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latest news from people who seem to be in the know regarding UK expats.  Opinions pls.   

I'll just use my UK Wise account/card  , First £200 is free , then 1.75%.  IE:  £2000 GBP would cost  £31.50 per month in ATM fees withdraw in Thai Baht at Wise Mid rate at the time .  Side step the thai banks completely.   KR  

38 minutes ago, Dene16 said:

i am not spreading inaccurate information. Just simply google it (average cost of residential care)

https://www.carehome.co.uk/advice/care-home-fees-and-costs-how-much-do-you-pay

Please note i am quoting per week. I also stated that you would not get much for this amount and that you would need to spend a greater amount to receive better accommodation and service.

Nothing I have said is inaccurate and your statement concerning her assets of £23500 only reiterates what i have already said

Care home costs can vary extensively but that does not make my statement incorrect

https://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/threads/getting-a-feel-for-care-home-costs-per-person-per-week-across-uk-please-share.129489/

On 8/13/2023 at 11:26 PM, Dene16 said:

Average cost of care home in UK is 760 pounds or 1485 Australian  dollars per week. Don't expect a lot for that unless your prepared to pay for a much better class of retirement/nursing home

You need to spend nearly all your savings before any help is provided Anything over 23k and you will need to contribute 

Fella ,  Pls stop spreading totally inaccurate info.   Residential care in the uk costs £6000 GBP + per month.. I am currently paying £6200 GBP per month for her residential care , this is because she has assets of more than £23500 when her funds are depleted the government will pay . The same care  , if not better in thailand costs 1/3 of this .  We are moving to LOS.     k????

14 hours ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

What kind of visa do you plan for your mother?

I was assuming that it would be a retirement visa ?   Grateful for any suggestions on this.   kr

5 hours ago, BigStar said:

What's the plan for her if you die first? Just asking.

Fair Question.    i have arranged for another family member to be on standby if i was hospitalised or worse to fly to thailand to get her. 

Good point tho.  ????

13 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Just curious, but do they look at assets other than real estate to decide if they will pay? 

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/age-uk/documents/factsheets/fs40_deprivation_of_assets_in_social_care_fcs.pdf

They are ruthless. They are looking for Cash and property . You also have to explain any expenditure you have made , even if you earnt it and paid tax on it .

3 hours ago, BritManToo said:

They sell your house to pay for the care home.

But free for those who rent or are homeless.

Yes.  Correct. Thats exactly what they will do,and we will have no choice if we stay in the UK . I can't afford to pay for private care at £5k+ a month even before i pay any bills or have a life . We will have approx £450k in cash if we sell the house and move there , even earning 3% on no risk deposit gives us at least 20 years .

3 hours ago, BigStar said:

I thought the UK is a welfare state with a free care home for such?

Thanks for the reply   However as my mum owns the house and the land its on she has to pay for her own care until her assets/cash are depleted to only £23500 then she would get government assistance.  The UK social care system is ruthless.   kr 

9 minutes ago, Winky said:

Hi Just to let you know I just got my TP now - Relief

 

This was from my first Submission on the 1st November - where I only got email conformation of submission the following morning.  ( I know it was my first submission as the TP came on email I only used on 1st application)

I am UK Passport holder

No Passport numbers on Vaccination Cert

Cropped QR on vaccination cert to include the codes

Bought AXA Thai insurance as they issue online certificate that gives all information on one page.

SHA+ tick box

My flight is 12th November next Friday.

Hope this information is useful to you good luck to you all!!

 

What hotel booking ref did you use ?    Did you have to send doc to the hotel ? 
Thanks.    Kr 

Hi.    Perhaps some could confirm for me.    I booked my Sha+ asq for 1 night via agoda ,  I recieved a booking confirmation from agoda and a receipt.  However it says at the bottom of the page that I have to wait for an email from the hotel to also provide  documents, ?  Does this mean they will then send me a confirmation to make the Thailand pass application ?    Has any applied with just the agoda confirmation ?     Many Thanks.   Kr. 

Hi .  Does anybody know the financial requirement for a SETV  ?

I have searched but cant find any info on this . 

Thanks .   kr

Hi Everyone ,   I going to Vientiane during the first week of sept and I would be grateful for any advice regarding my proposed schedule.

Im planning on leaving Bangkok by air to Vientiane on Wednesday 5th , submit my application on Thursday  6th and collect my passport and visa on Friday 7th , I intend to re enter Thailand at the Nong khai crossing and get a taxi to Udon Thani to get my flight back to Bangkok at 8.45pm 

How long will it take to get from the Thai consulate to the crossing > Pass immigration and get across > Then Get to udon Thani airport . ?

Assuming I get my passport back around 2pm will I have enough time. ?  

Many Thanks.   kr. 

9 hours ago, elviajero said:

Penang require a bank statement and flight booking. Singapore have strict requirements too and don’t like issuing tourist visas to those getting back to back tourist visas.

 

You won’t find anywhere easier than Vientiane assuming you haven’t hit their limit.

Hi. Can you give any further info regarding their limit that you mention ?   I am going to Vientiane in a few weeks to get a new 60 day tourist visa.  I already have 3 in my passport,  2 from London and 1 from ho chi Minh .   

Many Thanks.    kr

Hi. Thanks for the reply.        Does it have to be a flight. ?    some people say it can be any means to leave the kingdom    IE bus ticket  etc ?

Hi.  im going to ho chi Minh tomorrow to get a 60 day tourist visa.   Im flying from BKK ,return 

Do I need a Ticket to show me leaving Thailand with 60 days ?    Im hearing conflicting things also can I buy a bus or rail ticket.?  

Any other info.?     Many Thanks.     kR