Popular Post snoop1130 Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 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/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-11-30 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mac Mickmanus Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 Which ailment would take one year to treat thus needing a one year visa ? 4 2 1 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pravda Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 Just now, Mac Mickmanus said: Which ailment would take one year to treat thus needing a one year visa ? Erectile Dysfunction 5 68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Clutch Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 Liposuction of your wallet 13 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 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... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fangless Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer6969 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 And, ironically, I will have to go to Paris to get a PEA (Prostatic Artery Embolisation)... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer6969 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Let's see which types of appointments they accept. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post garyk Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) 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 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pravda Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 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. 16 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyk Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 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 ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) 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 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rupert the bear Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 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 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackdd Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) 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 4 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CartagenaWarlock Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 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. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfeet Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 11 hours ago, Pravda said: Erectile Dysfunction Thats a bit deflated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjakob007 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 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? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 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 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdf Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 47 minutes ago, tigerfeet said: Thats a bit deflated It's a let down.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mingomania Posted December 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2021 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? 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted December 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2021 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. 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GeorgeCross Posted December 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2021 awesome! skip the marriage visa & get my ingrown toe nail fixed instead ???? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted December 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2021 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. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted December 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2021 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 11 hours ago, jackdd said: Let's see which types of appointments they accept. Anything will do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCross Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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