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  1. Thanks are you able to confirm which insurance company your health insurance is with?
  2. Can I also add AXA to the list. I've just had a reasonable quote from one of the brokers. Thanks
  3. I came across Allianz Ayudhya from previous posts on AN so contacted them directly. The other two insurers were put forward by 2 different brokers based on the budget I provided to them.
  4. Hi, I'm in the process of arranging health insurance. Within my budget I've received quotes from 3 different brokers for 3 different plans and insurers. The insurance companies are: Allianz Ayudhya Optimum Global Regency Assurance Does anyone have any positive or negative experiences with any of these insurers that they can share before I decide which plan and insurer to go ahead with? Thanks
  5. Hi. Received my passport back from immigration in Samui today with the annual visa based on retirement so thought I'd provide a summary which may help someone in the future. I originally booked an appointment on the 2nd January. I did this online. I received notification of the appointment via email on the 1st January with a list of a few things I should bring. Turned up on the 2nd and the lady at the window downstairs was not impressed. She refused to accept that I had an appointment and confirmed that Samui doesn't operate the online booking system. So waste of time. After 3 attempts she finally agreed to check my documents. I was missing the photos of my accommodation, the police form (which she supplied) and the letter from the bank. Bangkok Bank gave me a statement and updated my book with a transaction in the morning but no letter. Eventually got an appointment for the 8th January. On the 8th I deposited 100 baht via an ATM and updated the passbook at the machine outside Bangkok bank. I managed to get a copy of the passbook early. I already had the house photos and bank letter. On the 8th I was ticket number 3 at the immigration office and was there from about 8.20 to 9.30. Other than the initial interaction with the immigration lady on the 2nd I thought the process was fairly painless. Lots of collecting paperwork and the medical certificate but nothing too challenging. Fees 1900 visa 3800 multiple entry 300 medical certificate from Thai international Chaweng 200 bank statement and letter from Bangkok Bank. 100 copying 200 passport photos Thanks for all the help. I've attached a copy of requirements from the Samui office in case this helps.
  6. I agree with a number of other replies that Lamai may be a good option. I live on Samui between Nathon and Bang Por. Nathon is a nice little town and Bang Por has a lovely beach with some nice restaurants on the beach. The area is quiet, so if that's what you are looking for the north west of the island may be an option. Although transport is not great and probably more expensive than where you are. You may need to buy that small car. My girlfriend works at a hotel which is only a few minutes away from our cottage, hence our location. If we didn't have to be near her hotel then I'd probably move to Lamai. Everything is close at hand, bars, restaurants and the beach. It has a nice night market also and is easy to get about. Not as crowded as Chaweng which has a much younger feel to it. Maenam is also nice, with some good bars and restaurants but it's spread out over a large area. Bophut and Bangrak are also options for you. As previously mentioned, not many condos here, mainly houses, cottages and villas. Good luck with whatever you decide.
  7. Thanks. I didn't realise that. Passport stamp is the 16th Jan, the date in the actual visa is 4th Jan. So I have more time than I thought.
  8. Thanks for the replies. I'll update after I apply for the extension.
  9. Thanks again Dr Jack. The 800k 2 months is up on the 1st Jan. I'll go to the bank on the 2nd and get the book updated and the relevant statement for the extension. I applied for the 90 day in the UK. They basically processed it the same day and I wasn't flying for another week so that shortened the time. It took me a couple of weeks to find a long term rental I was happy with and then applying for the bank account and getting the money transferred. All this contributed to having to apply for the extension near the end date.
  10. I'm currently here on a 90 day Non-Immigrant O visa (aged 55). I have an appointment with Koh Samui immigration on 2nd Jan. The 90 days is valid until 4th Jan. I'm looking to extend. Should I be following the requirements for number 22. Request for extension of stay - in the case of living in the later years on the immigration website. This appears to be the only relevant extension of stay based on my circumstances. If so, the relevant application is the TM7? am i correct with all of this or miles away 😬
  11. Hi - I'll be using the Koh Samui IO
  12. Thanks. Much appreciated
  13. Thanks. Much appreciated

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