But he did said from Bangkok? ☝️

And yes Robert Lagas is right, photoshop is the best way. So do mine all these years. I even got a suit on. 🤦🏼‍♂️

I see. I don't remember having to produce any photos in that manner.

It has to be taken with blue background with shirt and tie to avoid being rejected on the spot. Don't be confused with visa photos it's not the same size.

1. Copy of bank statements x THB 400k with a local bank min 2 months in the bank before application or letter of income min THB 40k from your embassy in Thai with no more than 6 months validity.

2. Copy of your passport showing non O sticker, entry stamps etc.

3. Copy of TM.6 departure card

4. Copy of your wife ID card, tabian baan, house map, birth certificate of your child if any, marriage certificate. (Original copies to be shown on the day so please bring along.

5. Application form which you can download online to fill up beforehand.

6. You and your wife need to be present.

Now for the work permit, the rules are 1 foreigner to 4 local staffs but this rules are made by the immigration not MOL. So if you use a proper attorney to run for you, you can get a work permit for the first year but the following year you need to produce company balance sheet and revenue sheets to renew one.

Yes legally married to a TH woman

You need at least one Thai shareholder to be able to open a TH company. To get a work permit you need a capital of at least 2million if you're not married to a TH.

Yup and it's THB 5000 per application

James McNamara as what Philip said above go for that option mate while looking for new job here. After which you can do extension of stay based on marriage via your work permit and PND 1 min 3 months contribution.