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    I’m having bouts of Anxiety – Need advice .

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    44 minutes ago, Kinnock said:

    I suffer from 04:00 am anxiety - major worries about finances, relationships etc, etc.  I've found that regular excercise helps.  I've found a few sports that I enjoy and can do at my age, and if I keep fit the impact of the anxiety is much less.

    Same to me.

    Reguelar work out ????️‍♂️ ????‍♀️ changed my mindset entirely ????.

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    Permenant residency by marriage visa

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    19 hours ago, villageidiotY2K said:

    Once submitted the application, how longs the waiting period? 

     

    Also during this waiting period, if one's sacked, what will then happen? 

     

    Coolio 

    I applied in Oct 2019. Got the approval from both comittees, now waiting for final signature by respective authorities. IO told this will be most likely Jan 2021.

     

    Need to hold a work permit at least 3 years prior to application, so losing your job afterwards should not affect the application process.

    After the application has been filed, you will receive a 180-day extension of stay, which allows you to remain as a legal resident while your application is being processed.

    What's your thought on permenant residency??

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    On 8/15/2020 at 1:08 PM, Sydebolle said:

    Got mine in 1988 against an official fee of (then) THB 25'000 - the absolutely very best thing, besides my marriage, I ever did in Thailand.

    Get it from the horse's mouth and enquire with the corresponding desk at Chaengwattana; that is the (only) place of reference. You can do it yourself, no need for agents, lawyers etc. 

    Compile the documents required, file the whole thing (which then was only possible during the last two weeks in December) and wait. You'll get invited to do a simple interview and, provided your paperwork is correct (and otherwise they will not accept your application in the first place) wait again until your application is approved. The official fee today is something like THB 193'000 (single) or half for a married applicant. The quota is 100 people per nationality per year; if you're from Luxembourg or the US then that is not an issue; it might get tighter if you hold a Southasian, Chinese or Northasian passport. 

    Good luck and you will never regret having done it! 

    I followed excatly the same path when I applied PR based on supporting a Thai National (wife) in June 2019.
    No agent, who actually quoted 180 K plus offical fees, translation and legalisation costs.

    All done with great support from my wife and my employer's HR.  
    IO informed 2 weeks ago that my application passed both committees, now waiting for various signatures.

    Costs: 7,2 K application fee, 98 K offcial fee (payable once PR is received) and approx 25 K for translations & legalisations.     

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    Request details on Thai language test for Permanent Residency

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    1 hour ago, tomazbodner said:

    This is now several years back but this is how my language skills test went:

    We were given date and time to come for a test. On arriving, they would put is into a waiting room next to examination room. When one person completed the test, another entered the room who was sitting in front of the examination room, and then the next person was put in front of examination room. Generally it took 10-15 minutes per applicant for the test.

     

    On entering the room, there was a small table with chair, in front of a long table with about 10-12 people sitting there, all in uniforms and adequately decorated. The man in the middle had most decorated uniform and seemed to be a big shot. He did the questioning. There was a lady on his side, that was nearly as decorated, and she would ask some questions from time to time as well. The rest listened and kept quiet. There was a lady on the side that was videotaping the whole thing. Camera pointed at the applicant.

     

    Entering, you're asked to sit down, then a standard conversation starts... Tell us something about yourself... where do you come from, what do you do, where do you live, where do you work, ...

     

    Then the conversation goes to any direction, like if you were having a conversation about yourself with a stranger.

     

    In my case, the big shot has never heard of my country so the rest of conversation was all about my birth country, and although the lady on the side (probably having some other questions she wanted to cover) wanted to ask some more things but was made to keep quiet by the big shot. All in all my test was less than 10 minutes.

     

    So this is not like 15 years ago, when the tests were question and answer. This is conversation.

     

    I think it's not only about language skills, but also presentation skills. How you enter, how you greet them, the tone in which you speak, how you behave, etc. So don't forget to wai when you walk in, smile, be friendly with them, use proper (not spoken) Thai.

     

    Good luck.

    Similar procedure around 4 months ago. The 2nd biggest shot did most of the talking in formal Thai.

    At the end the big shot asked if my wife is beautiful and if I had a mia noi (minor wife). I answered with a yes and a no, because I'm quite scared of her. All were laughing when I left the room. Passed!       

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    Immigration Photo Copy Charge

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    12 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

    That is a US copy chain.  As for immigration they are not set up to make copies - they advise you what copies are required and expect us to arrive with them.  Here in Bangkok over that last two decades have not paid immigration any copy fee.  The few times they required extra, like last years TM30 mess, they did without charge.  But if you arrive without required paperwork you are advised to depart and obtain.  Sounds as if your local office is doing you a favor and making the copies rather than requiring this - would expect such service to come at a price.

    Absolutely, they're just doing a favor. Immigration is not supposed to be a copy shop.    

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    Permanent Residence Permit application period - when?

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    On ‎11‎/‎17‎/‎2019 at 11:56 PM, Sergeant said:

    The Prime Minster has not send a message that the process is open? Immigration has closed down all section on this topic. You can not get any application forms to complete. Immigration sometimes do not answer their phone either. If urgent, you might ring 1111 for help?

    Thank you

    This is incorrect. I started the application process at CW in Aug.     

    PR Interview Questions

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted · Edited by Bennyl

    1 hour ago, Purdey said:

    Speaking Thai is maybe half of the points they count. But they just seem happy with very informal conversational Thai.

    This might have changed now ????

    When I applied for PR in August, IO asked most questions in formal Thai.

    Probably the actual interview as well...     

    Has anyone been forced to leave who obeyed the retirement rules?

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    2 hours ago, Galong said:

    Thanks Joe... I thought that was the case as well... and yes, I've apparently been asking the wrong people.  However, that would include the Royal Police Dept. in BKK too.  They're the ones who came up with the highest salary figure... go figure. 555

    I run a small tour company and though it is successful, I ain't paying myself a big salary. I don't need it or want it.  It seems to me, the fact that I pay my crew top wages should be more important to the authorities.

    I'll keep checking.  Thanks a LOT for your input, sir.  ???? ????

    I am currently finalizing my PR application at CW, based on supporting a Thai national (my wife).

    No need to pay an agent, just me and my wife. Costs THB 7.600 application fee and THB 95,700 once PR has been granted.  Cost for translation, verification by embassy, etc. on top.    

    Details at http://bangkok.immigration.go.th

     

    Maybe its worth to see the IO handling PR at CW. Very friendly and helpful.

     

        

     

     

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    Permanent Residency Process

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    Posted · Edited by Bennyl

    1 hour ago, jayboy said:

    My impression is that Immigration looking to help PR applicants not frustrate them.If you have the right salary/tax/visa backgroundand are reasonably riaproi, have a degree and speak basic Thai - you're probably going to get PR.

    I have the same impression. 
    IO was friendly, helpful, even assisted to keep the costs to a minimum.

     

    Does permanent residency always require fluency in Thai?

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    I am currently applying for PR based on supporting a Thai national (costs 7.6 for application and 95,700 once PR has been granted.  Cost for translation, verification by embassy, etc. on top.    

    This link explains all requirements http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/base.php?page=residence 

     

    Very helpful team at CW are guiding me through. 

    Met the "big guy" who's office is literally upstairs, who suggested to improve my Thai skills for the actual interview in front of the panel. Conversation with IO and senior officer was in in Thai only. 

     

    Overall very friendly, understanding and without any pressure.  

     

    Successful candidates advised patience is of the essence, so confident all will be good.  

     

     

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    Car Finance

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    Hi guys,

    After shopping around I finally got a deal from Toyota Buzz, Bkg, financed through Thanachart Bank.

    30 % down and installments over 3 yrs WITHOUT any Thai guarantor.

    Just had to provide WP, Visa, salary slip, bank statement and a map of the location of my house.

    I'd would like to thank all of you who helped me with their advise.

    Benny

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    Finance On New Car - Can I Get It Without A Guarantor?

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    Hi Benny.

    Check out Bara Windsor. They have a number of locations around Bangkok. I found their staff to be extremely helpful. Ask them to give you information regarding financing from Toyota Leasing Thailand (TLT) and from other finance companies that they work with. One or more may not require or have a lower threshold for a guarantor.

    Enjoy your wheels.

    Hi ongcuunon,

    Thanks for your advise. I'll check with Bara Windsor.

    Benny

    Finance On New Car - Can I Get It Without A Guarantor?

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    Toyota will give you finance with no garantor if you put down 25%. Or that was the case a few months back when I purchased my Hilux.

    Choppy

    Great news. Could you please give me the name/address of the dealer and name of the finace comapny? I shopped around here in the Pattaya region, and they all asked for a thai guarantor, when putting 30 % down.

    Thanks

    Benny

    Hi benny,

    I done it through the main Toyota dealership in Chumpon. Maybe better you check out Bangkok - am sure you will have more luck there.

    choppy

    Hi choppy,

    Thanks for your advise. At least I know it can be done. I'll shop at Bangkok.

    Benny

    Finance On New Car - Can I Get It Without A Guarantor?

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Bennyl

    Toyota will give you finance with no garantor if you put down 25%. Or that was the case a few months back when I purchased my Hilux.

    Choppy

    Great news. Could you please give me the name/address of the dealer and name of the finace comapny? I shopped around here in the Pattaya region, and they all asked for a thai guarantor, when putting 30 % down.

    Thanks

    Benny

    Car Finance

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    ^^ What makes you think he has one; a missus i mean?

    Thanks rixalex,

    You made the point. I don't want to aks any misses to co-sign. I try to avoid relying on a GF's help, I mean financial wise. What happens after a possible split off? I saw so many farangs getting in trouble after separting with their Thai wife/GF. So I try to keep finacial matters and personal issues separated.

    Benny

    Auto Financing

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    I just bought a Toyota Vios for 30% down with finance through TISCO at 2.75%. They wanted passport, WP, and 6 months of payslips. No guarantor needed, but at the last minute they asked my Thai wife (who doesn't work) to co-sign the loan.

    It's a bit like a person with a tourist visa trying to open a bank account - if one Honda dealer won't give you reasonable financing, just try another.

    Thank you for your professional feedback, which is very useful for myself.

    I highly appreciate people like you, who really focus on the question asked, as I am not interested in exchange rates of the US dollar, etc.

    Thanks again

    Benny

    Car Finance

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    I plan to buy a new Toyota Vigo for around 610,000 baht, pay 25 % deposit, 36 months installments. All shops told me that I need to have a Thai guarantor, to get the credit approved. But I don't know any Thais in the Pattaya region, who would guarantee for that, even I have a good job here, plus decent income, work permit, work contract, etc.

    How can I find a Thai guarantor, or maybe a finance company that doesn't insist on that.

    The installments will be about 14,000 baht per month, how can a Thai with a monthly income of 8 - 10,000 baht guarantee for that anyway.

    Thanks for any professional advise.

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