Visa Regulations

Teacher mistakes

Avoid falling into any of these teacher traps

12th August 2011

Ajarn has put together a list of the most common mistakes that teachers make in Thailand - both new arrivals and those who have been here a while.

May I see your passport?

The joys of international travel with a Thai partner

28th February 2011

Despite the fact my wife already has three Schengen visas and three UK visas in her passport from past visits, applying for a visa to visit a new country is always stressful.

British nationals transferring a visa to a new passport

Sent in by Catherine Brown

27th February 2011

Just thought I would let you know about a recent problem my husband had transferring his visa to his new passport. When he arrived at immigration the staff refused to transfer his visa as they said they had no proof that his old passport had been cancelled.

Heads up on the 90-day “yes, I’m still here’ form

Sent in by Dave Patterson

30th September 2010

Beware of the 90-day reporting rules. They can change from one year to the next.

The color is grey

Sent in by Peter

1st April 2010

Sometimes, the red tape here in Thailand seems insurmountable

A time of change

How does teaching in Thailand now compare to twenty years ago?

11th February 2009

For those of you pissing and moaning about visa runs, the immigration department, the work permit process, the unpredictability of the consulates in neighboring countries - let me tell you this - it was no better in the early 90s. In fact I'd say marginally worse.

The South African viewpoint

Sent in by Marguerite Huson

12th August 2008

Four major issues that one particular ajarn reader is concerned about

Leaving on a jet plane

4th February 2008

Working in this third world, is much harder than it seems. It's not the land of my dreams --There is always a problem waiting for you. The corruption is just a way of life.

Fear and loathing in Asia

Why so many language schools are so deceptive

1st December 2007

How can teachers, new and old alike, protect themselves from deceptive employers? Asking a lot of questions can help, not because the employer is always likely to answer in a straightforward manner, rather it can reveal their level of knowledge and experience in the industry.

The politics of Babopalooza

The joke is on us

1st January 2007

The stress and aggravation of life in Korea for expats can be brutal at times, and that's why it's important to blow off a little steam every now and then. During times like these, most expats simply get together to eat, drink, and complain about life in a society that still views foreigners as less than equal.