Paul888

I am returning to the UK with my family next week for either a very long time (if they settle well) or a few horrible months (if they don't). I have very much enjoyed our time living here and feel a lot sadder at the prospect of leaving than I thought I might. We will be keeping our house for a future re-retirement when the children finish school, so this hopefully won't be the last Chiang Rai sees of me.

I have a few pcs and other electrical equipment available for sale if anybody is interested. I don't have time to wait for a classified ad to be approved so if you are interested in a deal, just send me a pm and I will send you a list of what I have. If you have line, give me the id and I will send pictures.

Goodbye!

I have had a lot of cause to use VFS this last year (passports, visas, citizenship biometrics) and have had nothing but positive experiences.

I disagree with the "they are not flexible comment". I found them both flexible and accommodating plus they do have a 2,200 baht premium lounge personal service for visa submissions in a more relaxed private environment that gets you in and out in very good time and includes return of passport by courier.

Thanks. But do you know if appointment times can be modified on-line once made? I would like to book an appointment but will possibly have to change it later.

Thanks

In my experience when dealing with the UK visa appointment system, yes it can be changed.

You don't need a lawyer. The UKF form is not so complex.

I did this for my 11 year old daughter although in her case she was born in UK and I was named on both birth certificates.

I think in your case as you do are not named, you will need DNA evidence or you have no chance.

Take a look at the https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-register-as-a-british-citizen-form-ukf which has both the guide referred to above plus the actual form.

It took me 6 months to get the certificate but it was a very new thing when I applied in April, so I imagine timescales will be reducing as more cases go through the process. With that certificate, I managed to get a passport applied for via Bangkok and in my hands within 11 days which was amazing.

I have had a lot of cause to use VFS this last year (passports, visas, citizenship biometrics) and have had nothing but positive experiences.

I disagree with the "they are not flexible comment". I found them both flexible and accommodating plus they do have a 2,200 baht premium lounge personal service for visa submissions in a more relaxed private environment that gets you in and out in very good time and includes return of passport by courier.

Contact Immigration direct and ask them.

If they say it has to be a new unit, sell the condo you have and buy a new one that would qualify. You say you have two years to do this.

Give whatever you can afford to give them every time you see them in future because once you set a precedent, deviating downwards from that is often perceived as an insult.

God help us if criminals and terrorists ever start complying with visa laws.

Since when did "being against the law" matter here?

Private hospitals are businesses with every constituent part of the process costed, marked up and charged on.

I always send the bill back to be itemized because that's pretty much the only thing that isn't charged for and it feels like a 'win'

It truly is amazing how few Thai people ever consider the consequences or repercussions of an action.

I hope the bee in the OP's bonnet stings some sense into him. Who cares?

It could be a blessing in disguise in the OP's case. Driving in the UK is a LOT different to driving in Thailand where traffic lights, speed limits and the Highway code is LAW not just a suggestion and with cameras everywhere, very few "indiscretions" go unpunished with penalties that would give the average Thai used to 200 baht fines a heart attack.

Am I the only one slightly impressed by anybody who can actually get money out of a Thai?

Most of them seem pained to give you change when you pay with a bigger note

+1 for SATURDAY 11pm in Chiang Rai.

This is confusing. These overstay bans have been on display in the lobby at Chaengwatana for some time now, but according to the article it's just now being considered. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1445794042.815077.jpg

I imagine that the notices were put up as a deterrent but as it become apparent that they weren't being enforced, people went back to ignoring them hence why now they need to try to formalize it.

Overstay penalties won't affect most of us but the problem with this type of solution to the overstay problem is that instead of somebody having the opportunity to clear the problem when they get their hands on 20,000 and the price of a ticket out, we will now see people with longer and longer overstays because coming forward will equal a ban from re-entering. A situation which will probably lead to more and more spot checks on foreigners walking around.

7 month overstay = 1000 baht reduced to 800 baht for quick processing/night in cell?

What kind of nonsense is this?

The full report that you can download as a PDF is actually pretty detailed and well put together.

Definitely worth a read.

You can bash suggestions to get a Thailand Elite card all you want but at the moment it seems to be the only thing that fits him that doesn't involve headache and questions unless he wants to wait it out in the hope that this new multi entry visa will better suit him but remember that is also supposed to be for tourists.

When you tell Immigration that you are a business owner, their first thought in seeing that you make so many trips to their country is that you are doing business in their country and their second thought is that you are running your business remotely from their country.

Getting a visa issued probably isn't going to stop you being questioned on entry as to why you make so many trips.

Breaching FIFA's "code of ethics" probably means they didn't share the spoils upwards.

If your business can't afford to buy a Thailand Elite card to solve this problem for you, you should probably spend a little bit more time actually working in it so that it can !

They need to add a personal concierge premium service for people that need that little extra bit of hand holding.

Your posts in this thread are the opposite of helpful. "Tens of thousands" is a ridiculous statement and only scares people.

7by7 has listed the costs very clearly. Adding in holiday costs and what you send your wife's family is immaterial.

Please accept my apologies, Paul. I didn't mean to scare you.

But, do consider that future wives will always want to return home on occasion. It does cost money and will do for the duration of marriage. Family costings back in Thailand are also a regular feature of marriage to a Thai and are therefore also a consideration. It goes with the territory and certainly not a taboo subject.

Further, this information may be of benefit to others perusing this thread when considering moving their spouses, and possibly children, to their native countries. You're not the only subscriber to this forum.

They will probably need food and a car also but like your other examples, absolutely nothing to do with the visa cost.

I'm trying to assist the OP, not hinder him. If he chooses to ignore my input, then fine.

I get the feeling you haven't experienced a settlement visa through to citizenship for a spouse and are therefore limited in knowledge on the subject, durhamboy.

Though, It might be helpful to others who are considering the broader picture.

Your posts in this thread are the opposite of helpful. "Tens of thousands" is a ridiculous statement and only scares people.

7by7 has listed the costs very clearly. Adding in holiday costs and what you send your wife's family is immaterial.

I love re-visiting this thread from time to time. Makes me feel young

ubonjoe

Since when have Savannakhet been issuing multiple entry Non O's for being the father of a Thai child? Let alone to somebody with just a birth certificate.

I tried early last year as the father of my Thai daughter whose mother died with not just a birth certificate but a Family Court order naming me as legal father and sole guardian, a similar equivalent document from the local Amphur and every other conceivable paper they could need (death certificates, house books etc) but they said they only ever give single O for this type of visa, which must be extended in Thailand with the requisite 400k or 40k a month financials.

Please could you clarify if this is new information or out of date information you have given.

As I wrote the applicant for the visa must appear at the consulate with his child (or children) and their mother when the application is done.. This is to demonstrate they are living together as a family (de facto marriage).. There have been reports of a few of these being done.

I have seen reports of denials for divorced fathers with full custody of their child denied.

It seems their mandate for doing the visa is for married couples and they have included proof of a de facto marriage as part of it.

In your case it certainly does seem fair that you were denied.

Thanks for clarifying that. It is good information and will surely help somebody. In cases like mine it is unfair to deny multi entry especially as Thai Law is supposed to be all about the children but that said it all worked out fine for me and I have to admit, extending at immigration is a lot easier than trips to neighboring countries for visas all the time.