it is a foreign license.

You can buy or sell a car using the yellow Tabien Baan, you do not use the ID card as proof of residence.

Anyway, enough from me on this subject, it really has been done to death.

4 minutes ago, nanglong218 said:

My Thai missus doesn't help as she can't believe they want photos of the inside of our home.

Why not get her to contact the Buriram Immigration office and ask them if they need photos, I'm sure she would believe them.

7 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

You can use your Thai ID card to book and travel on local flights, they are outside the area of issue.

Have you tried that using your Driving Licence to do that.

 

If a Driving licence is a form of ID why do you have to show your passport at the DLT to renew your DL.

If you understand how Thailand administration works the Tabien Baan and ID card can be used just as Thais do to renew a DL, book local flights, open bank accounts, selling/purchasing a vehicle register for tax etc.

Alternatively you can carry on using your foreign ID (passport) proof of address (certificates of residence) and numerous photocopies of various documents for administration processes.

Sorry, I totally disagree with 90% of what you are saying and I understand the system probably as well, if not better than you do, I have been here for a very long time and dealt with officialdom in that time rather a lot of times!

Are you 100% sure that you can book a flight using only your pink ID card? I seriously would doubt this as flights are booked using English characters and not Thai, an airline should only accept a form of ID that corresponds to the name on the ticket, I have flow numerous times using my Thai license as ID for an internal flight.

Passport, again, old stuff, of course you must still provide your passport to renew your Thai driving license, as would you even with the Yellow Tabien Baan as proof of residence, unless your are a citizen (and possibly a PR), then this would apply to all, as it is the only acceptable proof of citizenship / legal residence status in Thailand.

It would apply in the case of immigration / police wanting to see you passport as well, the Pink ID card would prove nothing to them as to your legal status here.

Opening a bank account, this would depend on the bank and branch at the time, 99.9% would still insist on your providing a passport as opposed to a pink ID card that most will not know what one is, granted, once opened it may possibly be OK to use as ID for account withdrawals.

Registering for tax is a simple process, not made any simpler by providing a pink ID card.

I did say that the Yellow Tabien Baan has its uses, not so sure that the pink ID has any more advantages to offer though, other than you can put it in a wallet.

18 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

t's an opportunity to integrate into Thai society and use your Tabien Baan and ID card as proof of address and ID at any government establishment for administration purposes, just the same as a Thai would.

I would agree regarding the Yellow Tabien Baan, as this does have limited advantages as a proof of address, whereas the Pink ID card is of little use, technically you are not even supposed to use it outside of the area of issue, it is an adaptation of the card issued for neighbouring country migrants.

This subject has been done to death on numerous topic posts.

15 minutes ago, YetAnother said:

what in the world is a temporary foreigner ?

By definition, one that doesn't have permanent residency!

All foreigners in Thailand that do not have permanent residency have temporary permission to stay.

In answer to your other question, IMO there are no benefits over a Thai driving licence, a lot of Thai's have no idea what it is and at least the licence does have your name in English.

The title of the OP is incorrect, it should have read more like 'Work Permits, stricter enforcement of penalties' 

Unfortunately this is probably aimed at migrant workers from neighbouring countries, however, let's put this in to perspective and relate it to our own respective countries and your thoughts of people who work illegally in those, the Thai's have every right to enforce their laws as does every country.

Regarding Burmese maids etc. unless the rules have changed dramatically, it isn't that hard to get them registered and working legally, agreed it is a hassle, but not really that difficult.

1 hour ago, Xaos said:

got a child unmaried, all i have to do take mother and child with me, and still gets it 

Then all is good.

Extension would only happen if you are married to a Thai or the legal father of a Thai child.

No visa required.

13 hours ago, BritTim said:

we provided a copy of her Thai id card for address proof

'Name and address and/or residency evidence'

The above is a quote from Table A in the supporting documentation guide, so would this actually be necessary for a child holding dual nationality, as you are not actually required to prove your address, you are required to show that you are legally resident here, hence why they will and do accept a valid visa / extension of stay.

They were bang out of order insisting on a translation of the ID card, as that also would by definition prove her legal residence in Thailand and the pertinent information is in English already.

As you were renewing a British passport, then that would have satisfied the photo evidence requirement.

15 minutes ago, Tapster said:

Er, of course, no passport!!

 

Silly me!

Nor would you need to do a 90 day report if not in the country.

5 minutes ago, yang123 said:

I may be missing something (not for the first time...), but where do I find TM47 on the page of downloadable forms?  What left-hand margin number?

Thanks in advance.

Post number 3 by UJ, first link is to the editable PDF version.

Interesting, as all of the houses in my estate begin with 1, all 80 odd of them? 

Anyway it is getting way too off topic now!

8 hours ago, wilinusa said:

So that I understand this correctly. The affidavit confirms the required minimum of 65,000 baht income per month are funds held in any account Thai or American? But the 800,000 has to be in a Thai bank account?

You initially said that you have the 800,000 THB required?

1. Is this deposited in to a Thai bank, if it is not, then yes it must be in a Thai bank and been there for a minimum of 60 days prior to applying for the extension of stay.

2. The Income for the declaration can come from any means, as far as I know the US Embassy takes your word for issuing the declaration that is accepted by Thai immigration for the retirement extension.

3. You do not need both, one or the other is adequate to apply for the extension, if you have the 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for the 60 days prior to applying, then it is probably easier to use this.

18 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

I think Moo or Mu is short for Muban ( หมู่บ้าน ) that is the correct word for village.

A bit of topic, this is loosely correct, although Moo (Mu) is also used in Cities etc. my understanding is it is a collection of buildings or villages in an area, so a smaller area within the sub-district.

So, if you are in a village, then the first number is the village number, i.e. 1/60 Moo 9 would be house number 60 in village number 1 within the Moo area 9.

After that it is the sub-district (Tambon), then district (Amphur) and province. Postal Code areas are huge and I assume they just designate which post office is the final one that delivers.

Could be wrong mind!!

59 minutes ago, garbolino said:

IT IS BECAUSE one is required to have 800k in bank this figure is divided by 12 to give 65 k income per month then it equates to the 800k required SIMPLE

12 x 65k = 780k when I went to school 

Just now, giddyup said:

I don't any watchmaker in Pattaya that I would trust with a high end watch.

+1 best going to the manufacturer's dealer in Bangkok, I'd be concerned about the replacement parts etc.

1 minute ago, giddyup said:

I agree that watches are probably not the investment that real estate can be, it's also pretty hit and miss.Who would know what watch to buy today that will appreciate in value?

In someways the same could be said of real estate, depends on the where, when etc. like all investments, they can go up or down.

Comes down to a bit of luck at the end of the day, sure wish I had a mint Comex Rolex though............. 

1 minute ago, KhunBENQ said:

One problem is that under this name tons of different models exist.

That's why I picked this outstanding model.

Loads of them, mine is the lower end Titanium case, leather strap version!

2 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

What ROI did you make on your "investment" and over how many years did you have to hold this "investment"?

 

Personally, I consider investments like real estate & stocks for making money.

I paid 3,350 GBP for a Rolex Submariner (Bi-metal) in 2002, conservative estimated value now is approx. 6,000 GBP, so nearly 100% in 15 years, not too bad and it is still ticking away.

1 minute ago, KhunBENQ said:

I used the "Hublot Fusion Black Magic" as a benchmark.

About 8000 Euro in Germany.

A price of 444'000 Baht found in Thailand, that's about 11800 Euro.

 

I guess there is a heavy import tax on such luxury goods.

Maybe some remember a recent report about a Thai woman smuggling a luxury watch from Singapore. Now I have an idea how lucrative that is.

 

Funny to see a Thai price comparison site with that 444'000 Baht followed by an offer of 3800 Baht

The Hublot Classic Fusion that I was quoted for in Bangkok started at 348,000 THB and was then 'discounted' to 200,000 THB, which was cheaper than the 4,500 GBP I paid in AUH airport DF shop.