Affirmation of freedom to marry paper , i was asked for this , and i stated "the Amphur office where you registered your marriage at keeps the paper" that's why many don't know where it disappeared to ,they did not push this further and have never asked for it again since ( this was 15 years ago some things have changed ) Not sure if Amphur office keeps it these days ,, on a marriage extension the wife HAS to be present ,also the witness has to be a Thai national (not any inlaws or out laws , ha ) At Udon Im ( for me they have alway's requested a map of my address , ) i just hand draw it , ( They have never paid me a visit , possibly because ( after a few altercations in that office ,know i will not contribute to their fuel expenses ) Hope this helps ,
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"Affirmation of Freedom to Marry document (the form one had to get at the Embassy and approved at Thai MFA) in Thai
English translation of above."

That ones confused me ....... Lord only knows where that is now doesn't the fact that you have the marriage certificate prove that this was in existance when you married?

Jusr re read the form they gave me last week with the requirements and it doesn't mention that spouse has to be in attendance, just that you have to have a copy of her ID Card and House Reg book ........ probably got lost in translation ..... It does however mention in Other needed DOCUMENTS...... a Thai witness (Not relatives person)
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wazza wrote: ↑

October 26, 2017, 12:15 am

Brian

appreciate the effort

Question, did they re start your 90 day reporting from the day your extended the visa

I had to look in the passport to check, because I've never been bothered about the date they want me to return for the couple of minutes task. I've never had a clash or been e.g. out of the country on the required date and there is a some flexibility allowed in when you have to report, before or after the date.

But yes, Wazza, it seems they calculated the 90 days reporting from the day of the FINAL approval (after the 1 month or so waiting time) and not from the visa renewal date.

"If you were applying today, why would Immigration have had your INCOME letter on file, or Am I mis-understanding your point. Presumably you are referring to the Udon office."

Yes, Udon office. I came to Thailand at short notice, 30 day visa exempt. Then extended for 60 days (at which I had to produce Income letter from Embassy). Cost for that Visa 6000baht. Then this extension based on Marrriage...1900 baht. They never previously gave the original income letter back....
Head man wrote a list of what they required.....nothing about son...

Had to produce (Original and two copies):
1) Marriage cert -original (no English translation)
2) Kor Ror 2 Marriage certificate.
3) No need for Change of name document.
4) Copies of wife's id/blue book etc.
5) My passport/copies
6) Photos of us together where we live......(and a statement that Police may call and check).
7) Location Map

My wife accompanied me (although not strictly necessary) as did a Thai person who knew me (with their ID and blue book).

STILL at a loss to know why they wanted details of my son - born in Thailand/Thai passport.

Am I a suspicious character????

My wife had a phone call form immigration today - despite us taking a Thai national to immigration when applying for the extension (she signed their forms, copies of blue book/id), it seems they want a SECOND Thai person to do the same thing - the only bright spot is that they will come to our house - so they can see we live here. Good thing we have nice Thai neighbours....

If this were the UK I'd say someone needed a bit of O/T and to get his out of pocket expenses bumped up a bit, but I'm sure that wouldn't be the case in Udon

gprit wrote: ↑

October 30, 2017, 11:25 am

Am I a suspicious character????

My wife had a phone call form immigration today - despite us taking a Thai national to immigration when applying for the extension (she signed their forms, copies of blue book/id), it seems they want a SECOND Thai person to do the same thing - the only bright spot is that they will come to our house - so they can see we live here. Good thing we have nice Thai neighbours....

This is normal for your first extension,they get a neighbour to sign and probably ask them a few questions,make sure you actually live there,no big deal just give them your best sarcastic smile,they will be out your face in a few minutes,and you wont get another visit