Question about 400K…

(First time applying for the non-O one year marriage visa in Thailand)

- I deposited 400K into my husband’s bank account two months ago.

- Yesterday, August 29th he updated the bank book and got the bank statement showing 400K, thinking that all was good for the marriage visa application. Then pullout 10K out, so his bank balance was at 390K. 🤬🤬🤬

- This morning, Aug 30th we submitted all the documents to apply for the Non-O marriage visa. We were told the bank book needs to be updated on the same day as the application date!!😓😨

- In the afternoon I transferred the 10K to his account and updated the bank book again.

The immigration officer recommended him to change the application to the custodian/guardian visa to our two half-Thai kids. (I’m not sure which term is used in English, in Thai is วีซ่าอุปการะบุตร). However I was told there was no guarantee if my husband’s visa will be approved due to the withdrawal of the money. I’m so confused!

- We registered our marriage in Thailand

- Two kids were born in Thailand

- We all live together in Thailand

Has anyone had experience with the same situation? I would appreciate if you could share your experience with me. (I’m kicking my husband’s ass in the meantime.)

In case his non-O guardian visa is not approved, what are other options?

• He got a one year non-o visa based on marriage from Suvannakhet

• He got the “60-day visiting family visa” which will be expired on Sep 2nd.

❓Can he get a non-o visa from Suvannakhet again?

❓Can he submit documents for non-o marriage visa again after the 400K is in his account for two more months ?

I would travel to thailand in oktober for 6 months . What visa should i apply for since i have a 16 year old son there , who is thai and has his mom’s name but i have a birthcertificate of him in thai language with me indicated in name on the document . Can i have another visa than a tourist visa ? Thanks for your help . I was not married to his mom .

Sorry if a bit long winded. Looking for some advice. I’m Australian, over 50 and married to a Thai, although the marriage is not registered here. We have 2 kids, 1/2 Thai, one lives here in Phuket with my wife. I am currently in Phuket.

I was incorrectly led to believe i could get a guardian visa and my child’s school prepared the paperwork, but a guardian visa hangs off the kid’s (Ed, I assume)visa, and since he is a Thai citizen he does not have a visa.

I was then told I need to apply for a Custodian to a Thai Child visa, but on closer inspection the requirements list I was given by Phuket immi says the foreigner must have sole custody of the child. A copy of what I was given is attached as a photo.

1. Does this visa really only work if sole custody? Is there a joint custody equivalent?

2. Given my circumstances (over 50 and married to a Thai) are retirement and married the only options I have (ignoring Elite, Ed and Ltr for now)? And if so which is best/easiest?

I feel exhausted after a long hot day at HKT immi, where they also reminded me I have ‘too many’ stamps in my passport.

Thanks for kind advice. Cheers, KO

Anyone know what's needed and which Thai embassy is easier to get the 90 days (1st time) and then the subsequent 1 year for the Guardian /Thai Child visa? Between Vientiane and Savannakhet? Any info on the process and which place is easier is greatly appreciated. Thank you guys.