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OK, that sounds right. What about when I go to renew my extension? As a Non-O, I don't have to show insurance, right?

I'm all confused now. I have a retirement extension of one year that expires on 12/21. I see non-O in my passport. How do they figure the insurance requirement?

Its probably close to 2,000 baht per head now but the seafood buffet lunch at the Oriental Hotel's Lord Jim room is un paralleled.

I believe he was answering my particular situation. I only have 2 more months in my extension so I only need to cover that. You may need a lot longer coverage.

And I have a condo in jomtien. It seems that Thai immigration has neglected this part of the expat community. There is no information about people in our situation.

Yes, I forgot about the perks of the retirement visa. You don't need a round trip ticket. I want to return before the expiration date so I don't have to go thru the process all over again.

My expiration date is Dec.21. Will I be able to buy a round trip ticket with a return date in January? If not, will I be able to buy a one way ticket or will I have to buy a ticket that fits into the window between now and Dec. 21?

It also says this insurance is not for foreigners who currently live in Thailand and I do reside in Thailand.

Thanks Joe. It says insurance must cover the duration of the stay. What if I'm staying 6 months or more? My visa expiration date only warrants 2 months of coverage but what happens if I decide to stay long term?

My visa extension expires in 2 months. I'd like to get back and renew before then. I'm Non O with a valid re-entry stamp. I don't have any insurance, yet. Do I only need to buy 2 months worth of insurance? Any good recommendation for buying Covid Insurance outside of Thailand? I own a condo in Jomtien but I don't have any proof of residence with me. I've seen some websites listing proof of residence as a pre-requisite.

There's not a single place in the world that is better now than it was 15 years ago. Too many people and too many morons.

I only use non fat milk so it might not rate as a qualified comment. That said, its always been Meiji 0% from 7-11 for me.

You got that right! These were boxes of 10 each.

I've been smoking Cuban cigars for 30 years. I won't ever have another order sent to Thailand where the Customs creeps are just waiting to nail you. Its easier to get a shipment into the U.S., where its illegal, than into Thailand. Oh sure, you'll get your shipment, but it will cost an extra 40-60% in import duties. The last straw was when I ordered $300 worth of cigars in 4 boxes from a dealer in Hong Kong. The cigars were sent regular mail with the customs declaration stating Cigars on them. Of course, they were flagged by Thai Customs and I had to pony up another $140 to get them out of "jail". Bottom line, if you are thinking about ordering a nice box of cigars, don't have it sent to Thailand. I wait until I go to the States and do all my ordering there. I will not give them their exorbitant taxes. I'd rather not smoke. It used to be different about 15 years ago. I had numerous shipments come into Thailand without a problem. Those days are long gone. Nowadays, they are much more aware of cigars as a revenue source.