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Nope, still the same. Hold on a minute. Crossed wires perhaps ... yes, just reread your situation. OK there's two insurance policy issues: 1 Covid insurance to get into Thailand - was US$100K, from November dropped to $50K 2 Non O-A insurance - the only visa that required 40K Bht outpatient and 400K Bht inpatient The above could be combined in the one policy, which is likely in your case. You are in Thailand therefore 1 no longer applies but you do need 2 which unfortunately, has just been amended to ... yes, you've guessed it ... US$100K. https://www.thaipbsworld.com/non-immigrant-visa-applicants-required-to-have-3m-health-insurance/ Hence: So they're not ripping you off as such, they just didn't explain properly. Possibly worth reviewing the cover you have and shopping around.

The $64,000 question.

Covid has certainly complicated things, you could have just done a border hop and got stamped in for another year. I take it you already have 800K in the bank for the extension from before? (Or depending where you're from, a letter from your Embassy re 65K per month.)

Ah, in that case worth a shot but it will need to specifically state it covers Covid.

Excellent thinking outside the box there!

Getting the extension is not an issue but unfortunately you will be stuck with the compulsory insurance for evermore. <--- slightly over dramatic ???? Basically your extension will be based on the Non O-A hence the insurance issue. A lot of people are looking at/already have changing back to Non O because of the insurance (sounds like premiums get ridiculous for the older guys ... if they can actually get it!) but to do so means starting again basically after letting the extension lapse. When is your visa due to expire?

Doesn't cover you overseas.

Exactly what visa did you enter on? If Non O you don't need it. For Non O-A some "Thai" companies: https://longstay.tgia.org/companiesoa Or get a decent policy from an overseas company and use the certificate (link at top of the page above).

I rest my case.

As would I, but in the great scheme of things the sky isn't falling.

Pretty sure he meant what he wrote is a reason people are not getting the jab ... not that him writing it and people reading it will stop people getting the jab. I was taking the mickey with:

Stop writing it then.

Obviously a "friend" sent that to me, I would never have fallen for that little "gotcha" myself ????

Yep Dtac online registration for prepaid SIM https://www.dtac.co.th/en/prepaid/registration/ AIS https://www.ais.th/one-2-call/howto_activate/en/index.html Was a blessing for many heading back into quarantine who had let there SIM die, order a decent package from Lazada and have it waiting for you at the hotel/turn up the first couple of days, not worth the hassle now with test and go.

@mitebbots As the good Dr mentioned above, reentry permit would see your plans right but just bear in mind you'd have to coordinate your trips around the annual extension anniversary. I'm not sure how I would do it in your situation to be honest, really depends how long you intend staying each trip on whether or not it's worth tying up 800K, or dropping it in initially and work towards converting to monthly 65K in year two, or going with a tourist visa + extension + border hops (the current situation isn't going to be forever), or if money is no object I'd even consider Elite. STV (for first 9 months) or O-A could suit your situation for the first couple of years, personally I don't like them for the extra imposition plus the extra paperwork isn't for me.

No worries, there's enough bureaucracy getting a Thailand Pass I see no reason to add to it with getting a visa when it's a simple process converting ... especially when your financial requirements are already set. Safe travels ????

Pretty sure you've asked this question numerous times, in numerous threads and have been given the information you need. Not sure why you are making it so difficult. The "official" list https://www.thailandsha.com/shalists/index?type=2-Hotel, accommodation and Homestay (pretty useless for what you need). Lists of accommodation that meets the requirements: https://asq.in.th/?durationSelectedItem=1 Day https://thaiest.com/blog/aq-hotel-1-night-packages Can also check the usual places such as Agoda: https://www.agoda.com/quarantineth

And some people on the other side of the equation (far far less IMO) feel the need to over inflate the danger. This isn't an extinction event although sometimes when reading some posts you'd think it was.

Sounds "reasonable" but yes, as you mentioned, pure theatre. Was also curious if it mentioned the other somewhat ludicrous requirement of showing it to "staff" or if they are already letting that little gem fade into oblivion 555

Which is why I linked to the post that quoted you and gave further information so as there was little doubt I was trying to claim breaking the info. Yes, when I saw your post initially I checked too. The "truth" comment was regards to the other BM's claim "They bought a package from a German supplier" which sounds likely but I don't have specific insider knowledge hence the "disclaimer" (may well be a bespoke system for all I know). And yes, my thoughts also went to the biometrics deal and two main points, 1 if same mob, how could the TP site have such a buggy launch and what does it say about the integrity of the biometric system and 2 which players had their fingers in both deals ...

When they start quoting "normal" checkin and checkout out times in a far from normal situation they can <deleted> off. Not that bad timing for you, seen someone mention getting results in 3 hours but I'd be happy with 6.

Yes, that's why I was asking, I was wondering if it had the functionality and what they actually wanted uploading (I don't need it yet so haven't installed). Sucks it doesn't scan the COE but not surprising.

Have you updated the app?

It's available again.

Personally I'd be getting in touch with other hotels.