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    Solar Power

    By Anonymous, Created on: 29/03/2005, Last updated on: 31/03/2015

    » I dont understand why Thailand is not using the sun which is there 365 days/year. Can anybody tell me ? I am in the process of building a house but when it comes to solar energy i might have to import myself to only then be confronted with a high import tax on such products. And that while closing...

    • Anonymous commented : for a buyer of country's licence, only. because of fears of copy! please go to www.gual-industrie.com you can keep in touch with me also via email regards jpicq

    • 58 replies, 163,778 views

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    getting dual citizenship

    By Anonymous, Created on: 06/06/2006, Last updated on: 15/03/2011

    » hello every one i have a question reguarding dual citizenship program in thailand and would like clerification and advice from anybod in thailand. i was born in Thailand in 1978 (B.E. 2521) and my father (an American Tourist) ask that i be given a U.S. Citizen (at birth) in according to the Order...

    • Anonymous commented : thx you and i understand what you are saying. but i don't think i willbe getting my thai ID or thai passport here in the USA. i would do it in thailand when i went back to visit. My house registration in thailand has my name in it. it also has a thai ID number next to my name. i was really surprise to see it since i am not thai - then i should not have any thai ID number assighn to me. But next to it , state my nationality as US citizen and not Thai. as for my thai birth citificate, it said clearly on top left corner that my father is an american who request that i have a american citizen at birth. and it even said so on the birth certificate itself. now will this be an issue when i go to apply for a ID card/ passport since both thai birth certificate and house registration said that i am a US citizen and not thai? eventhough my mom married an american, she kept her thai last name and never use my dad last name. she only use it in title only. and never in any legal document what so ever. now since my birth certificate and home registration said clearly that i am a US citizen, how do i proceed ? i wonder if they will ask question and i am sure they will since i am 28 and have never got an ID card or driver license and never paid tax. And after i get my ID, my name will be put automatically on to the list of name for the next year military draft. I can take care of the draft issue. just want to get my ID.

    • Anonymous commented : Anyone who has resided in Thailand can have their names registered in a House Registration if they want to. I don’t think the number next to your name is your ID number; it’s just the number of an individual on the paper. You will not have an ID number until you’re 15 years old (if I’m not wrong about the eligible age to have ID card). As I mentioned earlier, if your mum hasn’t been denounced from Thai citizenship, the matter is just about getting your ID card and then a passport. In the past, if women married to foreigners they might have to surrender Thai citizenship. If this is the case, your mum has a choice to ask to be reinstated Thai citizenship. How your mum has been using her last name is irrelevant. According to the family law (of which on the websites I referred to previously), children born between Thai woman and foreign man, whether or not they are legally married, will be entitled to a Thai citizen. So I guess even though on your birth certificate you’re an American citizen that doesn’t prevent you to have Thai citizen as well. Not too long ago, dual citizenship was not accepted. You see, Thai law can be very confusing, they don’t spell out how things should be precisely. If you ask at any Immigration office about your status, I guess no one will ever tell you have a dual nationality. Obviously you will be asked questions when you apply for your ID card. But the only question they will ask is why you don’t make the card when you turn 15. It has nothing to do with taxes, or driver license. Just advise them that you were living overseas and now you want to have it done properly. You will be charged for this late registration (only a few baht) and within half an hour you will get your ID. This is what happened to me when my ID card had been expired for several years. Make sure you have all documents ready, both yours and your mum’s. And yes, you will be conscripted for the next year military draft.

    • Anonymous commented : Jerry. You will only have to take a long vacation to visit your relatives in Thailand. Thai ID card can only be issued initially at the district of your house registry. It does not matter whether you are a US citizen as long as your mother is a Thai citizen. Technically, you are a Thai citizen. You stated a desire to return and to live in Thailand someday. Do you have a college degree or higher? Or do you have some type of technical degree and or licenses/certificate? I would recommend that you have some type of skill/certificate to show your potential employers and or to start your own business.

    • Anonymous commented : hcertificate and our marriage licence and was issued a birth certifficate for my son where it said "Thai Citizen". Then, I got him a temporarty Thai passport at the same Consulate and upon returnign to Thailand could get his permanent Thai passport. As simple as this.

    • 43 replies, 126,019 views

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    getting Thai nationality to work as a lawyer without getting married

    By Anonymous, Created on: 22/08/2006, Last updated on: 06/08/2007

    » Could anyone please advise me if my boyfriend, who is an Australian paralegal, is able to work and live in Thailand without getting married straightaway. He wants to move here and try to find a job in the law firms first, then we would get married when he settled down. I have heard that getting...

    • Anonymous commented : Khun Nat I just saw your message. Practising law in Thai courts will need a lawyer's license from the Thai Bar. One of the qualifications is to have a Thai nationality. If your boy friend however does not do litigation in court, he can apply for a job at any international law firm for a business development and no lawyer's license will be needed. No need to be fruent in Thai. There are almost 30 international law firms in Bangkok and Phuket and I suggest your boy friend apply for a job to them. Regards. 25-year Lawyer.

    • 11 replies, 6,207 views

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    Anybody know?? How can I get married with Thai girl? (I am an american guy)

    By Anonymous, Created on: 08/03/2007, Last updated on: 06/06/2007

    » Anybody know?? How can I get married with Thai girl? I want to know about Thai laws and the steps to get marrige certificate. (I am an american guy)

    • Anonymous commented : I married a Thai Lady one year ago. I am very Happy ,and reside in Bangkok, in the Lat Phrao area. The process to get married is time consuming and will cost you around $ 150.00 US + or -. Here are some steps you have to take to get the marriage certificate. No. 1 - Go to the American Embassy and get proof of income document, stamped and certified by Embassy, plus proof certificate that you are not currently married. ( $ cost approx, $60.00) No. 2 - Get Embassy papers translated into Thai and have Certified by The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ( there will be list of Translators on Embassy Document) DO NOT USE THE STREET VENDORSSTANDING OUTSIDE THE EMBASSY GATES TO DO THIS> No.3 - After Translation and Certification (about Two Days). You Take the papers, your wife to be and (HIGHLY recommend a Thai person who speaks English) Odds are if you do not take along someone, they will ask for it. The marriage License is cheap. Approx. 50Baht. As far as the family money thing, that is dependent upon the tradition of the Girl you are marrying. As far as mine, i did not have to do that. If you are residing in Bangkok, I would be more than happy to help you with getting this done for you. If not. Good Luck and have a Happy Life Robert in Thailand

    • 24 replies, 10,469 views

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    Quick and practical way to get my thai girl to US for visit or living

    By Anonymous, Created on: 10/05/2007, Last updated on: 18/06/2007

    » First off let me tell you about Natesai. I visited Thailand for the first time in January 07. I met my girlfriend not long after in Pattaya (where she has a clothing shop). She is from a poor background but is a sweet girl that I really grew to care about. I am in the US, Hawaii, 29 years...

    • Anonymous commented : Check the many web sites that offer information, the US embassy web site is the best. The embassy is the only one who can issue a visa, no outside agency can help you. The applicant must clearly show why they will return to Thailand. Family, business show reciepts business license, bank account, property. What you are trying to overcome is history, many Thais have gone to many countries and failed to return. So the need to show a reason for returnimng to Thailand can seem overwhelming. Gather the paperwork that she has and submit it for consideration, assume that she will be deined, wait a while, more money, reciepts from the shop, mom and pops title deed, whatever and try again. Pattaya is not a very good recommendation and the people at the embassy are aware of it's reputation. If she doesn't have a passport, that is a good start, travel together to Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, etc is helpful. Look at the application and try to anticipate the informatyion you will need. They will want proof, not just her statement. It will not be easy, but trying again will add some weight to the application.

    • 7 replies, 4,586 views

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    Thai Marriage Laws

    By Anonymous, Created on: 18/05/2007, Last updated on: 11/08/2010

    » I am trying to understand why Westerners living and married to Thai nationals are denied permanent residency status once they are legally married in the kingdom. In the west a Thai national receives residency once they are officially married to a western citizen. Procedures are followed and intensive...

    • Anonymous commented : Hi Collin, I married 33 years with a Thai lady, I have a Thai marriage license also already 33 years. But when I like to retire in Thailand I have to put a guarantee of 800 000 bath or a monthly income of 65 000 bath. This income must come from abroad. Every year the immigration will review my case. Only after 5 years I get a permanent resident visa. And their is paragraph that is dubious "A one-year extension or stay shall be granted at the discretion of the immigration officer........ " http://www.thaivisa.com/ http://www.mfa.go.th/web/12.php When we own a house in Thailand and I have bad luck to have greedy in laws they even can sell my house, and trow me on the street, after my wife deceased. Even my children can not inheritance my house and land. Even worse when I had the kindness to adopt my wife's children from a previous marriage they can't inheritance my real estate. So saying that a retirement visa is a piece of cake is a little bit over the top.

    • Jason McDonald commented : i dai or try to get a driving licence again mai dai or open a bank account again mai dai. Now i know you can do some of these things because i have done so; but to continually keep getting the mai dai statement drives me mad. Not to mention the kon thai special prices everywhere you go. I could go on and on. But patrick I will take the lead from you and move my Thai wife to Australia where all Thai people are treated equally and more to the point equal with everyother person in Australia. Then when we have children they will be children not half children as they would be in Thailand if we had them; becasue she is people Thai and I am non person farang (farang not kon farang). To prove the point currently in Australia we have a Prime Minister who was not born in Australia. And at least one Minister who is asian. Be honest is there any Thai person that could ever envisage a person who was not born a thai ever be elected to the office of PM? Or a farang born in Thailand whose parents are farang ever become a Minister? I don't want to go over ground that has been well and truely trodden and i apologise. But it is really good to have people post and open up this for discussion. This is great to see. J

    • 68 replies, 108,200 views

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