Answered4 months ago
Can diabetes qualify for the DTV in Thailand and what are the medical options?
Anyone seeing a doctor for diabetes using them for the DTV? If so, I’d appreciate a contact, please.
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The discussion revolves around whether diabetes can be included in the long-term medical treatment plan for the DTV (Diabetes Treatment Visa) in Thailand. Participants share personal experiences, suggesting that diabetes management does qualify for the DTV if one has a proper treatment plan from a hospital or clinic. There are hospitals, mainly in Bangkok, that provide the necessary documentation for visa purposes. Some express a need for options outside Bangkok. Overall, while there are differing opinions, many agree that regular medical supervision is key for eligibility.
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Guy *******
Yes...
Gregory ********
OPGuy Laval which hospital did you use?
John ********
My Diabetes is managed by A Consultant from Bangkok Hospital.
My blood counts have never been better. hba1c has never been better either well below pre diabetes status
My blood counts have never been better. hba1c has never been better either well below pre diabetes status
Gregory ********
OPJohn Raison you doing Metformin? I control mine well when I eat accordingly and stay away from refined ed carbs/sugar.
Luc ************
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Charoen *******
Diabetes is manageable. Only the big hospitals offer this "service" and diabetes would not qualify as you would actually need to spend time in hospital.
Seb *********
Charoen Krung don’t listen to this guy he’s a idiot
Gregory ********
OPCharoen Krung diabetes definitely qualifies. There are hospitals in BKK who write the letter, but I’m looking for other options not in Bangkok.
Charoen *******
Gregory Hilton You need to be hospitalized and unfit to travel. Diabetes would definitely not qualify.
Gregory ********
OPCharoen Krung that’s incorrect. I asked the Thai Consulate in Los Angeles. It’s a valid use for the DTV. You can see comments on this page of people using it.
Charoen *******
Latrice DiFulvio Harrison I think i misunderstood the post. This is indeed DTV specific. I had no idea.
Latrice ********************
Charoen Krung you dont need to be hospitalized or unable to travel. You just need a longterm treatment plan that will last over a year. People do this with chiropractic services, dental treatments and accupuncture all of the time. You can even qualify with something mild like getting braces, because you will have a year or more of appointments.
Frank-Steven ***********
Makes sort of sense. Chronic diseases should make it easy to get a long term treatment plan. Good thinking.
Christer *****
Seriously?
Gregory ********
OPChrister Bau correct
Gregory ********
OPChrister Bau the hospital sets up your scheduled appts-6-12 months out-and provides a DTV letter to the Thai Embassy.
Christer *****
Gregory Hilton usually a diabetic have to see the doctor one time every 3 to 6 months.
Adam *****
Christer Bau medical treatment is one of the soft power options, though rarely used
Christer *****
Adam Goh Medical treatment for diabetes looks like....?
Colin **********
You have to get a treatment plan from the hospital or clinc, but its possible.
Colin **********
Only immigration can answer that question.
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