Tod, I have asked this on Thai visa.
Yes, before you jump down my throat and yes nothing more as yet regarding this medical insurance and yes realise they were discussing this and nothing more and good.
Personally, at moment do have an emergency fund (but the oh so weak pound on 39.
My main point on the new rules for retirement extension and perfectly appreciate and understand the new rules but just a quick question and noticed that in any case at any time during the year it must not drop below 400K at any time. This is new this year also!!
This was the figure which in discussions about possible medical insurance as cover amount!
I realise that one can not yet see any furthur info and this is not in any way a move to worry even more our expats.
just interested on your viewpoint.
thank you
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion centers around the new regulations for retirement extensions for expats in Thailand, specifically regarding the mandatory maintenance of a 400,000 Baht balance in a Thai bank account throughout the year. These changes have sparked questions about their implications for medical insurance, particularly in relation to the Non-Immigrant O-A visa which is recommended to carry mandatory health insurance. Community members express curiosity over these new rules while reflecting on the ongoing dialogues within expat circles.
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