sdweller

I love Thailand, and I am NOT a "sex tourist"... but I'm not sure that Thailand would make a top destination for most "high end" tourists?  There are many places to go around the world for big-spenders, Thailand certainly has some areas that would fit, but I think what primarily makes Thailand such a popular tourist destination is NOT high-end ritzy sites. This would be shooting for a totally different market, which from an economic standpoint would be, in all probability, a costly mistake. 

The early evidence is showing he's probably right.  And we know the vaccines work... basically any deaths from Covid at this point are from the un-vaccinated.  So again, he's probably correct, get vaccinated.

We're considering the Tourist Visa, which gives 60 days, plus an extension of 30 days apparently. However it says a round trip plane ticket is required for the visa, I assume for exiting the country in 60 days?  so does this mean we have to pay all the ridiculous expense of changing our ticket if we get the extension?  What's the trick? is there a trick?

I know this is an old question...but are they still offering the METV Visa?   If so, can anyone clarify how long I can stay in the country with this?  Including extentions, etc?

I've been in Italy for over 2 months now, (I'm a US citizen).... since I cannot get the "Green Pass" I just show my white CDC Vaccination Card when entering and it's gotten me in just about everywhere. especially tourist areas that are aware of this.

As usual, much cynicism from much the same group of people. The reality is that Thailand will continue to be one of the places people want to retire to, as the country still has the things retirees want. Is it perfect, of course not. And you would think, from listening to this same old group of grumps, that Thailand is the only country in the world that Covid screwed up.  Silly.  Once the world adjusts to Covid as the new normal, Thailand will be back to being Thailand... a special place. For those that disagree, please feel free to let the rest of us in on all those "perfect" places to retire to instead of Thailand, I'd love to hear about them! 

Still some people on this forum who are upset they just can't seem to figure out how to make $ online... so they just say it's a fallacy lol! ????.  Well it's not I'm afraid....

Amazing so many on this forum are so much smarter than everyone else on the planet. Too bad you aren't in charge, I'm sure the world would be covid-less if you were.  You are too much lol

Mexico is the same, MUCH easier to get into. Of course, Mexico did NOT handle Covid well at all statistically, and who knows what the real stats are but pretty sure they are bad. Things are getting better now, slowly.  But Mexico is certainly faring a bit better economically, and it SEEMS they are fairly comfortable with their situation at this point.   Different cultures, different philosophies and tolerances, etc. 

Like I said... get the vaccine, you are NOT a threat to anyone...

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/29/health/pfizer-and-moderna-covid-19-vaccines-work-wellness/index.html

What makes you so sure? What are "main vaccines"? There is no "main" some finished trials and approvals quicker than others. Btw, peole have been reinfected despite Pfizer/BNT jab. 

No vaccine is 100%. I had HepA despite Twinrix jab.

The "main" vaccines are NOT the ones developed in Russia or even necessarily China. Does this mean those vaccines aren't effective?  No.  It just means we have no transparent confirmation that they work, so who knows?  What we do no about the "main" vaccines is that they DO work, and work very well.

As far as your paranoia about vaccinated people, it is just that, paranoia. When you have a vaccine that is 90% effective, you are NOT a substantial threat to anybody else. You probably have a better chance of dying from an old flu strain than getting Covid from a vaccinated person.

Well gosh, how nice of them to consider not taking advantage of us clueless tourists.

I agree...this insurance is totally BOGUS for those who have been vaccinated. Yes it's not 100% that you cannot get/give it, but for all practical purposes, if you are vaccinated, you are 0 threat to others.  I believe it is to appease the public, especially the ones who have so much irrational fear of the virus.

We have to have a negative swab test no more than 72 hours prior to boarding the flight to Thailand.  We also have to have a COE..."Certficate of Entry"...which we get through the Thai Consulate here in Atlanta. We can enter on a tourist visa, which will give us 30 days and then we can extend for another 30 days.  We're getting a long-term visa & COE however.

10 day packages ARE out for some of the hotels now.... not all have listed the 10 night package but when you ask most will give you new rates

I do not agree with some here. As far as certain types of care, like cardiac procedures for example, Thailand is MUCH cheaper than places like the USA.  One procedure I had in the USA cost $49,000 USD....I have a quote from a good JC accredited Hospital in Bangkok for the same procedure for $19,000 USD.  The equipment they will be using is state of the art.  This is an extreme example, and pricing varies of course.

It is important to do your due diligence and research what you are looking for, not all the hospitals offer the same procedures/pricing etc.

My wife and I are moving to Bangkok in May, (and we are in our 50's), wondering what Health insurance companies anyone suggests?   Luma and AXA seem interesting?  Any advice is appreciated.

Anyone who is vaccinated is NOT a threat.  Time to accept the fact that vaccines have liberated humans from the worst of many pandemics/diseases and will continue to do so. 

Some here are still worried about people coming from "high risk" areas... but it does not matter WHERE you come from IF you don't have the virus (you've been tested multiple times)....and you are vaccinated!   So time to stop worrying about "high risk" areas, they are becoming irrelevant with vaccines and screening. 

No problem, the sheep will take it....the chickens can continue hiding.