Braccobaldo Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I'm a male in his mid 30's.... I like to live in Thailand absolutely without working here, not doing any business.... I don't wish to marry.... I also don't want make any investment here.... I just want to live here with money coming from my investment overseas... So, I think, my option is....going to Penang, obtaining a tourist visa (60 days), than renew it (+30 days)....than I will be able to do 3 visa runs....than again go to Penang again and re-enter Thailand on visa tourist...and so on... Is it legal???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopkun Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I'm a male in his mid 30's....I like to live in Thailand absolutely without working here, not doing any business.... I don't wish to marry.... I also don't want make any investment here.... I just want to live here with money coming from my investment overseas... So, I think, my option is....going to Penang, obtaining a tourist visa (60 days), than renew it (+30 days)....than I will be able to do 3 visa runs....than again go to Penang again and re-enter Thailand on visa tourist...and so on... Is it legal???? Nobody knows yet. If there is any logic behind the current crackdown then there will be a crackdown on tourist visas as well. But logic may have nothing to do with it. So far, the only information has come from one senior official of the immigration department, and the reporting of that was pretty garbled. At some point instructions to immigration posts (and Thai Embassies overseas) will have to be prepared. Only then will things become clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braccobaldo Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 Well...It's up to you mueng Thai...if you don't like I spend my money here...bye bye!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visaman Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Well...It's up to you mueng Thai...if you don't like I spend my money here...bye bye!!!!It hasn't started yet, Thailand can't afford to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Immigration has said they intend to do it, so presumably they will. Stay in touch with the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braccobaldo Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 I really annoyed for what Thailand are making....now even the 3 million bath option is over. I'm seriously think to go longway from here....Malaysia, Philippines maybe will not stress me same Thai authorities!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Immigration has said they intend to do it, so presumably they will. Stay in touch with the news.I understand that instructions to the immigration checkpoints are already being distributed. See here.--------------- Maestro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 (edited) I just want to live here with money coming from my investment overseas...If you apply at a Thai consulate in your home country you may even qualify for a multiple-entry non-O visa. Give the consulate a call and explain your situation and they will tell you if you qualify and what documentation they require.--------------- Maestro Edited September 12, 2006 by maestro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezchesters Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I'm a male in his mid 30's....I like to live in Thailand absolutely without working here, not doing any business.... I don't wish to marry.... I also don't want make any investment here.... I just want to live here with money coming from my investment overseas... So, I think, my option is....going to Penang, obtaining a tourist visa (60 days), than renew it (+30 days)....than I will be able to do 3 visa runs....than again go to Penang again and re-enter Thailand on visa tourist...and so on... Is it legal???? As far as the current reading goes - yes, you will be fine because you will have a visa. This current 'crackdown' is aimed at people that don't have a visa, but who only have 30 days Leave to Remain in their passports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I'm a male in his mid 30's....I like to live in Thailand absolutely without working here, not doing any business.... I don't wish to marry.... I also don't want make any investment here.... I just want to live here with money coming from my investment overseas... So, I think, my option is....going to Penang, obtaining a tourist visa (60 days), than renew it (+30 days)....than I will be able to do 3 visa runs....than again go to Penang again and re-enter Thailand on visa tourist...and so on... Is it legal???? You should be OK. Watch out for news from Penang, as to what the Consulate is willing to issue in the future. My guess is they are going to be swamped in the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREM-R Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I'm a male in his mid 30's.... I like to live in Thailand absolutely without working here, not doing any business.... I don't wish to marry.... I also don't want make any investment here.... I just want to live here with money coming from my investment overseas... So, I think, my option is....going to Penang, obtaining a tourist visa (60 days), than renew it (+30 days)....than I will be able to do 3 visa runs....than again go to Penang again and re-enter Thailand on visa tourist...and so on... Is it legal???? As far as the current reading goes - yes, you will be fine because you will have a visa. This current 'crackdown' is aimed at people that don't have a visa, but who only have 30 days Leave to Remain in their passports. None of the reports I have seen mention anything about 30 Day Leave to Remain in Thailand "chops", the articles all refer to VOA (Visa on Arrival), not the same thing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braccobaldo Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 I wish to thank you for your replies....very kind!!!! So...I think no more problem....for those in my same "position" all we have to do is to go to a Thai embassy and get a tourist visa...than 3 visa run are allowed...than get visa again and so on... just little bit more expensive than before but nevermind....it will be an occasion for touring....Vientiane, Phnom Penh, Penang, Kota Bharu, Singapore, Hong Kong...it will be funny!!!! Now....please DON"T make a crackdown on tourist visa too!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezchesters Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I'm a male in his mid 30's.... I like to live in Thailand absolutely without working here, not doing any business.... I don't wish to marry.... I also don't want make any investment here.... I just want to live here with money coming from my investment overseas... So, I think, my option is....going to Penang, obtaining a tourist visa (60 days), than renew it (+30 days)....than I will be able to do 3 visa runs....than again go to Penang again and re-enter Thailand on visa tourist...and so on... Is it legal???? As far as the current reading goes - yes, you will be fine because you will have a visa. This current 'crackdown' is aimed at people that don't have a visa, but who only have 30 days Leave to Remain in their passports. None of the reports I have seen mention anything about 30 Day Leave to Remain in Thailand "chops", the articles all refer to VOA (Visa on Arrival), not the same thing at all. Not at all - read my post here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?s=...st&p=890215 The Bangkok Post article is badly written and contradicts itself. The Forbes article, however, contistently cites travellers without visas. The citizens of the 41 countries it mentioned don't receive a 'Visa on Arrival'. I've never met anyone that has. They receive 30 days Leave to Remain. This is not the same as being issued with a visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whynot? Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I wish to thank you for your replies....very kind!!!!So...I think no more problem....for those in my same "position" all we have to do is to go to a Thai embassy and get a tourist visa...than 3 visa run are allowed...than get visa again and so on... just little bit more expensive than before but nevermind....it will be an occasion for touring....Vientiane, Phnom Penh, Penang, Kota Bharu, Singapore, Hong Kong...it will be funny!!!! Now....please DON"T make a crackdown on tourist visa too!!!!!! Dont mean to be negative here but simply realistic:ending visa runs-ending investor visa-MoE crackdown on teacher qual(no BA no permit)-what news will tomorrow bring? Seems to be an organized attempt to boot farang-crackdown on tourist visa...??? You seem to have money so you got someplace to go...you really want to live in a host country that obviously doesnt want you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsetlisa Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Well this is all a bit frustrating. I am a writer and I work in countries neighbouring Thailand. Therefore I do not qualify for a work permit but am considering a non-immigrant business visa, which I understand would give me the option to explore business opportunities in Thailand -- though I plan to continue to work outside of Thailand. I understand the need to secure your borders but I think this is a bit extreme and punishes foreigners rather than the schools that are illegally hiring them. Perhaps this will force schools to give work permits, which they should do, so that foreigners have some rights and legal status. In short, I don't think it's such a bad idea as long as people are given the opportunity to get their visa situation in order and this doesn't turn into a xenophobic country. I, like one gentleman said, stay in Thailand because it's fun, cheap, convenient and warm. I hope I am not forced to leave because a few "undesirable elements" are abusing lax immigration policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Seems to me - exempt visa(s) on arrival would be the next logical step - eliminate them. Charge say 500-1000bht for a 30day stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braccobaldo Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 I wish to thank you for your replies....very kind!!!! So...I think no more problem....for those in my same "position" all we have to do is to go to a Thai embassy and get a tourist visa...than 3 visa run are allowed...than get visa again and so on... just little bit more expensive than before but nevermind....it will be an occasion for touring....Vientiane, Phnom Penh, Penang, Kota Bharu, Singapore, Hong Kong...it will be funny!!!! Now....please DON"T make a crackdown on tourist visa too!!!!!! Dont mean to be negative here but simply realistic:ending visa runs-ending investor visa-MoE crackdown on teacher qual(no BA no permit)-what news will tomorrow bring? Seems to be an organized attempt to boot farang-crackdown on tourist visa...??? You seem to have money so you got someplace to go...you really want to live in a host country that obviously doesnt want you? Well...It's seven years I live permanently in Thailand now...it's normal that I hope I can continue to stay here....obviously if there will be no legal way to do so I will quit this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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