Legal Services & Resources 

A talk on Thai Immigration specifically regarding overstay which is an offence and punishable by fines which vary depending on the length of overstay and nowadays can also result in being blacklisted.

A talk on Banking in Thailand as a foreigner and the documentation required stated as "having alien identity or residence permit" which could also pertain to the yellow house book.

A talk on a recent incident in Phuket regarding a foreigner who has been accused of assault which has resulted in an investigation and a warning by the Thai PM regarding foreigners behaving badly in Thailand.

A discussion on visa benefits, which are the same for many countries, specifically in that those benefits are in fact a privilege for those who live as expats in foreign countries.

A talk regarding the issue of visa abuses and even organized crime following a recent "brawl" involving foreign transsexuals which may lead to increased scrutiny and even more Immigration crackdowns.

A talk on the recent alleged "assault" by a Swiss national in Phuket which has resulted in investigations into his businesses and also into a foundation he has set up in Thailand.

Another talk regarding the incident in which a foreigner was accused of assaulting a Thai national which has resulted in a call for his visa to be revoked.

A talk on a recent article regarding a beach 'bully' which also appears to involve issues regarding property encroachment which could result in undesired consequences such as deportation for instance.

A further discussion on the "beach bully" case in that the Thai Interior Minister himself has stated that no further visa will be issued for this person indicating that the Thai Government treats such incidents seriously.

A talk regarding visas to Thailand, specifically the fees for which a substantial increase has recently been announced by the Thai Embassy in New Zealand and will most likely be applicable to all Embassies very soon.