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I read the Thai Immigrations Web Site, so I know the requirements such as 2million baht, but I know there is always a way as long as there is a Will. So here I will state my Case, and hopefully someone in the Thai Immigrations or Thai Gov, might read this and pull some strings for me.

I am a White American, 45 years old, Ex US Military (Airforce), discharged Honorably in 1991, I first became interested in Thailand and Thai people in 1987 when I met some Thai girls in Guam, then again when I was stationed in the Philippines in 1989, then again when a Co-worker of mine was Thai in 1992, then again when I started learning Web design and I did a Asian Models Web Site for Asian Fashion Models all over the world, and I got a lot of response from many Thai Models and Thai Magazines, which drew my attention even more to Thailand. It started feeling like Thailand was suppose to be something important in my life, because everytime I met someone from Thailand I got this feeling like I knew them, but I forgot their name or something, and they were getting some familiar feelings about me as well. So this lead me to start thinking more seriously about Thailand, I began to study Thai Language, and learn more about Thai Culture as well.

Everything I learned about Thailand felt good, felt like something Positive, something comfortable that I really liked.

As time went by I found myself beginning to compare the Life Style of living the in US with Thai Style and Culture, things like the Style of Music, and the Trends associated with the Culture, the VALUES of Thai people, Verses the Lack of Values in the US. I found myself even MORE drawn to Thai Culture the more I learned about Thailand and Thai people the more I fell in Love with all of it.

Then I Traveled to Thailand Twice, each time I felt as if I was home the Minute I walked out the door in the Airport, I felt like I was Home. Keep in mind I served 7 years in the US Airforce, I traveled all over the world, I lived in the Philippines, Guam, Hawaii, Visited Korea, Japan, Mexico, and many other places, but I never felt like I did when I visited Thailand. Some places I visited I experienced a kind of Culture Shock or Fear of the Unknown or not knowing who to Trust, but when I arrived in Thailand it was a very warm feeling as if I had found what I had been looking for my whole life. I feeling of complete satisfaction, and contentment, as if I just came home for the first time in my life. That's how it feels when I visit Thailand. This lead me to take my Thai Language Studies more seriously, and I started studying how to Cook Thai foods, and learn all the Movie Stars names, and listen to all the Music, and know the Thai Music Artists, and strive to completely enjoy Thai Culture in every aspect.

Now I feel like I am waiting for a Bus, or like I am waiting for some Miracle to happen that can allow me to Live in Thailand.

I don't have 2 million Baht, but I have always wanted to Marry Mamee, (Napakaprapa Narkprasit) or (if she doesn't want me), a Beautiful Thai Girl, and live on the Beach somewhere in Thailand.

I am a Trained Computer Repair Tech, I can do basic HTML Web Design, I am a Photographer, I can do Hotel Front Desk, or other Travel Indusrty Jobs, I can Speak Tagalog, Japanese, Thai, and some Spanish, as well as being born English Speaker, and I have the ability to Teach English to Thai people as well.

I know how to do Digital Audio/ Video Recording and Editing, and I know how to use a Video Camera pretty well, I made my own Movie, including playing Keyboards, Guitar, and doing the Narrations for all the Sound Tracks. These Skills can be used to create Multimedia Learning tools in Video Format if you need me to do those kinds of things.

I also know how to use Different kinds of Radio communications equipment, VHF, UHF, AM, FM, Scanners and Transimitters, I also understand basic Anntenna Design & Engineering. I know a little Electronics and have been studying on designing and building my own Electric Cars, which I would be willing to try to mass produce for Thailand if you want me to. With my background I could perform a number of Jobs in Thailand, I would be willing to help fight the Muslim Terrorists in the South, or Teach Thai people, or I would be happy with a little Internet Cafe, and Computer shop on Ko Samui or near some other Beach area such as Pattaya or Puket.

I have knowledge in Health & Nutrition and Diet Therapy, I also practiced Martial Arts for many years, this could be useful to someone. I would be happy working as a Photographer for a Magazine or Newspaper, or doing Intel for the Thai Military. My point here is, there is A LOT I could do for Thailand. If you just opened the doors for me, and let me in.

So after reading all of this you can see I am serious about living in Thailand, this decision has ruled my life, it has been my entire focus in life for many years now. I am Living in the US and wanting to Live in Thailand. There are plenty of Thai people who dream of coming to the US, maybe someone in the Thai Gov can work out a Citizen Exchange Program with the US Government or something. I will do anything to live in Thailand. I am just trying to figure out how to make it happen at this point. If anyone can help me find Legal reason to live in Thailand, please let me know. And like I said before I am willing to Marry a Thai Girl, but I am not going to Marry just anyone just to come to Thailand, but I plan to Love a Thai Woman someday after I get to Thailand, so if Mamee was to read this or one of her Relatives, let her know I am dreaming of HER, just as much as I am Dreaming of Thailand. I wrote and Recorded the Song "Thepthida Mamee" for her Birthday last year. That just shows you how much I think of her.

Let me know if you any of you can help me out.

Thanks,

Mark*

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wasabi Gold Member

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I know exactly how you feel but you have to be careful. A big part of the problem is many people feel like us, and would do anything, including scam you every which way since Sunday to continue to finance their Thai dream and that isn't even touching upon some of theconflicts that can arise between Farangs and Thai women. Thailand does something to people that makes them dream bigger than they can handle and often lose the plot. You may want to focus on teaching English and get a TEFL cert, from what I read that is your best option. The salary will be low and it's not a career that's widely respected in all walks of life in Thailand but if you want it bad enough you'll easily brush off those who can't live and let live.

Good luck I am one who believes if your dream is strong enough you will find a way to make it come true no matter the odds.

Smokin Joe Gold Member

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Giving up your US Citizenship to get Thai citizenship is a pretty serious step. You are aware that that would happen right?

Although there are many circumstances of dual citizenship that are acceptable what you want do isn't. In my case, If I did it, I would also forfeit my pension.

Permanent Residency status is a much more reasonable goal.

lopburi3 Legendary Member

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US Citizens do not lose there citizenship by becoming citizens of another county. What exactly did he say that would not allow this? As a matter of fact I can not even find any mentions of becoming a Thai citizen. He wants to live in Thailand is all I see.

Tywais Star Member

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US Citizens do not lose there citizenship by becoming citizens of another county.

That's correct and also don't read anything that indicates one can't

As a matter of fact I can not even find any mentions of becoming a Thai citizen.

Believe the topic title "I want to be Thai" may be misleading. Suggests to me he wants Thai citizenship. Have to wait for OP reply to see if that is what he means or just "I want to be in Thailand". :o

whatchamacallit Silver Member

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US Citizens do not lose there citizenship by becoming citizens of another county. What exactly did he say that would not allow this? As a matter of fact I can not even find any mentions of becoming a Thai citizen. He wants to live in Thailand is all I see.

The title of his post "I want to be Thai!" is enough to assume he meant Thai Citizen! - You're right US Citizens do not loose their citizenship by becomeing citizens of another country. I'm confused though as to where he gets his info that 2 million bahts buy you a Thai Citizenship :-)

Artisi Star Member

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sounds like a great story for a long running Thai soapy

" And like I said before I am willing to Marry a Thai Girl, but I am not going to Marry just anyone just to come to Thailand, but I plan to Love a Thai Woman someday after I get to Thailand, so if Mamee was to read this or one of her Relatives, let her know I am dreaming of HER, just as much as I am Dreaming of Thailand. I wrote and Recorded the Song "Thepthida Mamee" for her Birthday last year. That just shows you how much I think of her."

jazzbo Platinum Member

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I hear the NSA is looking for listening post guys in Thailand:

http://www.nsa.gov/careers/faqs_1.cfm

15. What can I tell my family and friends about my application process with NSA?

Because of possible future assignments available to you, it is prudent that you not openly discuss the details of your employment processing or possible future affiliation with NSA. We might even suggest that you limit your discussions to those in your immediate family who are knowledgeable of your processing until such time as we are able to provide you with further guidance.

Tell them that your name is Travis Bickle.

rgs2001uk Ruby Member

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suggest you head up to washington square, every second person you meet there sounds just like you, special forces,black ops,spook,dreamer.

they seem to have managed to figure out a way to be here, then again maybe there were in stealth mode and i was talking to a hologram.

Smokin Joe Gold Member

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I think I focused on Samrans reply when I assumed he was wanting citizenship, but in any case the fact that dual citizeship is very common in the case of peope that qualify by other means, a US citizen may lose his citizenship by REQUESTING citizenship in a case where he is not already entitled to it.

I could be wrong and can't point to a reference right now. Might be something to google to give me something to do tomorrow

injomtien Apprentice Member

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want to come to Thailand to Help fight the insurgents. I helped fight against the NPA insurgents in the Philippines, I can do it in Thailand. But I want to be granted immediate unlimited Stay in Thailand, and or Extended Visa or Immigration as a Thai Citizen. Anyone with the Authority to make it happen, can contact me at xxxxxxxxxxxx

Thank you.

SUA*

***email address removed***

Thaivisa is not into mercenary job placement yet.

Mwhaha..And those Guys are Supposed to defend The US...

No wonder The Dollar is Devaluating soo Bad so Fast..

ComicBum Explorer Member

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Are all Americans this naive?.......jump from one dream into another,but Thailand is only a "nice-Illusion",In reality it happens to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world and if you are foolish enough to mistake 'FORM' for CONTENT'.....well,what more can I say....maybe you do belong here.

Good Luck GIJoe

ajarnmark Silver Member

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Are all Americans this naive?.......jump from one dream into another,but Thailand is only a "nice-Illusion",In reality it happens to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world and if you are foolish enough to mistake 'FORM' for CONTENT'.....well,what more can I say....maybe you do belong here.

Good Luck GIJoe

Maybe not all, just those in military. :o

TAWP Star Member

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And like I said before I am willing to Marry a Thai Girl, but I am not going to Marry just anyone just to come to Thailand, but I plan to Love a Thai Woman someday after I get to Thailand, so if Mamee was to read this or one of her Relatives, let her know I am dreaming of HER, just as much as I am Dreaming of Thailand. I wrote and Recorded the Song "Thepthida Mamee" for her Birthday last year. That just shows you how much I think of her.

Let me know if you any of you can help me out.

Thanks,

Mark*

Hi Mark.

Mamee says hi, but wants proof of your love in form of a sinsod. You can transfer the money to my account wich I will PM you.

Best regards, your friend, TAWP.

Smokin Joe Gold Member

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RE: Losing US Citizenship

We got a bit off the OP's topic with this but I must admit I was wrong about losing citizenship in a case where you request naturalization in another country.

The State.gov website was pretty clear. My apoligies, it contradicts what I was told at a retirement briefing many years ago, but that isn't really surprising.

cm-happy Silver Member

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The guy was in the USAF for and extended period of time. Honorably discharged in 1991. Wonder why he elected to be discharged or did the AF elect to discharge him(section 8).

Nysan Apprentice Member

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I am afraid it is not that easy to get a thai citizenship. People are laughing at you because you seems a bit naive. Compare it to a young girl (russian/swedish/spanish/whatever nationality) saying in barelly understandable english: "I want to be a famous star in a major hollywood movie".

I think that if you already had a job i Thailand starting today the process to get a Thai citizenship would take many many years. Basic requriement are fluent in thai both (spoken and written). You should also have worked here at least 5 years (correct me if I am wrong anyone). To marry a thai don´t help you at all when it comes to getting a thaicitizenship.

Second of all, I looked at your webpage. Not a pleasant site at all. Why a bansign across both musilm and christian symbols? Don´t you know there are thais that are muslims and Christians? Don´t you respect them as well?

expatman Advanced Member

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I think I focused on Samrans reply when I assumed he was wanting citizenship, but in any case the fact that dual citizeship is very common in the case of peope that qualify by other means, a US citizen may lose his citizenship by REQUESTING citizenship in a case where he is not already entitled to it.

I could be wrong and can't point to a reference right now. Might be something to google to give me something to do tomorrow

US citizenship cannot be revoked because a person becomes a citizen of another country. The person has to specifically renounce his US citizenship by some overt act.

Formerly the US did prohibit dual citizenship. Back in the sixties several US citizens went to Israel to fight in the Israeli army and were required by Israel to take up Israeli citizenship. The US tried to take away their US citizenship, but the Supreme Court ruled becoming a citizen of another country or even fighting in another country's army was not considered enough to be an act of renouncing US citizenship. you can probably Google the details.

HOWEVER, Thai law specifically prohibits Thais from holding citizenship in another country, although this is one of those laws that don't seem to be enforced. I know several Thais who hold citizenship and passports from other countries, including ones that were born in the US or acquired US citizenship later.

One question I don't know thew answer to is whether when you apply for Thai citizenship if it is required you renounce previous citizenship when Thai citizenship is granted.

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