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And for those who did not know or ignored the coming change and are using the income method for renewals, they better scramble to keep up the chain of deposits.

I can only speak for what sometimes happens in the US and yes I know the question is about Thailand.

In the past ANY preexisting condition, i.e. a bad left knee, would disqualify someone for any coverage.  I have direct experience with my wife not being able to get insurance because she had osteoporosis.  I had a plan denied because of some minor issue which was not even one of their health questions but was discovered by some kind of medical records check.

It doesn't matter what your doctor says.  It is what their doctor says.  In the example given, having a stroke could easily lead to being an underlying heart issue and cause for a denial.

I would be surprised if they are more lenient in Thailand.

2 hours ago, mstevens said:

If you'd prefer not to take a trip down to Bangkok, there are agencies advertising online that can do it all for you for a few thousand baht.

The only one that I am aware of is Siam Legal which wants ฿10,000.  Do you know of other agencies?

2 hours ago, toolpush said:

If you are in a hurry or need assistance getting a police clearance you can go here: http://www.pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/eng/

Go to the middle of the page on the left hand side and click on: "Service to obtain certificate in case of special urgency by out source." This will link you to A-Plus Service & Consulting. They will do everything for you and usually get the clearance back in about 4 working days. For a fee of ~4400 baht. I have used them and recommend them if you are in a hurry or can't be bothered doing it by yourself

The problem with A-Plus is that they require me to get fingerprints in Bangkok only.  This would mean that I would still have to go to Bangkok from Chiang Mai.  So, it would be just as easy for me to go there and use the official office.

6 minutes ago, userabcd said:

1) In Bangkok at the police centre. The address is online and there is a map how to find the location and the office. If there is some difficulty to locate the office just ask the people around they will direct you.

2) When I did mine, I paid cash.

3)The police at the police centre BKK have people there to take your fingerprints onto a card.

4)You will need a residence certificate which can be obtained from your embassy if they issue this or obtain one from immigration. 

5) Just fill the application form with the reason for the request. I did not submit any letter from the entity requesting the police report, just filled in the application form.

 

Thanks.  Did you have to get any document copies certified or did they take care of it?

I am in need of a Police Clearance Certificate for a Philippine visa.  I live in Chiang Mai and it appears that the only place to get it done is in Bangkok.  The mail option looks like it is only for people residing outside of Thailand.  So I guess that I am forced to take a trip to Bangkok but I don't want to make a mistake and have to do a return trip.

1, Will the service center do the document certification or do I need to do it in CM?

2. Can I pay in cash at the service center or do I have to do it by banking?

3, Will they do the fingerprints there or do I have to get them somewhere else?  In one place I saw a note that they will only accept fingerprints from     Bangkok.

4. They seem to want a copy of the house book which I do not have since I am renting, will a lease copy work?

5. They also request a letter from the entity requesting the check.  No way would I be able to get that but they also say that in can be just written on      the application form.  I can also bring a copy of the visa authority instructions.  Will that work?

There English comprehension over the phone is not too good.  If I lived in or near Bangkok, I would just go there.  I have also so far not been able to find and agency in Chiang Mai to handle it for me.  Their fee vs the airfare and hotel could be equal and it might be faster.

This question has been asked before but never fully answered.

I live in CM and I need a Police Clearance.   I have been told that somewhere in CM there is a specific police station where this can be done.  Does anyone know where that is or know of an agency that will do it for me?

I know that I can, with difficulty, get it done in Bangkok or by mail.  One of the problems is that I need to get it officially translated and then certified by the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok.  After that I have to return to Bangkok for 3 or 4 days to get the visa I want.  

1 minute ago, justaphase said:

Just go there in person to the police headquarters. Its on Sukholmvit right near Siam Paragon. Take 100baht and Photos. Pick up in 14 days or they send it to whatever address is on the request letter. (That you need also)

Sorry, I should have said that I am in Chiang Mai

I need a Thai police certificate for a Philippine visa.  I used the URL of http://www.pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/eng/# where there was an area for downloading documents.  Unfortunately, the download for the certificate application does not work even with several different browsers.  The others do.  Is there an alternative way to get the application?

18 minutes ago, Khon Kaen Jeff said:

Complete nonsense. Pretty much everything is on the 'Thai' Netflix.

Not so.  Check out this link and many others.

Netflix Country Comparison

6 hours ago, kenk24 said:

Can that be? I don't think there was online banking in 1970? What did you use? 

That is why I said in a follow up that prior to that, all my statements were mailed to me.

21 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Firstly, come on... just call it a 'book-bank' in Thailand...  (all Thai's do) !!

I guess the Thais at Bangkok Bank don't think the way you do.

For me turning off tablet mode and using desktop mode makes Windows 10 close enough to 7 for me.  I never use windows apps.  I just use the normal programs as I always did. 

I use Bangkok Bank.  Having not seen a bank book / passbook in more than 50 years, I never updated mine.  So after about 9 months I did an update but the result was only a listing for about the last month.  Is there any way to have all the entries added to the book?

Desfinately a browser issue.  Try using IE or a chrome or add on.  I have seen you issue before. 

There are many Chinese fake copies available.  You have to be tech savvy to know the difference.  I recently was in the Philippines where I was offered Samsung S10 + phones for $100.00.  They looked good but the performance was terrible. I bought a Google Pixel 3a XL for a very good price from Lazada.  The phone was definitely legitimate.  The seller in Bangkok actually phoned me to tell me that the color that I wanted was not in stock and would I accept a different color.  

44 minutes ago, jackdd said:

I recommend you to read post #7 in this thread, and then you may say sorry for your ignorance.

I think the wording should be "may need a reentry permit".  I just returned on a 1st year O-A with only the O-A's ME and had no issue getting the full year stamp at DMK.  So it is obviously hit and miss.

Also, the other important word for several of the recent posters here is "CIVILITY"

3 hours ago, Max69xl said:

Why did you have an old departure card in your passport? Immigration is supposed to take it when you're leaving the country,and you'll get a new when entering. 

I have the new one, un-stapled and I have the old one stapled.  I guess when you sit in one place all day stamping, mistakes can be made.

23 minutes ago, Peter Denis said:

1. Yes, in his comments between the scans he said Swampy.

2. That's correct, but he mentioned there  also that he bought that at CW after he was stamped in for his full 12 months.

Thanks, I missed that.

17 minutes ago, beddhist said:

My experience was different. When I applied in NZ a bit over a year ago I did have to show funds in the bank. In any case, I can't see a connection between visa requirements and insurance requirement for extensions. I am certain that at some point in the not too distant future O and O-A extensions will require insurance. It doesn't make sense any other way.

If you are referring to an O-A in NZ, you would have had to show funds in a NZ bank which you could spend immediately after the visa was issued.  Which means that you could live in Thailand for nearly 2 years without having any funds to cover medical emergencies.  Why an extension of stay on an O-A or an O has different insurance requirements is a mystery. 

27 minutes ago, Peter Denis said:

 

Attached below scans of a fully documented first-hand-case of re-entry on an original not expired OA Visa.

Some TV Forum members (including myself), are/were very worried whether they will be denied the 1 year permission to stay when they re-enter Thailand and some even postponed or cancelled trips outside Thailand for that reason.

But the report indicates that re-entering on a pre Oct 31 issued and still valid OA Visa is safe.  Also there are NO reports of people being refused when re-entering on an already expired OA Visa with a valid re-entry permit.

CONCLUSION > Entry or re-entry in Thailand with a pre Oct 31 issued OA Visa does NOT require health-insurance.

 

Note: The travel-insurance shown to the IO when he did query about health-insurance is NOT a thai-approved health-insurance, but a UK travel-insurance policy.  Was probably just a routine-question asked by the IO on which the answer didn't matter anyway, because after a quick look on it the IO proceeded with stamping the OA Visa holder in for the full-year.

 

Note: documented report is from 2 days ago, but I only post now as I waited for permission of @Forresttrump

to share it.  Many thanks for that!

 

Do we know where that reentry took place.

It also appears that there is a separate ME stamp in his passport.  My passport with a still valid O-A (1st year) has not such stamp.  It has just the ME which is on the visa itself.