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Hi, as a foreigner I had been thinking where to go and check myself if I have pain or some other health problems.

What do you recommend? Government hospital, private hospital, clinic...? What differences are there? Don't know how everything works for foreigners here. I would of course need somewhere where they speak English (although I have a Thai girlfriend). I live right now in the San Sai area so I don't know

What do you guys think of this one? Sharp FP-J30TA-B?

Any experience with this one?

Where I live now is around 50 sqm and well, I need the purifier for maximum 6 months since I will later move to Sweden. 

Thanks for the recommendations everyone. Another question...I have a newborn (or 1 month old) and feel that I don't want to expose him to such bad air when I have to go outside with him...are there any "masks" for babies too that you could recommend or know of?

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4 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Whether you need 21 days remaining depends upon where you are applying for the non-o visa. Not required at a embassy or consulate but it is needed to apply for a non immigrant visa at immigration.

If you already have a 90 day entry from non-o visa you can apply for the the extension of stay based upon being the parent of a Thai during the last 30 day of it up to the last day.

The 400k baht only needs to be in the bank on the day you apply according to the rules but some offices will want it to be there two months. There is no requirement to keep it in the bank for any amount of time after you apply  but many offices will want it to be in the bank at the end of the 30 day under consideration period when you return for the one year extension stamp.

Are you the legal parent of your child by way of marriage or legitimization of your parenthood.

Well, it's to apply for the Non-O Thai child visa through the immigration in Chiang Mai.

I only have the on-arrival tourist "visa".

What do you mean with "legal" parent? The only thing I have is the results of DNA test and when the baby was born, we registered it and in the paper it says I am the father, don't know what other documents are required. Actually to register the baby as Swedish (I have Swedish citizenship), I will need some other paper (civil register) that I have no clue of, but that is another topic

Hi, does anyone KNOW about this type of Visa? I'm gonna apply for it and one of the things I need is a proof of income of 40000 baht per month or 400000 baht in my Thai account...so to my question: after applying for that visa and showing them proof that I have the 400000 in Thai account, do I need to continue to have that much money in my account or is it enough to have it there when applying only?

Aaah, and another question...why do I need to have 21 days on my visa that I have now to apply for the Non-O Thai child visa?

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Ok, cool, thanks for the recommendations. Since I know nothing about air purifiers...how big of a surface does one purifier cover? I ask because some people say they have three in their home etc, so I want to know if one is enough for my place ?

Thanks in advance

Hi all!

I recently became a dad and being here in Chiang Mai last year at this season, made me a bit concerned now since last year the air pollution was horrible. It was ok then anyway since I didn't have a kid but now with a baby, I feel that it cannot be good to expose it to such. 

Don't really have the money to just move south during the burning season and I well, I read that some people use air purifiers and it works good. 

Thus my question, do you recommend this solution and what purifiers do you recommend? 

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10 hours ago, BritTim said:

Do you mean a border bounce with a visa, or do you mean returning by air to get a visa exempt entry? If you have a visa, there is no limit on land entries. If you are planning to return by air for a visa exempt entry, reconsider. You might be denied entry, and should attempt to get a tourist visa from a Thai consulate (perhaps in Hanoi) instead. Direct flights from Chiang Mai to Hanoi are not very expensive.

I was thinking of a visa exempt entry. I just need one because after the end of this year, I can do again border bounce by bus through Mae Sai two more times. But well, the idea is to get a one year Visa but cannot apply for that yet so have to wait, but until then, I need to make sure I can stay in Thailand as much as possible. 

So the cheapest place by plane is to Hanoi? ????

I managed to already do my second land-border run which means that next time I'll have to get outside the country and enter by airplane....any suggestions on the cheapest and easiest way to do my next border run from Chiang Mai?

Hi, 

My Thai girl is pregnant (me being the father), and when I consulted with the Thai Embassy in my country, they said I could go to immigration here and get some kind of visa for one year since I'm the father of a Thai child...anyone that has some experience on that and might know what is required?

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4 hours ago, allane said:

"Moving companies" as we know them in the west don't seem to exist in Thailand.  That said, I do recall once seeing something in the Chiang Mai forum, where someone had found a trucker willing to do long distance moves. Perhaps, put a post there. If word gets around that the customer is a farang, you will probably have far more offers than you need or want.

Thanks, will try that!

Hi all wise people!

Me and my girlfriend are gonna move from Pattaya to Chiang Mai, so we have some furniture and stuff we need to move...do you have any suggestions on "moving companies" here in Thailand that we can contact and do you know how much they charge? 

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7 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

I suggest you make a budget. You may find pregnancy, birth and child-rearing costs higher than expected though.

 

You can earn perhaps 40,000 Baht a month in a language school.

 

Again budget required, long term this time. It is not a good idea to run your money down to nothing then "find some work a couple of months" as financial emergencies can crop up.

 

Please note you can get visas that allow you stay for 90 days at a time after your child is born and your parenthood is legitimised without financial proof. This may be better for you.

Yes I will seek a solution that works even if that is the last thing I do. Thanks for your advice

Well, I have no long term plan since everything is so complicated and don't wanted to be separated with my gf and the baby. As of now, I have a little money saved and will go to Sweden now and find some work a couple of months so that at least I can last longer here in Thailand without having to leave for Sweden. On my return to Thailand I will have to find job somehow or otherwise stay in Thailand as long as I can and then return again to Sweden to work and get more money...

Om 35.

Ok, I need to become rich then! ????

Well, it was not really planned that we would have kids since my gf was said that she had very little chance of getting pregnant due to a tumor she had, seems like she definitely could get pregnant!

Anyway, it is how it is so I have to make do the best of the situation and find the best solutions. 

400000 baht is definitely not something I have or an income of 40000 baht but i Guess I will have to get an income somehow...

Ok, thanks for your answers everyone!

Hi, I need some advice about what to do regarding this topic. I am from Sweden and have since not too long a thai girlfriend and she is now also pregnant. We are gonna have the baby here in Thailand but how can I stay here for a longer time? Do I have to go out and in every month or is it a way to get a more permanent Visa? 

Grateful for all you help!

Best regards

Ok, thank you everybody for your replies! It has been very helpful!

Hello all, need your advice in this matter.

My girlfriend from Thailand got pregnant and I'm concerned and want her to have good medical care during and after the pregnancy. 

Specially because of her present and past medical history. She has a pituitary tumor that many years ago caused her Cushing's syndrome but the latter was treated, don't know if the tumor can present any risk during the pregnancy. 

Also, she has endometriosis. 

The above mentioned things were according to a friend things that might require attention and she said it would.be best to have a high risk pregnancy specialist so thus, my question: 

Do any of you know of any recommended high risk specialists either around Bangkok, Pattaya or Chiang Mai?

Would be very much appreciated for all helpful information!

Best regards