Visa options - Father to Thai child - about to divorce from Thai wife

[ThailandTom1]

What are my visa options to reside in Thailand for British citizen. I used to reside in Thailand on a Non-O based on marriage which I would renew with yearly extensions each year however last year I did not renew and have been to and from Thailand a few times this year using my visa exempt stamp only.

 

Long story cut short, been in Thailand 16 years, married to Thai, but about to get divorced. I am father to my Thai son, and hope to obtain full guardianship for my son who is 13 years old. I am not old enough for the retirement visa.

 

Any thoughts and advise on my best visa options to continue to reside in Thailand.

 

 

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, ThailandTom1 said:

....however last year I did not renew and have been to and from Thailand a few times this year using my visa exempt stamp only.

That's an ok  position than having a valid extension based on marriage.

Here is a thread with several links and discussion. 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1338007-non-o-based-on-having-a-thai-child/

 

This thread discussing "guardianship"

https://aseannow.com/topic/1307713-visa-based-on-having-a-thai-child/

 

The OP in this thread shares some similar aspects.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1329956-help-with-parental-visa/