@Paul *************

proof of funds on your end is either, 62k in savings in the bank. Or bank statements and payslips for the last 6 months showing you earn at least 18k a year. Look at my other comment above for fuller evidence to provide. It’s a ball ache to get her to the U.K. She may well have to apply from the Philippines instead of Thailand (not sure). Where are you in Thailand? The VFS office in Chiang Mai is probably the best office in Thailand to apply from.

@Glen-do *********

you clearly haven’t been through the process.

Remember, it’s just as important to show she has ample reasons to return back to the Philippines, as it is to prove you have funds. Probably more important. If she has a car or property in her name, show proof of that. If she has a job (much better for her), show proof of that. Show her bank statements with regular payments from work. If she has dependents like children or elderly parents, show their ID’s. Show all the airline tickets you’ve purchased from going to visit her, photos of you two together on your trips, screen shots of conversations on Fb, text message etc. show it’s a valid relationship and that she will return.

Take you a couple of years to be able to get a grasp of it. Get yourself a tutor, they’re not expensive and do a couple of lessons a week, for a few months, to get the basics.

@Richard *****

my English atm only lets me take out 12k baht. It’s more awkward for some people…

@Richard *****

that’s true lol. I carry cash because Thailand is a cash country. But lots of people don’t like to carry large amounts. It seems like it’s only crossing from other se Asian countries they want to see cash… I’ve never been asked to show money, flying from Europe.

@Ryan **********

you’re an a55hole because you’re arrogant. Obviously people have 20k if they’re in Thailand. Some people just don’t like to carry a lot of cash. All those “thank you for your service” compliments have gone to your head. Let’s set you straight… We think you’re a clunt

@Mansa ************

exactly.

@Maple ********

I did the same… Bought a second hand Toyota for 200k and drove it back to Chiang Mai. Love the extra convenience of having a car. I’ve done lots of cross country road trips and seen places I would never see. Running and service costs are minimal, compared to back home. And second hand cars hold their value if I want to sell it.

@Joe ********

Ive done that trip, it’s fine. They will hold the plane a little if you’re delayed. It’s only a problem if there is a big delay at departure from LHR