@David *********

new passport can't do any harm. You know the whole "no comment..." when in a police interview, this is like the immigration equivalent. Why would you give them a passport showing your ban AND multiple overstays. You're doing their job for them. At least try and conceal what you can. You think the immigration IT systems are 100% uptime, backed up + restored, upgraded and upgraded again, and untrained staff and power cuts and data loss.

But fella needs to get his act together either way.

@Alessandro *********

only if his last exit and banning was after 2021. Even then, certain border points may not have been functioning the biometrics fully.

Both of my comments. Thankfully it was late at night, not too many people saw 🙏🏻

@Bart *************

you are absolutely right, and I shall delete my comment to cut down on confusion 👍

@Neil ********

yes if you fit the criteria.

@Todd ********

not that I can walk home from, and still in my dressing gown....

@Faith **********

well any lawyer firm (and dare I say......Agents) can assist with applications for all visas. So if its the paperwork/administration side you were not confident with you can get help. With the Elite, the agents are paid a commission, so usually no charge, but that's the most simple of application's. If I were you, I'd find a recommended lawyer in your chosen destination and apply for LTR at 5000 baht per year, with fasttrack immigration perks. Failing that, the retirement visa is your next best bet, just 1900 baht a year, remembering you can always buy your own 'fasttrack service' for $30-50us per time (and buy lounge access if you're caked with cash - I never get to the airport early enough). Lawyers/agents will do the work for you, and most will know if your application is good before pulling the trigger anyway. Good luck 👍

@Todd ********

being that I saw I'd never qualify for LTR without some nefarious accounting, fabricating a Masters Degree, and 5 years experience working at a PLC , I switched off from the benefits. I should've at least tried applying. It is clearly a no brainer. I've had to cut back on my lunches at 'The Cliff'.

There is a specific group for Elite Visa. Can't be hard to find. If you don't qualify for LTR, then Elite the only option, unless over 50, married to a thai, have a child with a thai, setting up a business, or investment $1m with the BOI. I got the Elite just before the price increased by 50%. Now I'd question the value, as I don't bounce in/out often at all, just enjoy the long stay. You won't get accepted for Elite curently, if you've had ED Visa, or volunteer Visa.

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@Bill *******

well it does Bill. Some can get visas off it