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I am American and plan to return in one month for 7 month stay but the LMG quote (I am 72) has huge deductibles and many exclusions at 36,700 b (12 months). Sending over 800,000b is not a problem but I worry that since I had O-A visas from 2006-2020 that they will insist on insurance when I go for first extension in Bangkok. Is this a valid concern ? As an aside has anyone found reasonably priced insurance in USA that is acceptable for new O-A visa ?

Lavrov lies about everything..

So if I entered on O-A and left after 7 months (with re-entry permit) I would not get the customary 12 months but would get about 5 months only from date of last entry. Getting a Non-O in Bangkok looks more attractive every day.

Harris gave a very embarrassing speech. I wish they would hide her in a cellar.

It’s all debt and very scary. Also I would like to know who will pay to rebuild Ukraine after the war is over. The southern border is a huge problem and that senile idiot just ignores it is happening.

With other Asian countries opening up it might be easier to travel outside the country (within) every 90 days which is something I have done for years with my O-A visa. I like to travel anyway and my landlord is making excuses already even though I don’t arrive for my 7 month stay until July after being away for 2+ years because of Covid.

Or at least lower requirement back to where it was at 400,000/40,000 b instead of $100,000 ! I would love to see stats on where the hospital losses were coming from prior to the pandemic….seriously doubt retirees account for a large amount of the losses.

I have used the re-entry permit with O-A visa for years but what effect does the required health insurance have on this ? Suppose I enter with new O-A and return to USA after 7 months ? At this point only 5 months is left on the insurance. Do I still get my 12 months when I buy re-entry permit at airport on the way out ? If not is there a workaround ? Thanks.

I have baht and dollar accounts at Bangkok Bank and with internet access it is easy to transfer between accounts. I had to threaten them that I would take my business elsewhere to get the internet access but that was some years ago. There was an application involved to get internet access

I wanted to try Qatar for Q suites to return to Bangkok from Miami. Their price is double what I pay for Swiss so I bought Swiss tickets a month ago. Have used Finnair in the past too but stopped because of poor schedules

Where do they get the money to pay these fees ? Certainly too much to come from future earnings.

Thanks Joe- I found acceptable insurance for a new O-A visa but I usually travel outside the country 2-3 times during my 7 month stay. Would Immigration still give me 12 months each time I return during first year without regard for insurance expiration date ( I would buy 12 month policy) or would they just give new date based on when my 12 month insurance policy ends ? If that is the case could I re-enter just before I leave for USA with a new 12 month policy which would allow me a second long stay ? Thanks.

I knew about the insurance but I stay only 7 months a year and was under the impression I could return for second long stay with a re-entry permit and insurance for the 7 months remaining on re-entry permit. I did not realize this would entail visiting BKK Immigration for an extension. Does not make sense to me. I know about the Non-O visa I can get in Bangkok but wish to avoid parking 800,000 b in Thailand and don’t wish to go the agent route.

It seems he is free to go after any criminals as long as the “higher ups” are not targeted in any way.

But it seems that new O-A applicants must buy the $100,000 health insurance already and I assume this would also have coverage for Covid. Is this correct? I am planning to come in early July after 2+ years away. Thanks.

If they sold all of the planes they have no plan to use (especially the A-340’s) there would most likely be a loss because I doubt they have written down the value of these aircraft to what they are actually worth today.

As I remember the METV before Covid you could have three sixty day stays, each extendable by 30 days so theoretically you could stay up to 9 months but would have to leave the country twice to do this . This is why it was not available for some time during Covid. I just rechecked website for Washington and it says one 60 day visit only along with one 30 day extension.

I am hoping that the METV will become an option again as more borders open to neighboring countries. It is still listed on some Thai embassy websites but the ones I checked show the same 60/30 days you would get with an SETV.

Assuming Thai insurance policy for O/A is good in Thailand only and also assuming that borders to neighboring countries open at some point this year, would you have to apply for travel insurance in Thailand to visit other Asian countries which would have health insurance requirements ?

Where are the Myanmar citizens getting 25,000- 30,000 b to be transported to Thailand ?

Q: What is your take on the recent announcement that retirees can self-insure? You are referring to the recent announcement that, from October 1, applicants for the O/A retiree visa or extension of stay will be able to show 3 million baht in cash or property or bond holdings if they cannot find hospital insurance because of their age or health. I believe it is a sensible step forward as medical insurance is fast becoming essential worldwide because of the Covid legacy. But there are those who cannot be insured, usually because of age or their medical history. The question has to be asked – how will retirees pay for a medical emergency?

In the 1/31 issue of Pattaya Mail under Pattaya Legal Corner there is a Q and A stating there will be a new pilot program allowing those with 3 million of stocks, bonds and property to avoid the OA insurance requirement. This would apply to extensions and new applications. The effective date would be October 1 which is not good for me as I want to return July . Many details still need to be worked out but this is really great news if it goes through as stated.

For years there has been a charge to enter BTS at one end of station and exit at the other end without taking the train. This might not apply to all stations but I have noticed this several times

I live in South Florida when not in Thailand. Route 95 is under constant construction 12 months a year. The speed limit is 70 but most drive 80 which is usually ok. The problem is with those driving 90-95 who zig zag across lanes to keep up their speed. Drivers in Florida often change lanes quickly, cutting in front of other drivers with no signal. I would not consider driving in Thailand though.

A pimp is usually a middle man who makes the arrangements and collects a daily bar fee. Often in Thailand there are Mamasans who fill this role.