A distressed friend needs to know his options. His situation is as follows.

Married on a marriage extension until 11th June

Three half Thai kids all his and on birth certificate.

Working with work permit current till November.

Over 50

Wife unlikely to help and wants divorce ASAP

Would prefer an option not involving employer as understanbly hes not sure what he is going to do in the near future.

He could change to an extension based upon being the parent of a Thai. He will need 400k baht in the bank or proof of 40k baht income.

He could continue to work with this type of extens

I am not sure of his financial situation but would think he has either income or money in bank. Any idea what is needed at immigration as said his wife is unlikely to help. Birth certificate, does child need to go. Does he change befor he is divorced or do it same day. In the event he hasn't got money could he get a 2 month extension in order to get money in bank then get a year after 2 months

There will be several documents required including the divorce decree showing that he as at least joint custody of the children. He should contact his local immigration office to find out their requirements.

He would need to prepared to do it as soon as the divorce is finalized. He would not be able to change the reason for the extension until the divorce is done since his existing extension needs to be canceled to apply for it.

He could apply for a 60 day extension when his extension is canceled and then near the end of it apply for the one year extension.

Just being named on the birth certificate as the Father isn't enough proof to get an extension based on being the parent of a Thai.

He will need the documents 'legalising' him as the Father.

Just being named on the birth certificate as the Father isn't enough proof to get an extension based on being the parent of a Thai.

He will need the documents 'legalising' him as the Father.

Being married (read the OP) makes the Father a legitimate parent .................................

Just being named on the birth certificate as the Father isn't enough proof to get an extension based on being the parent of a Thai.

He will need the documents 'legalising' him as the Father.

Being married (read the OP) makes the Father a legitimate parent .................................

Agreed, but the OP didn't make it clear whether they were born before or after wedlock.

At least now he is informed of both situations.

Just being named on the birth certificate as the Father isn't enough proof to get an extension based on being the parent of a Thai.

He will need the documents 'legalising' him as the Father.

Being married (read the OP) makes the Father a legitimate parent .................................

Agreed, but the OP didn't make it clear whether they were born before or after wedlock.

At least now he is informed of both situations.

It does not matter whether the children were born before or after marriage. Getting married to the mother of the children legitimizes them.

There will be several documents required including the divorce decree showing that he as at least joint custody of the children. He should contact his local immigration office to find out their requirements.

He would need to prepared to do it as soon as the divorce is finalized. He would not be able to change the reason for the extension until the divorce is done since his existing extension needs to be canceled to apply for it.

He could apply for a 60 day extension when his extension is canceled and then near the end of it apply for the one year extension.

He will go to immigration later today so will post what is required for reference

Just being named on the birth certificate as the Father isn't enough proof to get an extension based on being the parent of a Thai.

He will need the documents 'legalising' him as the Father.

Being married (read the OP) makes the Father a legitimate parent .................................

Agreed, but the OP didn't make it clear whether they were born before or after wedlock.

At least now he is informed of both situations.

It does not matter whether the children were born before or after marriage. Getting married to the mother of the children legitimizes them.

Even after divorce?

It does not matter whether the children were born before or after marriage. Getting married to the mother of the children legitimizes them.

Even after divorce?

Divorce does not change it.

Just being named on the birth certificate as the Father isn't enough proof to get an extension based on being the parent of a Thai.

He will need the documents 'legalising' him as the Father.

Being married (read the OP) makes the Father a legitimate parent .................................

Agreed, but the OP didn't make it clear whether they were born before or after wedlock.

At least now he is informed of both situations.

It does not matter whether the children were born before or after marriage. Getting married to the mother of the children legitimizes them.

Then someone should inform Immigration of that fact.

Same thing happened to a mate of mine. When applying for an extension based on being the dependant of a Thai child, Immigration noticed the child was born before they got married. They insisted he needed to be 'legalised' as the Father.

Fortunately his ex was amenable and he got the required document through the Family Court two weeks later.

If the OP is on Married Extension is this not OK till the extension expiry date he would then have enough time to season the 400000 baht required for a child dependant extension

It does not matter whether the children were born before or after marriage. Getting married to the mother of the children legitimizes them.

Then someone should inform Immigration of that fact.

Same thing happened to a mate of mine. When applying for an extension based on being the dependant of a Thai child, Immigration noticed the child was born before they got married. They insisted he needed to be 'legalised' as the Father.

Fortunately his ex was amenable and he got the required document through the Family Court two weeks later.

He would of been applying for an extension based upon being the parent of a Thai not being their dependent.

Why was he applying for that extension if he is married to a Thai? Perhaps that was main problem. That extension is meant to be for a single parent.

It does not matter whether the children were born before or after marriage. Getting married to the mother of the children legitimizes them.

Then someone should inform Immigration of that fact.

Same thing happened to a mate of mine. When applying for an extension based on being the dependant of a Thai child, Immigration noticed the child was born before they got married. They insisted he needed to be 'legalised' as the Father.

Fortunately his ex was amenable and he got the required document through the Family Court two weeks later.

He would of been applying for an extension based upon being the parent of a Thai not being their dependent.

Why was he applying for that extension if he is married to a Thai? Perhaps that was main problem. That extension is meant to be for a single parent.

Married, later Divorced.

_{Thankyou for replies. He was married when kids were born and will visit immigration Monday to see exactly what they require. Apparently the Amphur said they issue an agreement on joint custody and division of assets which is bound by law.}

_{Info from Hua Hin immigration as follows.}

_{Can change extension either befor or after divorce, they recommended do befor as if not will need to be done same day as divore happens}

_{Documents/criteria required is exactly same as for marriage extension, however the 400K in Thai bank does not need to be seasoned so can be paid in same day as extension.}

_{Wife attends for this first extension based on caring for a Thai child, further extensions she is not required to attend.}

_{He wasn't sure as didn't ask but assume that if befor divorce marriage cert would be required and if after then divorce cert.}

_{He intends on doing later this week so wait see what the outcome is}

_{Managed to persuade wife to be cooperative}