@Pertti ************

he was asking about tabien baan as a step towards permanent reesidency

@Pertti ************

I am aware that different offices can interpret the rules differently, but this is a big step away from the current guidelines.

I might be a good idea to actually have the money in the bank if you are planning to continue living here, Thai authorities are obviously making it harder for people to circumvent the requirements

I understand that you must have a visa with extensions for a minimum of three years and must have conversational Thai

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?!!