jimn

Your question does not make sense. There is an O visa (no insurance required), an OA visa (where you need OA insurance). There is no O and A Retirement Visa. What is it?

Once clear. My next question is Are you renewing an extension of stay at immigration in Thailand or is it a renewal at a Thai embassy in your home country? You have also posted in the Vietnam section, thats why you have no replies.

7 minutes ago, jimn said:

I posted a link to AXA earlier. This is a screenshot from the FAQ section. The original OP question was if I admitted to hospital? If this is the case its because doctors deem it medically necessay.

5 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Why don’t you supply a link to confirm that people with mild or no systems will be admitted to a hospital ???

 

There are already stories of people testing positive on Day 5 being allowed to isolate at home. 

There are lots of stories of Thai’s and Foreigners living in Thailand testing ATK or PCR positive and isolating at home. 

 

I’m not sure what happens IF someone tests PCR positive on their Day 1 Test&Go test, but if I’m not mistaken:

- IF they have symptoms they will be isolated in a hospital. 

- IF they have mild or no symptoms they will be treated on their situation.

   - If they have a home they can isolate there. 

   - If they have a booked hotel they can isolate there (if allowed).

   - If they have no private options they will be pushed to isolate in a hospitel.

 

 

None of this is documented - asking for a source of such information is simply posturing to point score rather than handling the discussion with any understanding of how Thailand avoids clarity because it doesn’t actually plan to handle these issues ahead of time and it keeps changing its policy. 

 

I posted a link to AXA earlier. This is a screenshot from the FAQ section. The original OP question was if I admitted to hospital? If this is the case its because doctors deem it medically necessay.

Little clinic on the left not far past Tuck Com heading out of Pattaya on Pattaya Tai. Last time was 100 baht.

1 hour ago, tlcwaterfall said:

Opening post.

"Hello. I am planning on coming to Thailand on 10day AQ. In case of asymptomatic/mild case of Covid during the quarantine, can they force me to go to hospital/hospitel if I refuse? I am concerned about the costs. From what I've read,insurance companies don't cover such cases."

 

 

OP is asking about being forced to go to hospital or hospitel if he tests positive but is asymptomatic or has a mild case as noted above.

 

I believe no insurance policy will cover this.

No one now will be forced into hospital with no or mild symptoms, which was the case previously. Now if you are admitted to hospital it will be classed as a medical necessity as determined by a doctor. In this case insurance should cover it.

On 3/7/2022 at 7:19 AM, JayClay said:

Can you provide a link to such a policy?

As this thread is about someone who has been admitted to hospital, this is because the case is deemed medically necessay. Therefore in this case AXA will cover the costs. 

https://www.axa.co.th/en/axa-sawasdee-thailand-travel-insurance

2 hours ago, joeshmoe23 said:

yes I have. they dont cover mild/asymptomatic

Many insurances do. In fact it would be negligent on anyones part to enter Thailand with a policy that does not cover this.

This is what makes a mockery of the Covid extension process. Designed initially to help people who cannot get home to their own countries. Yes of course people have taken advantage of it. In your case if I was you I would expect increased scrutiny of why you are coming back to Thailand so soon. Be prepared to be asked for a flight out of Thailand in 30 days and 20k baht or equivalent in cash.

18 hours ago, joeshmoe23 said:

Thank you for all the answers guys. There's a scenario I am curious about. Imagine I test positive, I have no symptoms and they are pushing me to go to the hospital. But I say I have no money for it. How would that end?

Have you actually read the replies regarding insurance?

On 3/5/2022 at 8:25 AM, ftpjtm said:

My insurance, which was acceptable to Thailand for both my Non O Visa and Thai Pass applications, specifically states it will not cover quarantine costs if I'm asymptomatic. 

Your mistake for taking out this type of insurance its worthless

On 3/5/2022 at 6:10 AM, hereforgood said:

He lives here on a Non O Retirement extension no Insurance needed 

Dont be a silly billy. He is outside the country at the moment and requires insurance to get his Thailand pass to enable him to re enter Thailand.

Try buying a case of 12 but its still gone up by 2 baht a bottle. Last week 12 large Chang 585 baht and this week 605 baht. Not that I drink the stuff its horrible. Federbrau German beer is my drink at home beer, 719 baht for a case of 12. But being a cheap charlie you wouldnt drink that.

8 hours ago, bankruatsteve said:

My friend told me his understanding of what the agent told him was necessary after entering on a tourist visa.  My friend didn't want to buy the extended insurance the OA requires and I couldn't understand why the agent would want to do the OA after he arrives.  Thus my OP.  I also know the "rules" seem to change a lot.  My friend will question the agent when he arrives next month.

 

Thank you all for the input.

I am sure the agent means a Non O after he arrives. He can not get a Non OA impossible.

9 hours ago, userabcd said:

"He has run out of shower gel and deodorant. "

 

Running out seems odd, the supermarkets in Thailand are well stocked with a variety of such products.

Of his favourite brand yes

13 hours ago, bankruatsteve said:

Yes.

Either you or your friend are misunderstanding. Either way both of you are wrong. OA can only be obtained in your own country. If entering on a Tourist Visa, the agent can arrange for change of visa status to a Non O (not OA), after that arrange for an extension of stay based on retirement.

1 hour ago, scorecard said:

And Fit to Fly med. certificate no longer needed.

I think he means the pre flight RT PCR test. Many companies in the UK call this a Fit to Fly

On 3/1/2022 at 10:55 PM, DrJack54 said:

I agree with you.

I avoid fb posts and think they belong in Facebook.

I didn't read one refusal of entry first hand in that copy paste. 

Having said that ....too much time in Thailand has always been a dance.

I recommend anyone doing an exit and reentry to obtain tourist visa. Yes they can also be refused upon reentry but unlikely. 

Whilst there are many people on Facebook who post SPAM there are many help groups specialising in helping peope and providing good information on what is required for returning to Thailand. Whilst aseannow.com have many helpful forums, what is required to return to Thailand and not always offering immediate quick advice is not a strong point. A specialist Facebook group is much better for this in my opinion. This forum especially Ubonjoe offers great visa advice.

Check out this facebook group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/551797439092744/?ref=share

Yes join this Facebook group for advice

https://www.facebook.com/groups/551797439092744/?ref=share

Cash only. I bet you downloaded the app in the UK or something, if you did it will request credit card option. Delete it and re install

11 minutes ago, Yewbzee said:

Is the QR code only valid for a specific day of travel? Let's say you are traveling on the 15th March and you obtain your QR code for that. If you then have to change the day of travel to the 16th is that QR code still valid?

Yes up to 72 hours after but not before. You would of course have to inform the Test and Go hotel.