I brought my step daughter to Australia from Thailand and it was not a major drama, I did not need to legally adopt her. I married my wife in Australia before I brought our daughter to Australia.

@Brandon ***********

I had the same issue with Kasikorn but the printout required had to show that the details that AIS held showed that my name, address and passport number all matched

The reason that authorities are cracking down on visas is because people are abusing the system. If you are not a tourist, i.e. your intention is to stay long term then you should apply for the appropriate visa.

It might be a good idea to have a return ticket.

Why do so many people assume that just because they have enjoyed time in a country it should be easy for them to live there permanently?

Look around you at the tourists in bars, enjoying cheap alcohol, female company and behaving like drunken idiots.

There is limited respect for Thai culture and Thai way of life.

Why do people make comments about Thais not speaking English but make no attempt to speak in the native language?

Why would you expect to have tomato sauce and French fries?

How many of you make abusive comments about foreign people living in “your” country!

If you choose to live in “their” country you should respect their customs and traditions.

How easy do you think it is for a Thai National to visit another country?!!

@Holger *************

are you using your card or your phone to withdraw from ATM?

@Holger *************

my account is in Angthong Ayutthaya I draw money in Chumphon and am not being charged. If I withdraw using my card I get charged

If you have a Thai bank account the amount and charges vary according to the bank. I have a Kbank account. 30,000 baht is the limit for a single card less withdrawal (using my mobile phone) there is no charge and I can withdraw multiple times.

@Nick ******

I didn’t feel ripped off but I already had bank account