What are my options?

[daeumtnaot]

Hi all, 

 

My family and I came to Thailand on the 60 day visa exemption and most of us have already gotten a one month extension.  I was thinking we would cross the border and come back again to get another visa exemption. 

 

But since then I saw someone inquire about getting a residence certificate, and it seems that they only needed a TM30 or a rental contract.  We just rented a place- although only for one month we can extend it as we wish.  

 

I'm guessing the residence certificate doesn't solve the visa problem- is there some way to use that to convert to another kind of visa?  Or is getting another 60 day visa exemption the best way?  I also read that there is now an STV- is that a good option?

 

Thanks for your responses

[DrJack54]

10 minutes ago, daeumtnaot said:

I'm guessing the residence certificate doesn't solve the visa problem- is there some way to use that to convert to another kind of visa?  Or is getting another 60 day visa exemption the best way?  I also read that there is now an STV- is that a good option?

No offense but clearly you have zero knowledge of options.

Certificate of residence is irrelevant. Forget that.

Best option is a border bounce for another visa exempt entry. 

That can also be extended by 30 days. 

Added information required.

Where are you located.

You state came with family? Details.

Passport country 

How long are you hoping to stay in Thailand.

What's the actual plan 

[Phillip9]

13 minutes ago, daeumtnaot said:

But since then I saw someone inquire about getting a residence certificate, and it seems that they only needed a TM30 or a rental contract.  We just rented a place- although only for one month we can extend it as we wish.  

 

I'm guessing the residence certificate doesn't solve the visa problem-

A residence certificate doesn't allow you to stay in the country longer--it's not what you want. 

 

It is need for things like opening a bank account, getting a drivers license or registering a vehicle...... 

[Caldera]

Do a border bounce to buy yourself and your family some time. Then research your options for a longterm stay if that's what your plan is.

[daeumtnaot]

34 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

No offense but clearly you have zero knowledge of options.

Certificate of residence is irrelevant. Forget that.

Best option is a border bounce for another visa exempt entry. 

That can also be extended by 30 days. 

Added information required.

Where are you located.

You state came with family? Details.

Passport country 

How long are you hoping to stay in Thailand.

What's the actual plan 

No offense taken!  It's been difficult handling our young kids and we've moved several times.  We are located in Chiang Mai so apparently Laos is the best option. I came with my wife and two kids and we also have a helper.  But it looks like the helper want to go home to their home country.

 

We don't have a clear plan at this point as I'm looking for work.  Where I end up landing for work or whether I decide to work remotely will obviously be decisive.  As it may take a while to look for work, it would be good to stay for a few more months. 

[daeumtnaot]

38 minutes ago, Phillip9 said:

A residence certificate doesn't allow you to stay in the country longer--it's not what you want. 

 

It is need for things like opening a bank account, getting a drivers license or registering a vehicle...... 

Thanks!  It would be quite helpful to have some kind of payment option (like a bank account) other than cash, or even own a moto.  Is the residence certificate difficult to get?

[DrJack54]

9 minutes ago, daeumtnaot said:

We don't have a clear plan at this point as I'm looking for work. 

Sounds bizarre to me given entire family in tow.

You mention "work remotely" if online work can support family of 4 fine. 

10 minutes ago, daeumtnaot said:

It would be quite helpful to have some kind of payment option (like a bank account) other than cash, or even own a moto.  Is the residence certificate difficult to get?

Opening a bank account on a visa exempt would require an agent. 

It's not impossible to obtain a certificate of residence to obtain TDL.

To obtain a TDL you would also require passport country licience.

 

You still have not made clear details apart from located CM. 

What is current history of stay in Thailand.

Would seem 60 (visa exempt) + 30 (extension) 

From CM you have border run options to Laos. 

Suggest a border run company.

@Tod Daniels has thread regarding this. 

Visa exempt border bounces most likely best option till you sort out plans. 

 

 

[Caldera]

1 hour ago, daeumtnaot said:

We don't have a clear plan at this point as I'm looking for work. 

 

So you moved the entire family to Thailand before even securing a job here? Wow.

 

Hiring a foreigner is not exactly something most Thai companies take lightly, not least because of the administrative overhead that comes with it. There are also restrictions on what kind of work foreigners can legally do in Thailand, how many foreigners Thai companies can hire, etc.

[DrJack54]

2 minutes ago, Caldera said:

So you moved the entire family to Thailand before even securing a job here? Wow.

I was just about to give a thumbs up but your post needs a double confirmation.

OP, is this a serious thread? 

I note your other posts re TDL out there. 

[chickenslegs]

11 minutes ago, Caldera said:

So you moved the entire family to Thailand before even securing a job here? Wow.

Is OP fleeing a war zone?

[daeumtnaot]

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Sounds bizarre to me given entire family in tow.

You mention "work remotely" if online work can support family of 4 fine. 

Opening a bank account on a visa exempt would require an agent. 

It's not impossible to obtain a certificate of residence to obtain TDL.

To obtain a TDL you would also require passport country licience.

 

You still have not made clear details apart from located CM. 

What is current history of stay in Thailand.

Would seem 60 (visa exempt) + 30 (extension) 

From CM you have border run options to Laos. 

Suggest a border run company.

@Tod Daniels has thread regarding this. 

Visa exempt border bounces most likely best option till you sort out plans. 

 

 

Not sure what a TDL is but guess its a temp driver's license.

 

We moved here from a neighboring country so it was not much of a leap.  Have enough money to support the family, and am not necessarily looking to work in Thailand (but also open to that option).  Never worked remotely before but that could also be an option.

 

History of stay: this is my family's first visa exempt, plus extension, except for a quick transit earlier in the year.  I had to leave the country before I needed an extension, so I came back in again on a visa exemption.  Other than that over the past few years we have occasionally come to Thailand for a few days or just for transit. 

 

Sounds like a border run is the option but then the only remaining thing is if we'll encounter any issues at the border.

[daeumtnaot]

1 hour ago, Caldera said:

 

So you moved the entire family to Thailand before even securing a job here? Wow.

 

Hiring a foreigner is not exactly something most Thai companies take lightly, not least because of the administrative overhead that comes with it. There are also restrictions on what kind of work foreigners can legally do in Thailand, how many foreigners Thai companies can hire, etc.

Like I said I'm not really looking to work in Thailand but to be here while looking for work (seems nice so far!)  If something comes up in Thailand that would be OK.