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A follow up question could be: How was your claim handled? Insurance companies can be great up until when a policy holder files a claim. I have never filed a claim on the two Health Insurance Policies that I have in Thailand. The service provided from both companies so far has been good. I hope they honor their policy commitments if and when I file a claim.

I am a retired American Police Officer and handling firearms hasbeen a part of my life for almost 40 years. I have never been to a firing range in Thailand(probably won’t) and do not know how Safety procedures are enforced. Rule #1 to me has been “never point your weapon at anyone or anything that your are not willing to kill”. On another note Alec Baldwin knows how this shooter must be feeling now?

Oh. I missed that part. I guess I do not qualify. I miss it by a few thousand dollars.

Actually I do qualify for this visa. My monthly income is in excess of 80,000 Baht and my current health insurance has maximum coverage of 3.5 Million Baht. My main issue is the Visa Application fee of 50,000 Baht(approximately $1400 USD). But the actual visa qualification requirements are still unclear. Initially there was a requirement to have money sit in a Thai Bank. This is something I would not do.

I have an OA with the required health insurance and it would cost me more to obtain this LTR. On the surface it sounds good but “devil is in the details”. Many will find this out when they look deeper into it. Here are the specific requirements for the “Wealthy/Retired category” Groups 1 & 2: Wealthy Foreigners and Retirees Must purchase a health insurance policy which covers medical expenses of no less than US$50,000 for at least 10 months starting from the date of the application OR provide a social security certificate covering medical expenses in Thailand OR provide proof of at least US$100,000 held in a Thai or foreign bank account for at least 12 months prior to the application date. Must have evidence of an average income of at least US$80,000 for at least 12 months prior to the application date.

Years ago I met a Filipina English Teacher in Chiang Mai. True she did speak Fluent English but her accent was rather thick and really noticeable. Also, she said most of the students in the school where she taught did not respect her because she was Filipina. She also complained she made much less than English Teachers from the US, Canada or England. “Nothings seems to have changed”

It’s just a coincidence. Declining numbers and the gradual reopening of the country. Now back to listening to Art Bell and Coast to Coast(some Americans of a certain age will know whoI am talking about).

Burger, fries and a drink will be at least $10. Will this fly in Thailand? I have tried Shake Shack in Los Angeles and it was good. But I prefer Inn-N-Out anyway. Being a Christian company or not is not a factor for me. I also go to Chik-Fil-A as well. A big Clue bout Chik is they are closed on Sundays. Last time I ate at Chik I had a chicken sandwich, fries and a drink and it was over $10.

Finally got an answer from this shop( I will never go there again). It took several messages on Line and a couple of phone calls). 1. Your Ipad is old 2, The circuits are old 3. The technician had an accident during battery removal/installation(really do not know what he meant by this?) 4. The lines on the screen cannot be removed. Great. Thank you and 555. Finding a quality repair shop is really difficult. "You can pick up the Ipad tomorrow". The Saga of the Ipad battery replacement in CNX is now over. I got to spend 3500 Baht for a new Ipad battery and black horizontal lines on my screen. I would call this a great deal. On that note I might as well buy a new Tablet(this time I will probably buy a Samsung).

I have on OA so I will respond to specifics about this visa: 1. If you have Tricare then are you US Military retired? Is your monthly pension around $2,000? If so then go the 65,000 Baht monthly income equivalent route. If not then you would just need a bank statement stating you have the equivalent of 800,000 Baht. Just like the O Visa the money does have to seasoned for the initial application. 2. A medical certificate with a doctors signature is required. 3. Criminal background check can be completed with companies called "FBI channelers". I can recommended two but not sure I can state the companies on this forum

Recently a well known independent Apple Repair Shop in CNX replaced the battery on my Ipad Pro. Now the screen has 4 vertical black lines on the right edge of the screen. Also the right edge appears darker when I put the device on a white screen. I took the Ipad back to the shop and asked what happened. The answer I got was this: "it is delicate matter and we have to investigate more, please give us two days". I thought to myself 555.. So I played dumb and politely said "take as much time as your need". I am not tech savvy but it looks moisture got inside my device during the battery change? Can anyone who is knowledgeable about Ipad's offer comments on moisture getting into Apple Devices, the indications and long term effects.

This guy is mild compared to a certain US Senator who recently said to cancel Student Loan Debt to fight inflation??? I guess some missed the class on basic economics in school.

I know someone who was asked to put a deposit down before he was admitted to a hospital in BKK. He had a bad case of food poisoning and spent two nights in a very nice room The total bill was over 20,000 Baht and a 10,000 charge was placed on his credit card before he was treated. In the end it was an IV, some meds, blood work and some bland hospital food.

These are maintenance intensive aircraft. Realistically a team of foreign maintainers will have to be part of the package. The helmet alone costs over $200,000. Even washing the aircraft has to be done a specific way as to not comprise the stealth nature of the surface. I have always had doubts about how aircraft are maintained in Thailand but my concerns were alleviated when I saw a group of German Aircraft Maintenance managers at Don Muang. Apparently these managers have the final say as to when aircraft are cleared to fly after maintenance.

I paid Cash(Baht) and used my Bangkok Bank Debit. Also, I have once used my USA bank issued American Express card to purchase food once while I was in Quarantine in BKK. Since then I have deleted the AMEX from the Grab App and I presume I could have used it to pay for rides as well.

I developed symptoms 5 days after getting my third Pfizer shot. I tested positive two days later. It just seems ironic.

"A Covid patient battled the same infection for nearly 18 months, in what is believed to be the world's longest known continuous case. Scientists say the unidentified British patient — who eventually died — was severely immunocompromised." I cannot imagine what this poor guy went through before he died... My experience lasted only about 7 days and another 7 days of a lingering sore throat.

I can think of one solid option from the US East Coast to Chiang Mai. 1) New York to Singapore and then to Chiang Mai. Singapore Airlines flies from New York(either JFK or Newark NJ) nonstop to SIN, The SIN to CNX would be on SIA's low cost carrier Scoot 2) If Taiwan ever opens up another option would be EVA-New York-TPE-CNX. The TPE to CNX was a very popular flight I have done the CNX-TPE-LAX route in the past and it was pleasant. 3) If Korean Air ever comes back to Chiang Mai then this would also be a pleasant option(New York or even Washington Dulles-IAD to ICN and then onto CNX.) Another route would be to fly direct into BKK and then catch a domestic flight to CNX. Of course a resurgence in Covid infections anywhere could kill any of these options. I am planning o trip back to LAX from CNX in the fall and Singapore Airlines has flights from Chiang Mai to LAX with a stop in SIN.

I have a relative who thinks the same way. “So you are in Taiwan?”. No Thailand.

The US-ASEAN summit is in DC. Since Thailand is part of ASEAN why would he not be included? Next time how about holding the summit in an ASEAN nation. Long way to go to essentially talk about nothing. The future of ASEAN is to be aligned with China. Besides military assistance and training what else can the US offer to any ASEAN nation?

In short yes. But the US CDC says up to 90 days one can test positive on a PCR. I believe in some cases beyond 90 days. Also, the US CDC will accept a Coviid Recovery Certificate up to 90 days since infection. I recently recovered myself and I am planning on a trip to the US in about 4 months. At this point I do not need a recovery certificate and the US will accept an Anti-gen test from a clinic or hospital. If a covid test is still required for US entry I plan on getting an anti-gen test for the trip.

mrmickbkktx, let me give you a little of reassurance. My story is about the same as the others have stated. Sunday-sore throat and normal temperature Monday-sore throat, stuffy nose and normal temperature Tuesday-same symptoms 1) First ATK test was negative in the morning 2) Second ATK test was positive in the evening and this test was a different brand Wednesday to Sunday self isolated at home and the symptoms got better Monday-slight sore throat and nose was clear During self isolation I conducted an ATK test every two days. All came back positive. Tuesday-ATK was negative. I did daily ATK tests for the next five days and all came back Negative(I used ATK kits from 4 different manufacturers). I have a blood pressure at home and checked my BP everyday. My BP readings were always normal. In my case there was no need to go see a doctor or even go to a clinic. The only thing I took was Ricola cough drops. It is appears I got Omicron. Like most I have no idea where I caught it. The Covid Recovery certificate would only be necessary if one plans on international travel withing the next 30 to 60 days. From my research it appears most recovered people stop testing positive within two weeks to a month after being infected. In my case it was about a week between a positive and the first negative reading. I would suggest you keep isolating, monitor your symptoms and conduct an ATK test every two or three days. The irony is I had gotten my 3rd Pfizer shot 6 days before I developed the sore throat.

Remember Singapore Airlines nonstop flights from SIN to CNX are only operated by Scoot Air(A subsidiary of Singapore Airlines). If your itinerary says this then CNX will be your port of entry into Thailand and not BKK.

Which airline are you considering for the arrival into CNX? For May I only see Singapore Airlines with a nonstop stop from SIN to CNX on it’s subsidiary Scoot Air. If this is your plan make then make sure the reservation clearly indicates CNX is the first port of entry into Thailand. Some of the other flights stop in BKK first and one could have to clear immigration first and then transfer to a domestic flight.

For Thailand pass in February I submitted a separate letter from the hotel itself that confirmed the details of my stay. From my experience just submitting the Agoda confirmation letter is not enough.