andrewfenn

Hi all.. there seems to be some confusion. In this situation I would not be working for a Thai company or any sort of entity in Thailand. I would just be living here, being paid into my account from a company outside of Thailand. I already spoke to a lawyer about it and he informs me that the work permit isn't required. Thanks.

I understand that you can not get one. My question was more along the lines of what is legally expected if I am working for a company overseas while on PR. It's not really clear to me, and what happens when I start paying tax without a work permit.

Just wondering what exactly the situation is for permanent residence holders that are working for a company and being paid outside of Thailand. Obviously you still need to pay tax but does one still need a work permit in theory or practice?

On 6/3/2021 at 9:09 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

I think you'll find that's what the OP did.  He enquired here (the UK Consulate Q&A page) and got the answer that renewing UK passports from abroad comes under the auspices of HMPO who can be contacted via VFS in Bangkok or direct in Liverpool, England.

Yup, was very helpful. Just needed to know when I needed to start and was answered right away. Thank you very much.

On 5/20/2021 at 7:58 AM, khunjeff said:

Members have done their best to help, but it's impossible to give you useful information unless you tell us which country's passport you're applying for.

It's UK obviously.. hence why I am posting in the British consulate forum.. 

• The government website says it can take up to 10 weeks to receive a new passport. When should one apply in Bangkok to renew their passport?
• When is the earliest a passport will be accepted for renewal?

@mattkbv I think the book is still in use. I got my PR yesterday and went straight to the local police station in Samut Prakan afterwards. They didn't make any indications that the book is no longer needed. In fact, they asked me to come back to pick it up this week. Sounds to me like they're trying to get rid of you because they don't know how to do it.

Thanks for the update. Exactly what I was looking for. Maybe I didn't pass since I didn't get any response yet. Interviewed same time as this user. I'll have to ask around I guess.

I have prepared myself already for the expectation that I will be waiting years at this point, but I wanted to tune in to see what was happening with everyone else. The lawyer gave me a glimmer of hope when they said it would be fast tracked at the beginning of this year. Seems not to have turned out like that because of covid. My latest update from them was that all paperwork was submitted and waiting to be approved at the MOI. I was wondering what the average waiting time typically is once the paperwork has been passed from immigration to the MOI? Does anyone have any updates themselves they could share or possibly the submission year and how long you've been waiting already for a comparison?

On 7/17/2020 at 3:30 PM, jomtienisgood said:

Exactly as said, myself waited between approval and final stamp +/- 4 years, every 6 months go get a new stamp at dedicated office in IO. free of cost. No problem whatsoever. Don't forget your WP works together with your visa, so normally you also have to go for that...

I was told I do not need to get the stamp every 6 months because I am still renewing via BOI non-b work permit process. Am I making a big mistake?

Thanks Joe.

I am in the permanent residence process with waiting for PR stamp in my passport. My time to do my yearly extension of stay and work permit is coming soon. Will extending my stay via non-b BOI visa as usual have any effect on my permanent residence process?

Thanks ubonjoe, it's a small question, but one I wasn't able to easily find anywhere I read up about it.

I was wondering if anyone that recently applied and received PR status in the past years could recommend which legal firm they used, and genuinely discuss the experience.

Small Side question: does one need to do still do 90 day reporting on PR?

Story is fake. Police should be arresting the father for damaging the reputation of foreigners.

The phuket news reported the toilet attendant as 20 years old and the father posted the story. Looks like there are lots of other details missing or fake.

Aren't sex toys illegal in Thailand? Seems like a bit of a silly line to say they weren't taxed if they're forbidden from sale in the first place?

So I've seen at least three people complain about "the cop squeezing the guys hand" yet none of you have yet read that the guys arm band clearly says rescue on it and the cop isn't a cop at all

I'm not so sure that the thing you're describing here is a drone since there are typically three different types of quadcopter in the RC community.

• A normal quadcopter radio controlled with the pilot watching the vehicle from the ground. This is cheap to get into.
• "FPV" First Person View where the pilot wears a video headset. A typical FPV setup can cost $1000+
• "drone" there is no pilot, the craft is controlled via computer. These are typically custom build costing a lot of money.

I'm assuming the guy posting these photos is using a quadcopter with a camera attached to it and flying it from the ground without any special equipment.

Depending upon what type you're talking about there are most likely going to be slightly different laws as there are in the US. I've previously tried looking into the subject however, I haven't found anything concrete as to actual laws on the subject.

I'm assuming that the laws regarding FPV RC are similar to those of the US. Under 500 feet, not near airports, must have line of sight at all times of the drone, etc. Basically the same laws as normal RC.

As from specific laws for drones in the US most of the community interprets that they are legal as long as the drone is being controlled from the base station with commands being sent to the craft and that the craft can manually be piloted at any time. Drones must also be piloted by experienced RC pilots, which means it's not something you start out on, you must have to have the ability to take over control of the craft in the event of a technical failure. All the other RC laws previously also apply.

RC can actually be quite dangerous and the community typically frowns upon people using any type of RC around people. Even though they look small having a 1-3 kilogram quadcopter fall on you can be fatal and the blades in even the smaller ones can damage. It also tarnishes the whole community which are constantly worried about their hobby being regulated out due to irresponsible people.

From what I have looked into most people fly their RC crafts at private airfields at specific times and days in Bangkok for the reasons previously stated.

I'd suggest however you should get a small micro copter to begin with since you need to get the basics down on flying the thing, and they can be flown indoors which is nice when starting (no wind). They can be extremely difficult to fly if you've never flown one before, and theres no point spending lots of money on an expensive RC with camera mounting if you're just going to crash it into the ground.

You can buy RC stuff from param 9 fortune town. There is a small shop on the basement floor i believe. They'll be able to set you up with something, but just a warning I don't think they speak english there.

He also said that if I didn't have enough money, I should go back to my home country and my wife should look for another husband.

I must say, i'm surprised by this. Even though I've found immigration to be very strict over the documents i've never encountered these types of comments from them. I would say you should report them however I fear without you getting your extension it will simply look like sour grapes over a rejection. The other poster had it right with his suggestion to record everything, that way there is evidence.

Guys the original poster is wrong here. You can not and never have been able to apply for an extension of stay based upon supporting a thai wife with the 40k a month option without a job in Thailand. All the supporting documents require documents from a thai company including a copy of your work permit, the shareholders list, and documents from the revenue department showing the most recent tax payments over a three month period.

Information overload, the officer not knowing what he/she is doing, etc are absolutely not the case here. I am quite surprised that everyone who has posted up to this point in this thread hasn't already called the original poster out on this yet.

You are incorrect.

Money can be from abroad, in that case your income must be affirmed with letter from your embassy.

This is news to me. Is there anywhere I can read up more about this because I have never come across this before.

Guys the original poster is wrong here. You can not and never have been able to apply for an extension of stay based upon supporting a thai wife with the 40k a month option without a job in Thailand. All the supporting documents require documents from a thai company including a copy of your work permit, the shareholders list, and documents from the revenue department showing the most recent tax payments over a three month period.

Information overload, the officer not knowing what he/she is doing, etc are absolutely not the case here. I am quite surprised that everyone who has posted up to this point in this thread hasn't already called the original poster out on this yet.

Nonsense !

If you do not know ask a question or refrain from posting !

I have no idea what you're trying to say but the support documents are clearly labeled. If you don't believe me then you can either look them up on thaivisa, the immigration website or call them directly. The 40K a month is requires a number of documents you can only get from a job in thailand.

Guys the original poster is wrong here. You can not and never have been able to apply for an extension of stay based upon supporting a thai wife with the 40k a month option without a job in Thailand. All the supporting documents require documents from a thai company including a copy of your work permit, the shareholders list, and documents from the revenue department showing the most recent tax payments over a three month period.

Information overload, the officer not knowing what he/she is doing, etc are absolutely not the case here. I am quite surprised that everyone who has posted up to this point in this thread hasn't already called the original poster out on this yet.

Never mind, seems legit afterall

There's a bit of miscommunication going on here. When I mentioned the thai wife, I meant specifically because the application fee is cheaper. I have been working for three years on non imm visas, not the same ones however, non-b one year, non-o two; coming september I will be getting my third non-o extension. I have been working the entire time so I have tax receipts.

My main motivation is for purchasing a condo in thailand with the money i've made here and the fact that changes in my circumstances won't effect my ability to stay here, this is a big plus for me because I can't just take half a week off work to go grab a new visa, etc.

I did consider citizenship however the overall fee is more expensive and the application process looks far more complicated and longer to approve.

I'm still unsure about the 90 day reporting, maybe I missed it somewhere above.. does anyone know if you still need to go even with a residence permit, because I've been reading conflicting reports all over the internet.

in other words : stick to the 1900 baht per year, except if you think you will live here for another 50 to 100 years

I understand where you're coming from, but for me, and why I am even considering it is due to the following:

- Forgetting changing of a visa which is considerably more expensive; I typically spend 5000 baht (rounded up) a year doing visa related things such as 90 day reports, visa extensions on Non-O which require back and forth from chang-wattana,etc. Assuming it's always going to be around 5k a year that's only 20 years before a residence permit pays itself back.

- I'm 28 and plan on living here at least another 20 years so it kind of makes sense to me, at least I haven't been talked out of it so far.

- I want to buy a condo but I don't want to do the whole transfer money from overseas thing to do it; and I also want it in my name, not my wife's. It's my understanding that with a residence permit you can purchase a condo without having to transfer money in from overseas.

- I would one day possibly want to become managing director of a business, again I read that it's possible with a residence permit.

If it means I never have to deal with visas ever again then in my opinion to relives a lot of stress upon myself, even if I do have to make notes of getting a reentry permit, etc.

I can understand that others might not be interested in having one due to the price, it is a large commitment to make after all, however for me in particular I think the benefits outweigh the one off cost.

Does one still need to do 90 day reports with a residence permit?