Help Appreciated.....

[andy77]

Ive read through the notes etc..but would lke a bit of advice/help....

ive been to thai loads of times, but always with a 2 /3 entry tourist visa...

I am now planning to come to thailand for a year at least, maybe longer.....now to apply for a `non immigrant multy entry visa` (the one where u have to get the visa stamped every 90 days)... do i need to make up a story, to get this ! ....or can i apply ,as with a tourist visa..????

any help appreciated.........

im from the uk,

[dr_Pat_Pong]

What is your age ?

[bluebear]

what are you going to do here? work? just exist on savings? ......

[andy77]

.......I`m 35 years old.

initiallly im not planning on working, ..(maybe later on/or small business with a thai freind)

ive just sold my house in london, and have made a big profit......

...cheers for any help....

[Sunbelt Asia]

We sponsor potential clients if they are looking at business opportunities in Thailand. They don’t need to make the commitment that will actually acquire a business but are sincere in pursuing the possible idea. If we feel they are serious, we provide a cover letter, our vat papers, and shareholder paperwork and by-laws which are certified originals (Some Consulates require the certification by the Thai government) to assist them obtain the one year multi-entry visa.

I understand some Consulates in Europe will do it from a company sponsoring them in Europe as well ( going on their behalf to start a company )

[andy77]

...sounds interesting, I will bear that in mind...........

I have a few thai freinds that I can trust , and could go into a small business with....

but to tell you the truth after reading the post on here about the new laws coming in july .....i wont be rushing into anything , although I do want to get something up and running to earn me a monthly income (with any luck!)......

[dr_Pat_Pong]

...sounds interesting, I will bear that in mind...........

I have a few thai freinds that I can trust , and could go into a small business with....

but to tell you the truth after reading the post on here about the new laws coming in july .....i wont be rushing into anything , although I do want to get something up and running to earn me a monthly income (with any luck!)......

Which " new laws " are worrying you ?

[Sunbelt Asia]

Exactly Doctor. Can't see one new law that will ultimately effect having a business here if you can't go that route.Various legal strategies work for most every case here, no matter your situation ie: You can't drive straight one km because the road is blocked.

" Go left one soi then right one km then right one soi. " The direction given had the same end result and it was legal. You just need a lawyer that thinks and does not take short cuts. You'll find many cases like this in Thai law.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

The major changes are the increases in income / banking for married to Thai people and retiree's. The rumour gaining currency is that the increases won't happen. T i T

[andy77]

fair enough chaps.......

i posted that post after having a QUICK read through ,the pinned topic at the top of the forum re: july 2004, changes..etc.. if it doesnt effect me , great!

...so in that case, i ill be looking to get a business of some sort going within the next year or so...!

...as for the visa, im still none the wiser!

[dr_Pat_Pong]

We sponsor potential clients if they are looking at business opportunities in Thailand. They don’t need to make the commitment that will actually acquire a business but are sincere in pursuing the possible idea. If we feel they are serious, we provide a cover letter, our vat papers, and shareholder paperwork and by-laws which are certified originals (Some Consulates require the certification by the Thai government) to assist them obtain the one year multi-entry visa.

I understand some Consulates in Europe will do it from a company sponsoring them in Europe as well ( going on their behalf to start a company )

You may be none the wiser...but you are much better informed. Reread Sunbelt's advice.