Will a criminal record affect my retirement visa in Thailand?

@John *******

There's no way Thai government would issue a visa to chronic drug dealer if they are made aware of it.

@Kevin *********

rubbish…plenty of expats in Thailand have a police record in their country of origin…if their record is over 10 years old with no convictions since the record is SPENT!! And to have CDS convictions does not make the person a dealer .your auniformed square head

@Damien *******

Depends how and who reports it and where in the chain of command it's reported and again by who. A lieutenant of Chao Pho could have anyone turned away at customs or their visa immediately revoked, record or not. You must be chronically clueless to not grasp how Thailand works

@Kevin *********

I know no custom or police or immigration officer in Thailand will know or find a persons criminal record if that person is British or Australian as records are cleared in those 2 countries after 11 years in Britain and 10 years in Australia if the person has no convictions in that time. I know at least 5 expats with records that have lived in Thailand for decades without any problems with visas or Thai authorities concerning their past.But you would condemn people forever without forgiveness….Buddhists believe that forgiveness is the remedy to anger..you forgive an offender when aroused by compassion…..so as your an expert on Thailand you will be aware that the Thai government will distribute 1,000,000 free cannabis plants across the country allowing people to grow their own “pot” at home and that you can buy marijuana at shops in Bangkok now… legally…. How cool is that ?! Mr Squarehead ??

@Damien *******

You don't know any custom, police or immigration officers in Thailand or you wouldn't be asking retirement visa questions on a FB page for you and your "partner" (wink wink) because if you did they would fill your Square Head in on how corrupt Thailand is. Which begs the question have actually ever been there?

@Kevin *********

you can’t even read or comprehend… I didn’t say I know any government officials in Thailand. I said they wouldn’t stop anyone from coming there or obtaining a visa if the person had a police record from the past that had been spent…. Do u understand yet…. I’ve never mentioned a partner on this site in any questions…no more from me…you are not worth any more of my time..if u respond I will not read it … out …. Chokdee kharp

@Dam***

Morath It's called "opposition research". I also learned you are looking to get a retirement visa. How much you willing to bet I can have my father in law have that denied or revoked?

@John *******

Just an Asshole

@Bradley *********

Well I don't know if he's an asshole. Just a druggie.

@John *******

you will see…I’ve retired 4x and got bored after 2 years so I go back to work

@John *******

nope do you

@Jeremy *******

it does not come across as a philosophical observation at all, more like a judgmental frowning because you disapprove of his past behavior.

@Miguel ************

that’s your take on it…I mean your comments come across as hateful and mean…am I correct in my thinking,that you are are deceitful and mean person based on your interactions with me?

@Jeremy *******

your “amazing” at the end speaks volumes. Think what you like of mine, of course.

@Miguel ************

once again you came across as angry and hateful in your interactions with me…why is that, how did I hurt you…why are you taking your aggression out on me? Please make me understand you

@Jeremy *******

I’m sure you are not in denial and know perfectly well what you have done. It’s ironical because your original comment was about being responsible but you refuse to take responsibility for your actions. Have a good evening.

@Miguel ************

you’re still being mean and angry towards me, which I have no idea why…I have answered your questions, but you refuse to answer my questions…you evade my questions while still being venomous towards me to stoke your ego…I still have no idea why you commented on my comment in the first place…please stop being angry and mean towards me

@Mark *******

this too will pass

@Michael *******

Haha how we change as our hair starts to fall out