Legal Services & Resources 

A talk on a recent article stating that a US Veteran living in the Northeast of Thailand had come up against some difficulties opening a new bank account which so far has not happened in Bangkok.

A talk on US Immigration with a focus on the K-1 Fiancée visa for which the process can take a fair bit of time and if an Advance Parole is needed, plans for such should be made quickly.

A talk on visa fee increases posted by the Thai Embassy to New Zealand which also pertains to Tourist Visas which are different from Visa Exemption Stamps which one is given at the airport upon arrival in Thailand.

A discussion on the Thai Immigration process which even though could be streamlined could not be outsourced as there is also an adjudication function present.

A follow up discussion regarding the 'beach bully' whose visa has now been revoked and the issue of appealing the revocation which may not be successful or even possible.

A discussion on US Immigration, specifically a K-1 Fiancé Visa, in the context of the need to obtain Advance parole if that foreign fiancée should need to leave the United States before adjustment of status is completed.

A talk on the new Tax rules in Thailand specifically with regard to the issue of Expat retirees who bring in funds to maintain their retirement visas and whether those funds will be subject to taxation.

A follow up on the two foreigners who were in an altercation with a traffic policeman in Thailand in that "Big Joke" has instructed Phuket Immigration to ban them both from gaining access to Thailand again.

A talk on US Immigration specifically for those entering the United States on a US Marriage Visa in that a Social Security Number will in most cases take about 6 weeks from the time of arrival to be issued.

A compare and contrast in order to choose the best way to come and set up in Thailand between setting up a company and using a Business Visa/Work Permit or use an LTR Visa.