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Hi all, Respectfully seeking advice on the title subject from those with (reasonably) recent experience. Live in Hua Hin but willing to travel. Received a estimation of 53- 86k baht for the pre-procedure and both procedures from local branch of Bangkok Hospital. Doesn't include meds, follow up, complications etc. Bottom end of that (53k) seems higher but similar to other figures I've seen quoted by BKK hospitals but wanting to avoid an blank cheque scenario. 30k spread seems to make an estimation pretty pointless especially as I am self funding. Any info. regarding quality of service and care, pricing (actual and in comparison to estimate) and specialist clinics that may be good but less dugitally visible to farangs would be thankfully received. Had some MRIs done at a clinic in BKk recently with latest technology and medical interpretation for 50% of main player quotes (BH, Bumungrad etc.) Many thanks

Hi Ubonjoe I know your post implies it but just to be 100% clear.....there is no seasoning time required for the 800k in her bank to apply for the O? Appreciate it.

Great. Looks like the way to go. Re. previous posters comment about marriage certificate, have had it attested by London Thai Embassy. Quite efficient and about 50 quid to do yourself. Many thanks

Understood. Could she get a tourist visa and obtain her own retirement extension in Thailand? I understand she would need her own 800k seasoned before application in her own named a/c and other usual requirements. Thanks again.

Thanks ubonjoe. You are correct about her extension and reentry permit. If she is not able to get the O here in the UK right now, could she re-enter on a tourist visa and be added to my retirement extension back in Thailand? What would be the process? Thanks

Dear All, We are a UK couple (55 and 56) currently in the UK. I have an extension based on retirement expiring next May, a reentry permit and necessary funds in a Thai bank in my sole name for the next extension. My wife has a WP expiring soon and is unlikely to be back in Thailand in time to renew it. Our hope is to get back to Thailand before my extension expires and add my wife to it as my dependent. We have the necessary marriage documentation. Seeking advice on the easiest, least expensive and most reliable way to achieve this outcome visa wise either from here in the UK or in Thailand. Many thanks for any help.