Permanent Residency

[jbowman1993]

Before the wonderful "Use the seach function" posts start rolling in, I already did, and didn't seems to locate the clear answer I am looking for.

What I want to know is this - In clear and easy to understand points, what are the true benefits to me to obtain Permanent Residency. I have a non-imm type O, and I'm going on 5 years in the country, married, one child, work for government university. If I pay the huge fee, and I still have to get reentry permits when i travel, what is in it for me?

[sbk]

If the rules change yet again regarding non-O's then you won't be affected. You won't have to reapply every year. If you don't plan on staying here for the rest of your life, then I personally don't think its worth it.

You are aware that you must have one year extensions, not just a regular non-imm O to qualify right?

[samran]

Check out the benefits of PR thread here http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=75175

The gist is, it means different things to different people. Financial, emotional and practical considerations all come into the mix. Just depends on the importance you place on each of these factors.