All foreigners seem to think all jobs are on the restricted list. They are not, in fact there is very few occupations completely restricted. I'll provide a link to the actual list at the end, for the doubters. With the right visa and work permit there is nothing at all to stop you working as a caregiver. The restrictions is not the problem, unless you had specialist skills or many many years of unique experience that an employer desperately needs why would anyone hire you. Unskilled work pays very little and there is tens of thousands of people here willing to do it, and they all speak fluent Thai. It's always going to be easier to employ a Thai than a foreigner. If the Thais don't want it there is millions of Burmese & Filipino's also looking for this type of work. They will work 12 hours a day for minimum wage and will not complain. This occupation is also rare in Thailand but it is a growing industry. This occupation is not restricted but unless you have something unique to offer , for the right price, that they cannot get locally or any where else I am sorry your chances are minute to almost non-existent. ef8b675e7e753acc2726e.pdf

Process may be different (Australian) but I had the translations all done online. Took the original to DFAT (AU Foreign Affairs) and had it certified first, the certification is an important step. Then scanned and sent the certified document to NAATI certified interpreter. She sent me back the translated document which I printed and along with the original took to the passport office here in Pattaya. They legalised the whole thing and returned it in 2 days. I can now use that document at the local amphur to get a Thai Kor Ror 22 marriage certificate.

Christopher L Smith Definitely something I would not do unless you have friends in Thailand that could care for said pet. Long term visa could easily be denied of delayed and he has to leave. What do you then do with your pet? I stayed in Australia, wife came setup the house waited for our belongings, I secured my long term visa and then came with 3 cats. I was sure of my LT Visa status before bringing the pets. Australia has very strict biosecurity laws and once your cat or dog comes to Thailand it cannot just return.

Be aware many people have come here on an initial 3 month visa and NOT been able to secure the extension in time for one reason or another. Having to then leave Thailand and try again. This is why I would strongly advise securing your long term visa status and pet friendly accommodation before turning up with your pet.

You'll get plenty of advice on the visa so I'll give you a heads up on the pet. Your going to need export certificate & Vet clearance in Australia. Import certificate and clearance in Thailand. There are certain mandatory vaccinations and they are very fussy on paperwork. You also need and iata approved travel crate ( no international airline allows pets in the cabin from Australia). You can do it yourself however I highly recommend using a professional pet transport company. They will ensure everything is done correctly before your pet departs. We used Jetpets for 3 cats and they were fantastic including their agent here in Thailand. Now the important part, you need to understand it's a one way trip for your pet. If it does not work out if you want to go back to Australia your cat dog is not going unless you have very deep pockets and you are patient. You cannot import a cat or dog from Thailand direct to Australia, even if said pet originated in Australia. Once in Thailand It needs to first go to a rabies free country for up to 12 months, you can then import it. This can cost tens of thousands of dollars. So if you come here with a pet and decide to go back you have a big problem. I would suggest put the pet with a friend or relative, come for 3 months and get your 12 months extension sorted. If at this point your certain your going to stay get your pet sent over. Hopefully something useful in this for you to consider. If you need more info on the actual process when its time happy to help.

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You're saying he was ill and then passed in a foreign country with no plan and no financial provision for someone to handle his care or his funeral. All you are doing is confirming exactly what I said. If you don't have enough funds including enough for an emergency you probably cannot afford to live in a foreign country. Both my wife and eldest daughter have immediate access to over 25 million Baht in funds held in an Australian Bank account in case of emergency, it's called having a plan B and trusting your family and if your in a foreign country essential.

Yes Peter in the grand scheme it is bugger all. If you cannot maintain a minimum bank balance which is a requirement to support your visa how do you afford health care , rent, food, etc. The money in the bank is supposed to be proof the Thai people will not have to support you in an emergency, if 10K is going to break you, then perhaps you should not live in a foreign country.

400,000 Baht is bugger all, your best bet is to just put it in the account and leave it there. Yes Thai interest is crap but at least it's there when you need it and you don't have to go through all this crap about how long it's been there.

To be clear the lady at the "AIRLINE " desk asked before you departed for Thailand, this happens sometimes and usually after a brief discussion & proof of Visa they will check you in. Thai immigration rarely ask for the return ticket ( I have been stamped in over 50 times and never been asked) however they may ask if they feel it is necessary. Necessary generally means they suspect your reason for travel is not true or you are an overstay risk or see some other issue. Unlikely when your on DTV.