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I'll move this to a more appropriate forum.

18 minutes ago, Tony M said:

I'm hoping that the Embassy might respond, as they must have some awareness of the expat community's frustration (especially as we see France actually doing something for their tax-paying, albeit overseas, citizens).  

The French don't seem to be wasting any time, their citizens are now able to register via the Bangkok Hospital Group and I'm advised that they started vaccinations today locally. 

Comment puis-je obtenir un passeport français ?

https://form.jotform.com/211522249844455 

I'll move this to a more appropriate forum.

5 hours ago, Pmbkk said:

Looks like a visa is still needed but the visa for entry should be faster and free of charge.

In theory she could present herself at an EU Border, with her Thai Passport and with you, an EU National, and she could be admitted exercising her right of free movement.

In practice it’s highly unlikely that a carrier would board her, so yes a Schengen Visa would be her safest option.

You are correct that her visa should be free and issued without the normal financial, insurance and accommodation checks, though she should have details of her flights to and from Spain to hand, as well as her flights back to Thailand if appropriate.

9 hours ago, 2 is 1 said:

Many airline not even let you boarding if you dont have return ticket.

Some carriers certainly take that line, but possession on a return ticket is not a requirement of the UKBA.

Border Force Officers must be satisfied that the passenger they're landing is going to leave the UK at the conclusion of their visit, and have the means to do so.

Many Border Force Officers will often ask for sight of a return ticket as that's an easy option, albeit that they're probably aware that having a return ticket doesn't mean the passenger will use it.

I'll move this thread to the correct forum, this one is for those seeking advice for travelling to countries outside of Thailand,

31 minutes ago, jayboy said:

According to multiple reports (Thai News Reports, Richard Barrow etc) the French Embassy has announced it will be leading the way in vaccinating its elderly citizens in Thailand defined as those over 55.It will partner with various hospitals throughout Thailand.

The French Ambassador has posted a message on the French Embassy Website today confirming this, whilst there is the option to return to France to receive the vaccine or to register for the Thai Goverment program, he confirms what you've picked up from Barrow.
The French are supplying the Janssen single-dose vaccine from Johnson and Johnson vaccines for French nationals over 55.
The Embassy is not actually carrying out the vaccinations, they will be carried by hospitals, with which they have made agreements, in order to respect the health protocols in force.

A date hasn't been set yet, but they will carried out in Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Ko Samui, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, and Udon Thani

43 minutes ago, DBath said:

If I've read and properly understood the T&C's you provided, it looks like getting a notarized version of my US drivers license translated into Spanish could be an option, correct? If so, is there anywhere in Thailand I can go to get this kind of notarization or would I be better off trying to get that done in Spain when I get there?

it certainly looks like a notorised translation is acceptable, however there are no actual notoriety’s here in Thailand, lawyers normally carry out the role or the actual person who does the translation.

Of course that’s all well and good until it’s not acceptable to the operative at the rental desk.

I’ve rented cars from Avis in Europe just using my Thai license, though not in Spain. 

Did Avis quote their T&C's?

Following a heart attack in Singapore I was recommended to see Dr. Thavorn Suthichaiyakul (Google translation) at the Bangkok Christian Hospital, he also has clinics at other hospitals.

More than satisfied with my ongoing care, he speaks very good English and is a nice guy.

I'll move this to banking.

Nonsese, off topic post removed.

I'll move this to the Covid-19 thread, where I think it's more appropriate.

As a matter of interest, which imported drug are you taking? 

@RequiemIt might be helful if you confirmed which country within the EU you're looking for advice on, as has been pointed out each Member State has their own rules for your scenario, which may or may not apply to you.

You seem to be posting from Lithuania.

Yes, she is able to visit, subject to satisfying the Border Force Officer that she’s still a genuine visitor, who will leave the UK at the conclusion of her visit, and certainly before the expiry of her visa.

She will need to take Covid tests before she flies and after arrival in the UK, complete a passenger location form and then isolate on her arrival.

She needs to avoid red list countries, like the UAE, enroute otherwise she’ll be refused entry.

I don’t know what the conditions are for returning to Laos, of even is she can, but the conditions for returning to Thailand are quite arduous and expensive.

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@hotandstickyI'm glad to hear that your friends issue has been resolved, sadly an expensive mistake.

There are no notaries public in Thailand, some lawyers are given the authority to function as Notarial Services Attorney in the country.
In Thailand, it is the Lawyers Council of Thailand which regulates the practice of notarial services in the country, maybe contact them https://www.lawyerscouncil.or.th/2019/ and ascertain if there are any lawyers authorised in your area (Phuket?).

I personally would try a bank first.

Off topic post removed, along with a response.

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7 hours ago, rbkk said:

The French have announced vaccine help for their nationals living in Thailand. Will the British Embassy take a look again at their stance?

I don't think it's a stance by the British Embassy here in Thailand or indeed our Embassies worldwide, I'm pretty sure it's a policy of the UK Government.

Maybe some of the 100 million doses that Boris Johnson has pledged to donate worldwide will find their way here.

42 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:

It has been mentioned here already that nantionality is not relevant.

 

That was by TonyM, who I believe knows his stuff. I know that you are very knowledgeable too.

 

Who is correct?

Yes, Tony M certainly knows his stuff, and whilst their childs nationality is not relevant, as a British subject, whilst he's a depenant he's not subject to Entry Clearance, so doesn't have to be part of the financial calculation and neither does he have to pay the NHS Surcharge.

10 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:

The OP is also taking a dependant. Also wife is pregnant. Making 2 dependants.

 

I believe the £84000 is in reference to this.

The OP's wife is the applicant, their child is a British Citizen so not included in the calculation and neither is their unborn child.

I'll move this to the Covid-19 Forum

Nothing to do with visas, I'll move to General.