What type of visa should I apply for to support my Thai wife during her illness?

Geezerboy1940 You applied for one or the other, marriage or over 50

Geezerboy1940 I’m 800km from Bangkok I’ve used them for a good 5 years never let me down plus Grace is extremely helpful

Graham Seal Thanks. He doesn’t actually say what the Non O was issued for but I’m sure he can use that for the extension.

Geezerboy1940 You will need an extension so have your money transferred within 2-3 weeks of arriving to season 2 months for your extension

Eric Mullard always get the 12 months extension first then keep that 60 days in reserve in case it is needed in the future

Lynnette Munoz remember you need to translate your marriage documents to get an extension based on marriage. I did not do it but because I was over 50 I got the retirement visa which was much easier. Still have not translated any marriage documents. I had tried using my marriage license and certificates but not good because was not translated

@Lynnette ******

hopefully his wife is well enough to attend the immigration office

Geezerboy1940 Not for your first 12 month extension, with a US passport the only way is with 800k seasoned bank funds in your name, 1600k in a joint account if the Immigration Office will accept joint accounts

Geezerboy1940 ask and inquire about things that can be done under the UCS

I understand you can fund it…but everyone loves saving money

Medical is expensive everywhere in the world so if you can save $10k USD over time it’s well worth it

good stuff

Like all things Thai you have to

Talk

Don’t take no for answer

And stay on top of it

If the govt hospital can’t provide care the Thai clinic she is registered at has the ability and authority to move her to a hospital that can care for her….

If she’s in bkk and has a hospital that can’t help her she can ask to move to Sriirat hospital, Chula, police hospital where they can treat her outside her govt hospital

Also at night (1800-2000 hours) the dr’s do appointments at the government hospitals for many ailments it’s not free the consultation usually costs ฿550-฿650 baht but they can prescribe basically anything from MRI’s to surgery under the UCS (free)…

It’s all covered, you just have to stay on top of it and talk the Thai way of talking

Geezerboy1940 Go for the Retirement visa if you have 800 k to sit in the bank then go for that. Much easier