What are the options and considerations for sending a US citizen with dementia to a care facility in Thailand?

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Oct 25, 2021

3 years ago

Lisa *******************

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So I'm considering sending my MIL to a Care Facility in Thailand.  She has Dementia.  Does anyone have experience in this or helpful advice?  (She's a US Citizen, 72 y/o, already considered incapacitated.)  Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on sending their mother-in-law, a 72-year-old US citizen with dementia, to a care facility in Thailand. Comments highlight several care facilities such as Mira Beer and Smile Coconut Healthcare. Additionally, concerns about visa issues are raised since the user was informed that their mother-in-law would not qualify for a retirement visa due to her condition, and a Non-O medical visa might be appropriate. Suggestions include contacting facilities directly and exploring the Lanna Care Network for more options.

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Paul *******

Contact Lanna Care Net. Nancy is an American and has a lot of experience in this area.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

I recommend contacting a care facility directly in Thailand. I believe she will go to Thailand on a Non-O medical visa. The care facility will be able to explain how to get her in Thailand. She COULD, in theory, be rejected entry based on Section 12, subsection 4 of the border entry laws.

3 years ago

Frédéric ******************

3 years ago

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Frédéric ******************

John ********

If you're considering Chiang Mai, look into Lanna Care Network for info.

3 years ago

Frédéric ******************

Beware that she won't get a retirement visa if she has dementia. It's clearly mentioned on the requested health certificate.

3 years ago

Lisa *******************

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I don’t think that applies. There are a handful of Dementia Care facilities that are targeting foreigners. So there is a pathway.

3 years ago

Frédéric ******************

@Lisa ******************

wow, that's new to me, capitalism has no borderline huh? It would be a medical care visa then.

3 years ago

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3 years ago

Jeffrey *********

@Frédéric ****************

That certificate is only for OA (and perhaps OX, I don't know), not O.

3 years ago

Frédéric ******************

@Jeffrey ********

it's for all 1 year extensions based on retirement and work permit.

3 years ago

Jeffrey *********

@Frédéric ****************

I've done six retirement extensions in Bangkok, and no medical form has ever been required. I've heard that Phuket immigration requires such a form, but the actual regulations don't call for it.

3 years ago

Frédéric ******************

@Jeffrey ********

usually they ask for it at the first extension, except if you had a non-OA in which case it is requested by the embassy.

3 years ago

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Frédéric ******************

Lindsey **********

@Smile ******************************

3 years ago

Lindsey **********

@Mira *****