Can one of the well informed give some clarity on the Thai Pass insurance please . In my case I have a retirement extension that is valid to this September . I will leave Thailand for 1 month soon and buy a re-entry permit for my return in April .  What I need to know is the length of the insurance cover I will have to take out if 1/ I do not show a flight leaving Thailand after my return and 2 / If I show a leaving flight say after 1 month .    The reason for my confusion is that I think that I read on this forum that a 30 day covid policy is all that is required for any period .  

30 day policy is fine. 

BTW you can buy your reentry permit at airport if that's suits you best. 

7 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

30 day policy is fine. 

BTW you can buy your reentry permit at airport if that's suits you best. 

Indeed , I have  bought a re-entry permit at swampy before at 1000 baht . You are confirming that a 30 day covid policy will cover the remainder of my extension period of about 5 months ? Good news if that is the case . 

9 minutes ago, superal said:

. You are confirming that a 30 day covid policy will cover the remainder of my extension period of about 5 months ?

Yes. 

Think lot of confusion early on because the phrase "insurance to cover period of stay" was used.

Clearly that was a no go for folk in your situation or for example those with non O-A visa. 

Many reports of those with reentry permit obtaining a one month cover and being stamped into Thailand on return up till their expiry of existing permit. 

In your case Sept. 

As the OP needs this and so do I, let me ask: A good, reliable place for the preflight test to get on the airplane in Thailand. My wife and I are looking for a place that will guarantee a 24hr result. (we worry that a 48hr result guarantee will come back too soon) So far all the places want 3k+ each (in BKK). Leaving at 11:45 pm on Austrian Air on the 31st, we apparently need results dated (anytime after mid-night) on the 31st. (or technically after 1pm on the 30th?)