Doing Some Research...

[lukamar]

I'm doing a bit of research so your constructive input is important.

If you are a Farang married to a Thai and either now or in the future plan on living in Thailand on a married to Thai Visa extension then:-

1:- What do you see as the MAJOR problems with the system that is in place now?

2:- What changes would you like to see made to the existing regulations?

3:- Would you exchange the ability to apply for PR in the future for a longer term married Visa?

4:- Would you feel more comfortable if Immigration looked at your Net Worth (in Thailand) like cars, property, companies rather than your bank account?

5:- Anything else you feel is important.

If you do not feel comfortable answering questions on this forum PM and I'll give you an email addy to reply to.

[astral]

I would say the current system works quite well for married men,provided you can ante up the 400K at the right time each year.

PR is only possible if you have a job and pay tax at a good rate,

which is a shame as many of us would like to have more security.

I would not want to increase the "net worth" that I have in Thailand,

I do not feel the system or the currency is stable enough.

When I first arrived the baht was 25/US$ and 37/UK pound, compare that to today's rates...............

PS It is better to marry a Thai lady, than a visa extension....

I have inserted a comma, to clarify what I think you meant.

[lukamar]

I would not want to increase the "net worth" that I have in Thailand,

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What I meant in #4 was if you owned a condo valued at ??? or whatever????Immigration would take that into consideration as part of or in lieu of the 400,00Bt in the bank.

[lopburi3]

I would not want to increase the "net worth" that I have in Thailand,

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What I meant in #4 was if you owned a condo valued at ??? or whatever????Immigration would take that into consideration as part of or in lieu of the 400,00Bt in the bank.

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The visa extension of stay is for support, and the money is to show that you can support. So how is a condo going to provide her upkeep? Perhaps it would be more productive to remove the "support" requirement for a long term stay?

[Wash]

I would love to see the extension made available for 5 years similar to the drivers license. Going back two or more times to find out if the approval is back from Bangkok is an aggrivation.

I would also like to see the 90 day address notification computerized.

[lukamar]

So how is a condo going to provide her upkeep?

I would love to see the extension made available for 5 years similar to the drivers license. 

I would also like to see the 90 day address notification computerized.

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If you had to rent a condo or house to live in it would cost $$$ so buying a condo is showing support just not monthly. My thinking anyway.

Some good points guys... Thanks