Foreigner health card

[phitsanulokjohn]

Hi

I have read many posts here on TV,regarding the Thai government healthcard for foreigners,but am unfortunately able to ascertain the following information,so would be very grateful for any replies,and that is:-

IS THE HEALTH CARD DEPENDENT ON THE TYPE OF VISA YOU'RE HOLDING? I APPRECIATE,IT WOULDN'T BE AVAILABLE TO SOMEONE IN POSSESSION OF A TOURIST VISA,BUT WHAT ABOUT A NON-IMMIGRANT 'O' BASED ON MARRIAGE TO A THAI, OR EVEN A RETIREMENT VISA,OR DO YOU NEED TO HAVE A WORKING OR BUSINESS VISA AND BE IN POSSESSION OF A WORK PERMIT AND PAYING TAXES?

Many thanks.

[Sheryl]

Any type of long-term visa (O, B etc) is fine. The issue is just establishing that you reside long-term in Thailand as opposed to passing through.

Some places do not check visa extension, some do. Some also request proof of residence (tabian baan, lease etc), some don't.

As noted in the main thread on this subject, not all hospitals issue these cards to other than migrants. Some that used to, have stopped. But some still do or have just started. It is completely inconsistent.

[phitsanulokjohn]

Many thanks for the above info Sheryl.