MrJ2U Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Foreignheight6foot2 said: Sorry, Im in my 30s, so please forgive me if I dont understand what a... morality ticket is.. or indeed, where I would purchase such an antiquated sounding item. Corruption is ingrained in societies, (its the one point you got right). Its riddled Thailand like a disease, because people like you, tell yourselves, you are more important than everyone else, at the expense of everyone else. I fortunately take responsibility for my life, even in error, and dont look to pass it off, into the realm of criminality for an "easier life." Maybe its because theres so much of it left to live, Im not so desperate to sell my wife or my children down the sewage canals, created by those like you. Perhaps if people didnt denigrate themselves, like you clearly do, institutions like immigration, wouldnt be the cestpit of detritus that it is. Of course if you could read, as all others managed, you would notice that my prose state very dinstinctly, that for me, personally, its not something i want to promulgate. So I choose not to, and, answered as much, as a reply to another's comment, rather than some political activity you seemed to have framed it as. I made no further judgement on others, but as you pushed me, I feel it now an imperative to disabuse you of your morally bankrupt piety. Your funny. Enjoy Thailand. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreignheight6foot2 Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 24 minutes ago, MrJ2U said: Your funny. Enjoy Thailand. You too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreignheight6foot2 Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 53 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: That is correct. However as usual some stupid offices will still insist on the two months. Think that was mentioned in thread link I posted earlier. Thinking CM would be fine. The OP really needs to chat with his immigration office. Sometimes "alternatives" are provided/suggested. The only issue I forsee is school pictures, they are home schooled. That and I also read in the child support exrension, is namely for those partners of dead or divorced thai nationals, so as to care for a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Foreignheight6foot2 said: The only issue I forsee is school pictures, they are home schooled. That and I also read in the child support exrension, is namely for those partners of dead or divorced thai nationals, so as to care for a child. You would already fail on the first item. Being enrolled in school along with required photos it's my understanding that is a fail. Home schooling....???? Edited April 3, 2023 by DrJack54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Foreignheight6foot2 said: I originally entered Thailand in 2007, Huh… 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Caldera Posted April 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Foreignheight6foot2 said: I fortunately take responsibility for my life, even in error, and dont look to pass it off, into the realm of criminality for an "easier life." Starting over with a fresh Non-O visa from a nearby embassy or consulate is your best option in this case. A bit of an effort, but 100% above board. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westsail Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 I got a 60 day extension to visit my Thai wife last year when my 12 month marriage extension was denied. The process was pretty easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 Posted April 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, westsail said: I got a 60 day extension to visit my Thai wife last year when my 12 month marriage extension was denied. The process was pretty easy. Unfortunately the OP has used his 60 day extension to visit wife. He stated...... "Yes, ive done many covid 60 day, 1 marriage 60 day" 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreignheight6foot2 Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 10 hours ago, DJ54 said: Huh… I originally entered in 2007, responding to the question phrased in this way, But as i mentioned, most importantly, to what the posters question actually meant, my last entry was 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 10 hours ago, DJ54 said: 19 hours ago, Foreignheight6foot2 said: I originally entered Thailand in 2007, Huh… 30yrs old now, So only 15/16 yrs old in 2007. Wow the OP did start young. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 8 hours ago, Caldera said: Starting over with a fresh Non-O visa from a nearby embassy or consulate is your best option in this case. A bit of an effort, but 100% above board. Agreed - as I have already stated up thread, Savannakhet would IMHO appear to be the OP's optimal destination of choice in view of his present financial situation. OP - Google "site:aseannow.com savannakhet" to view a number of reports on here from those who have recently obtained non-O visas from the Savannakhet Consulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreignheight6foot2 Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 1 hour ago, brianthainess said: 30yrs old now, So only 15/16 yrs old in 2007. Wow the OP did start young. Im in my 30s, not 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreignheight6foot2 Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 42 minutes ago, OJAS said: Agreed - as I have already stated up thread, Savannakhet would IMHO appear to be the OP's optimal destination of choice in view of his present financial situation. OP - Google "site:aseannow.com savannakhet" to view a number of reports on here from those who have recently obtained non-O visas from the Savannakhet Consulate. The only issue now is my extension runs out on the 7th. I was going to go today to savannakhet. Get it done tomo wed 5th But its a thai holiday on the 6th..... So one day and then chaos on the friday.... If theres only 2 people on a wednesday why cant they go back to same day fulfilment... I tried vientienne online appointment apparent nothing this side of april....tit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Foreignheight6foot2 said: Im in my 30s, not 30. A late starter then. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreignheight6foot2 Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 Has anyone ever reapplied for an extension after it was refused? Ie. Applied, refused, then given 7 days to leave, and then reapplied? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Caldera Posted April 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2023 Just now, Foreignheight6foot2 said: Has anyone ever reapplied for an extension after it was refused? Ie. Applied, refused, then given 7 days to leave, and then reapplied? That's not possible. Those 7 days aren't a regular extension, but rather an order to leave with a grace period. So leave you must, unless you end up in hospital or in court. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 6 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Unfortunately the OP has used his 60 day extension to visit wife. He stated...... Can you use those once a year? ....Or is it one time exemption per wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, MrJ2U said: Can you use those once a year? ....Or is it one time exemption per wife? It is once per visa used to gain entry into Thailand. As in my case this visa could have been used many years ago, with permissions to stay in Thailand being subsequently extended on an annual basis. Edited April 4, 2023 by OJAS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 (edited) On 4/3/2023 at 9:47 AM, Foreignheight6foot2 said: If this is not a possibility how would a border bounce work coming back in on a 15 day tourist visa and extending to marriage non O? It is looking increasingly likely to me in the light of your subsequent comments that the only practical option now open to you is to do a border run before Friday (7th), returning to Thailand with a 30-day visa exemption (reduced from 45 days since 1 April) which you will then need to convert to a single-entry 90-day non-O visa for marriage at your local immigration office. Official requirements are spelt out in the following link:- https://www.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6.FOR-PROVIDING-SUPPORT-TO-OR-BEING-A-DEPENDANT-OF-A-THAI-CITIZEN-SPOUSE-VISA-NON-O.pdf As I understand 7.2, there won't be a 2-month seasoning requirement for your 400k in the bank in this instance - although you may well be required to prove its foreign origins. But, first and foremost, I would strongly advise you to discuss this whole approach with your local immigration office ASAP (ie tomorrow the 5th at the very absolute latest as the office will be closed on the 6th for Chakri Day). Edited April 4, 2023 by OJAS 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 31 minutes ago, OJAS said: - although you may well be required to prove its foreign origins @Foreignheight6foot2 - upon reflection I don't think that this will be necessary in your case. While this requirement is explicitly stated for non-O conversions based on retirement, it isn't for conversions based on marriage. Alas I missed the bus for editing my post further!???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, OJAS said: there won't be a 2-month seasoning requirement for your 400k in the bank in this instance @Foreignheight6foot2 - it occurs to me that, if you were to lodge your application for a non-O conversion at least 8 days after you had been re-admitted into Thailand with a 30-day visa exemption, the 400k would have been seasoned for 2 months in any event. Just beware, though, that you would need to submit a non-O conversion application at least 15 days before your visa-exempt permission to stay expired. Edited April 4, 2023 by OJAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, OJAS said: Just beware, though, that you would need to submit a non-O conversion application at least 15 days before your visa-exempt permission to stay expired. True. However his immigration office is CM so required 21 days. Still possible. Just pointing out to the OP. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: True. However his immigration office is CM so required 21 days. Still possible. Just pointing out to the OP. He certainly needs to work to some pretty fine margins, I think. But he only has himself to blame for this state of affairs IMHO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreignheight6foot2 Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 15 hours ago, OJAS said: He certainly needs to work to some pretty fine margins, I think. But he only has himself to blame for this state of affairs IMHO. Considering you dont know my state of affairs, nor does it impinge on you, i wouldnt worry. Blame would be neccessary if it was a concern. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreignheight6foot2 Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 17 hours ago, OJAS said: It is looking increasingly likely to me in the light of your subsequent comments that the only practical option now open to you is to do a border run before Friday (7th), returning to Thailand with a 30-day visa exemption (reduced from 45 days since 1 April) which you will then need to convert to a single-entry 90-day non-O visa for marriage at your local immigration office. Official requirements are spelt out in the following link:- https://www.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6.FOR-PROVIDING-SUPPORT-TO-OR-BEING-A-DEPENDANT-OF-A-THAI-CITIZEN-SPOUSE-VISA-NON-O.pdf As I understand 7.2, there won't be a 2-month seasoning requirement for your 400k in the bank in this instance - although you may well be required to prove its foreign origins. But, first and foremost, I would strongly advise you to discuss this whole approach with your local immigration office ASAP (ie tomorrow the 5th at the very absolute latest as the office will be closed on the 6th for Chakri Day). Why before friday, not on it? Thursday is a holiday. I thought border runs were 15 days not 30, or do you mean border run, fly back to? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreignheight6foot2 Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 16 hours ago, OJAS said: @Foreignheight6foot2 - it occurs to me that, if you were to lodge your application for a non-O conversion at least 8 days after you had been re-admitted into Thailand with a 30-day visa exemption, the 400k would have been seasoned for 2 months in any event. Just beware, though, that you would need to submit a non-O conversion application at least 15 days before your visa-exempt permission to stay expired. Your forgetting thai ñew year and offices closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 6 minutes ago, Foreignheight6foot2 said: I thought border runs were 15 days not 30, or do you mean border run, fly back to? 15 days is old news, was raised to 30 years ago,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 Posted April 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2023 9 minutes ago, Foreignheight6foot2 said: Your forgetting thai ñew year and offices closed. Read through your thread.. Don't get it. You seem well aware of various requirements such as photos for kids at school for changing to support of Thai child etc..... Then posts above from @OJAS you point out songkran holidays will cause issues. So you didn't manage to season the funds but start a thread pointing out holes in some suggestions. Clearly you are aware of your options. Deal with it. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Foreignheight6foot2 Posted April 5, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2023 8 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Read through your thread.. Don't get it. You seem well aware of various requirements such as photos for kids at school for changing to support of Thai child etc..... Then posts above from @OJAS you point out songkran holidays will cause issues. So you didn't manage to season the funds but start a thread pointing out holes in some suggestions. Clearly you are aware of your options. Deal with it. Dont you live on this forum, doing that exact thing... as everyone else here can see and testify to? Maybe take your own advice and wind your neck back in, or by all means continue as a hypocrite. Who said I wasnt dealing with it? Im making it clear on a public forum that there are holidays coming up, and as this is my thread the relevance to my topic and others. I didnt season funds as i had many times before, because as i was about to, i was incapacitated by covid for 2 weeks. Unfortunate but no big deal. Maybe rather than giving advice like youre Jesus and expecting adulation for it, you should step off your high horse and chill out. I didnt point it out as a flaw, but a reality, like holidays and weekends for immigration services, pandemics and life. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreignheight6foot2 Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 26 minutes ago, Salerno said: 15 days is old news, was raised to 30 years So just to confirm specifics. If i go to the border in mae sai, go out and come back in, I will get 30 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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