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Author: Rachel Pachica

Rachel Pachica blogs about immigration and legal issues, as well as blogging in general. She is a consultant at Siam Legal International, a Law Firm in Thailand.
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How to Get Thai Re-Entry Permit

The following questions highlight when and when you don’t need to secure re-entry permit: Am I allowed to travel outside Thailand if I am holding a marriage visa, retirement visa, permanent residency or work permit? What if I have a single entry business visa and I wish to visit other countries yet I still need to go back to Thailand, should I apply for a new visa? I arrived in Thailand using Visa on Arrival. I flew outside the country after a couple of days, with an intention to fly back to Bangkok and stay. Do I need re-entry permit?…
Thai Immigration

Immigration Rule Regarding Overstay Alien Child in Thailand

It is an immigration rule that foreigners are not allowed to overstay in Thailand or else face the verdict of overstay fine at 500 THB per day maximum 20,000 THB, imprisonment or deportation. But does the same rule applies to the alien children who overstayed? Foreign children under the age of 15 do not get fined for overstay. Overstay fine exemption for children is an internal regulation from Immigration Bureau. Mentioned in the Section 84 of Thai Immigration Act 2522, “settlement rule or any conditions as the Settlement Commission may deem proper.” [1] The general rule is that children below…
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ASEAN Countries Agreed on Common Smart Visa

The ministers and tourism authorities of four ASEAN nations agreed to collaborate on a common smart visa system last June 5, 2013 at the 22nd World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia 2013. This is an effort to enhance tourism and foster economic growth in the East Asian region. Tourism leaders from Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia and The Philippines signed the “Statement of Intent on Smart Visa” held at Myanmar International Convention Centre in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar during the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2013. This new system is a single visa programme for tourism traveling on the countries…
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Ship Household Items to Thailand for Retirement

Thai Retirement visa holders who decided to move to Thailand and live on permanent basis may bring their personal effects and household goods duty free from their home countries. After permit to stay for a year in Thailand has been granted, belongings will not be taxed. Exemption to required taxes and duties for shipping these household goods from another country into Thailand only applies to second-hand or used merchandises. Second-hand items include things used by the retiree importers at their former country of residence. Brand new household goods shipped in Thailand are subjected to the necessary taxes and tariff provided…
Foreign Visas

How to Apply Schengen Visa from Thailand

Thais who wish to travel all over Europe may now apply for a Schengen Visa. The Schengen Visa allows you to travel around European countries which are part of the Schengen Agreement for a maximum of 90 days within a 6-month period. Contact Siam Legal and apply for a Schengen Visa now.
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ASEAN Economic Community 2015 Challenge: How Ready Are You?

ASEAN nations (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) pilot a free regional labor market for skilled workers and professionals which will be starting on 2015. It means that there will be a free movement of labor and workers among member countries of which the following countries are included: Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Singapore, Laos, Philippines, Brunei, and Vietnam. As part of the implementation of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) to form a cohesive Asian Community, the member countries’ skilled labor will soon be allowed to move freely across each members’ country. This will open up free flow of investment, capital and…
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Overseas Thais Can Now Renew, Replace ID

Thai citizens living abroad can now renew or replace stolen, damaged or lost Thai ID card overseas. Thailand is one of the countries who has devised a national identity card system. Before, Thai expats can only renew or replace Thai id card in their home country at the offices of Amphur in Thailand. The Thai ID system serves as a certificate of citizenship. This identity card contains the “population identification code” which is assigned to each Thai citizen at birth or upon receiving citizenship. It is issued by the Department of Provincial Administration of the Ministry of Interior. Each card…
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Thailand Business Visa

Most foreign nationalities would like to stay in Thailand for a longer period. While they arrive in Thailand with the initial visa (such as tourist visa), if they wish to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days or if they are planning to come to Thailand and their purpose of visit is business, they can apply for a One year Thai visa or 90-day Thai visa. One year non-immigrant Thai visa You can apply for a 1-year multiple entry non-immigrant visa which will allow you to stay in Thailand and travel in and outside the country for 1 year.…
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