JTXR Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Since I'll be trying for my first extension of stay based on retirement at CW in a few weeks, the new health insurance requirement (see thread started by Webfact today) is an unwelcome wrench in the works. I'd appreciate it if folks going to CW for their extension of stay would post info on whether and how TI is asking about health insurance. Actual experience, rather than speculation, would be most appreciated. ;-) Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 The new requirement is currently only for OA visa applications. To be honest though, why wouldn't you have health insurance if you're living here? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted May 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2019 Immigration will not be wanting to see proof of medical insurance. The article in the news is only for applying for a OA long stay visa at the Thai embassy in you home country. 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTXR Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 Thanks, Joe. If that's the case, you can close or delete this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: The new requirement is currently only for OA visa applications. To be honest though, why wouldn't you have health insurance if you're living here? To be honest it was never a requirement , now it appears to be and the aged with pre existing who previously self insured it’s just another reason to worry. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted May 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2019 The new requirement is currently only for OA visa applications. To be honest though, why wouldn't you have health insurance if you're living here?Self insuring or health insurance just not worth it due to the exclusions. Many people have rubbish insurance, ignorance is bliss and all that 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd8800 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 16 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: Immigration will not be wanting to see proof of medical insurance. The article in the news is only for applying for a OA long stay visa at the Thai embassy in you home country. I know this could be considered splitting hairs but I read 'renewals' as extensions. It just seems to make sense that any longstayer has some sort of coverage. Otherwise one would show insurance for the first years (2 if played right) and then go uninsured after that. Maybe the Thai gov't thinks the bank deposits cover the longstayer after the O-A expires. We'll know the details as they unfold. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest1 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 minute ago, jmd8800 said: I know this could be considered splitting hairs but I read 'renewals' as extensions. It just seems to make sense that any longstayer has some sort of coverage. Otherwise one would show insurance for the first years (2 if played right) and then go uninsured after that. Maybe the Thai gov't thinks the bank deposits cover the longstayer after the O-A expires. We'll know the details as they unfold. We'll know the details as they unfold. I would not hold your breath on that one.... The 65,000 deposited every month has been a cesspool of murkiness from day one and is still open to interpretation... I would not expect any different from heath insurance....Actually probably worse.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, jmd8800 said: I know this could be considered splitting hairs but I read 'renewals' as extensions. I read it as meaning getting a new OA visa. Please move this discussion to the news forum here. https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1100302-health-insurance-mandatory-for-long-stay-foreigners-in-thailand/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Yes the news article specifically mentioned 'renewals'. However it wont affect the OP until it passes into law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post glegolo Posted May 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2019 instead of just going on going on and going on, plse read ubonjoes post and stop acting like a bunch of secondhand Sherlock Holmes... it is done, this article is about non immigrant O-A NOT EXTENSIONS.... glegolo 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted May 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, pauln said: Yes the news article specifically mentioned 'renewals'. However it wont affect the OP until it passes into law. No new law is needed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will just change the requirements for a OA visa application. There is only one law and that is the immigration act of 1979 that has not been changed since it was issued. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted May 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: I read it as meaning getting a new OA visa. Please move this discussion to the news forum here. https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1100302-health-insurance-mandatory-for-long-stay-foreigners-in-thailand/ Topic now 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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