Popular Post rooster59 Posted June 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2020 Hospital appointment is not a loophole for foreign entrants By Barry Kenyon Hopes that foreigners abroad clutching an appointment letter with a Thai hospital might be included in the first tranche of international arrivals have been dashed. Hopes that foreigners abroad clutching an appointment letter with a Thai hospital might be included in the first tranche of international arrivals have been dashed. Government spokespersons have pointed out that, in fact, a non-immigrant “O” visa (medical treatment) must be applied for in the foreigner’s country of first abode. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs points out that the visa costs 80 USD, a single entry of 90 days, which can be extended in Thailand by the immigration bureau. Full story: https://www.pattayamail.com/featured/hospital-appointment-is-not-a-loophole-for-foreign-entrants-303873 -- © Copyright Pattaya Mail 2020-06-14 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCP108 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 What if you already have a current valid non-o visa and go from Thailand to your home country then schedule a flight back at which time you do have a scheduled medical appointment in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyFax Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 20 minutes ago, JCP108 said: What if Then you do not have a Non-Imm O visa issued for purpose of medical treatment. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuckamuck Posted June 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2020 So you can go to Thailand to get a boob job, but you can't go see your kids. Nice 11 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted June 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, canuckamuck said: So you can go to Thailand to get a boob job, but you can't go see your kids. Nice If me getting back to the wife involves getting a pair of boobs, I think I'll wait a bit longer 2 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traubert Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, canuckamuck said: So you can go to Thailand to get a boob job, but you can't go see your kids. Nice No, quite the opposite. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuckamuck Posted June 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Traubert said: No, quite the opposite. it was sarcasm 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 3 hours ago, rooster59 said: The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs points out that the visa costs 80 USD, a single entry of 90 days, which can be extended in Thailand by the immigration bureau. Wow!!! There's an insurmountable obstacle that Thailand has just tossed in the path of punters trying to game the system! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Honestly, I'd have expected that someone in the Ministry of Obfuscation would have printed up a list of "qualifying medical procedures." "Shhhhh!" Sorry. Didn't mean to give them ideas... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCP108 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, connda said: Honestly, I'd have expected that someone in the Ministry of Obfuscation would have printed up a list of "qualifying medical procedures." "Shhhhh!" Sorry. Didn't mean to give them ideas... Would be helpful. I'm not a punter gaming the system. I live here. I want to go to my home country and come back. It's also true that I get medical care here. If I don't leave and visit my home country, I will stay here and have medical appointments. So, now wondering if the type of care I normally get will be included in such. Why should it be only for people with a medical reason to travel here and no other reason (trivial or important)? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyFax Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) While the OP mentions a non-IMM 'O' visa for medical treatment, what is most likely being referenced for this type of medical entry is the 'MT' Tourist visa. The Tourist 'MT' is for medical procedures not anticipated to exceed 60 days and the non-IMM 'O' is required for procedures expected to last longer than 60 days. (per London Thai Embassy website) The required documentation from the hospital is presented to the Thai Embassy/Consulate where the Non-IMM or Tourist 'MT' application is lodged Edited June 14, 2020 by SkyFax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letseng Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 5 hours ago, canuckamuck said: So you can go to Thailand to get a boob job, but you can't go see your kids. Nice Boob job isn't really medical. It is cosmetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 yeah, nice try lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 6 hours ago, canuckamuck said: So you can go to Thailand to get a boob job, but you can't go see your kids. Nice You know how it works.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peabody Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 I've lived in Thailand for most of the last 20 years and I have a retirement "visa". I recently spent 500,000 THB to have a total hip replacement in BKK. I need to get back in for a followup with my surgeon. Don't need a new visa, just need CoE. I'll give it a shot! ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 35 minutes ago, Letseng said: Boob job isn't really medical. It is cosmetic. Along with for example ...teeth implants. Your missing the point. Thailand has an industry dedicated to medical procedures that cost far less than in their own country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyFax Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, Peabody said: I've lived in Thailand for most of the last 20 years and I have a retirement "visa". I recently spent 500,000 THB to have a total hip replacement in BKK. I need to get back in for a followup with my surgeon. Don't need a new visa, just need CoE. I'll give it a shot! ???? OK so if you get a letter from your surgeon/hospital detailing necessary medical procedure, to whom would you give it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 19 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Thailand has an industry dedicated to medical procedures that cost far less than in their own country. For a reason, e.g. different hygiene and medical standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said: For a reason, e.g. different hygiene and medical standards. Clearly you have never attended the PRIVATE hospitals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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