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[mouse]

I was over a German friends house and he showed me an article on the cover of TIP Newspaper stating words to the effect that within the next 6 months, the 90 day reporting requirement will be abolished. Anyone want to make my day and tell me this is true?

Sunbelt...... You are in the know on these things...... Even a rumour would make me feel good.

[george]

What is TIP newspaper? Are they on the net as well?

[lopburi3]

That rumor was mentioned a few weeks ago by someone here and I agree it would be most welcome news if it turns out to be more than that.

[mouse]

What is TIP newspaper? Are they on the net as well?

http://www.tip-forum.de/ but I cannot find the article. I saw it in the paper version but, do not have the issue date.

[mouse]

Ok went back and got the front page, scanned it and here it is. Anyone else heard this or can confirm this? It would be sweet.

In addition to the removal of the 90 days reporting requirement as outlined under 1.) in the article, there is also mention of a 3 year Multiple entry Visa and a Residence Visa from which the language requirement ............ Somebody with better German reading ability than mine please help.

Edited December 5, 2006 by mouse

[thaigene2]

Ok went back and got the front page, scanned it and here it is. Anyone else heard this or can confirm this? It would be sweet.

In addition to the removal of the 90 days reporting requirement as outlined under 1.) in the article, there is also mention of a 3 year Multiple entry Visa and a Residence Visa from which the language requirement ............ Somebody with better German reading ability than mine please help.

Yeah but there's always a sting in the tail with this kind of news.

Let's hope it isn't: "90 day reporting no longer required because all foreigners without work permits or retirement visas must LEAVE the country after 90 days - and not return for 90 days.."

[Axel]

Mouse, you got it right.

1. The requirement for holders of non-imm visa to report every 90 days to immigration, based on a 30 y.o. law shold be abandoned within the next 6 months.

2. Referring to a new multiple entry visa for Baht 10,000 and valid for 3 years. This visa to be issued by Embassies/Conslates of (the applicant's) homecountry. Each stay not longer than 90 days. One can as well confirm this with the MFA-website.

3. refers to PR (residence visa) and mentions that no longer knowledge of Thai language needed for PR, only if one applies for Thai citizen ship.

Above is not a word-by-word translation just the meaning of it. Erm, TIP, yes I know the mag. and guess in TV we know more. (How old are these news?)

Seems to me 'old' news which have been discussed but not implemented, yet. First time though I hear about the cancelation of Thai-language skills for PR, which was never too serius, anyway.

[Roger Dodger]

Yes Sir, Mouse, my boy! You got that right. A brighter day is coming! For several months now insiders have been saying all of this; the abolishing of the 90 day reporting, the scrapping of the Thai language requirement AND the introduction of a new 3 year multiple entry visa! Many people in the know are saying that all this is in the works as we speak. It's just a matter of time fellas. All we gotta do is sit tight and wait. Oh, and run in and out of the country every month or so! Hehehehe

[rocky]

This would be good news indeed, lets just hope it isn’t attached to equally bad news.

Lets not count our chickens, instead say our prayers.

[Tywais]

That information was brought up in October with an interview with Maj Gen Pongdej Chaiprava.

"Ninety Day reporting

Immigration explains this rule re-implemented under former Immigration Authorities bases on a 30 year old law. Khun Pongdej will investigate possibilities to get it abolished within 6 months."

Source: PattayaPeople and a few other sites quoting the interview.

[mouse]

Since living in LOS I have closely followed two rules:

1.) Hope for the best and expect the worst!

2.) Accentuate the positive and disregard the negative!

The second rule is adjusted on a daily basis or a lot of my Thai family members would feel ignored by me.

[mouse]

Mouse, you got it right.

1. The requirement for holders of non-imm visa to report every 90 days to immigration, based on a 30 y.o. law shold be abandoned within the next 6 months.

2. Referring to a new multiple entry visa for Baht 10,000 and valid for 3 years. This visa to be issued by Embassies/Conslates of (the applicant's) homecountry. Each stay not longer than 90 days. One can as well confirm this with the MFA-website.

3. refers to PR (residence visa) and mentions that no longer knowledge of Thai language needed for PR, only if one applies for Thai citizen ship.

Above is not a word-by-word translation just the meaning of it. Erm, TIP, yes I know the mag. and guess in TV we know more. (How old are these news?)

Seems to me 'old' news which have been discussed but not implemented, yet. First time though I hear about the cancelation of Thai-language skills for PR, which was never too serius, anyway.

November 2006 issue. If true, I am going after the Residence thingy next year. Sunbelt what is your rate for assisting me with this?

Another question...as a citizen of two seperate countries and with Passports from both can I apply under both flags, thereby increasing my chances?

[Axel]

Start early to get your documents together.

I considered to do it this year for December (learned immigration hads opened in July, alreayd)

but too late to get the "evidence of blank criminal record" from (in my case two) home countries.

Hope they open next year again in June or July to accept applications.

[Roger Dodger]

....get the "evidence of blank criminal record"....

Well.... Where does one get that? And if you don't have a "blank" criminal record, will just ANY criminal record do? This might be a question that Sunbelt Asia can answer?

[Tywais]

....get the "evidence of blank criminal record"....

Well.... Where does one get that? And if you don't have a "blank" criminal record, will just ANY criminal record do? This might be a question that Sunbelt Asia can answer?

The recommended agency is the federal agency of your home country. If the US then submit to the FBI (the FBI website has the forms for download). Same for UK or Australia.

[grtaylor]

That information was brought up in October with an interview with Maj Gen Pongdej Chaiprava.

"Ninety Day reporting

Immigration explains this rule re-implemented under former Immigration Authorities bases on a 30 year old law. Khun Pongdej will investigate possibilities to get it abolished within 6 months."

Source: PattayaPeople and a few other sites quoting the interview.

The Kru Yai at my school (with about 120 foreign employee's to report on) would be overjoyed at this possible change, but she has not heard the rumour anywhere . . . .

G

[Rimmer]

I shall miss not going down to Immigration in Soi 5 Jomtien every 90 days, It's so little hassel and the officers down there are so polite and greet me like an old friend whenever I go in.

Once a year and it will become quite impersonal

[Ta22]

I heard someone abou the APEC VISA which allow holder to travel to APEC country .. allowing them 3 years visa .. multi entry to the country .

not sure if it well updated and last i heard vietnam is using this VISA >

and hope THailand as a APEC member will follow .

Let all hope for the best . good to hear some good news with some much confusion going on ..

my Visa is Due soon .. and i guess i am stuck to a single entry by far ..

best of luck and good wishes to you all

[olaus]

Start early to get your documents together.

I considered to do it this year for December

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Axel,

Sir!, Residence Permit is rather expensive. About 100 000 Baht. Retirement visa is cheap, if You compare.

And the administration of the application takes about one year.

Still, You obviously see some advantages with a residency.

Which?

[HarryHacker]

Sunbelt, have you heard any whispers?

[Axel]

Axel,

Sir!, Residence Permit is rather expensive. About 100 000 Baht. Retirement visa is cheap, if You compare.

And the administration of the application takes about one year.

Still, You obviously see some advantages with a residency.

Which?

It's easier to keep a work permit. No need to apply annually for extension with bunches of papers (I am on non-imm . One can buy a codominium without having to remit currency from abroad and as well can get the name into house registration. Annual extension getting more difficult, e.g. minimum equity of teh company being Baht 1 million, maybe next time 3 million?

Costs more like Baht 200'000 but can charge through company as fees and deduct from tax.

Just a few.

[simon43]

I don't believe the dropping of Thai language knowledge for PR. That would - in my view - be a step backwards for LoS. Just look at all the immigrants in the UK who have British passports and can't speak a word of English - really does not help integration does it?

Simon