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17 hours ago, worgeordie said:

Cannot drive at night or out of the province you live in ,  I believe......

 

regards worgeordie

Certainly at night

Have done both numerous times over the last ten years, gone through police checkpoints and never had a problem.

17 hours ago, BangkokHank said:

My understanding is that the online 90-day reporting has to be done 15 days before the due date. So doing it a week before the due date won't work.

You understand wrong.

14 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Then they may have filed a TM30. Only way to find out is to ask them. If they did not, ask them to do so. And print out screenshot. 

For your info, TM 30's are not issued at Samui main immigration office but at their other offic near Chaweng Noi. (Just in case you have to do your own )

On 4/9/2024 at 3:52 PM, truthfix said:

Hi All,

As the title suggests, my girlfriend has misplaced, lost the last bike key, we did have 2 but after she lost the previous one and were down to just the one, a new one wasn't cut.

 

What are my options here, any advice is appreciated.

If it's a bike, kick start it.

If no kick start, then it's a scooter. Take the registration to a dealer and order new keys

I hope he signed a new double taxation agreement while he was here as the current one runs out in June I believe.

23 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

Im sick of  my  blurry at all distances  eyes, having had great vision up until 52 its  now a   fuzzy  mess, I  need  reading glasses and distance  glasses. What can now be done in Thailand to correct  both . Can far sighted  and  near sight be fixed, read  about one eye for near one for  far? anyone had it ? how did it work out. Cost irrelevant but good surgeon as I dont want a  white  stick  and labrador. Its  not  bad but I miss the sharpness of everything.

Anything new to look out for.....60 years  old  now. Spent  10  minutes trying to cook a pizza  in the washing machine! 

Running eye clinic in Bangkok is very good.

Had a detached retina fixed there 4 years ago. Great treatment. Great surgeon.

On 3/11/2024 at 11:36 AM, Bangkok Barry said:

I wrote a few weeks ago about my eye problems and Thailand's Top optician being unable to correct it with new glasses. I received some excellent advice amongst the usual irrelevant comments.

 

As a result of the excellent advice I attended a private hospital for a proper test, where I was told I had cataracts in both eyes and glaucoma in one. Surgery could be done on the cataracts for 25,000 a time. Okay. But I would need to stay overnight (extra charge of course but free food and dark glasses included ).

 

A two-minute Google check revealed every single entry saying that no overnight stay is required. USA, UK, Australia. Nowhere. A friend in Scotland had it done, with tea and biscuits after and then home. In New Zealand, a friend took his father to be seen, in and out in three hours including recovery time. 

 

So I went to see a doctor who has a clinic in Kalasin and who works at the government hospital there. He confirmed the cataracts and said I didn't have glaucoma and my eye pressure was normal. You'd think a government hospital would charge less, but he wanted 20,000 plus an extra 5000 for him. And he also said I needed to stay overnight.

 

What makes cataract surgery so dangerous in Thailand that instead of going home straight away as you do in the rest of the world we have to stay in hospital overnight for observation, I wonder. I guess the answer has to begin with M or maybe B. It's the same thing. And it seems I'll have no alternative but to give in to the system.

 

Then I have to get a third opinion, somehow, on whether I have glaucoma or not.

I had cataract surgery in suratthani some 3 years ago at a private hospital. No need for an overnight stay. I was back in my hotel within the hour. Next day I had to call in for a checkup before going home. The previous year I had detached retina surgery in Bangkok and had to stay one night otherwise my insurance would not pay as it would have fallen under outpatient treatment not inpatient. 

So no requirement from the hospital to stay but maybe necessary to be covered by your medical insurance.

14 hours ago, tomgreen said:

So over time I have had 3 blood tests all at the same Thai hospital ( different doctors ) 

 

1. Blood test was on 12th December 2022       ( A ) 
2. Blood test was on 19th of September 2023  ( B ) 
3. Blood test was on 5th of March 2024           ( C ) 

 

The first blood test done on 12th December 2022 ( A ) showed that I had high numbers in several areas , so the hospital doctor prescribed 20 mg of Atorvastatin , once a day and made a new blood test appointment for the 19th of September 2023 ( B ) .

 

The second Blood test was done on the 19th of September 2023 ( B ) , and the results from that blood test showed that my previous high numbers had now come down , due to me taking 20 mg of Atorvastatin , once a day . On seeing the reduced numbers in that blood test the hospital doctor said to me that I could stop taking the Atorvastatin if I wanted to , so I made the decision to completely stop taking the Atorvastatin. The hospital doctor then made a new appointment for a blood test for 5th of March 2024 ( C ) 

 

The Third blood test was recently done on the 5th of March 2024 ( C ) and the test results showed that my numbers had gone way back up. On seeing those blood test results the doctor prescribed 40 mg of Atorvastatin , once a day . And a new blood test appointment was made for the coming 28th of May 2024 .

 

The blood test results are shown as screen shots – A / B / C .

 

So it seems that I may have made a mistake by accepting the hospital doctors choice to stop taking the Atorvastatin on the 19th of September 2023 ( B ) when in reality I should have just continued to take the 20 mg of Atorvastatin on a daily basis . 

 

During all the previous times I was taking the 20 mg of Atorvastatin I did not alter my diet or life style, but the doctor who looked at my recent blood test results on the 5th of March 2024 ( C )  did say that I should look at altering my diet .I’m 74 years old , Five feet Seven inches tall , my weight is 79.1 Kg , my blood pressure is 117 / 71 / 65 , a non smoker / non alcohol drinker . I am not really physically active . ( Lazy ) 

 

So looking back at my past blood test results , there could now be a possibility that I may have to take the prescribed drug Atorvastatin for the rest of my life . 

 

I’m now wondering if any one here has had a blood test done and the results showed a high level of LDL cholesterol , and if so did you rely on drugs to lower the high  LDL cholesterol number or a combination of diet + drugs .

 

Any advice , suggestions or recommendations very welcome. 

 

 

Thanks - Tom 

 

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I had the same problem years ago but did not want to take drugs and so changed my diet instead.

Ie no butter, no prawns,, (one of the foods with the highest cholesterol), and no fatty snacks like crisps, salted peanuts and fried chips, no full fat milk. My cholesterol improved drastically but I was very active and still am. It's all common sense really.

21 hours ago, biervoormij said:

I think the health insurance requirement of only the 400K is wrong. In 2022 they increased the requirement to 3 million for the O-A and I just assumed it increased for the O-X as well.  The Sydney Embassy also list the O-A as 400K insurance requirement which I believe is also wrong.  I looked on a US Embassy page and it has the 3 million requirement for both.

 

Just wanted to point this possible error out before you buy any insurance that may not have enough coverage. When I entered Thailand they checked my insurance policy before stamping my passport.

Correct. However some offices still insist on Bt400,000 and Bt40,000, Samui being one of them.

6 hours ago, ezzra said:

Will not go well with the Armani suites he's wearing...

I didn't know Armani made furniture

I paid what you have been quoted,(52,000), in 2014 for my wave, so I think it will be a lot more now.

Try a gas bill, electric bill or council tax bill.

Any of these will prove your residential address.

2 hours ago, Mike Lister said:

Income earned before 1 January 2024 is not taxable here.

I'm pretty certain any funds brought in after 1/1/24 are taxable.

11 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I think I remember Thailand wanted to make sure every tourist has a health insurance.

What happened to that project?

I think everybody who thinks for a minute should make sure they have a valid health insurance before they travel.

And if for whatever reason they don't have an insurance then maybe it's a good idea to be careful.

 

"catastrophic collision with a concrete barrier" sounds to me like nobody else was involved.

 

Sad

Yourself mixing up health insurance and accident insurance. Two different things.

Britishop. In Pattaya will deliver anywhere or you can visit the premises.

Look them up online

21 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Are those procedures outpatient here?

Just seems like they always want you to stay in the hospital for a few days after procedures that in western countries, you walk out the door or get a ride when they are finished. 

Usually your insurance policy only covers that sort of amount if you are an inpatient, even for one night.

26 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

Cost me nothing, I drew it up myself. A half page document duly signed and witnessed, with a Thai based executor.

Did you remember to register it at the Amphur?

On 12/31/2023 at 9:56 AM, likerdup1 said:

At Division 1 CW, Money does not need to be in the bank 2 months prior to application. Money can be actually transfered the day before and CW division 1 will accept. ( I did this 2 months ago) Other offices like Chonburi Jomtien may require "fund seasoning" for 2 months but this is not official "law" as CW in Bangkok does not require it and they pretty much play by the book.

 

Application for a Non-O (in country) does not require insurance.

 

 

 

Where will the OP be applying for the Visa? If in Bangkok no need to "season" the funds for the initial Non-O.

 

Very roughly here is a way to do it in country--it goes like this.

 

-Come to Thailand on visa exempt (given at the airport) or Get a 60 day tourist visa online .. Thailand eVisa.

-Get a bank account ( or two) I prefer Bangkok Bank. Others may have other preferences. I prefer to have a Bangkok Bank Foreign currency account to keep my money in dollars and then change dollars into baht by transferring money out of the FCA to baht account.

-Apply for the initial Non-O Visa for the purpose of retirement. This visa gives 90 days permission to stay.

       Depending on the way you entered Thailand, you'd fill out a TM 86 or 87  (you will need various documents like a Tm.30, copies of passport, some small proof of residency like a hotel receipt (this CW Division requirements, other offices may require more)

- after about two months from receiving the initial Non-O 90 days permission to stay apply for the 1 year extension of stay

  you will need documentation of money in the bank, residency and various other forms as well as the TM7 extension application form.

- do 90 checkin reports during the year and keep the money in the bank (you can deplete it somewhat but the timing needs to coincide with requirements, more on that later if you decide to deplete money in the bank by 400k it is allowed.

-a month or less before extension expires apply for another.

-Rinse, lather, repeat for long term residency in Thailand.

 

Many of the expats who frequent this forum do their immigration business themselves. If you have the time and energy to research and do the foot work then great. Otherwise it may be worth it for you to find a reputable, above board agent to do the work. I have never used and agent so I would defer to others here for referral and  use of an agency.

Don't try the TM86 or 87 route at Samui Immigration. They will not accept that this is in the regulations.

On 12/9/2023 at 9:35 PM, Kevin1908 said:

Can somebody tell me what this online business Amway is? The web site is in Thai, I am hoping it isn't a pyramid seller.

It is exactly that. A pyramid seller of cleaning products. Been around since the 60's.

17 hours ago, Lite Beer said:

Did you ask them why?

It is in the regulations.

I showed them a printout from the bureau website quoting the requirements but because it had a link in blue at the bottom of the page to bangkok/imm, they pushed it back at me saying,"This is from Bangkok, go to Bangkok".

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

If he returns visa exempt he will need 2000b for non O application and 1900b for 12 month extension.

 

As long as he is not in Samui. They told me last week they will not do ve to nonO.

16 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

I am wondering if anyone has had any issues entering Thailand obtaining a Thai visa or entering Thailand on a Principality of Sealand Passport?

 

I also have a UK passport and I can use that one if necessary, but I prefer to travel as a Sealander. 

 

Thanks in advance. 

 

 

Oh. Mr and Mrs and Master Bates, from off the Suffolk coast?

No country recognises it.