What is the UMBRELLA work permit in Thailand and its associated costs?

@Us ****

what issues do you imagine I have? And who said anything about being "accepted as one of their own" or not being farang? I am, indeed, a westerner. Even as a Thai citizen I'm still a westerner. That's fine. Thai citizenship confers many benefits.

I think it might be you who has issues... Your profile claims you live in california, which probably explains your poor attitude. And you spend your time on a Thai website and obviously have a lot of problems with the Thai people, culture, and country.

Perhaps your experience has been different than mine... perhaps it's related to your attitude. I have experienced nothing but love and welcome living here for many years. I have a Thai wife and child, a giant Thai family, and no one at all just "wants my money". My wife's family has plenty of money, they all own businesses.

I think your experience has been very different than mine.

@Craig *******

you have issues

@Us ****

Freudian projection is a psychological defense mechanism described by Sigmund Freud, where a person unconsciously attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or impulses to another person. This allows them to avoid confronting their own uncomfortable emotions by externalizing them onto others.

It's interesting that you consider my love of this country, my many years of happy life here, my family here, and all the joy this culture has brought to me as an "issue". Meanwhile your experience has been that they only want your money, they will never accept you, and you only live here cause it's cheap.

Seems pretty clear which one of us has an issue.

@Craig *******

I am semi retired in my late 30s and not have to worry about money again. I have been here for 2 years and know how to play the game. This country is broken and you definitely "have issues" if you want to be a citizen of Thailand.

@Us ****

why are you here if it's broken? Right cause it's so cheap, but you don't have to worry about money. Right. You seem very immature for your late 30's. Perhaps in time the Thai culture will help you grow up.

@Craig *******

it's easier to navigate a broken system than a righteous one. There is a reason why Thailand is the coup capital of the world. From the politicians down to the visa agents, the whole system is broken and corrupted by greed. I trust the devil I know and that is the reason why I love this country.

@Us ****

what i find most amusing is that a guy coming from California talking about a broken political system and corruption. Hysterical

@Craig *******

Cali is not broken, it is just woke.

@Us ****

You are certainly the kind of person I hope i never meet here in Thailand.

@Us ****

your experience is completely different than mine. I'm really glad I don't live in your world.

@Craig *******

and it averages about two years to complete.

@Kool ******

uh huh. Good luck with that

@Cris *****

I hope they don’t, it’s a bit of entertainment on a very wet day here in phang Nga 🙃