Friend's Visa Status Changing Due To Divorce
A young friend of mine ( about 30yrs. old) is getting a divorce from his Thai wife. He wishes to remain in Thailand, whether he gets custody of his child or not(also does not wish to be separated from child). He has been running a restaurant in his wife name in the past , and his visa was from the income declared by his wife from this business. The restaurant features European food and he is a Chef with the proper credentials. He will be keeping the restaurant (lease is in his name), especially since the wife has no clue, about this kind of cuisine, nor in the management of business thereof.
What are his options? Will the Thai government basically kick him out, and separate him from his child should he loose or gains custody? The mother has no education nor job for income. Would he be able to work here in Thailand, and be close to his child, or if he gets custody, live here with his child? He has a nice place, and the skills to make a decent living. Could always get a job in one of the Hotels,etc.. but I'm sure he would prefer his own cozy place.
His father also lives here on a retirement visa. I suggested he just puts everything in his father's name, who could get a work permit along with his retirement visa. The young man could get a one year non- immigration type O, from Europe and renew it every year, and doing visa runs. He could then be with his business, as well as his father, and child here in Thailand. Please give me some good advise to pass along to him.
