ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
ThailandWorking with type O retirement visa Thailand
For 3 years I have been lost at this website. Sorry to ask in this "Off topic" section. Maybe you can tell me where to post this.

I cancelled the 10/13/2010 USA immigration interview for my wife and son in Bangkok. I will retire to Thailand in a few months with $60,000 instead.

My wife's parents have 3 houses and 2 latex farms in South Thailand. She's the oldest daughter and will inherit them. They're not in her name now. That could be changed if needed.

Am I allowed to work at the latex farm for free, or for wages with a retirement visa? Am I allowed to repair the houses or build one?

Thanks for your time.
motoflatdragMaleThailand2010-10-08 13:53:00
Asia: East and PacificAmericans selling items on Ebay while in Thailand.
I see many people selling items made in Thailand on Ebay. Some of them are Americans living in Thailand. Is this kind of work allowed by the Thai government? My Thai wife has a good job in Bangkok and I want to move there. I have an Ebay store. Thanks!!
motoflatdragMaleThailand2009-01-08 16:53:00
Asia: East and PacificI cancelled K-3 appointment. Will retire in Thailand.
My father inlaw has offered me $11 per hour to work at the farm. I don't want, or need his money. Easy to find info on property rights. Where can I find the information about working for the family with a retirement visa? Thanks a million, Paul.
motoflatdragMaleThailand2010-10-09 12:18:00
Asia: East and PacificI cancelled K-3 appointment. Will retire in Thailand.
It's easy to find info on starting a Thai business. Yes I will retire with an O visa.

Can I work at the latex farm for free, or for wages? Am I allowed to repair the houses or build one? Thanks again, Paul.
motoflatdragMaleThailand2010-10-09 11:22:00
Asia: East and PacificI cancelled K-3 appointment. Will retire in Thailand.
Sorry, I'm not sure where to post this.

I cancelled the 10/13/2010 USA immigration interview for my wife and son in Bangkok. I will retire to Thailand instead.

My wife's parents have 3 houses and 2 latex farms in South Thailand. She's the oldest daughter and will inherit them. They're not in her name now. That could be changed if needed.

Am I allowed to work at the latex farm for free, or for wages with a retirement visa? Am I allowed to repair the houses or build one?

Thanks for your time.
motoflatdragMaleThailand2010-10-08 16:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDownload Thailand marriage forms
US citizen to marry a divorced Thai woman. What are the required documents?
This marriage will not need to be registered at the US Embassy, correct?
Thanks in advance!
motoflatdragMaleThailand2008-04-27 17:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresasset value
Part 7 of the I-864 form, #29 states..."In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of the assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for your household size". Then it states "However, if you are a US citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference".

I am a US citizen trying to sponsor my spouse. My house is paid for and has no mortgage. Sounds like I can use 1/3 of my house net value as my asset value. True or false? Thanks for your help.
motoflatdragMaleThailand2008-08-26 00:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does an approved I-797 mean?
Our two I-797 forms have been approved. Yippee!!

Approved for what?

After reading 20 posts with tons of answers, I'm not sure what to tell my wife. Should we be excited about this or not?

It's not a visa approval. I think it's just a receipt showing the file will be forwarded to a Thai or American Consulate. She will want to know what this approval is, and what it really means. Thanks for any help, Paul.
motoflatdragMaleThailand2009-09-14 19:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I work in Thailand, selling on Ebay?
I'm always lost at this website. Wanted to post in the Thailand Portal.

I can work as a teacher in Thailand. But all other work is prohibited. Even for free. But, I see Americans selling Thai stuff on Ebay, and they are living in Thailand. Is this legal? I hate the thought of teaching. Thanks for any information, Paul.
motoflatdragMaleThailand2009-09-28 16:07:00