What are my best options for extending my stay in Thailand due to medical issues?

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Hello All ,

I entered Thailand on a 30 day exemption from Canada , on nov 20......... after 30 days , I went to Laos for my 60days visa ,  I just extended for 30 days at jomtien.

Visa is up on March 15 .

12 hours after arriving , a speeding car took out the motorbike taxi I was riding on . Both the driver and I suffered some extensive injuries .

My right leg broken in two places and surgery to insert a titanium plate , with screws , to put tit back together

I also required a second surgery last month,
 to remove two herniated discs in my neck , also requiring titanium plate, screws and bone grafts to put me back together .

I am hoping to be walking by the time my via expires , but going home to 4 feet of snow , stairs , life alone and a truck I can’t drive with a buggered ankle,

Doctor gave me a letter saying I cannot work again until July ,

So , this Leaves me hoping to apply for another visa , and continue my recovery here and possibly be able to enjoy some time away from the frequent hospital/doctors visits .

As I see it , My options are either ,

A)Take  my medical records and  request a medical visa ,

B) try to  apply for a course and make educational visa .

C) go out to a neighbouring country and come back on 30 day exemption.

D) create a company and start a business .

Any thoughts on the best way to proceed ?

I would like to stay for another 90 days , and see if I’m capable of returning to my previous line of work come July , if not , I think I’d like to stay...........

New at all of this and I know that every choice is at the discretion  of the person to revives my file on the day of application ........

I would welcome any thoughts  or insight .

Thanks in advance 🙏☺️

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user, recovering from serious injuries sustained in an accident in Thailand, seeks advice on how to extend their visa, which expires on March 15. They are considering applying for a medical visa, an educational visa, or a tourist visa extension. Community members suggest applying for a medical extension based on their doctor's recommendation and submitting medical records to immigration, as this could allow them to stay longer.

Misha *********** · Answer

Hi Todd , thanks for the reply .

You think I can go to immigration office , without having to leave the country?

This would be the ideal scenario......

Tod ********* · Answer

Okay an extension for a medical extension of stay can be granted for up to 90 days at a time. You need to GO to the immigration office BEFORE your current stamp runs out (you can't apply for a medical extension after you start overstaying).

Good Luck,

Good Luck,

Jeremy ******** · Answer

You can always travel to Melbourne Australia and apply for the 6 month METV with proper extensions and border bounces you can get 9 months out of a 6 month visa...all you have to do is meet all the requirements for the visa

Paul ********** · Answer

Medical for sure!!!

Misha *********** · Answer

Thanks for the promt reply , James 🙏☺️

That’s kinda what I was thinking ,I have a letter from the neurosurgeon, and  the physio therapist said she would lay out a printed schedule for my therapy , that I could submit .

But my fear is that they say ,  I’m technically able to fly home, so they my not approve the 60/90 days that I would like to receive .

I have heard of people getting back to back tourist visa in the past , but I understand they are more reluctant to issue them these days .

I did my visa in Laos ,

Tourist visa in Laos ,

Are there pros or cons to applying again in in Laos ?  Should I go to Cambodia ?

James ******** · Answer

A ...get the medical extension

What are my best options for extending my stay in Thailand due to medical issues?

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