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13 hours ago, sinbin said:

We see the same thing Berkshire. At the end of the day, due to our cultural differences, a Thai lady deep down prefers the company of Thai men over farang. Thai men know how to make a Thai lady enjoy herself. A Thai man knows what a Thai woman wants to hear. The two most important things after money. Given the chance on returning for a solo home visit 'rock bottom' Somchai suddenly looks very appealing.

Two of the saddest posts I have ever read on here. I feel sorry for you two. Must be hard living, feeling how you do. Maybe you should move on. 

8 hours ago, 7by7 said:

 This is because you legitimised (horrible word!) your daughter when you married her mother. In doing so she automatically became British.

 

Had you not subsequently married her mother then, because she was born before 1st July 2006, she would not have become British and so would need to apply to be registered as British.

 

To clarify; prior to 1st July 2006 only British mothers could pass their citizenship onto their illegitimate (a horrible label for a child!) children born outside the UK or a qualifying territory.

 

From 1st July onwards, British fathers have also been able to pass their citizenship onto their illegitimate children born abroad; provided they can prove paternity.

 

For births registered prior to 10th September 2015, all the father needs for this is to be named on the birth certificate. But for births registered on or after that date other proof may also be required such as a court order or even a DNA test. I have no idea why this, to me draconian requirement, was brought in.

 

For anyone who still has doubts; see sub paragraph ( d ) "Parent" under "Definitions" in Section 1 General of this document.

 

I posted to show that there is no need to register as a citizen prior to obtaining a passport. The post that I quoted suggested otherwise. 

24 minutes ago, p_brownstone said:

 

 

In most parts you are wrong.

 

No one - certainly not I - contests the fact that the child is entitled to British Citizenship - but it is not automatic because the parents were not married at the time of birth.

 

However the British Father may apply to Register the child as a British Citizen using the Form I indexed earlier. Only once that has been done can he apply for a British Passport for his child.

 

It does not matter that the child was born before or after 1 July, 2006; the original British legislation was approved on 1 July 2006 but was not made retroactive - i.e. did not apply to children born before 1 July 2006. There was a huge campaign to remove this date restriction which eventually resulted in the amendment 2015 No. 1615 so the legislation now applies equally to any child born outside wedlock to a British father regardless of the date of birth.

 

BUT the Father must submit an application for the childs' British citizenship - with supporting documentation!

 

In the OP's case he cannot simply walk into a Passport Office and ask for a Passport for his child, he needs to have the childs' Nationality Registered and approved after submitting documentation - and possibly providing DNA evidence to prove he is the father.

 

Patrick

 

 

My daughter was born in 2002. I and my wife married in 2006. My daughter has never been registered as a UK citizen. Her UK passport was issued in May last year. There is no need to register as a UK citizen first.

I'm looking to stay within walking distance of Hua Chang pier. I've checked the usual booking sites but wondered if anyone had local knowledge of some  hotels in the area. Don't need great facilities as only using as a place to sleep. Seen some offers around the 1000mark.Any ideas would be great. Thanks. 

Sounds like you are heading to Payakaphumpisai. That is the southern most district of MSK and borders Satuk district in Buriram.

There is not a lot to do there although there is a sizable Tesco lotus with a cinema. You could consider driving out to Chumpornburi. There are a couple of nice resorts out there by the river.

1 hour ago, PhuketFarang said:

I agree... most everything is simple.  If you know how.  For example, you don't use nitrates like you wrote.  That won't work.

Yes, it does work. NaNO3 or KNO3 work equally well. 

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

You can do a change of visa status at immigration to get a 90 day non immigrant visa (category O) entry at some immigration offices. You have to have the financial proof needed to get the extension to apply other than the money does not need to be in the bank for 30 days.

Not sure about Vientiane at this time. There have been a couple reports of them insisting a medical certificate and police clearance is needed. If using a income letter or a combination of it and money in the bank your can get one Savannakhet. The income letter is to prove you are retired.

Thanks Joe. 

My friend is in Yasothon. I think Amnat Chareon is the immigration office. Anyone know if they will do the conversion? 

Seems strange that someone cannot plan to come on an O and extend at immigration when they get here if they are not 65,seeing as the extension rule is 50.

What about locally? Vientiane still an option? 

Thanks. 

On 27/02/2017 at 8:59 AM, PhuketFarang said:

Seasoning pork belly just gives you seasoned pork.  You need to have Pink Curing Salt included to make it bacon.

Or you can create using regular salt and nitrates. It's all quite simple. 

Interesting reply from an email to Thai consulate in Newport, South Wales... 

"

Good day,

As a Consulate we can only issue a Single Non-Immigrant ‘O’ visa on the following basis:

1.       Over 65 and drawing a pension

2.       Married to a Thai national.

IF you are not married to a Thai national then we cannot issue a Non-Immigrant ‘O’ here. Anybody aged between 50 – 64 and wishes to apply for an ‘O’ will need to speak to Thai Embassy in London."

Is this lost in translation? Does the applicant really need to contact London? I was of the understanding that applications could be made at any UK consulate and they would be forwarded to London for approval. Any personal experiences? Any advice on another consulate that could be used? 

Thank you. 

A British mate of mine is planning to marry his Thai lady. He is a divorcee but does not have his divorce papers to hand. Will the British Embassy issue an affirmation to marry? 

Thanks. 

9 minutes ago, seancbk said:

 

It would only take 30 mins to go 500m during rush hour, in certain parts of Bangkok, if you insisted on driving (or taking a taxi).

I walk everywhere (I will not use Motorbike taxis) but 500m is about the limit I'm prepared to walk (maybe 1000m if there are no cabs).  

The big difference though is social life.  I can't get my head around how little social life people must have (with other farangs) out in the sticks.

Maybe you should come a look.  There are many expat communities here.  Not that I spend a lot of time at them, but they are there if you need them. 

1 hour ago, seancbk said:

 

40kms is just down the road?   Sure if you have a car and don't mind spending a load of time driving there and back.

Just down the road for me (and perhaps most people) would be no further than 500m.   Any further and I'd take a cab, except where you are I doubt cabs are very common.
 

40kms is no more than 30 minutes.  I get your point though.  It would take 30 minutes to travel 500m in Bangkok. 

Lots of cabs in the bus station. 

14 hours ago, chudless said:

And your presence the exact reason I left the horrible place.....your response typifies that. Full of falang who believe it's a glorious big city in Isaan....or rather the number one city in Isaan.

 

You are 5 years behind Udon Thai, Korat and Khon Kaen 

That's  one of the beauties of Buriram.  Can get most of what you need without the hustle bustle of a big city. 

Korat just down the road if you need something you can't  get here. 

Best of both worlds.  But like moving to a big city but living 40kms away. 

22 minutes ago, transam said:

Your info source...?

The info source about the cash is the post on here. 

The info source for tourist visas being issued is an aquaintence's tourist visa in his passport.  Also that he told me 2others were issued when he was there. 

Anyone who has been here long enough understands that probably all of the experiences on here are true. 

At many consulates/immigration  offices it all depends who you get on the day and how they are feeling. 

3 minutes ago, Doiger said:

It is not a new thing or them tightening up, they have been asking for proof of funds and onward travel since the start of the year.

Cash is not accepted as proof in savannakhet, it must be a printed bank statement or bank book.

Did you not read before you quoted?

It clearly states the the gentleman's 20000 cash was accepted. 

I too have known tourist visas to be issued in Savannakhet with out the stated requirements.  All within the last month or so. 

2 hours ago, chudless said:

Advice......avoid Buriram. It's a small town that has delusions of grandeur...not helped by that prick Nevin who believes he's a local God.

Glad I left that tinpot town.

Of course, just my humble opinion....each to their own. 

But it has changed for the better. You leaving was the start of it. Lol. 

Just had a call from a mate who is in Savannakhet. 

Tourist visas will not be issued if you don't  have 20000 cash and a bus/air ticket to leave Thailand.  

Many people being turned away as we speak. 

I recently helped an American guy open a bank account at Kasikorn.

No questions asked and only photo page of passport copied. Used a receipt from his first month of rent to show address. He had only been living there for 2 weeks.

6 hours ago, meatboy said:

i was asking who was the dealership that done your service [recommendation] as you have a mazda or is it who i will go to B-QUIK

meatboy.

Sorry. I assumed that as I mentioned the car was only 2 years old and that I mentionef the word "dealership" it would be obvious that I meant Mazda.

11 minutes ago, meatboy said:

and the service was with please.

Sorry,I don't understand your comment.

1 hour ago, meatboy said:

thanks for the replies guys,not going into much detail,but when we changed to a different garage[same dealership] they couldnt wait to stab the last lot in the BACK. but they were NO BETTER.

goner go to B-QUIK.

as this is thailand,back home a full service was what you got,everything checked and topped up.

WHAT DO YOU GET HERE.

Just to put in a good word for a dealership.....

I have a Mazda BT50. Only 2 years old so doing the every 10000kms service thing.

The service is impeccable. Can't fault it.

2 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

Buriram Airport is 35 km outside the city.

Buriram Stadium is 4km outside city center.

 

 

On opposite sides of the town. So for distance from airport to stadium add those two figures together.

Check out the local vocational colleges.