Hello, I recently moved to Thailand with my husband as he started working here on a local contract. As Thailand doesn't recognize gay marriage I am now staying on a 6 months tourist visa (expiring August 9th).
I was wondering if there are any examples for Thai Immigration to approve dependant visa in a similar situation? Returning back to Europe after July 31 could mean I won't be back for a long time, so I'm looking into possibilities. (An elite visa would not match the budget...)
Thanks for your ideas!
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is currently on a 6-month tourist visa in Thailand and is exploring options for extending their stay without being able to obtain a dependent visa due to Thailand's non-recognition of gay marriage. Comments suggest pursuing an education visa as a viable alternative, citing examples such as Muay Thai training, language study, or other courses that can provide eligibility for an education visa.