Do I need to buy travel insurance or just medical insurance for the STV visa in Thailand?

@Benjamin *****

They said they can't extend it and need to take out new policy which is over twice the amount. Is that right?

@Damo *******

Who is "they" and what can't they extend?

@Benjamin *****

Axa insurance & can't extend their insurance longer than the original 3 months for the STV.

@Damo *******

:( Did you talk to your agent, or just the Helpdesk people on the phone?

@Benjamin *****

I spoke with the person who issued my intial insurance before I arrived.

@Damo *******

What immigration office are you using?

@Benjamin *****

Phuket

@Damo *******

Honestly, if I were you, I would mentally prepare myself for the extension of stay based on STV to be rejected. I was helping someone today who entered on a STV with 3 months insurance, got another extension for another 3 months, and Bangkok Immigration rejected her with the extension.

You'll also have to meet the same requirements as you used to enter on the STV for the insurance and pre-booked hotel (or a condo that you owned). I know in Bangkok they are being very strict about issuing those extension of stays.

@Benjamin *****

Why did they reject her extension?

@Damo *******

According to her, its' because she purchased an extension to her existing insurance policy, and the immigration office expects a single insurance policy (i.e. 180 days if you're staying 6 months, not 90 days + 90 days). She's still trying though, so we'll see what'll happen.

It's a new visa, and it's one that they are being extremely tight about.

@Benjamin *****

Appreciate the heads up 🙂🙏

and you know it is a total flop how exactly

@Stan ******

? Consult your "crystal balls" or ask a Magic 8 Ball?

@Viem *****

the post specifically talks about the STV. This ia an old post when the STV was widely available.

@Wei ***

can be the same. Luma do a very good policy.