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  1. 18 hours ago, Pib said:

    From Bangkok Immigration

    https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/visa-extension/#1610937437663-90b1feab-b48a

     

    See line item 18: In case of being a family member of a Thai National.  There is no mention of Thai children age requirement.

     

    VISA SPOUSE / THAI CHILDERN

    Criteria for Consideration

    1)  Applicant must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-O)

    2)  Having proof of relationship

    3)  Having evidences of nationality of Thai spouse or Thai children

    4)  In the case of spouse, relationship must be de jure and de facto

    Documents to be submitted

    1)  Application Form for extension of temporary stay (TM.7) attached with one photo of applicant

    2)  Copy of passport first page with photo and copy last stamp, first visa, last visa, departure card(TM 6), evidence of report address, evidence of report 90 days

    3)  Evidence of relationship

    3.1  In the case of spouse
    – Marriage Certificate (khor lor 2 and khor lor 3) or ;
    – Marriage Certificate from abroad must be certified by the Embassy and the Department of Consular Affairs in Thailand

    3.2  In the case of Thai children
    – Copy of Birth certificate and household registration of child/children

    4)  Copy of Identification and household registration of Thai spouse or any other document proving Thai nationality issued by authority or governmental agency concerned

    5)  Copy of House lease agreement, Identification and household registration of owner with certified signature

    6)  Application fee is 1,900 Baht

    7)  Any other relevant documents which may be required for consideration

    REMARKS:

    1)  Applicant and spouse must contact in person for an interview

    2)  The originals of required documents must be shown to the competent officer and photocopied with certified signature by applicant

    part my confusion that they seem to mix in spouse almost everywhere.

    what if i am divorced ( in the process) and i dont live with the spouse the same household?

    assume it would be just fine to register my son to my new address as an adult, and say we stay in the same household, even though the meantime he stays at the university and not at home, neither with me or his mom.

  2. 3 hours ago, BritTim said:

    If you have an extension of stay based on marriage, this is correct. Your permission to stay based on marriage ends on the day your divorce is finalised. However, the rules with a Non O visa from an embassy/consulate are different. An entry using a single or multiple entry Non O visa issued while you were still married is still permitted, and gives you a 90-day stay.

    thus the question ???? 

    i am on that extention of stay based on marriage. in case the divorce, and revoking that, would that be possible to swap to an extention of stay based on thai son? 

  3. 11 hours ago, Lite Beer said:

    You are looking at the wrong clause.

    There is no requirement for the child to be 20 years old or under.

    So the op qualifies for 12 month extensions.

     

    The alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).

    The alien must have proof of relationship.

    In the case of parents, the father or mother must maintain an average annual income of no less
    than Baht 40,000 per month throughout the year or must have deposited funds of no less than Baht
    400,000 to cover expenses for one year.
    For other necessary cases, the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner of Immigration Bureau
    is granted the authority to make decisions regarding approval on a case-by-case basis.

    where things get a little tricky....

    bcos i could walk in to immigration office and ask about the new extention to be granted based on child ( if age limit not issue), and not based on marriage, but if they decide to deny i would be fully in their timeline to leave the country, which i prefer to arrange on my timeline.

  4. 19 hours ago, BritTim said:

    I assume the OP is asking about applying for an extension of stay under reason 2.18 which includes this:

     

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    where the 20-year-old age limit is specifically mentioned. 

    (Source: Police Order No. 327/2557 as translated by Siam Translation)

     

    I am wondering if the OP is old enough (at least age 50) to apply for a retirement extension.

     

     

    yes, meant that.

    in first post mentioned my age is 47. unfortunate but not yet the age for retirement based visa. the upping the 400k to 800k in the bank wouldnt be an issue, i would rather do that than throw money at Elite visa.

  5. the current extention runs until end of September. 

    i could ask wife to keep the paper marriage ( we are on friendly terms enough), but being separated long enough, i think a close to it would be the right thing to do.

    for that i could do locally, without a trip out to Laos, but just not ideal given the situation.

    is really unfortunate that while i spending approx 20-25k a month all inclusive my son's university education, this doesnt count as supporting a Thai kid, once he is over 20yo.

     

     

  6. hi,

     

    we came to the conclusion with wife to divorce. ( peacefully). technically separated for a few years now. 

    currently staying in Thailand on Non-O based on marriage, with the yearly permission to stay extensions.

    we have a 21 yo son, currently in University, for another 2 years left.

    i am currently 47. i am not planning to rush into a new marriage just yet with girlfriend.

     

    what are my options to stay?

    can i switch to or get an extention of stay based on supporting a Thai child studying in university?

    if so, do i need to leave country an re-enter with a fresh non-O visa?

     

    if status cant be switched here, is it easy to get at home embassy ( EU) a non-O multiple entry 1 yr visa based on having a Thai son ( family)?

     

    would appriceiate any feedback from someone with experience about this topic.

    many thank!

    Z

     

     

     

  7. 13 hours ago, n00dle said:

    Sure they will,

    Right after they figure out how to tax the 75% of the population that has never declared earnings.

    Figuring out isn't a problem, per se, called the 7% VAT.

    The issue how to change it to 8-10% VAT without the 75% no income tax payers push back. So far every time the hike was raised it failed to get support from the majority public, for obvious reasons.

    Even the "elected" general with military law didn't dare to force change it, that tells you all. 

     

     

  8. 7 hours ago, Joinaman said:

    think you mean too many dont want to pay you extra money for just doing the job you are paid and expected to do ?

    Wrong.

    Too many forget someone has a job, not more and not less, and that comes with borders what is included. 

    Going 'above and beyond' is rarely comes with any job, but ppl tend to like that for their experience.

    If so, pay for it. Just fair.

     

    For example,

    you want a haircut, it doesn't need to come with small talk. Honestly no one really care to listen it. your taxi driver the same. 

    or your server need to take take your order and bring you, without really needing to make up your mind how you feel about going vegan last week.

    or does your gas station attendant really must wash your window while filling the car? 

     

    SO yeah, I mean too many expect things that is not the job per se.

     

     

  9. On 2/2/2023 at 12:31 PM, Salerno said:

    Why should she?

    Bcos booking a hotel room or sitting down a restaurant, typically paying the business, not the individual directly.

     

    Like it or not, tipping an individual person in the quickest and most widely working way to get their special attention to you.

     

    Bcos why not should a service ppl pay more attention, above the expected job minimum, to those make clear to like and appreciate the extra care.

     

    It is a transaction that usually pay out.

    Telling from 25 yrs experience in service industry.

    Of course, tipping isn't a must. Just often the best practice if want to have the best experience. That is life.

     

    Ps. Left service industry 5 yrs ago. Too many entitled but cheap Charlie's nowadays.

     

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  10. Of course the police is running their organized crime racket. 

    Everyone knows, no one cares to stop.

     

    But it isn't the police alone.

    The national park chief to the NACC official, every walk there is corruption.

     

    Immigration office the same.

    Proof of address in Jomtien immigration: 300thb

    Proof of address in chaiyaphum immigration: 500thb.

     

    The price is different.

    But they have something common: both places takes money but gives no receipt.

     

    Never ending list.

    This is ( also) Thailand.

  11. The so called "equality" never will result 'equal outcome'.

     

    The everyone equal and has universally access to everything is an idea of the communism.

    I know it is appealing one, understand why.

    But also know it destined to fail.

    I grew up in a communist country, seen it first place.

    Free is often the least efficient. There is no incentive to do better. In turn that make it often just as costly.

     

    Currently my son is in university.

    Yes, it is paid university, although not one of the fancy one, sort of affordable.

    The reality is the additional costs ( room, food, uniform, books, etc) are higher than the tuition.

     

     

  12. Let supply and demand do the answer...

     

    If no patrons ( demand) no bar will keep open to even 2am...

     

    But if there is a need to late hours why not keep some places open ( supply).

     

    Guess 7/11 must make money 00-06 also else they wouldn't bother....meanwhile 2 weeks ago Nana area bars were locking up midnight, bcos some police orders...like that make sense?!

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