The AOFT Mission Statement

The Association of Foreigners in Thailand is apolitical and represents all foreigners irrespective of their country of origin, religion or ethnicity. It will lobby the Thai Government, their Ministries, their employees and others, from time to time, in a peaceful and non-confrontational manner. It's objective is to bring the concerns of the foreign community to their attention with the intent of creating an atmosphere of trust and meaningful dialog regarding the concerns of both parties.


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aoft.org, welcome to Talk Thailand. Is it possible to say what are some of the current main issues which foreigners are facing at all?

G'day aoft.org, welcome to the Talk Thailand community. Looks like a very interesting and helpful site for foreigners living in Thailand

forwardone Wrote:what are some of the current main issues which foreigners are facing

There are a lot but some that have stood out for a long time.

A longer term visa for Retirement and Foreigners Married to Thai Nationals is needed to give some stability to the retirement community and Thai/Farang family units.

Some form of Land Ownership for Foreigners so we don't have to circumvent the law, or joint land ownership with your spouse now that joint incomes are taken for visa purposes. Even a cap on land size would be an acceptable start.

Pre approved resettlement visa from outside the country for Foreigners with a Thai family moving back to Thailand as a family unit.

We would like to see a Thai Style ID Card for Visa Holders of 1 year or more that can be carried in lieu of their passport.

A restructuring of the 90 Day reporting rules to yearly or when changing your residence..


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