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My marriage extention ends on 30 October. I'm thinking of visiting the UK about the same time. What's the best course of action regarding my extention ? I don't believe I can let it expire, return on a tourist visa, and start new from scratch, as I need an onward travel ticket, which I won't have.

We're having a difference of opinion on the Isaan forum regarding the amount of money needed for a annual visa extension. Correct me if I'm wrong. For a marriage extension the figure is 400,000 Baht. For a retirement extension then it's 800,000 Baht. If the bank book is in joint names then those figures are double, is that correct ? To be 400,000 & 800,000 then the money has to be in a single account, is that correct.
While I'm on. When doing the 90 day report, do I have to do it at the office I'm registered at, or can I use any office it Thailand ?

I've been having problems with my electrics for years. I've lost count of electricians ( I use that word loosely) who have looked at the problem. None succeeding in finding a solution, but may be the last one did ? We wait and see.
Anyway, the wife always complained about getting a shock when doing the washing (laundry). I changed the earthing rod, fitted a new cable and still no change. Even had recommendation to have a complete house rewire.So eventually I bought a multimeter and investigated myself. I found that my neutral cable into the house was live and continually carried 2-4 volts. So we got the electric company to send someone out. The guy found that someone had connected my neutral wires to earth in my consumer unit. He disconnected that and fitted an then earth cable from my outside meter box into the ground. Still the problem remained that the negative line to my house carries voltage. The electrician said even though it does, my wife shouldn't receive a shock. On asking him why the negative carries a small voltage he just said 'the cables used in Thailand are of poor quality'.
So my question is, is he right that my wife won't get any more shocks ? Has anyone else checked their neutral and found the same problem ?

If someone goes back to the UK for a visit then how do they stand regarding the address on their licence when driving ? The DVLA will not change the address on your licence if you no longer have an address there. I don't have an address, but I wish to drive when visiting. The current fine is 1,000 Pounds for an incorrect address on ones licence. Not wishing to fall foul of the law, how do I remain legal ?

Correct me if I'm wrong. There is no overstay fine for a child until the attain the age of 14, so I'm led to believe. I'm looking to take my luk kreung children to the UK next year for a visit. They have UK passports. Is there any real logical need for them to obtain a Thai passport until just before their 14th birthday ? They are currently aged 4 & 3.