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15 hours ago, Eff1n2ret said:

You never quite know. I thought the reporting had been automated, as the last couple of times the 'Approval' pinged back straight away, far quicker than any human could have looked at it. I submitted mine again this last Monday (on their fearfully skittish website) and got a 'Pending'. The 'Approved' email came through this morning.

I did mine a couple of weeks ago, Prachuapkhirikhan office, and my approval was instantly pinged back.

I got one a couple of days ago in San Pualo Hosp in Hua Hin, just walked in and got one for my wife and I, it was either 600 or 800, not sure which.

I’ll move this thread to a more appropriate forum, this forum is for those seeking advice on moving in the opposite direction. 

The original question has been answered, I honestly can see nothing to gain in leaving this thread open for further bickering.

 Thread closed.

6 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I don't believe banks can check the electoral register, if you selected 'private' when you registered.

It certainly didn't stop me opening bank accounts in the past 20 years (10 living there, 10 living here).

And I never allowed the electoral register to allow private companies access to my information even when I lived there.

When you opt out of the open register, your details will still appear on the full version of the electoral register.

 

The full version and what it can be used for

 

Everyone’s name and address goes on the full version of the electoral register, and you cannot opt out. This is the version of the register that’s used for elections and referendums.

 

The full version of the register can only be used for:

* electoral administration purposes (such as sending out poll cards before elections)

* campaigning activities (for example, candidates and political parties sending election communications to voters, surveying opinions or fundraising)

* preventing and detecting crime

*checking applications for loans or credit

* jury summoning in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

 

 

 

 

https://www.gov.uk/electoral-register/opt-out-of-the-open-register

52 minutes ago, Jack Hna said:

You could use a post box service not a po box. You can have an actual address and use it to open bank accounts etc. Mail forwarding, registered business address. Not so easy to just open without a uk address though. Bill with your name on it. Starts at about 12gbp and goes up.

What happens when the bank carries out a credit check on the applicant and they're not registered at that postal address on the Electoral Register?

9 hours ago, uncle_tom said:

All the airline advice keeps saying things might change with regard to rules, which is worrying her. As far as I can make out all she needs to fly from BKK to LHR is her passport and a passenger locator form for when she arrives in London, after which she needs to quarantine at my house if anyone gets on board when the plane stops at Doha.

 

- Is there anything else?

Yes, she will currently need to self isolate for 14 days at the address she gives on her passenger locator form, the coment about anyone getting on or off the aircraft probably doesn't apply in yiur wifes case as there will probably be a change of aircraft in Doha.

I don't think there's anything else she'll need, are you collecting her from the airport?

As the airline has advised, things could change at any time, but it's likely that any change could only be for the better.

I suspect you're already aware of the appropriate website, but it's worth checking before departure - Covid-19-travel-corridors

Troll posts removed.

9 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

Mine showing every Sunday, one way. 

My apologies, I was looking up LHR - BKK

33 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

And EVA every Sunday.

According to their website, the first available date for a direct flight is in January, though that could have meant earlier flights have been sold out.

The guy I know is booked on the Eva flight from Heathrow to Dubai where he connects to their flight to Bangkok.

He has his COE with those flights detailed, his flight is in a little over two weeks time.

From October 2020, Thai nationals in the United Kingdom and Ireland wishing to return to Thailand can purchase tickets directly from the airlines that are permitted to fly to Bangkok, so providing the flight is operating it shouldn't be a problem.

A friend of mine is returning on an Eva flight, which he booked himself, later this month, he already has his CoE.

My only caveat is that things could change at any time.

https://london.thaiembassy.org/th/content/การลงทะเบียนเพื่อจองเที่ยวบินพิเศษกลับประเทศไทยใน?cate=5f069ee372a783584326eb77

55 minutes ago, Surelynot said:

As far as I know this is correct......your only hope is if covid is still rampant (covid20 that is) and you are granted an extension OR, and you need to check this out, you can pay in the UK to extend the visa...not sure how much or for how long....but pretty sure it is (or was) an option at one time.

 

Edit.   https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/extend-your-visa

That isn't the appropriate route for the OP and costs £993, Covid overstay schemes has come to an end for those stuck in the UK as a result of Covid, though those who genuinly cannot return home can apply on a case by case basis.

None of these routes apply to the OP's wife, she should just apply for a new visa before she leaves. 

No, visa holders must leave the UK on or before the expiry date printed on the Visa, but yes she can apply for a new visa before the old one expires before she leaves home.

Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.

Guidance on visa application centres and online immigration status updated.

Visa decision waiting times applications outside th UK

Guidance for applicants outside the UK.

Explains the steps to applying for and being granted a visa to live in the UK.

Living in the UK applying from overseas

Guidance for Student sponsors, migrants and short-term students on temporary concessions in response to the outbreak of coronavirus.

Updated guidance

Covid-19 student, sponsors,  migrants and short term students

Guidance for applicants already in the UK. 

Explains the steps to applying for and being granted permission to live in the UK.

Living in the UK, applying from within the UK

Guidance for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) staff assessing whether an applicant has met the English Language requirement.

This guidance is currently only for Students.

English language requirements for immigration applicants
 

For most countries if travellers are nationals of that country, which your children are with France, they shouldn't issued with a visa as they are entitled to entry without restriction.

 I have lost my Divorce certificate. Do i have to go back to the original Amphur to get a replacement or can anyother Amphur provide me with a copy?

Also do i have to go to my Embassy again and then get a translation from English to Thai for my second marriage?

 

All I had to do was was make a police report that it had been stolen and my local Amphur was able to access the original documentation and proceed with the issue of what I needed.

 

I don't think I needed a new affirmation from my embassy, but I'm not 100% sure about that.

  I don't know about a copy of a divorce certificate, but I needed my marriage certificate to enable me to register a divorce that had been approved by a judge, my ex had destroyed all legal documents, including my marriage certificate.

Nonsense troll post removed.

What are your actual plans, does she want to settle in the UK, do you want to marry in the UK, or are you thinking of returning to Thailand, as the father of Thai children?

How long have you been living in Thailand, were you living together in a subsisting relationship for two years?

There are various options open to you, this is a good starter https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa

Rather than piggy backing onto another thread, to avoid confusion I've opened a new thread.

If your wife has children over the age of 18, and they wish to settle in the UK, they could apply as an adult dependant relative, it would depend on your wifes actual status.

 https://www.gov.uk/settle-in-the-uk/y/you-re-the-family-member-or-partner-of-someone-who-has-settled-in-the-uk/some-other-way/adult-dependent-relative

1 hour ago, Tbone999 said:

You might get some useful info from these https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

They may well be able to advise, but nationality is an absolute minefield, I suspect they would suggest profesional legal advice