IMA_FARANG Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 For ubonjoe I Have a broken arm due to a fall. I am currently on a SETV which expires on 28 Feb 2017. I expect to have an operation to repair the bone in my broken left arm next week.. The surgeon says he can write a letter for an extension for a Medical emergency. I will need at least two months recuperation and several visits to the hospital as an outpatient to check the healing of my arm.. I know that I can get a 30 day extension on my current SETV anyhow. But should I try for a 60 day medical rehabilitation extension with a letter from my surgeon. Is such a Medical extension possible for Medical reasons with a doctors letter from the surgeon in the hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 It is possible to get an extension up to 90 days for medical treatment. The letter from the doctor must state you cannot travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Thanks JOE. I will be talking to the surgeon and doctor on Monday. He speaks excellent English. He did his residency/training in the U.S. and England Now working in the Rama 9 government hospital in Bangkok. Edited February 25, 2017 by IMA_FARANG Added a coment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzmurray Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 "unfit to travel" - because of a broken arm ? Seems like a stretch to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 39 minutes ago, muzmurray said: "unfit to travel" - because of a broken arm ? Seems like a stretch to me. There is a big difference between unfit and unable to travel. Not easy to get medical treatment when traveling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbaz Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 The OP states he has to visit Outpatient services for "checks" several times over two months for his repaired arm. No way he can be unfit/unable to travel to renew a visa/visa exempt entry (I worked in healthcare - rehab and administration for 45 years). No wonder patients who cannot walk etc can't get medical extensions at some Immi offices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackThompson Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 54 minutes ago, Evilbaz said: The OP states he has to visit Outpatient services for "checks" several times over two months for his repaired arm. No way he can be unfit/unable to travel to renew a visa/visa exempt entry (I worked in healthcare - rehab and administration for 45 years). No wonder patients who cannot walk etc can't get medical extensions at some Immi offices. While this might not be an extreme case, I'd sure like to avoid "travel" immediately after having my arm surgically-reconstructed. While they may not give him an extension for the entire length of recuperation, some down-time after surgery, to avoid bouncing around on buses, planes, and jostled about in airports, would be the nice thing to do. I've found the use of both arms, often simultaneously, extremely important in the course of travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbaz Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 The OP can go to Immi locally and get 30 day extension before his ORIF. Plenty of time for recuperation, removal of sutures an to travel for a new extension/VE. "Discomfort" wont satisfy for a medical extension in Phuket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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