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what was the uric acid reading in the blood test? it is high if 7 mg/dL, or higher, if you have no history of gout, then getting it in feet and hands at the same time seems odd, gout is very painful, maybe a second opinion needed

She will have to apply for spouse visa(i assume it has expired) and start the process from scratch, there are no shortcuts if you leave the country without ILR unfortunately 

Returning  resident is available if you had ILR but have been out the country more than 2 years. there are conditions

https://www.gov.uk/returning-resident-visa#:~:text=You may be able to,Office to leave the UK

Otherwise you would have to apply from the start ie wait 5 years and all the other conditions, i read on another forum a guy got a returning resident visa  and he had left the UK  14 years previous, thought he did have a house and family in the UK during this time

The life in the UK test does not need to be taken if you are 65 or over or no need to prove English if 65 or over

https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test

https://www.gov.uk/english-language/exemptions

I had one 18 months ago at Bumungrad, it lasted all day, think was 25k,  best would be to check the different packages at other hospitals it should be on their websites, look through and decide what tests you want. below is link to see Bumungrads prices

ie  https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/health-check-up-center-bangkok-thailand-jci-best/check-up-packages

I went about 5 years ago and enjoyed the show it was well put together, though i thought  the tiffany show and alcazar ones in Pattaya were better, but all 3 are worth seeing

17 hours ago, ole1291 said:

I actually was wondering about the feasibility of the reverse:

Doing scans, diagnostic etc privately (cause that's where the delays are) and then seeking treatment under universal coverage in the public sector.

But would public hospitals accept implementing a treatment based on the recommendations of a private  hospital?  

Sorry do not know, i would think a public hospital would use the decisions of the public hospital doctors not what the private hospitals say needs doing, they might accept the tests, at the end of the day it is all down to money, there is only so much money. in the social security system

You could get your wife to ask the hospital but as we all know you could get a different answer each time,  i have had first hand experience of a rural hospital and have to say the older doctors DO not like to be challenged,  or even a query can end with ok, you can go now lol

9 hours ago, ole1291 said:

I wasn't aware of them, thanks.

"In addition to Thai social security" meaning she would use them for scans etc and would then seek treatment in a Thai hospital? 

As i understand she has selected the option to use any doctor she wants, she would use the social security as the first option, if there were delays or if she was not happy with the hospital doctor, then she would use FWD, not sure but i think that if tests etc were done at the hospital using the social security then the private doctor should use those tests, but these things never seem to be clear in Thailand

A friend uses FWD, note i am not recommending them, but she uses them .this is in addition to to Thai social security scheme, as delays can be long, is is around 50ish no current health issues and pays 80 000 baht a year, not sure exactly what policy she uses.

https://www.fwd.co.th/en/products/       she has never needed to claim, but says they are a good company

Transferred yesterday to Kasikorn Bank was 9 seconds which is usual, i always transfer between 3-4 pm Thai time mon-fri, so banks open in UK not sure it makes any difference, but seems to work for me, the longest it has taken was 30 min and that was back in oct when the markets were all over the place

A Thai marriage that has been registered at an Amphur is legal in the UK . you do not get any certificate or any other paperwork to say so, the embassy can not issue anything as there is nothing to issue. i can not see what youR residence in the  UK has to do with the yellow book, perhaps their motive is something else! 

on second thoughts are they asking for the affirmation for marriage that you get from the embassy before you get  married? then is translated and stamped by MFA

You will need to buy the insurance from one of these companies

https://longstay.tgia.org/

I suspect the main reason is they are lazy/don't know how to fill in the forms, there is no reason why they can't open an account, they will just come up with a different excuse( need work permit, need mobile phone contract etc etc, There are usual travel /visa agents in most places, they might do it you will need to ask. Nakom Phanom is a bit remote for most agents, are there any expat bars/restaurants expats can have a lot of local knowledge,( they probably had the same issue themselves) they would know ant local facebook groups whatapp etc, it is annoying but just keep plugging away

What are your wifes qualifications and english, a 20 000 pounds job would seem optimistic to me especially up north (hope i am wrong) there have been huge changes to employment terms  fixed term  contracts, casual work zero hour contracts are normal unless you are qualified and have experience.

consider heating bills my gas/elec last year was 1300 i have just had the company contact me asking me to update my direct debit to 364 per month!

but without doubt the education and health must be a strong reason to return, i have no kids but if one did come, i would not hesitate to return

You could phone the number and see

Further down it shows OPENING TIMES: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 09.30AM to 12.30PM (Closed until Further Notice)

http://www.thaiconsulatewales.org.uk/index.htm  

9 minutes ago, CaptainPeacock said:

hi guys, thought i'd post here cos just been on the thaievisa.go.th and it's just confusing to say the least!

 

All I need is a single entry Non-Immigrant Type O (90 days) . Previously I went into London and did it on the day, with just the wifes ID, passport copy & marriage cert. easy.

 

my question is: are there a LOT of problems with applying via the new online system as in 'Seagull Sam' case?

 

I fly out last week in November so I want to get this done in the next couple of weeks.

 

may just bite the bullet and drive the 70 odd miles to Cardiff consulate and get it done as i now live in Glos.

 

Any advice is much appreciated. THANKS!

 

 

I believe all Thai consulates are closed in the UK, everything goes through the London embassy, and all visas are done using the online service 

1 minute ago, edwinchester said:

When I called HMPO they had all my daughter's details at hand on the screen in front of them.

That is likely because you gave them your daughters name when you phoned them, and they told you what you wanted to hear, exaggerating what they can see, did they tell you they were a third party or did you believe you were talking to an HMPO employee, i dont think you can read the article unless you subscribe, but it is all in the article

When you call HMPO you actually speak to someone working for a third party  'teleperformance' (french company  and due data protection they can not see your details or anything on the HMPO system, all they can do is email HMPO, on your behalf  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/04/28/company-behind-passport-call-centre-chaos-reprimanded-home-office/

Yes not clear you gov Thailand says

UK Emergency Travel Documents

UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) are accepted for entry, airside transit and exit from Thailand. If you’re planning to enter Thailand using a UK ETD, you should contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate before you travel to seek advice about whether a visa is required. If you’re requesting a 2-way ETD from Thailand, you must provide proof that you have a non-immigrant visa.

Good luck

Have a look, i am not sure you can use it to get visa

https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document

UK Emergency Travel Documents

UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) are accepted for entry, airside transit and exit from Laos. If you’re planning to enter Laos using a UK ETD you should contact the nearest Lao embassy or consulate to get the appropriate visa before you travel.

If your passport has been lost or stolen, you must report the loss or theft to the nearest police station and get a police report. You will then need to get a certificate of loss from the Immigration Department in Vientiane, which usually takes 1 to 2 working days. After getting an ETD from the British Embassy, you will need to get an exit visa from the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which takes up to 3 days.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/entry-requirements

I have a no O-X  and was thinking about changing mine as it is not much use to me now.

Has your friend reported every years to immigration to have documents checked, and at immigration have they checked the medical insurance?

When i went last year, i was told by immigration that there is no need to report yearly( my office is Chang Wattana Bangkok),

i queried it and showed them the print out from London embassy website, they were very blunt,  ask London why that is on their website, they are not our rules ,

i did ask different people and they all said the same i  entered Thailand, last week  and no medical insurance was asked for by immigration.

I called the immigration hot line  1178 and they told me the same no need to go to immigration every year, though they never replied to emails in both English and Thai.

I am considering not renewing my health insurance and was going to change my permission to stay, i found this on the consular website

- Foreigners who enter Thailand with Non-O-X visa may change from Non-O-X to other type of Visa by submitting request to the Immigration Bureau. Spouse and child’s visa approval will be changed according to status of the main applicant. However, spouse can apply for Non-O-X by himself/ herself if he/she meets the qualifications.

link  

https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/content/80939-non-–-immigrant-visa-“o-x”-(long-stay-10-years)?page=5d68c88b15e39c160c0081e5&menu=5d68c88b15e39c160c0081e6

This was my plan, though i can see it not working, if this did not work, then i would just leave Thailand and enter on a new passport.

The airline will not check the insurance or anything else, if he has a visa that is good enough for them, have they ever had to show immigration the insurance?

have you opened a government gateway account,  https://www.gov.uk/log-in-register-hmrc-online-services

Everything can be done online, i have just had my 2021-2022 tax bill sorted, i owe 62 pounds, like you i have 2 pensions and it takes time for them to sort out, if you have a work place pension and state pension then there is no need for a self assessment, either send an online form or call them. Don't worry if you owe tax they WILL collect it

I tried in Bangkok no luck even JJ and chatuchak fish market, decent cabinets don't seem to be a thai thing either smaller tanks on tables or steel frames, could not find anyone to make  one