I managed to get Re-entry permits at Chaengwattana for my wife and son without them being there, but I had to be referred to a senior officer (and grovel) to do so. The bonus was they were issued straight away so I didn't have to wait in the queue to collect the passports.

Thanks. I still think I won't bother and they can try and fine him!!

Do under 16s have to do 90 day reports? I haven't been doing them for my son, who's 2.5.

I think the original is required, plus a translation, if not in English.

I don't think it matters. It helps if they have a UK passport and I included a copy of their ID page.

You just need a copy of your passport. But you need your long-form birth certificate, proof of address in Thailand plus the mother's ID/passport/birth certificate.

Joseph Graham And plenty of people get away with never reporting and never paying a fine!

Or just wait until the next time you have to go to Immigration- the fine doesn't escalate.

If the baby was born in Thailand there is no need to do anything. Obviously if the baby leaves Thailand at some point he/she will need a passport and you just have to present the Thai birth certificate at Immigration at the airport. We did this for our son, although on returning to Thailand we got him an O visa and now he's attached to my Extension. Even though there are no bans or fines for overstaying under-15s they do get an overstay stamp in their passport.

It should be no problem getting a 5-year or 10-year Visitor visa, if she has a record of visitor visas, with no overstays. All Visitor visas are ME, although she will only be allowed to stay in the UK for a maximum 6 months in one year.