I'm currently undergoing my cancer treatment at Chula hospital. My tourist visa expires at the beginning of April. However, I'm scheduled for a major surgery in April and recovery time will take up to 8 weeks.

The question is how I explain to my doctor which precise medical certificate I need in order to obtain a medical visa. Their English is limited, my Thai is almost non existent. So I thought there might be some form for that certificate, preferably in Thai.

Has anyone got this kind of certificate at Chula? Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

OP just ask the doctor for a certificate stating your situation/condition, then take it, or get someone to take it to immigration, you can get a 90 day medical extension for 1900 baht.

Your point about doctors limited English is confusing, as every doctor here can and does speak English.

Some times doctors let you think they have little English skills, as they are shy about it, scared of making a mistake.

Edited March 19, 20197 yr by colinneil

29 minutes ago, colinneil said:

OP just ask the doctor for a certificate stating your situation/condition, then take it, or get someone to take it to immigration, you can get a 90 day medical extension for 1900 baht.

Your point about doctors limited English is confusing, as every doctor here can and does speak English.

Some times doctors let you think they have little English skills, as they are shy about it, scared of making a mistake.

Thanks, colinneil. You're right, in terms of limited English, I referred more to administrative and nursing staff. I was not sure if I should ask the international desk or the doctor I usually see about the certificate. I would rather show them an example or something.

2 minutes ago, prosonya said:

Thanks, colinneil. You're right, in terms of limited English, I referred more to administrative and nursing staff. I was not sure if I should ask the international desk or the doctor I usually see about the certificate. I would rather show them an example or something.

 If the hospital has an international desk speak with them, they should be fully aware of the requirements needed for immigration.