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    Bangkok-
    Thailand Immigration has announced detailed changes to VISA's this morning that will affect the majority of expats. These changes have been announced in conjunction with the Thai government in hopes of ensuring that a higher quality of expat lives in the country. These changes take effect within the next few weeks.


    The information can be confusing so we have compiled it for easy reference for our readers.


    Retirement VISAS:


    Mandatory Culture Classes


    Officials have announced that all foreigners looking to apply for a retirement VISA will now need to attend mandatory Thai Culture classes at least twice a week for four hours a day. These classes will go through Thai history, Thai events, Thai food and culinary arts in general, Thai news and provide foreigners with a better understanding of Thai History. The cost for these classes will be built into the foreigners retirement VISA costs and is expected to cause the overall fees for the VISA to rise several thousand baht a month.


    The classes will be organized in each province and major city in the country based on the overall amount of expat population in each area.


    Thai Language Intermediate Skills


    All foreigners looking to apply for a retirement visa will need to successfully pass a Thai language reading, writing, speaking and listening test. These tests will be given out at Immigration by Thai Nationals and determine if the foreigner has the required skills to successfully communicate and live in the country. If the foreigner does not demonstrate the proper skills they have the option to sign up for an education VISA instead with at least four mandatory classroom sessions a week at the foreigners expense.


    Social Media Review/Good expats in/Bad Expats out


    All foreigners who wish to apply for a retirement visa will have their social media history, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, etc. reviewed by Immigration staff. Officials state that the purpose is to look for content that may be trolling, flaming, rude or generally causing issues online. They warn that any expat who has a history of being negative or toxic about Thailand online, causing various debates and arguments, complaining constantly will likely not be approved for a retirement VISA. Officials cautioned that price sensitive individuals who constantly complain about cost and price will also likely be declined a VISA.


    Required Thai Charity Work


    All foreigners who wish to apply for a retirement VISA will be required to participate at least twice a month in an Immigration approved charity function. These may include picking up trash, helping clean out waste drains, visiting orphan children, cooking for the homeless, cleaning the streets in the morning or helping the monks at the local temple. These twice a month functions will take an entire day and have a minimum requirement of eight hours each day.


    Immigration Inspections of Expats Homes


    Once a month Immigration will inspect foreigners homes to ensure they are clean and reflect the Thai style of living. Immigration officials will look at items such as making your bed on a daily basis, laundry properly washed and completed, a sustainable and healthy diet in the kitchen, a clean and organized bathroom, etc. This will also ensure that the foreigner has Thai style living and is truly adapting to the country.


    90 Day check ins changed to 30 Day Check ins


    In order to better know where every foreigner is at every moment, Immigration has announced that 90 day check ins will now be moved to 30 days. All foreigners will be required to attend in person and cannot use an agent. Due to the amount of work being increased for the Immigration Officials, fees for the check in will be raised to 3000 baht a visit.


    Marriage VISAS:


    All Marriage VISAS will require a social media review of both the foreigner and the Thai nationals social media and contact history. This is to ensure that the relationship is real and not based on the exchange of cash or in attempt to stay in the country longer on a sham marriage according to Officials. Additionally, all marriage VISAS will require mandatory relationship counseling at least twice a week for three hours a day to ensure the relationship stays healthy.


    Education VISAS:


    An Education VISA will now require standard tests given by Immigration Officials that test reading, writing, listening and speaking. These tests will be given out on a weekly basis and will require a weekly in person trip to the Immigration Office. Failure of the test will result in your VISA being revoked.


    Immigration and The pattaya News wish you a very happy April 1st.

  • #2
    Mandatory Culture Classes

    There's an opportunity for you as an arjan Booners
    http://thailandchatter.com/showthrea...ll=1#post45112

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    • #3
      Does this mean, I will have to stop hanging out with and visiting at their homes, active duty Thai police officers and Thai government employees?

      Does this also mean that my Thai born wife has to stop giving me money?

      I used to chase radios. Now I don't.

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      • #4
        This is the most transparent April Fools Joke since TVF did the one a few years ago where Thailand was switching vehicle traffic to the other side of the road and everyone would need to modify their cars/trucks !

        God, the panic within the Dems, MSM, and left must be horrifying...realizing that Joe is really the best they've got.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Boon Mee View Post
          This is the most transparent April Fools Joke since TVF did the one a few years ago where Thailand was switching vehicle traffic to the other side of the road and everyone would need to modify their cars/trucks !


          Oh thank goodness. I just picked up my tailored BIB uniform and in two weeks I begin training in how to fine motorcycle riders for not wearing a helmet!


          Do these pant legs look right?



          Last edited by RadioChaser; 04-02-2019, 07:51 AM.
          I used to chase radios. Now I don't.

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          • #6
            ^
            Highwater's are never in vogue...
            God, the panic within the Dems, MSM, and left must be horrifying...realizing that Joe is really the best they've got.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Boon Mee View Post
              ^
              Highwater's are never in vogue...




              I used to chase radios. Now I don't.

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              • #8
                Those shoes look a bit gay too...
                God, the panic within the Dems, MSM, and left must be horrifying...realizing that Joe is really the best they've got.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Boon Mee View Post
                  Those shoes look a bit gay too...
                  Those are uhhh ...

                  That's ummmm ...

                  He's my cousin in that picture .. (yeah that's it)

                  That is my cousin!
                  I used to chase radios. Now I don't.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by RadioChaser View Post
                    Those are uhhh ...

                    That's ummmm ...

                    He's my cousin in that picture .. (yeah that's it)

                    That is my cousin!
                    We know...you posted that for a 'friend'
                    God, the panic within the Dems, MSM, and left must be horrifying...realizing that Joe is really the best they've got.

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