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Yes for the new ones from 2016 I don't get anywhere near this and my state pension in 2015 and much lower about 113.00 pounds without looking it up and can never make out why the difference . We still paid the same NI contributions and for much longer than what was required too.

I knew the UK state Pension is the poorest and lowest in the whole of Europe and indeed Australia and crikey 50k pension form Australia and the English amount if very very lucky 452 pounds a month and yes converting various amounts much lower than the Australian amount. I see you quoting 10k a month on insurance and this would vary according to age etc Yes as a British person with a Thai family since 2008 it has become increasingly harder to stay here and lets not forget we have a frozen state pension, which never increase one penny each year from when it first was taken out Indeed, have provided my Thai family with a home and just about most of the day to day expenses. Indeed before I reached the then state pension age of 65 in 2015 we managed to live on savings and used to go out a lot for meals and shopping and a little travelling and also a few beers at the time when the exchange rate was a lot more favourably . But the last few years the exchange rates for all of us have badly depreciated indeed and now we have to be a little more careful as like everywhere the saving soon go down Yes a simple life but also go out for meals and yes we have had this lockdown for 2 years. It is doable but as many states what are you going to do when the money runs out. There is never anything they take in to account with houses cars and committment to Thailand and they only interested in the financial requirements to be able to stay here.

Hi There is still a lot of confusion on this with a lot of new and contrasting reports on the last few days and yesterday. I know it is specifically for all those Thais and spouses and other foreign tourists coming in to Thailand and good to see some managed to come in but in some cases a lot or problems. What I am asking if those who want to go to the UK on holiday and they have to show that they are at least double jabbed but these are in Thai and can they be translated and by whom. Also on the return Thailand Pass and there is no expiry date on the registration but noticed a visitor must show have had a 2nd jab 14 days before travelling. This must mean for completely new travelers to Thailand and in any case those going on holiday from here would have received their 2nd jab already and still no booster jab. The Thais need to be registered on Thai and be insured? and the UK husband has to have cover and normally would have a re- entry permit and what Covit insurance does he need to the end of the current permission to stay by means of retirement. This will not affect the current permission to stay but what Covit insurance is needed and for what period to the end of the current extension. Also those who time it right ie come back from holiday from the UK and come back say in February and the extension permission to stay matures March 2022 does taking out insurance for 2 months be enough and also the current permission to stay fine and renewed in February. Am I reading this right? Also it is very complex indeed and does Thailand really expect a huge number of tourists when there are so many restrictions in place and possibly go somewhere else. In addition the ex-pat returning with his/her wife/husband and only needs the Covit insurance. Other than that is to travel within Thailand , if even this is allowed and no restrictions. Thanks all

What??? A Uk company nothing to do with Immigration!!

I was told yesterday he/she? lives in the UK and never travelled outside???? Perhaps wrong who knows anyway lol

People forget that many here have family that are very much loved and looked after as much as possible with a home, car and yes just about everything provided for in as much as how much one can and we have all not got pots of gold but these things never get taken in to consideration and just the financials with staying here and find it amazing not able to be put on the family healthe policy which has been tried several times, Why apart from a money grab!!!

You are very well versed up and living in the UK. Sure you do not come to Thailand and very impressed you know the Thai pensioners get 600 Baht a month but the very poor but not all but the pay very poor, unless you work for the Government and are well looked after.

They wanted my address at time of taking out the policy and was already on the way but good point

Exactly , and no preconditions and then you have one claim and then it becomes one and the premiums would rise substantially.

Yes, indeed and the local hospital which I stayed in for 4 days was cheap but not a too serious issue. Put in to contest and yes my Thai family have tried several times to get me on their policy and yes we provide a home and look after the general expenses but of course this is never taken in to account but it should The financials must be in place. However , even Thais who have a policy and I knew someone who had gallstones and was serious, the local hospital did not cater for this and had to go to the city and you know what her policy did not cover this and 300k baht see had to pay!! Indeed those who maybe have to go back to the UK it is not necessary one is covered, despite decades of paying the NI contributions but have to be there a certain length of time. Crazy eh paying in to the NHS system but not allowed to use it.

Travel insurance is just that and though I was covered until the first year of renewal and then told you have to be in the uk for 5/6 months of the year and of course asked queried and no joy.

Yes agreed but the Thais and their ex-pat partners still have to come back here with insurance and other conditions also, unless going for good!!!

drjack54 LOL it is me and everything seems so complicated these days and yes the rules seem to change on all topics too. You really have to laugh these days.

I have been showing my bank book after 3/4 months after renewing and a couple since but at another Immigration office and they like to see some deposits and got my normal expenses account and don't draw on the other.

Am I missing something if you go out of the country you definately need an re-entry permit and surely you can not then apply for an exempt visa on return to Thailand together with insurance!!

On the face of it great news but do not forget the UK Citizens returning to Thailand for instance would be subjected to strict Covit medical insurance and very costly and not sure if the Thais are covered and know covered in Thailand. Families could still be split up. Or am I missing something and as UK citizens we not entitled to medical care , even though paid our dues for 40 or 50 years and yes travel insurance for Thais?

EXACTLY but in the main but have heard some in the UK also!!!

Oh I have seen posters but not replied and apologies to you and yes you must love Thailand as see many of your great posts.

Bertbloggs I certainly won't as many State pensioners here in Thailand receive a frozen pension meaning many have had not one penny increase but there are a fair few who will get it as use an UK address but what happens every 2 years when proof of still alive, the same. Not stating you do this but it happens and people playing by the rules do get penalised. Same as many other issues and the growing minority around the world have this attitude "I will do what I like" and ongoing for decades.

So did you give an address in the UK and you realise Thailand pensioners are frozen???

Wonder if you got round about getting the annual indexation but did you have to supply your address here and you realise it is disgustingly frozen!!!

Dr Jack That was my understanding indeed and been reading posts on here stating do not get a re-enty permit but surely along with insurance. One word of caution and slightly off topic but several years a go I knew a person who was renewing his extension based on being married to a Thai and the local bank stated the money in account was in his name only and they sent it to Bangkok but got a message stating that it was not indeed just in his own name and stated he would have to start all over from outside Thailand ie a non o extension!

Won't you have to start all over again and a non o from start or have I missed something? and surely one needs an reentry permit?

superrai Wonderful post and my family have tried several times for me to be included on the family health policy and no joy at all. Yes they do not take that you supply and keep your wonderful Thai family and provide them with a home and yes some members of family,(though not wife) but sisters and brothers work at the local hospital and that definately not included. Yes, very strange and yes provided for them and yes we wanted to as well but surely something could be done and this has been mentioned by many people before and takes nothing in account of property provided but believe the Thais have to prove that it is their own money. Yeah how exactly

Indeed great post and it is very very confusing this TP indeed