September 15, 20241 yr My son was born in Thailand in 2015 and has lived here all his life (he's a UK citizen). Every year his Extension of Stay has been extended, as my dependant (I have a work Extension). I have never done a 90-day report for him and this has never been questioned at Immigration when processing his extension. For the first time, last year, it was. I just shrugged my shoulders and said I thought he didn't need to do one as he's a child. They seemed to accept that and his Extension was granted. So, when should a child start doing 90-day reports? Children can't be fined, so if I do his first one now, will a fine be levied?
September 15, 20241 yr I thought it was when the child turned 16. Before we all moved to an LTR Visa we used to do 90 day reports and include the kids who were on an ED Visa. Then I seem to recall Immigration telling me no need until 16. But that's a distant memory now.
September 16, 20241 yr Author Thanks. That's what I had assumed, but the IO threw me a little by querying why my son hadn't done one!
September 16, 20241 yr 11 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: Thanks. That's what I had assumed, but the IO threw me a little by querying why my son hadn't done one! IO female told my son he would be thrown into jail if he won't get Thai visa at 14. Turns out she had no clue No need to do 90 days until valid visa and 16 (18?) years old
September 16, 20241 yr He can have Thai citizenship and passport if he want? Since he is born in Thailand? But then he risk to join the army at 18?
September 16, 20241 yr Author 44 minutes ago, Hummin said: He can have Thai citizenship and passport if he want? Since he is born in Thailand? But then he risk to join the army at 18? No. A child can only have Thai citizenship if they have a Thai parent.
September 16, 20241 yr 2 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: No. A child can only have Thai citizenship if they have a Thai parent. Ah, okay, it used to be different, since I know a Sweedish lady, born of western couple who worked in Bangkok back in the days. She automatically got Thai citizenship.
September 16, 20241 yr Author So, if I decide to be ultra-cautious and do a first 90-day report for him, before his next extension, will he be fined 2,000 baht? 🤨
September 16, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, brewsterbudgen said: Thanks. That's what I had assumed, but the IO threw me a little by querying why my son hadn't done one! 1 hour ago, NativeBob said: IO female told my son he would be thrown into jail if he won't get Thai visa at 14. Turns out she had no clue No need to do 90 days until valid visa and 16 (18?) years old I think this proves that once colouring slightly outside the lines, the Immigration Officers often do not know the regulations, but in a measure of saving face 'guess at a rule' in an authoritative manner.... ... this can always be questioned (politely of course) - In my experience the Immigration Officers can often be mistaken and a more senior officer is required to resolve a basic error.
September 16, 20241 yr 26 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: So, if I decide to be ultra-cautious and do a first 90-day report for him, before his next extension, will he be fined 2,000 baht? 🤨 no, my son was born in Thailand and he's not thai. I never did visa thingy and 90 days until 16.
September 16, 20241 yr On 9/15/2024 at 3:04 AM, SHA 2 BKK said: I thought it was when the child turned 16. Before we all moved to an LTR Visa we used to do 90 day reports and include the kids who were on an ED Visa. Then I seem to recall Immigration telling me no need until 16. But that's a distant memory now. Section 74 of an English translation of the Criminal Code says this: Quote Section 74 Whenever a child over seven years but not yet over fourteen years of age commits what is provided by the law to be an offence, he shall not be punished, but the Court shall have the power as follows: … The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place
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