lectito

The form appears to be for people who claim they were born in the United States and are US citizens, but who are unable to provide a birth certificate confirming they telling the truth. In those circumstances it is probably reasonable to request alternative evidence which might be able to help show where they were born (eg hospital or doctor records, or baptismal records, or school records).

surayu, on 2011-05-26 12:37:55, said:

Many countries already give those warnings.

The British travel advisory states: "The only legal way of obtaining a new visa, entry permit or extension of  stay is from a Thai Embassy or Consulate, an Immigration Officer at a  point of entry into Thailand or one of the Immigration Offices around  the country. Visas issued by visa shops, travel agents or by any other means are  likely to be illegal and lead to criminal proceedings, which may result  in a large fine or imprisonment. You would also be prohibited from  entering Thailand again."

The Canadian travel advisory states: "Visas,  visa extensions, or entry stamps issued through visa shops or travel  agents in Thailand should be avoided. Canadians have been arrested for  having improper Thai visas or entry and exit stamps inserted into their  passports. A passport that has been altered or that contains counterfeit  visas and entry/exit stamps is technically invalid. Offenders can  expect jail sentences, fines, and/or deportation, and may also be  prohibited from entering Thailand in the future."

The United States travel advisory states: "Private "visa extension services," even those advertising                 in major periodicals or located close to  Immigration offices or police stations, are illegal. A number of U.S.  citizens are                 arrested at border crossings each year with  counterfeit visas and entry stamps they have obtained through these  illegal services."

Quote

Foreign countries have long warned people about jetski operators.

From the Australian travel advice:
Australian travellers have reported harassment and threats of violence  by jet ski operators on tourist beaches, particularly in Phuket.  Some  travellers have reported that, after returning hired jet skis, they have  been confronted by gangs claiming that the tourist damaged the jet ski.   There have been reported instances of such gangs threatening violence,  including at knifepoint, if a large sum of money in compensation for  the alleged damage is not paid.  

From the Canadian travel advice:
It has been reported that upon return of the rental, claims of damage  allegedly caused by the renter have been made and some travellers have  been harassed and threatened in an attempt to collect compensation for  the alleged damage. In other cases, particularly with jet skis, it is  alleged that accidents have been staged to create damage for which the  rental company seeks compensation from the traveller. In cases of  motorcycle rentals, some companies have been known to "steal" the  motorcycle and claim for loss. When compensation is not collected,  travellers often have difficultly retrieving their passport if it was  left as collateral.

From the United Kingdom travel advice:
If you rent jet skis or water sports equipment, consider the dangers  involved and satisfy yourself that adequate safety precautions are in  place. Rent only from reputable operators and insist on sufficient  training before use. Ensure that the operator is licensed and has  adequate insurance cover. Never hand over your passport as a guarantee  against returning a jet ski.  Unscrupulous owners have been known to  hold on to passports against claimed damage to the jet ski.

From the United States travel advice:
Renting cars, motorbikes, and jet skis is a common practice in tourist  areas. Many rental companies ask to hold your passport  as a deposit. If there is damage to the rental  vehicle, the company often holds the passport until you pay for the  damage. For this reason, you should not use your  passport as a deposit or collateral. Some companies have reportedly  charged the renter for damage that he/she did not cause or have  charged a high percentage of the vehicle's value for minor damage. You  should be certain to examine the vehicle and note any  pre-existing damage before operating the vehicle.

Cuchulainn, on 2010-11-09 13:30:43, said:

The Thai Embassy website in Australia has been letting people know for for quite a while: http://canberra.thai...ment_perth.html

The consulate itself has been letting people know for months that they were going to close: http://www.thaivisa....ing-in-october/

kenk3z, on 2010-10-30 22:20:54, said:

Privy Councillor Siddhi Savetsila (born 1919) was not just a member of parliament, but a Foreign Minister under the Prime Ministerships of General Prem and General Chatichai. http://en.wikipedia....iddhi_Savetsila

His English blood came from John Alabaster, who initially came to Thailand as a British diplomat, before returning as a personal advisor/chief translator for King Rama V.

 180px-Siddhi_Savetsila.jpg   18.53K   2 downloads



Privy Coucillor Santi Thakral (born 1942) is a former president of the Supreme Court. He is the son of an Indian Sikh (does that count as "Luk Krung"? - or is the term only applied to those with Ango/European blood, with a different term for the children of Indians or Chinese?)

 180px-สันติ_ทักราล.jpg   16.53K   2 downloads