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Good morning,

Please advise what is the procedure to do my 1st 90 day reporting.

Does my wife have to register as me living there, is so how and when?

What do I have to take with me to the immigration office?

Thank you

On 6/28/2022 at 4:37 PM, Sheryl said:

Most meds here do not need scripts. Antihypertensives, heart meds, antibiotics -- all sold over the counter at pharmacies.

 

There is no GP system in Thailand . The closest thing to GPs are specialists in internal medicine but in most cases they do not function in the way OP describes. Even if you go to see them repeatedly over time they will focus each time on your current complaint only. And they refer many things to specialists that GPs in western countries could handle.

 

There are a handful of exceptions though including a good American GP in Bangkok. Where are you located?

I guess it depends on the pharmacist, I asked at 2 pharmacies for Tramazac Co a painkiller both said not allowed.

4 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

Nothing dodgy about it - you get treated by those with training on what your problem is without need to go through another layer to get there.  The cost is about the same for basic or specialist visit.  As for attached to hospitals they are provided space and in return have access to full facilities without the costs involved with setting up own nursing staff/medical lab and such.  A more centralized system that works quite well for most patients.  As for GP most specialists will provide that service if asked, and monitor all areas - but for serious treatment they will send you to another specialist if not their field. 

Aren't you the one that said 'One the bright side they will shovel as many pills as they can, and twice you've been prescribed medication that on investigation you decided the risk was too high? so these 'trained' doctors shovel pills and you investigate, you a doctor also? Whatever, still still sounds dodgy to me. I think you are missing the point, with a family doctor he knows your history, with a drop in doctor he can only see what's what at that time. 

16 hours ago, Sheryl said:

The American GP is Dr. Nick Walter's at Mission Hospital

https://www.mission-hospital.org/en/our-doctors/40-medical-services/internal-medicine-clinic/959-dr-nick-walters.html

 

 

Thank you very much.

On 6/28/2022 at 2:19 PM, Lacessit said:

Apparently GP's don't exist in Thailand, they are all specialists attached to hospitals, and run private clinics when they are not at the hospitals.

 

The only doctor I have seen here who was remotely interested in my previous medical history is my urologist.

 

On the bright side, most doctors here will shovel as many pills at you as they can. The downside of that is one needs to check very carefully for interactions and side effects, because I am pretty sure they don't. On at least two occasions, I have been prescribed medications which I discarded, because on investigation I decided the risk was too high.

Sounds a bit dodgy, thanks for the warning.

On 6/28/2022 at 2:27 PM, KhunLA said:

If not wanting to go to the hospital to Q up, look for these signs.  Ask if they can write a script for meds that you want first.  Some can, some can't ...

 

Thank you, I'll look out for them.

On 6/28/2022 at 4:37 PM, Sheryl said:

Most meds here do not need scripts. Antihypertensives, heart meds, antibiotics -- all sold over the counter at pharmacies.

 

There is no GP system in Thailand . The closest thing to GPs are specialists in internal medicine but in most cases they do not function in the way OP describes. Even if you go to see them repeatedly over time they will focus each time on your current complaint only. And they refer many things to specialists that GPs in western countries could handle.

 

There are a handful of exceptions though including a good American GP in Bangkok. Where are you located?

Thanks, I am in Soi 74 Nawamin, Bangkok

Hi,

In South Africa, UK also, we have access to a family/GP doctor, they keep all your medical records over the years.

I go to see mine every 6 months, he will give me regular chronic medicine prescriptions, hypertension, is there anything similar in Thailand, it seems that most doctors are hospital based and you see who is available?

Thank you

Good day, I am selling my house in South Africa prior to moving to Thailand, I have a house in Bangkok.

I would like to take/send some things with me, small household stuff, crockery/ cutlery/ linens, towels etc.

Also some framed photos, personal clothing etc. etc., not too much.

I would like to find out how the Thai Customs look at things like this, can anybody please advise.

If anybody has done similar from South Africa, could you please let me know who you used. I am in Durban.

Thank you

On 5/29/2022 at 2:15 PM, ubonjoe said:

You have to do the 90 day report to the designated office for where you are living.

You can only do the report at the Chiang Wattana office in Bangkok.

On 5/29/2022 at 2:15 PM, ubonjoe said:

You have to do the 90 day report to the designated office for where you are living.

You can only do the report at the Chiang Wattana office in Bangkok.

Thank you Joe

On 5/28/2022 at 1:45 PM, OJAS said:

After submitting your first report in person at your local immigration office you should then be able to submit subsequent reports online:-

 

https://tm47.immigration.go.th/tm47/#/register/add

 

That's great, thank you. Is there a specific immigration office I report to? E.G I am based in Bangkok, if I am in Pattaya at reporting time can I report to an office there or must it be Bangkok? Is there only 1 immigration office in Bangkok?

31 minutes ago, Lite Beer said:

Turn up with your passport.

Plus a filled in TM47 form which you can download or get at the Immigration Office.

 

Disregard all the confusing tosh above.

Thank you very much also.

29 minutes ago, DrJoy said:

 Notification of staying in the Kingdom over 90 days

 

Procedure and notification -

 

1.The foreigner makes the notification in person, or

2.The foreigner authorises another person to make the notification, or

3.The foreigner makes the notification by registered mail.

4.The notification must be made within 15 days before or after 7 days the period of 90 days expires.

5.The first application for extension of stay by the foreigner is equivalent to the notification of staying in the Kingdom over 90 days.

Offices accepting notification:

1.Immigration offices throughout the country

2.For foreigners who residing in Bangkok contact at Immigration Division1 Office, Chalermprakiat Government Complex,Chaengwattana Rd., Laksi ,Bangkok

3.For foreigners carrying out duties relating to the specific law : Immigration Act , Proleum Act / Board of Investment Act / Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act. contact at sub-division 3 Visa extension units, Chamchuree Square Building, Floor 18 , Phatumwan, Bangkok.

4.For special Labor of three Nationalities Laos , Cambodia and Myanmar residing in Bangkok contact at Major Hollywood Susawad 1st Floor or Imperial Ladproaw 5th Floor.

 

Notification by registered mail -

 

1.Photocopy of passport pages with following pages

front page showing name / surname / Passport No., ect.

current visa, last entry stamp of immigration, last extension of visa

 

2.Photocopy of departure card TM.6 click to view Example TM.6 card

 

3.Previous notifications of staying over 90 days (if any) click to view Example document

 

4.Completely filled in and signed notification form TM.47 click to view Example document (Don't forget to sign name.)

 

5.Envelope with 10 Baht stamp affixed and return address of foreigner for the officer in charge to send back the lower part of form TM. 47 after having received the notification. This part must be kept for reference and for future notifications of staying over 90 days.

 

6.The above mentioned documents must be sent by registered mail and the receipt of the registration kept by the foreigner. Send the mail before the renewal date 15 days to Immigration office

 

Notice :

Your registered mail must be sent to the Immigration office at least 15 days before the due date of notification.

Your new form will be stamped as of the expiration date of your old receipt.

Please keep your receipt of your registered mail in case of lost mail.

Your document can not be processed if you have passed the 90 days limit. ( You must come to the nearest immigration office or Immigration Division 1 in person to pay fine 2,000 Baht)

Waiting for reply mail over 1 month, please contact Immigration Office with your registered mail receipt.

 

The notification of staying in the Kingdom over 90 days is in no way equivalent to a visa extension.

If a foreigner staying in the kingdom over 90 days without notifying the Immigration Bureau or notifying the Immigration Bureau later than the set period, a fine of 2,000.- Baht will be collected. If a foreigner who did not make the notification of staying over 90 days is arrested, he will be fined 4,000.- Baht.

If a foreigner leaves the country and re-enters, the day count starts at 1 in every case.

Thank you ver much.

Hi, the 90 reporting will be coming up soon, please advise the procedure.

Thank you.

Good day,

Please, I need some advice on Medical Insurance in Thailand. Are there any favourite Insurance companies that expats are using?

I realise that at my age, 78, it wont be cheap but I don't like the thought of having no medical coverage here in Thailand.

Being from South Africa the big companies, Cigna etc., will probably be expensive for me but are there any local, reliable companies that will supply coverage without exorbitant prices. 

Thank you. 

On 3/12/2022 at 10:33 AM, ubonjoe said:

It can be done at any immigration office but it has to be the designated office for where you are staying at. They will want proof you are living in the province where the office is located. That can be a TM30 report.

Your wife will need to be with you when you apply for it.

You will use a TM7 form to apply for it. Copies of your passport photo page, visa, arrival stamp and TM6 departure card.

Copies of your marriage certificate, wifes house book registry and ID card.

Some offices may want a recent printout of your Kor Ror 2 marriage registry that can be requested at any Amphoe.

Thank you very much Joe.

7 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

If you enter with a non-o visa you will have 90 days to apply for a one year extension which means you will have about a month to get the 400k baht in the bank.

You can apply for a 60 day extension to visit you wife if you need more time. You can only apply for one per entry with a visa.

You do not need a agent to apply for a one year extension of stay based upon marriage. It is not as hard as some people say.

Here is my general list of required documents. Marriage Extension Requirements 2.pdf

Thanks Joe, Can I go to any immigration office to apply for the 60 day extension, is there any particular forms, documents I need?

As in an earlier post it will travel to Thailand, mid March, on a Non Imm O vised based on marriage, intending to apply for the 12 month extension.

The necessary funds will be in my Thai bank account, after my arrival.

If for some reason things don't progress as we hope I would likely try for a 60 day extension.

My question is where would I apply for the 60 day extension. We have house in Bangkok and another in Chaiyaphum. Can I apply and any immigration office? I should think Bangkok is very busy whereas Chaiyaphum should be quieter?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thank you. 

Good day,

Finally got my Thailand Pass, should be back in Bangkok 18 March, still have to get the Covid 19-free test certificate.

I have travelled for years on a Non Imm O visa based on marriage, I think now is the time to settle down.

I intend to apply for the Extension during this coming trip. The required Thb400K will be in the bank but possibly only late March/early April.

I understand it has to be in the bank for 2 months before I can make the application, this means there won't be much time

left to lodge my application and follow it through. The Embassy have told I can apply for an extension of my present visa for 60 days? If I can do so I could then

have more time to lodge the application and get approval? Is it possible if anyone can please advise if that way would work?

As far as applying for the extension based on marriage, I believe it can be a  bit problematic? Is it advisable to get an agent to help, if so any advise on who to go to is appreciated.

Thank you.

On 3/10/2022 at 7:16 AM, chilly07 said:

The first marriage extension is a bit intimidating when you haven't done one before. Best to use an agent for the first then you will know what to do subsequently.

I didn't say I have travelled for many years on a Non Imm 'O' visa based on marriage??????

On 3/9/2022 at 1:26 PM, bbko said:

Arrive in country, get a single bank account in your name and deposit the 400k as soon as possible, it has to be in the bank account for 2 months, if you need more time, apply for an extension.

Thank you

On 3/10/2022 at 10:24 AM, Lite Beer said:

Yep. No need for an agent.

Pretty simple to do it yourself.

Thanks, will try

On 3/10/2022 at 12:13 PM, brianthainess said:

Just asking are you applying in Bangkok or another province, sadly not all immigration offices use the same rule book. But the money in the bank is always 2 months.

Bangkok, yes I understand the money in the bank, my main concern was can I get an extension if it is not there in time.

On 3/10/2022 at 12:06 PM, oldcpu said:

Within the past week I successfully obtained my an extension on my permission to stay (based on marriage) for the first time. 

 

There is a lot of paperwork required, but my being retired, I have more time than I have money, and despite being close to 70, I am still mobile enough that I don't need an agent to save me time/effort.  The money I saved by doing this myself can buy a lot of nice meals.

 

I don't know how much you have prepared for this ?  Note if your marriage was outside outside of Thailand (like mine was) you will need to get marriage documents translated, certified, and then register your marriage at a local Thailand city hall. That 'might' be an extra hoop you will have to go through.

 

Possibly in 10 years if I am still alive, I will start using an agent to minimize my effort, but for now I prefer to use the money saved for other things.

Thank you, so many people have said it's a pain but that's life sometimes, Ill try your way.

Good day,

Finally got my Thailand Pass, should be back in Bangkok 18 March, still have to get the Covid 19-free test certificate.

I have travelled for years on a Non Imm O visa based on marriage, I think now is the time to settle down.

I intend to apply for the Extension during this coming trip. The required Thb400K will be in the bank but possibly only late March/early April.

I understand it has to be in the bank for 2 months before I can make the application, this means there won't be much time

left to lodge my application and follow it through. The Embassy have told I can apply for an extension of my present visa for 60 days? If I can do so I could then

have more time to lodge the application and get approval? Is it possible if anyone can please advise if that way would work?

As far as applying for the extension based on marriage, I believe it can be a  bit problematic? Is it advisable to get an agent to help, if so any advise on who to go to is appreciated.

Thank you.