@Robert ******

thank you for that Robert. They (both) have been waiting for their work permits for the school to arrive but unfortunately their non b’s have expired whilst waiting and they’re planning to switch to a tourist visa while they are waiting 😕 an unfortunate situation but it’s always best to be in possession of the facts. Thanks again 🙏

@Michael *******

the criteria is slightly less strict at Kota Bharu.

They do not enforce TM30 in Koh Samui Rex, yet.

:)

Some students up at my Uni in BKK have reported that the response email has gone straight to spam/junk? Might be worth checking there.

@Lloyd *******

not just divers, lots of ‘teachers’ were on them also.

Maria Fredriksson historically divers on Samui, Phangan and Tao were using the Non-Imm B MULTI visa from the Penang/Kota Bharu Consulates in neighbouring Malaysia (as they weren’t meeting the criteria for an extension to stay). These Visa are only available for director/company owners now and getting a new Non Imm B single every 90 days just isn’t practical.

@Lloyd *******

yes, especially after the requirements for Non Imm B multi’s we’re changed.

@Tod ********

yeah just saw that 🙂 was busy typing. Good luck to the OP 👍

Yes, your name on the birth certificate isn’t enough if your child was born outside of marriage. As the child is over seven years old you can (as Robert said) go to the Amphur and register yourself/get the necessary paperwork. I would go to your local immigration office first though, make your intentions clear and ask them for an exact list of documents that they would want to see in order for you to apply.