JontS

This is the route that I am planning for in my retirement next year

So, you live in Thailand and got rejected when applying? I've read a few comments online that sound similar to that.

Thanks, they were already on my radar 🙂

What are you guys using for investing, stocks, bonds etc.? Also, offshore savings accounts with high interest rates?

Great, now we can finally get rid of Greenland...🤣

Mod can close this topic now, I have gotten exactly the information i needed, thank you all

That's good advice, thank you

Thanks, I might be tempted to use an agent for the initial setup at least. I do have enough money to cover if necessary at any time.

Thanks. My concern is what "timendres" mentions and I've read online before, i.e. being stuck with a certain agent which might cause trouble if I e.g. want to move to another part of the country edit: you already answered my concerns while I was typing

Thanks. My plan (for now) is Jomtien, but that might change. Don't want to be "stuck" anywhere and have the opportunity to try different locations.

Do you mean for the "fake" 800k? Was aiming to use Bangkok Bank anyway, thanks for the info

Obvious pros of using an agent are not having to let the 800k sit in a Thai bank at almost no interest, and having the agent do all the paperwork and standing in line. Obvious cons are the agent fee, but that would be more or less covered by investing the 800k in a better way than the Thai bank account. Am I missing something? I know the agent solution is not according to the rules, but it seems to have been going on for a long time and I have not read anything about the government doing anything about this.

Now that's a completely different advice 😁 I was not referring to this thread, but more in general. I'm quite happy with the advice I've gotten here, including yours.

Agree, there is so much bs on forums like this, it was however not my intention to bring out the internet experts 🙂. Taking statins or having high cholesterol is not a disease on its own. And btw I do have a masters degree in pharmaceutical sciences. It looks like Cigna might have a sensible approach to this, I will look into that when I arrive in about 6 months.

Thank you for your input. I would of course mention this before signing up so that everything is agreed upon beforehand. If anything heart related is not covered I might just go for self insurance and get an accident insurance instead.