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by Frank La Rue
Sat Apr 09, 2016 3:17 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: The books and reading thread
Replies: 276
Views: 25626

Re: Books

I have previously written avout the books "The Ottoman Endgame" and a Line in The Sand" to understand the backdrop og the Middle East problems. I am now 3/4 through the book "The Balfour Declaration" by Jonathan Schneer. This is a very informative and captivating read which ...
by Frank La Rue
Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:12 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Expat aquiring Thai Passport
Replies: 19
Views: 1152

Re: Expat aquiring Thai Passport

Thanks for that. I was just going from memory and haven't looked at the latest amendments. I'm sure you're correct. I do remember that the rules for foreign men and women were made more equal. But are there any pros and cons - for a start does this mean that you have to give up the citicenship of y...
by Frank La Rue
Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:26 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: U-Turns
Replies: 49
Views: 3492

Re: U-Turns

The ultimate series of U- Turns seem to have been made by Trump on abortion over the weekend - still he is a facinating contender for the Presidency.
by Frank La Rue
Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:22 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Expat aquiring Thai Passport
Replies: 19
Views: 1152

Re: Expat aquiring Thai Passport

Is this a viable option for someone living in Thailand, to get arround the hazzle with visa. When I lived in the UK due to work I got contacted by our company's auditors who had helped me with the work permit and was adviced that I could aquire UK passport after 4 years. So, why not in Thailand? My...
by Frank La Rue
Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:20 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Expat aquiring Thai Passport
Replies: 19
Views: 1152

Expat aquiring Thai Passport

Is this a viable option for someone living in Thailand, to get arround the hazzle with visa. When I lived in the UK due to work I got contacted by our company's auditors who had helped me with the work permit and was adviced that I could aquire UK passport ater 4 years. So, why not in Thailand?
by Frank La Rue
Sun Apr 03, 2016 4:36 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Dual Citicnship for Thais in Norway
Replies: 15
Views: 1026

Re: Dual Citicnship for Thais in Norway

BTW, if your son has a Norwegian education, when he reports in Thailand, he could have difficulties as a foreign education does not count, and they will try to force him back into education. You can PM me, and I will explain fully what happened with my son - not for an open forum. Thank you for hea...
by Frank La Rue
Sun Apr 03, 2016 4:34 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Dual Citicnship for Thais in Norway
Replies: 15
Views: 1026

Re: Dual Citicnship for Thais in Norway

However, The Nationality Act of Thailand does not allow dual nationality even though Norway does! Many Thais have two passports (dual nationality) and although not recognised, the trick is not to tell the left hand what the right hand is doing. i.e. Don't tell either country of the other. As Norway...
by Frank La Rue
Sun Apr 03, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Dual Citicnship for Thais in Norway
Replies: 15
Views: 1026

Re: Dual Citicnship for Thais in Norway

My wife intends to travel on her Thai passport all times but wants to obtain Norwegian citicenship so when we moveto thailand she maintains here right to Norwegian basic state pension. Now she has a permanent recidence and work permit, but if she is out of the country for more than 2 years without a...
by Frank La Rue
Sun Apr 03, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Howdy All
Replies: 2
Views: 4008

Re: Howdy All

Hi Brian, I don't live in Hua Hin myself but ahve a thai wife and visit Hua Hin when I can as I like the place much. I also find this board particlurly civilised and full with resourceful and friendly people with detailed knowledge of all sorts use ful regarding Hua Hin, living in Thailand and other...
by Frank La Rue
Sun Apr 03, 2016 2:08 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Dual Citicnship for Thais in Norway
Replies: 15
Views: 1026

Dual Citicnship for Thais in Norway

I have posted in the Norwegian language section a quote from my mail to the Norwegian Immigration Authorities and their response. Norway practices single Citicenship per Norwegian law. The Norwegian Authorities makes an exception for Thais and I got a written confirmation which is very explicit in i...
by Frank La Rue
Tue Mar 29, 2016 10:16 pm
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Marriott Hotel re-opened?
Replies: 72
Views: 32135

Re: Marriott Hotel re-opened?

GrabbaTheButt wrote:Just checked in... will log a detailed report in a few days
I am looking forward to your own pictures :D
by Frank La Rue
Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:53 pm
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Sunshine Resort
Replies: 2
Views: 8200

Re: Sunshine Resort

Pagey, my Man! That's it - I recognize the dribks machine in the restaurant area! http://www.chanchay.com/index.php?option=com_rsgallery2&Itemid=99999&page=inline&id=231&lang=en The whole concept is to rent an apparttment and visit the restaurant in Baan Banyan for lunch - the best o...
by Frank La Rue
Mon Mar 28, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Sunshine Resort
Replies: 2
Views: 8200

Sunshine Resort

There is a Colonial VIlla - style Hotel accross from Market Village, called Baan Banyan, which has a good lunch - time restaurant btw. In 2008 June we stayed in a Resort next door with my wife's sister and her family. My wife tells me its called the Sunshine Resort. We stayed there as they rent(ed) ...
by Frank La Rue
Tue Mar 01, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Carabao are Coming to Town
Replies: 3
Views: 818

Re: Carabao are Coming to Town

Apparently so: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHVj3wdBdjk Live Nation BEC-Tero proudly welcomes guitar great Carlos Santana back to Thailand in the Santana Luminosity Tour 2016 on 29 February 2016 at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani. The concert will be a special musical treat with performances from ...
by Frank La Rue
Tue Feb 23, 2016 11:14 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Proof of Income Letter
Replies: 25
Views: 2827

Re: Proof of Income Letter

Is the Proof - of - Income document issued by the embassy? Is it accepted written in English? What documentation do you provide the embassy - state pension statement and private pension statement? I will checknwith the Thai embassy in Norway this year - I expect I have to have it translated into eng...