British Embassy to STOP issuing income certifications

[MiniMee]

We are currently evaluating options regarding the future provision of this document. We urge all citizens to ensure they are in compliance with Thai visa requirements.”

To me, the most important part of this statement is the fact that our Embassy is still “evaluating options.” They have also asked for our input; I think this is very encouraging.

I wouldn’t interpret “evaluating options” as encouraging at all. Quite the opposite; this just means that, as usual, Uncle Sam hasn’t got a clue about new Thai visa requirements and has been caught napping. They will inevitably just follow the lead set by the British once they finally get their ass in gear and conclude their “evaluation”.

[frequent]

I wouldn’t interpret “evaluating options” as encouraging at all. Quite the opposite; this just means that, as usual, Uncle Sam hasn’t got a clue about new Thai visa requirements and has been caught napping. They will inevitably just follow the lead set by the British once they finally get their ass in gear and conclude their “evaluation”.

I thought it was typical officialese - a polite way of saying "Fuck off and leave us alone"

[lonelywombat]

https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic..._campaign=news
a copy of the petition is included in the attachment


A petition has been started that aims to persuade the UK government to abandon plans to stop issuing proof of income letters to pensioners and other applicants.



The move was announced by poster "richiejom" on Thaivisa who said that the petition received 12 signatures in its first hour.

Other posters in the thread called for people to sign up.



Some British people in Thailand feel that their consular services are being degraded and they feel abandoned.



This comes despite claims made last year by the British ambassador who promised "top notch consular services"

[travelerjim]

Here is a video on this subject from the British Embassy...FYI

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1395...5289230128267/