Yer, I dunno also, but I was told that male thais have to show that either they served or have a letter as to why they didn’t before they can own a business/land etc... dunno how much truth is in that though

Cheers, good to know. To get it sorted in Aus though we would have had to fly to Sydney so considering accomodation/flights etc. it was cheaper to do in Thailand.

You can get a passport without an ID card as an infant (because they aren’t issued until 13? Years old) but over 15 you need ID card to get passport. I found this out when my kids couldn’t get a passport (even with their expired ones from when they were very young) without having their ID cards.

You need to go with your Mum to the ampur office she is registered in (she will be on a house book), the head man (usually has an office in larger ampur offices, depending on where your Mum is from)needs to vouch for you, as you are over 15, to get an ID card, (your national ID card number is printed on the top of your birth certificate). Then getting a passport is easy.

Had to do all this for my kids. Born in Thailand, lived in Aus’ since they were babies.

Getting out of having to serve in the armed forces is another matter entirely that I have yet to get any solid information on.

@Robert ******

righto, that’s the info I was after. So to pay off in instalments you need a work permit? So I guess that means forming a company with my 3 kids.

Thanks. I’ll do a bit more research online.

@Robert ******

cheers. So if I meet the income requirements I should be able to pay off a car over a 5 year period on any visa?

Cheers, I was always led to believe foreigners couldn’t buy cars? Or have them in their name?

So if you’re worried, just buy an onward ticket.

By the looks of your profile you are Thai? Why do you need a visa? Thais can return even with expired passports I read somewhere.

Good one Tod Daniels . Love how all the “experts” have generally a low opinion of thais and their culture. Why go there then? Idiots.