Hello colleagues. I have read that one of the motivations for applying for DTV visa may be having family in Thailand. Can it be a child with a Thai woman, but out of wedlock? Thank you 🙏

Hi All!

I have a child and girlfriend living in Thailand and I'm currently looking at suitable visa types. My job makes things a little trickier as I work outside of Thailand for 28 days and then I will spend 28 days in Thailand away from work, this rotation will carry on indefinitely so multiple entries is a must. I sent an email to the Thai E Visa website and they responded saying a DTV would be the most suitable option. However, when I look at applying for a DTV on the E Visa website the only choice I seem to have is that of a spouse of a DTV holder and not that of a parent of a Thai dependent as the lady stated in her reply. I've tried emailing a few times again but just get the same reply stating the DTV. Has anyone here been granted a DTV as the parent or guardian of a Thai dependent and if so how did you go about it?

Anyone here know what is involved in adopting kids here? Already married. Have a couple of fatherless nephews...

So my marriage scheme doesn't seem to be working out.

The wife wants a divorce and she seems pretty serious.

We're not really talking now and she doesn't seem to want to listen to reason. Suppose that is her prerogative.

What is the process if she wants a divorce and I do not?She has to petition the court?

Will that make problems for me leaving Thailand? I have travel plans next month.

Hi I'm staring down the barrel of retirement in Australia and would like to live in Thailand

I have a 6year old Thai daughter. Not with her mum anymore. But I support and pay for her every month and continue to do so

I am noted on the birth certificate as her dad but have not been to the family law court to have me recognized by Thai law.

It seems from what I read the retirement visa is becoming a little more difficult to obtain.

And I could get married again but I've been told marriage visas are troublesome

What is the best long term visa for me

Thanks