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Just for clarification: The AXA Global Plan is just for Thailand. But it is still AXA Global and not the AXA Thailand company.

Good question. AXA Thailand is a completely different company from AXA Thailand I have been told by an insurance broker. I applied for AXA Thailand via their Pattaya office and was denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition (a small scar on by lower lung which I got from vaping some years ago, i believe). AXA Thailand declined my application just because of this pre-existing condition. I was accepted by Pacific Cross with this condition, but have heard they are not good for covering claims. So, I decided not to sign up with Pacific Cross. AXA Global will most likely not outright deny my application because of the aforementioned pre-existing condition. I do have a stand alone accident insurance plan (which covers motorbike accidents) with AXA - Thailand.

I am thinking about signing up for AXA Global Health Plan (the inpatient plan only). Does anyone have experience with the AXA Global Health Plan or any other Global AXA plan (not Thailand AXA)? Ideally, if i need to go to an emergency room, for example, and that turns into an inpatient stay, I would like to be able to just present the insurance card (or the policy number) and the hospital simply admits me and bills AXA Global Insurance directly. Pre-COVID, I had Bupa insurance, but only used it a few times for outpatient services. With Bupa, when I accessed outpatient services at any private hospital in Chiang Mai (that was part of the Bupa network), all I had to do was show my Bupa insurance card and everything would be covered. As I am currently living south of Pattaya in Sattahip, any experience by anyone at Bangkok Hospital - Pattaya regarding AXA Global would be really helpful. Thanks.

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Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.

My concern is bringing USD into Thailand from my USA savings account because of the new taxing of foreign money coming into a Thai bank account regulation that started January, 2024, i.e., paying taxes in 2025 for money transferred into Thailand during 2024. I am a Thai tax resident, and as I work in Thailand, I do file a Thai tax return every year. The money in my USA savings account was already previously taxed in the USA because it was money I earned in the USA over a period of years. But as no one seems to know -- including myself -- what this new regulation (or new interpretation of an old regulation) from the Thai RD really means, again, I'm leery of transferring any USD into Thailand. But, perhaps, I'm missing the boat somewhere.

Wow, malibukid, that was so clever how you interjected one of your political views into the discussion on a topic that has nothing to do with said political view. That must of used up a lot of your brain cells. Is your brain still smoldering from that incredible wit?

Strictly screen [Chinese] entering and leaving the Kingdom. This includes the consideration of applications for extensions of stay, visa stamping, and changes in visa status. All relevant laws, regulations, and orders must be strictly follow Investigate and prosecute all crimes committed by [Chinese]. This includes violations of the Immigration Act, the Alien Employment Act, the Entertainment Places Act, illegal business operations, nominee arrangements where Thai nationals hold shares or real estate ownership on behalf of [Chinese] to avoid legal compliance. The behavior of [Chinese] should also be investigated to determine if they have any mafia-like influence. Cooperation with relevant agencies is required for integrated law enforcement. Revoke the stay permits of [Chinese] who are found to be staying in the Kingdom without a legitimate reason or who have other behaviors that warrant the revocation of their permits. This should be done in accordance with the Immigration Act.

From International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children: Age of Consent: 15 years old Criminal Code of Thailand Sec. 277 Whoever, has sexual intercourse with a girl not yet over fifteen years of age and not being his own wife, whether such girl shall consent or not, shall be punished with imprisonment of four to twenty years and fined of eight thousand to forty thousand Baht. If the commission of the offence according to the first paragraph is committed against a girl not yet over thirteen years of age, the offender shall be punished with imprisonment of seven to twenty years and fined of fourteen thousand to forty thousand Baht, or imprisonment for life.

"...criminality linked to foreigners in Thailand which was damaging the image of the kingdom and which posed a nuisance to the public." You can also simply substitute "Thai Police" in place of "foreigners."

Has anyone changed from a Honda Click 125 to the Honda Click 160? I’m looking to get feedback on differences for the following parameters: (1) acceleration (2) top speed (3) maneuverability (through stopped traffic, e.g., at red traffic lights) (4) comfort (5) storage space under the seat Thanks!

Hello.... Over a year ago I bought some Molecule brand clothing in a retail store in one of the shooping malls, but can't find the store again as I don't remember which shopping mall it was. It was either on Beach Road or 2nd Road (i'm pretty sure). I went to various malls recently looking for it, but couldn't find it. It may have closed, or,,,, .... does any one know where it is? Thanks for any help.