New fees for Thai visas from August 2003

[Thetyim]

My girlfriend's uncle works in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is also the Thai ambassador to Laos.

Good Grief.  I had to read that bit three times.

I was under the impression that  " upper class" families would not entertain falangs in the family because of the precedent set by the King.

I am assuming you are a falang.

How did you meet her ??

[Thetyim]

anyone know Thaksins email address?

No, I don't have it.

But does the ministry of the interior have something to do with visas because I have the email address for the Minister of the Interior.

Also the Gov. of Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

[LPCustom69]

A Thai friend told me a couple of years ago that the Kings daughter was married to an American. Is this true?

[chuang]

LPCustom69,

Yes it's true, now she is back in Thailand, seek her help?.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

She is the eldest of 3 daughters of his Majesty. I don't think the Thai Ambassador to Laos is in the same league as the daughter of a King

[LPCustom69]

Dr -- No offense intended. My point being that the Royal Family is THE upper class. I don't see how the regular upper class would totally rule out an appropriate farang, if thats the right term, if one was good enough for one of His Majestys daughters. Without question the Minister in question is not in the same league.

:cool:

[DaveYo]

No comment of Royals   :blues:

[LPCustom69]

DaveYo -- I thought you were getting married already?

:cool:

[Roger13]

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[DaveYo]

Hey Gang, got a Newbie QUESTION.  Since the fees are due to increase I would like your opinion to my Dilemma.  If I marry my girl after next week after my arrival July 24th, can I fall under the Grandfather clause for the Permanent Residence, since my Visa ( and I was Granted 1 year Non Immig-O Multi from Houston TODAY) yahoooooo, and if I marry her before the fees take effect.  Just wondering, since there are some members here who also are grandfathered under the Bank and income criteria.    Need some real information now before I leave.   ???    :blues:

[chuang]

Ok folks, the news are out, all the hefty increases in visa fees are comfirmed in 'Bangkokpost' newspaper today, signed by the Interior Minister.

You can log on to www. bangkokpost.com

Too bad..........

[Roger13]

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[MrSam]

Well, I guess I'm too late since it's in the Bangkok Post today.

But I did I confirm with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that there is going to be a price hike. Although they were unable to tell me why the price went up so sharply, they did say something to the effect of "it's okay, you (farangs) should all be able to afford it".

[LPCustom69]

Hey Roger13 -- I'm curious and I'm not sure. Please enlighten those who won't respond. By the way did the King attend college in the US?

[Roger13]

So in Future you need

US$35,000 in Bht in a Bank in

Thailand for a Retirement Visa?

[Roger13]

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[goofy]

I made  my 1 year ext NON O yesterday and the officers told me that next year i need to have 400000 bht in he bank,

sucks

[huski]

Hey Roger13 -- I'm curious and I'm not sure. Please enlighten those who won't respond. By the way did the King attend college in the US?

His Majesty King Bhumipol Adulyadej of Thailand was born on December 5, 1927 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts USA.

[RBWilson]

With most foreign owned firms absorbing these fees for their employees, expats in those employment situations have 'deep pocket' resources to drawn on.  However, how about expats employed by the Thai Government?  Most scenarios of this sort, that I am familiar with, require the expat to absorb all visa and work permit fees.  We must now pay considerably more to the government for the privilege of working for the government at their low wage levels.  I suspect many expats will think twice before renewing their contract with the government (applies to academic teachers primarily).

[pavina]

How many tourisr visas pr. year?

Anybody do know facts? Not i think or heard.

Thanks

[pavina]

1 person found out 6 tourist visas and

wrote that its new rules. Where do i find

this new rules?

Thank you

[dr_Pat_Pong]

His Majesty was born in the USA but never schooled there ...his education was in Europe The medical degree referred to by Huski and the other American info relates to his father Prince Mahidol

[MekhongKurt]

Does anyone know what changes, if any, are in the works for retirement visas?

Thanks!

[Boo]

Hi, I now have a headache reading about all of this stuff, so can someone just give a straight answer, if there is one.....

I am marrying my thai b/f in a couple of months, I will be applying for a non O in a couple of weeks from the thai embassy in London. Will I have to prove I have "X" amount of money before they give it to me & what will be the situation be when, in a year, i wish to renew it, with regards to my financial staus?

Cheers.

[lopburi3]

Will I have to prove I have "X" amount of money before they give it to me

You do not need money for a non immigrant visa on the basis of marriage.  The supporting party will have to have when you request an extension within Thailand however.  The visa is used to enter Thailand and if you are married to a Thai you can obtain that with the marriage certificate.  But if you want to extend on a yearly basis either you or partner will have to prove support.  If it is the non Thai it will be 2-250k in a bank account (becoming 400k next year perhaps).  If the Thai is supporting do not believe there is any 'set' amount required.

[paper]

all they want is your money to be spent like confetti.  

So spot on, and not to mention the descriminatory practices from the part of Thai government employers. I work for a gov Uni, for peanuts really and have to, just like every one else, fork out 3,000 Baht for my work permit. Go figure... Now, at my workplace, AT 4 pm on the dot I exit. I WILL NOT WORK OUTSIDE THE AGREED HOURS. <deleted> EM!

[dazdaz]

You mean the government contractor does'nt pay for your work permit?  That's awful.  I did'nt realise.

Is this the general case, that everyone has to pay for their own work permits?

I'm quite shocked.

Regards

[paper]

You mean the government contractor does'nt pay for your work permit?  That's awful.  I did'nt realise.

Is this the general case, that everyone has to pay for their own work permits?

I'm quite shocked.

Regards

YES, this is the case. Also what upsets us most at our Uni (there are 17 of us) is the blatant discriminatory practices in place e.g only farang adjaans have to have their bags checked when exiting the library, Thai adjaans are exempted. Some toilets are accessable to Thai adjaans only not farang adjaans; we are never invited to meetings and the list goes on and on. I sometimes wonder what the f@#$&* I am doing in los

[dazdaz]

This brings up a very interesting topic because we've read a lot about discriminatory practises that happen in LOS.

But what we don't hear about, is people appealling, complaining, fighting the injustices that have been done.

This is potentially illegal discrimination the world over, it may be the norm, but the norm does'nt mean it's acceptable.  I feel angry for you on this.

Why is this?  Is everyone scared?  Is Thailand that precious that we darn't risk being asked to leave.  

Have you approached senior management about this?  Are the Thai's unapproachable on issues like this?  

Regards

[Roger13]

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