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How can I get a 90-day medical visa extension in Thailand if I only received 30 days?

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Feb 8, 2018

7 years ago

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so, my doctor filled out papers for 90 day medical visa, immigration gave me 30. I now have to bring another paper next time. no telling what I will get. but she will not let me fly for at least 2 - 3 months. she has already told me that. maybe I will canoe back to yank land.

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The user discusses their experience with obtaining a medical visa in Thailand. Initially granted only 30 days instead of the anticipated 90 days due to their medical condition, they share frustration about the visa extension process and mention that their doctor will provide necessary documentation for the next immigration appointment. Additionally, comments shed light on the challenges of obtaining medical visa extensions in Thailand, emphasizing that extensions based on medical reasons are not easily granted and often limited. The community offers supportive insights regarding healthcare and recovery experiences in Thailand.

Jackie ******

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i am not in hospital now, but spent 8 days in ICU for heart failure. I am not worried. my doc will not even clear me to fly. so therez that. will seek other options wen medical runs out. all I can do. and she will give me the document again, wen I next have to go to immigration. she already has informed me of that. thanks for the comments.

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thanks TD, I was just kind of surprised that she asked for 90 on the thai paperwork for immigration and they only gave me 30, but, I know she will fill out other paperwork for me. she is adamant about the not flying thing. and all the rest, too. I am to remain as bed ridden as I can stand. she wants me to do absolutely nothing but let me heart heal, OK. she is very adamant about this.

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Tod *********

you can get medical extensions of stays over and over, so don't sweat it when this one starts to expire, just take the same documentation from the doc and go apply for another one.

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Nakornchai **********

The immigration have a doctor to estimate date of stay base on the medical documents from the hospital, it’s not easy, if you are not admit in hospital, they will not provide 90days for you. Next time you can get the document again time extend.

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Jackie ******

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OK, I am not worried. Just making a comment. We shall see what we see when she releases me. Then I will be making diffie decisions. But thanks for your comments. Much appreciated.

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Tod *********

Unfortunately extensions of stays based on medical reasons are not easily handed out and the way the rule is written it says they will be granted for no longer than 90 days.

Usually people get 30 or 60. I've never seen someone get a 90 day extension for a medical reason no matter how serious (except at Bumrungrad Hospital that has an immigration officer come there on Saturday and do extensions for their patients).

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Jackie ******

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thanks robert, but, actually, didn't choose it, kinda chose me, LOL I know what u mean, the care here is excellent. this is my 3rd failure, so know what I am talking about.

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Jackie ******

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i have been mostly a history, special and general theories of relativity (lay scholar, not a real one) quantum mechanics, cosmology, blah blah blah, all topics my ex wife said were useless at cocktail parties I begged to differ. LOL and I want to touch antiquities. just gotta do it.

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Jackie ******

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you are on. thanks for that, I will do it.

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Jackie ******

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work, I mean in US, volunteer everywhere else.

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Jonathan *************

if Barcelona, read Zafon's The Angel's Game", but wait a while because it's quite intense. Beautiful writing but a little spooky. :)

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Jackie ******

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I do IT volunteer stuff. teaching from basics to advanced networking skills. thatz what I did in Yank land.

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Jackie ******

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dont I know it. this is why I am here for at least 6 months. then, maybe barcelona, same amount of time, then maybe Rome, gotta go there, then maybe capetown. and to see my friends in Oz, if have the time. so much to do, I know I will run out of time. but, so what, gotta keep trying. and I plan on doing just that.

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Jonathan *************

near death experiences are meant to be life-enhancing!

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Jackie ******

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@Jonathan ************

you will get no argument from me on that. only thing I am really grateful for tho, first failure was near death experience, they gave me 50\50 chances.

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Jackie ******

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too true JP, and I have lotz of positive outlook, doctor is helping me with sleep, problems with that my whole life. but rest is very good for me heart. she wants me sleeping more.

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Jackie ******

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i totally agree. so happy to still be alive.

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Robert ********

@Jonathan ************

i am grateful everyday that I am here, especially when I seek medical care in a 5-star hospital :-)

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Jonathan *************

positive outlook and rest is good

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Jackie ******

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thanks RAP, I still feel lucky to be here. there is a story I am not telling, about my US docs, but for another day. i am just so happy to be on the mend. and in thailand. who will weep for me, I ask you?

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@Robert ***********

as i have said elsewhere it is all relative. US charges in US are ludicrous.

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Robert ********

Amazing Thailand :-) glad you made out well Jackie!

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Jackie ******

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8 days in ICU, under 5000$US. paid gladly, they kept me alive, 2 failures in US, California, 15 days each, 8 days in ICU, total bill, 257,000$US

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Robert ********

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I know BH well, even if that is their non-ICU price, it is very reasonable. Great hospital providing quality care!

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Jackie ******

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nothing to forgive, not enough frivolity in this world, more is muchly needed, LOL

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@Robert ***********

bhat, but i could have been misinformed, that was allegedly just the room/ bed for the night not ICU

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Jonathan *************

happily not, i just applied for a changed medical insurance and was told that was what their accommodation charge was per night--i almost had a heart attack. Forgive frivolity.

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Jackie ******

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if not. good on you. me, complete, complete, complete rest so heart will heal.

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Robert ********

8K THB or US$?

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@Jonathan ************

r u in hospital, sorry to assume.

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Jackie ******

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yes, you 2, my friend.

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Jonathan *************

speedy recovery :)

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Jackie ******

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me, out of ICU for a week, wattana hospital for cardio specialists

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Jonathan *************

Robert A. Piccus BKK at 8k a night? :) A question not a statement.

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Robert ********

Wow, in which hospital are you recovering?

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Robert ********

You couldn't have chosen a better country to seek medical attention and recover, wishing you all the best :-)

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Jackie ******

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i am on complete bed rest for at least 60 days. then echo cardio

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Jackie ******

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yes, heart failure, very not good

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Martin *********

Good luck 👍🏻

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Martin *********

90 day medical visa ?

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