Cabinet approves one-year visa for foreigners seeking medical treatment in Thailand

[snoop1130]

 

The Thai cabinet approved, in principle, the issuance of medical treatment visas at their meeting today (Tuesday). The visa will allow foreigners seeking medical treatment in Thailand to stay for up to one year, without having to leave the country for visa renewals in the case of tourist visas.

 

Government deputy spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said that the decision is in line with the government’s policy to promote Thailand as an international medical hub.

 

To be eligible, each patient has to provide a bank statement with at least 800,000 baht for all the expenses in Thailand, and show proofs of a medical appointment that is made at least 30 days in advance, and an insurance that covers accidents, emergencies and COVID-19 worth no less than US$100,000.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/cabinet-approves-one-year-visa-for-foreigners-seeking-medical-treatment-in-thailand/

 

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[Mac Mickmanus]

Which ailment would take one year to treat thus needing a one year visa ?

[Pravda]

Just now, Mac Mickmanus said:

Which ailment would take one year to treat thus needing a one year visa ?

Erectile Dysfunction

[Clutch]

Liposuction of your wallet

[BangkokReady]

7 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Which ailment would take one year to treat thus needing a one year visa ?

One that costs around 24k USD to fix...

[fangless]

21 minutes ago, Pravda said:

Erectile Dysfunction

Do they get a couple of strokes at the  first treatment or do they have to come back for a second dose?

[Boomer6969]

And, ironically, I will have to go to Paris to get a PEA (Prostatic Artery Embolisation)... 

[Boomer6969]

4 minutes ago, fangless said:

Do they get a couple of strokes at the  first treatment or do they have to come back for a second dose?

Nope, but a few strokes too many will lead to a Cerebrovascular Accident.

[jackdd]

Let's see which types of appointments they accept.

[garyk]

I need dental implants. Does the 800K need to be in a Thai bank or do I just show it in my US bank account. I know the dentist in Thailand and he has done my dental work but, the time limit has always stopped me. This may be just be what I am looking for. As long as I don't have to transfer 800K over for a one year stay in a  Thai Bank.

Edited November 30, 2021 by garyk

[Pravda]

1 hour ago, fangless said:

Do they get a couple of strokes at the  first treatment or do they have to come back for a second dose?

 

Need a booster every 3 months 

[RichardColeman]

8 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

To be eligible, each patient has to provide a bank statement with at least 800,000 baht for all the expenses in Thailand, and show proofs of a medical appointment that is made at least 30 days in advance, and an insurance that covers accidents, emergencies and COVID-19 worth no less than US$100,000.

So basically a retirement visa with an added addition of a hospital appointment letter - what a farce.

[garyk]

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

So basically a retirement visa with an added addition of a hospital appointment letter - what a farce.

If the 800K is in my bank in the US and the insurance is reasonable then good for me. What is a policy like the going for ?

[RichardColeman]

19 minutes ago, garyk said:

If the 800K is in my bank in the US and the insurance is reasonable then good for me. What is a policy like the going for ?

I cannot see it being in a foreign bank account. If the did that they have no guarantee the money would come to thailand and second they may as well change all retirement extensions to 800k in a foreign bank. Be more cost effective and safer to have a hospital letter treating herpes once a year if you can keep it outside Thailand 

Edited November 30, 2021 by RichardColeman

[jacko45k]

10 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Which ailment would take one year to treat thus needing a one year visa ?

I suspect cancer treatments, diabetes, arthritis, COPD..... maybe TB and others where a warmer climate are beneficial (although pollution here may negate that). I wonder how many countries outside the USA have far more expensive treatment than Thailand, which is not cheap  any more. 

[rupert the bear]

the never ending greed and stupidity,it never ceases,so you must show your money first  in order to be overcharged on a govt sanctioned racist pricing policy.see the thai courts a mnth ago actually sanctioning this in a court of law!!!ohh forget it.more stupid stupid me stuff yawn

[jackdd]

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

I cannot see it being in a foreign bank account.

It's a visa, not an extension, so people get it before coming to Thailand, thus obviously in a foreign bank account.

Edited November 30, 2021 by jackdd

[CartagenaWarlock]

3 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

So basically a retirement visa with an added addition of a hospital appointment letter - what a farce.

Nope, for retirement visas one has ot be more than 50 years old. There is no age restrictions for medical visa.

[tigerfeet]

11 hours ago, Pravda said:

Erectile Dysfunction

Thats a bit deflated

[mjakob007]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The visa will allow foreigners seeking medical treatment in Thailand to stay for up to one year

will there be any treatment for those of us who are staying behind, despite all the hoops?

[JoePai]

11 hours ago, garyk said:

I need dental implants. Does the 800K need to be in a Thai bank or do I just show it in my US bank account. I know the dentist in Thailand and he has done my dental work but, the time limit has always stopped me. This may be just be what I am looking for. As long as I don't have to transfer 800K over for a one year stay in a  Thai Bank.

I think the clue is here :

 

To be eligible, each patient has to provide a bank statement with at least 800,000 baht for all the expenses in Thailand

[mvdf]

Soon to happen... a deluge of "sick" foreigners coming to the Kingdom.

 

12 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Which ailment would take one year to treat thus needing a one year visa ?

Genital ailments would be the main medical certificate presented for this visa category. For sure.

Alcohol Polydipsia (extreme thirst that cannot be quenched by drinking)

 

 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

provide a bank statement with at least 800,000 baht

Oh ok.. just read that part. Looks like it's gonna be just a trickle of applicants then.

 

Edited December 1, 2021 by mvdf

[jacko45k]

47 minutes ago, tigerfeet said:

Thats a bit deflated

It's a let down....

[Mingomania]

12 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Which ailment would take one year to treat thus needing a one year visa ?

Maybe the one-year curse of spontaneous insanity that comes with the severe headaches of applying for any kind of visa these days?

[spidermike007]

4 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

So basically a retirement visa with an added addition of a hospital appointment letter - what a farce.

Not a farce. But rather sheer panic. Expats are leaving in droves and tourists are not coming. Income is dropping, unemployment is rising, so are suicides. The economy is in the toilet. Desperation is setting in. The goons are grasping for straws after sabotaging a most vital industry. 

[GeorgeCross]

awesome!

 

skip the marriage visa & get my ingrown toe nail fixed instead ????

 

 

[jacko45k]

4 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Not a farce. But rather sheer panic. Expats are leaving in droves and tourists are not coming. Income is dropping, unemployment is rising, so are suicides. The economy is in the toilet. Desperation is setting in. The goons are grasping for straws after sabotaging a most vital industry. 

Do you know many Expats leaving? I hear of a few giving up their business but not many leaving for good.

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Which ailment would take one year to treat thus needing a one year visa ?

That's not the point, it gets some people in the country parting with daily expenses, 800,000 sitting in the bank  and not to mention a nice wedge for the hospital.

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, jackdd said:

Let's see which types of appointments they accept.

Anything will do.

[GeorgeCross]

other publications are tieing this visa to "wealthy foreigners"

 

which would mean 800K in the bank qualifies as wealthy and with "purchasing power"

 

hoo-rah! we're saved!!