Can I stay in Thailand on a multi-entry OA visa without health insurance?

@Adrian *****

my friend just changed from OA to marriage within the country. Pain in the ass bit he did it.

@Brett ******

very helpful. Thank you.

@Allan ***********

its all connected at the top same for every country

@Michael *******

and there you go, same as all insurance read the small print, he said

@Allan ***********

should ask your friend to do research. Not sure where you are from they do have a version of companies house here where board members are listed for certain companies. Its all in Thai

@Tod ********

so who is on the board of these stipulated insurance companies, any people in government asking for a friend.

@Kenny *******

nope, you can't go from an O-A visa entry (which is what you're on now) to a Non-O visa inside the country. You either get the year extension from the O-A visa entry you're on by meeting the requirements and having the mandatory health insurance OR when the borders open up you leave the country, canceling your year O-A entry stamp you have now, come back in on a 30 day visa exempt entry and THEN apply for a 90 day Non-O visa (and that wouldn't need insurance)

You don't mention your nationality but if you are wanting to use monthly income method for the proof of funds and you come from a country that does not issue the income affidavit notary letter (US, UK, Australia) you would need to transfer in to the country each month every month at least 65K baht into a thai bank account in your name only for the previous 12 months before you apply for your extension.