Not sure if this has previously been shared or communicated. Phuket immig has now removed the B3m insurance exemption/ waiver for the OA visa holders who arrived before Nov 2019. I wasnt able to verify this with an officer as I was unable to get past the gatekeepers they now employ, and I stopped bringing my insurance policy several years ago. They say it was gazzetted in sept last year surprised not to see anything in the media about it 🤔
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Recent discussions indicate that Phuket Immigration has eliminated the B3 million insurance exemption for OA visa holders who arrived before November 2019. There is confusion among expatriates regarding the accuracy and the implications of this policy change, as it appears not to have been widely reported in the media. While some participants in the discussion cite that it was announced last September, others are unsure of its validity, especially since they have not seen official updates from the Phuket Immigration Volunteers or the immigration office.
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