Confuscious

21 pages, but nobody know what really happened yet. Most of the replies to the OP are from the "Hang 'em high" league, while EVERY FOREIGNER is seen as a "Bad Apple" now and every Thai looking for a way to discredit you now. Yes, it can be your turn to make the Newspaper headers tomorrow.

This Thai Instagram "Influencer" posted a video blaming the foreigners for "Maffia". What do you think of his opinion? https://www.instagram.com/tomkrues/reel/C4W2qIboh24/ 431959094_1770616993449724_3905553706355391923_n.mp4

This is a copy of the letter I received 2 days ago from Immigration Korat. If any of the presented documents is not accepted by immigration and it can not be resolved in the same day, the applicant is required to get a new statement of the bank(s). I am too old for that sh.t.

Another reason is that when I am back in Europe and I would want to visit Thailand, I can benefit from the FREE TOURIST HEALTH INSURANCE (Europ Assistance) which will REPATRIATE me for free if it's possible (only available for TOURISTS). If I can not be repatriated, the insurance will pay my hospitalisation expenses in Thailand. No need to start a GoFund.me page. https://www.europ-assistance.com/

I am lucky that I never gave up my foreign citizenship and could travel back to Europe when I needed it. In 2018, I was diagnosed with a severe Aortic Aneurysm. Surgery prices were extimated at 1,8 million baht. I took the airplane back to Europe and had the surgery done for (almost) free. In 2022, I needed to change my PM Price estimates were around 250,000 baht. Fly to Europe and got a new PM for free. But at 70, health care prices are getting high and there is no guarantee that I will be able to fly if I need a surgery again or expensive hospital care. So, better to go back when I still can.

I fail to see how a border run can extend my Retirement Visa. When my Visa expires, on 2 April, it can not be extended with a Border Run as far as I know.

Who is talking about the UK? I guess you assume that everybody is a Brit?

This has been explained already in other threads. I am 70 years old and will need to go on Kidney Dialyses soon which is a very huge expense for me. On top of that, there will be other surgeries required (replacement of the hips) in the near future which are very expensive in Thailand. Best choice for me is to move back to Europe where medical interventions are free.

Where are you located?

What about the TM30 if contract/lease is short term?

Korat immigration asks on each Visa Extension for a new TM30 and a new Rental Contract. Has been already many years like this.

Looking for renting another house/apartment and all the hassles involved (Deposit, new contract, etc.) is not a viable option. Booking a hotel/condo for a few weeks is an (easy and cheap) option. Lots of condos to rent starting at 2,500 Baht/month. But will Immigration accept staying at a hotel/condo for the TM30?

I am in the process of leaving Thailand, probably forever. I have currently a Retirement Visa, NON-O, which expires on 2 April. I fear that there will be not enough time to have everything ready before that date. I would need a few weeks more. I could ask for a Visa Extension, but I would like to avoid to go trough the whole process of getting my Visa extension. I have the money in the bank and all the necessary documents for an extension. But getting a TM30 is a PITA as my landlord lives in Hong-Kong and is not very cooperative in making a new TM30 and a new rental contract. It has been every year the same story with my landlord and I wish to avoid this as I would need only a few weeks more. A possible solution would be to hire the services of a Visa agency. But I don't know of any Visa Agency in Korat that can get a TM30/Rental Contract without the usual hassles and how much this will cost. Any possible options?

The TM30 seems to be a recurring thread that is abused by Immigration and the Landlords. It is not possible to fulfill the TM30 requirements when the Landlord is not cooperating or unlawful owner of the property. Thus jeopardising the Visa extension of the foreigner. The TM30 shall be a requirement of the Landlord and the Tenant shall only need to report his stay at property "x". Eventually showing a rental agreement.

In most countries, the foreigner need to report within a given time frame (24/48 hours) that he stays at address "x". If the foreigner rents a house/apartment, he is required to show the rental contract. The tenant is required within a given time frame (24/48 hours) that he allows/rent the foreigner to stay at his property for a given time. In the case the tenant has rented his property to the foreigner, he need to show a rental contract to the police. That's the way a TM30 should work and the Thai interpretation. It is worth to hire a lawyer and defend this in court. Getting rid of a pesky requirement for the foreigners.

FWIW, Thaivisa.com/AseanNow.com has many members. It would be worth to take a "donation" from all members (free will) and hire a Lawyer to investigate the TM30 requirement. The tenant can not meet the requirements if the Landlord does not cooperate or is not complete legal and thus it should not be a burden to the tenant. TM30 shall be a task for the Landlord, just like a Hotel is required to report your stay at their promises. Just my 2 cents.

Why are we required to bleed for something that is not our business? The TM30 is a requirement to fullfil by the owner of the property that is rented by the foreigner and it's the task of the owner to see that he is doing this according to the law Not the task of the renter. If you rent a hotel room, the hotel will copy your passport and follow the immigration procedures. The same apply when the foreigner rent a property.

Losartan was taken off by the Urinolog after an urgent hospitalization due to Galstones.

I will leave Thailand too in a few weeks. Not because of work or anything like that, but because of my deteriorating health and the costs of healthcare becomes more than I can afford. Lucky for me, I am alone and I don't have a wife ot kids that I would leave behind. On your subject, you need to make a decision for yourself mate. Nobody here can give you good advice or make that decision for you. Always leave a door open in case that you decide to return to Thailand. o To finish my rant, I too start to feel that Thailand is not the best place to live. Too many things makes life in Thailand more and more questionable. And with the recent developments of a few dickheads in Phuket, Immigration might review their rules and add more restrictions. Lots of better and easier places to live in the neighbouring countries.

The Military Hospital gives a reference Range of 82 to 115. Taking in account my age and my previous medical history (Kidney Disease, Aneurysm, Heart Attack and a Stroke), my doctor is vey satisfied when my BS remains in the range 110-125.

A HYPO is a very frightening experience and the odds to go into a COMA makes it worse. I carry normal always some Fructose candy with me, but I forgot the Fructose in the car that day.

And my HYPO was due to my test strips?

I got every 3 months a HbA1C BS test at the hospital. Mentionned this also in my original post. Latest test, in Januari, was 6.

I know that eating a pizza or a hamburger is not good for my health, but at 70 years old and living alone I like to have a little fun on Friday or Saturday. Since my heart attacks in 1997, and subsequently my Pacemaker implant, I am strictly forbidden to do any exercise. In 2018, I had a big Aneurysm surgery, and rehabilitation was done very strict watching my Blood Pressure which went after walking a few meters up to 200. I have been visiting the gym every day in my younger years. But the ended in 1997.

I measured this morning my BS and it was 110. Back to normal. I made a small breakfast consisting of Spaghetti Carbonara and Tuna. I drink Appel juice with me breakfast. Feeling well.