Social Security and Tourist Visa

[kritsana77]

Sorry but this is a lengthy question. Firstly, I lived in Thailand for over a decade working (teaching and with international NGO'S) and studying acquiring my bachelor's and master's degrees. I moved back to the US over six months ago and before leaving I set up an automatic payment for my Social Security/health insurance.

 

I am flying into Cambodia to stay for a few months and I want to fly into DMK to see my doctor and get my transcripts.

 

Q1: Do I need an ED visa or Non o visa to be able to sustain my SS in Thailand? I still have a valid driver's license which I always show to the admin to check in.

Q2: Is DMK safe to fly into or should I take the bus from Phenom Phen? I have zero TV's from my time living in Thailand, but many years of ED (from a reputable university) and non B visas.

Q3: If they deny my SS for not having the proper visa I want to get my tax refund from my time working in Thailand. Has anyone done this before?

Q4: If I like Cambodia I might stay there and keep my insurance, if SS let's me, would this be recommended?

 

Sorry this is so long, but would appreciate any constructive input.  

[BritManToo]

You might like to check out Siam Reap as well, I really liked it.

And it's a half way stop between PP and Thailand.

 

Can't help you with SS.

[JackThompson]

I don't see a problem flying-in given no Tourist stay history plus 6 months in the USA - provided you have a Valid Tourist Visa when you enter - ideally from the USA (PP, Cambodia is not a good place to get them any more). 

 

Be sure to be carrying 20K Baht worth of cash and/or travelers checks.  If you have proof of a flight-out, and a hotel-booking, that could also be helpful (though in theory not needed for entry with a valid visa).  Chances are they won't ask anything, but be prepared to answer why you are here, and all about your history before, if asked. 

 

I would think it would be your next trip back, if not far off in the future, when they might start to make problems. 

 

I must also defer on the SS questions.  My impression is that as long as you are paying, you have it, regardless of visa-type - but I could very well be mistaken.

[samran]

Thai social security and the attached health benefits won't provide for anything in Cambodia, if that is what you are asking.

[kritsana77]

18 minutes ago, samran said:

Thai social security and the attached health benefits won't provide for anything in Cambodia, if that is what you are asking.

Samran...........If I were to stay in Cambo I would use it every 3-4 months to get my meds. Also, it would be great to use in case of an emergency.

[onera1961]

Thai social security and the attached health benefits won't provide for anything in Cambodia, if that is what you are asking.

Does Thai SS payment require you to stay in Thailand? Can't he cone to Thailand for health care services?

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[samran]

9 hours ago, kritsana77 said:

Samran...........If I were to stay in Cambo I would use it every 3-4 months to get my meds. Also, it would be great to use in case of an emergency.

Might work, but you’d need to sort a hospital to be registered at. 

[ubonjoe]

9 hours ago, JackThompson said:

I don't see a problem flying-in given no Tourist stay history plus 6 months in the USA - provided you have a Valid Tourist Visa when you enter - ideally from the USA (PP, Cambodia is not a good place to get them any more). 

I think he may mean a 30 day visa exempt entry not a tourist visa since he does not mention applying for one. People incorrectly call them tourist visas all the time.

[phuketrichard]

12 hours ago, BritManToo said:

You might like to check out Siam Reap as well, I really liked it.

And it's a half way stop between PP and Thailand.

 

Can't help you with SS.

HUH?
Phnom Penh to SR 6-7 hours,  Bus

SR-Poi Pet ( thai border ) 2 1/2 hours, shared taxi

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I am flying into Cambodia to stay for a few months

Tourist visa on arrival ($30) good for 30 days,can be extended ONCE only for 30 days apx $45
Ordinary visa; ( $35) 30 days,can be extended to a 1,3,6 month EG extension,( looking for work) in country for $45-$180

     ER extension ( over 55) can be extended for 1 year apx $285

 

 

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I set up an automatic payment for my Social Security/health insurance.

valid driver's license which I always show to the admin to check in.

Are you American or thai?
You referring to thai or US social security??

American it matters not what visa ur on or where you are.
Payment into where? The bangkok bank NY and than transfer to ur thai Bangkok Bank?

If u moved to the states, didn't u notify SS?

Check in for what?

 

Thai ss,   No idea....didn't even know that had that

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Q2: Is DMK safe to fly into

Yes, no problem for 99.9% of people.  dress nice, have hotel booking, Air asia very inexpensive

 

Cambodia health care service sucks. You can now get direct SS paymnets ( ur referring to US social security, right) into Cambodian banks,juts need request a form from PI SS office an have bank sign it.

 

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would this be recommended

Cambodia is not even close to the same as Thailand and it is more expensive for 90% of things

You need check it out first, Look at Siem rep, Phnom Penh, Kampot, kep

all depends on what u want.

[ubonjoe]

21 minutes ago, phuketrichard said:

You referring to thai or US social security??

Thai social security. Payments can be made to the keep the medical coverage from it valid.

12 hours ago, kritsana77 said:

Sorry but this is a lengthy question. Firstly, I lived in Thailand for over a decade working (teaching and with international NGO'S) and studying acquiring my bachelor's and master's degrees. I moved back to the US over six months ago and before leaving I set up an automatic payment for my Social Security/health insurance.

 

[BritManToo]

23 minutes ago, phuketrichard said:

Cambodia is not even close to the same as Thailand and it is more expensive for 90% of things

You need check it out first, Look at Siem rep, Phnom Penh, Kampot, kep

all depends on what u want.

We will have to disagree on this, I found Cambodia cheaper for almost everything.

Beer 50c/pint, cocktails $1, Indian curry $4-5, Air con hotel with swimming pool $12/night, bicycle hire $2/day, pot of tea $1.

[phuketrichard]

Average quality rentals in all of the country;  Higher in Cambodia

western goods; higher

electricity; higher

soft drinks; higher

cooking gas; higher

Gasoline; higher

Driving license;higher

Visa; higher

 

f$#k they even charge you 1,000 riel/tire for air

I lived in Cambodia for a year, own land and house ( thru Khmer gf) and travel there 1-2x/year

 

Yep; cigs and drinking alcohol, (ur referring to $.50 happy hour Cambodian drafts which tastes terrible)   cheaper....  who cares   LOL

 

please tel me which air con hotel with pool u got for$12? I know there a few in sr in off season,but its NOT the norm.  I usually pay around $15-18 for air con hotel, no pool and i have traveled all over the country not just the tourist areas.

 

Forgot the mention Cambodian food compared to thai is a world of difference...

and if ur over 50years old u cant marry a khmer lady

 

[phuketrichard]

28 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Thai social security. Payments can be made to the keep the medical coverage from it valid.

 

... Q1: Do I need an ED visa or Non o visa to be able to sustain my SS in Thailand?

 

Honest question, can a farang get thai ss if he is not working or retired from working>

obviously this guy is not thai
 

[ubonjoe]

1 hour ago, phuketrichard said:

Honest question, can a farang get thai ss if he is not working or retired from working>

obviously this guy is not thai

If anybody (Thai or foreigner) works for more than a year and have made monthly SS payments they can pay monthly to keep their health care coverage valid after they stop working.

[BritManToo]

2 hours ago, phuketrichard said:

please tel me which air con hotel with pool u got for$12? I know there a few in sr in off season,but its NOT the norm.  I usually pay around $15-18 for air con hotel, no pool and i have traveled all over the country not just the tourist areas.

Garden Village Guesthouse and pool Bar. Double fan $10/night, double aircon $12/night.

Me drinking 50c beer by the pool, peak season January 2019.

 

 

[murraynz]

11 hours ago, BritManToo said:

We will have to disagree on this, I found Cambodia cheaper for almost everything.

Beer 50c/pint, cocktails $1, Indian curry $4-5, Air con hotel with swimming pool $12/night, bicycle hire $2/day, pot of tea $1.

camdodia is far more filthy than thailand.. its too sickening to be thinking about , if things are cheaper or not...