gymshark Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Just wondering seeing as we have to jump through so many hoops to get our families into the UK, how did Thaksin and his Mrs get their visas and how long will they be able to stay? Surely 6 months max? Or has he got some kind of business deal because of the football thing. Or is it just a case of money talks again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Just wondering seeing as we have to jump through so many hoops to get our families into the UK, how did Thaksin and his Mrs get their visas and how long will they be able to stay? Surely 6 months max? Or has he got some kind of business deal because of the football thing.Or is it just a case of money talks again? You said it....Or is it just a case of money talks again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 A Billionaire needs no stinking visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 A Billionaire needs no stinking visa. A classic Brit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymshark Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 A Billionaire needs no stinking visa. A classic Brit. Easy tiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clifton Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 (edited) Does it really matter? He can't even sit inside his own stadium now. I doubt he will remain in the UK very long. Edited August 23, 2008 by Tony Clifton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymshark Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Yeah I heard he was heading for Bermuda or somewhere like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREM-R Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 As I understand it Thaksin has a "business" visa on the basis that he invested more than 1 million pounds in the country (Purchased Man. City). AFAIK this type of visa is valid for 3 years and is then extendable to a maximum of a further 2 years, so long as the investment remains. I am told that after being in the UK for 5 years the visa holder can apply for a resident permit which would presumably mean he could stay "for ever". Where this leaves the wife and children I am not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 uk should not have let him in ,gary glitter was refuse entry to thailand,convicted of crimes he denied did not commit,taksin has run away from his crimes ,not to much difference to me between these two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy2 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 uk should not have let him in ,gary glitter was refuse entry to thailand,convicted of crimes he denied did not commit,taksin has run away from his crimes ,not to much difference to me between these two I bet Mr Gadd is not impressed with that comparison! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 uk should not have let him in ,gary glitter was refuse entry to thailand,convicted of crimes he denied did not commit,taksin has run away from his crimes ,not to much difference to me between these two I bet Mr Gadd is not impressed with that comparison! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 uk should not have let him in ,gary glitter was refuse entry to thailand,convicted of crimes he denied did not commit,taksin has run away from his crimes ,not to much difference to me between these two A marvellous oportunity has slipped by. When GG was in Bangkok a swap deal for Thaksin and Potofjam should have been negotiated by the respective governments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think_too_mut Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Just wondering seeing as we have to jump through so many hoops to get our families into the UK, how did Thaksin and his Mrs get their visas and how long will they be able to stay? Surely 6 months max? Or has he got some kind of business deal because of the football thing.Or is it just a case of money talks again? Did he not enter the UK on a Diplomatic passport? Samak or someone said it won't be revoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the scouser Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I don't know what category of visa he has, but my sources have informed me that it was referred to the UK for a decision. I think the most likely scenario is that outlined by Prem R in which case his wife and any children under 18 could qualify as dependants. Failing that, the only other realistic option is that he's currently in the UK as a visitor. I wonder if he requires the services of an immigration adviser? Scouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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