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UK citizen and passport holder, retired and living full time in Thailand. O-A Visa and extensions since 2014. I tried to upgrade my health insurance coverage from 1 million to 3 million Baht, but was refused. Therefore I do not meet the health insurance requirements for a Non O-A extension. (I have International health insurance elsewhere). Therefore when I returned from the UK from a holiday in December, I cancelled my Non O-A extension and insisted on a 45 day visa exempt, which was granted at Suvarnabhumi after considerable discussion. My plan was to apply for a Non O Visa in Thailand. Today at Phetchaburi Immigration my application for a Non O was refused, because they insisted that I need to show that the 800,000 Baht came from outside Thailand. My 800,000 Baht has been sitting dormant in my Fixed Account since 2014 and I would have extreme difficulty showing the original source of the funds. Therefore what should I do? A) Phetchaburi Immigration suggested I leave Thailand and get a Non O in Laos. Is this the best option? B) Transfer the 800,000 Baht to the UK and immediately transfer it back to my Thai Bank, showing evidence that the funds came from overseas. C) Provide evidence of historical regular monthly income from the UK to Thailand via Wise. I guess they would require a 12 month statement? Would I require then to continue with monthly statements for a year after the Non O was granted? I want to return to the 800,000 Baht method as soon as possible. D) Use an agent. Any suggestions or comments gratefully received. I have a 30 day extension of my visa exempt until mid February. Many thanks in advance.

That's how it reads to me too. So if you get this letter, you don't need insurance? Hmmm.

Dear All, Since I last went through the process, there have been a number of changes to the requirements for health insurance, notably the opportunity to self insure. I have copied the relevant information below. I have AETNA insurance, but they will not increase my cover to the 3 million Baht now required. I have an overseas policy from AXA, which meets the 3 million Baht requirement, but I am at a loss at how this can be accepted by Immigration, as the English translation below is not clear to me. Could somebody kindly clarify the steps that need to be taken to certify my overseas policy? I doubt that my embassy would help. I have no idea what the reference to "letters of refusaI" is. I am British and my Immigration Office is Tha Yang. Thanks in advance.

The Immigration Office for Cha-Am is currently at Tha Yang. See here https://huahin-vacations.com/immigration-office-phetchaburi/

I was an air traffic controller for 41 years in England, including 26 years at Heathrow. Retired as a Supervisor at London Terminal Control Centre. Best job in the world, every day is different. Challenging and well paid. Don’t miss the job, but miss (some of) the people.

Vaccinated with one dose Astra Zeneca, second dose Astra Zeneca imminent - 12 week interval.

There is a lift and also a travelator to the basement which facilitate wheelchair access.

Exactly right. First shop on North side West of the roundabout. Probably the best pharmacy in Hua Hin. I did not check the price.