What Was Your Experience With Re-Entering Thailand on an O-A Visa in December 2019?

Dec 5, 2019
5 years ago
Richard *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Update:

O-A visa from October 2019. My first re entry.

IO photographed my visa. Told me I was stamped in until 02/12/2020. No mention of insurance.

โ€œWelcome back to Thailand โ€œ with a smile. All in 15 minutes.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Š
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their experience of re-entering Thailand on an O-A visa in December 2019. They reported a smooth process where no insurance was asked for, and they were stamped in until early December. The community discussed various related topics such as differing experiences with immigration officers about insurance requirements and the types of travel insurance that are accepted.
Sshane ***********
Question on insurance.

Holders of some credit cards are offered full medical cover as a card benefit.. even if travel is not booked on the card.

Would this be acceptable?
Tod *********
probably to BUY an O-A visa from a thai consulate in your country or to enter thailand while that O-A visa was valid

BUT

As far as using it to get a yearly extension of stay, nope, for that you need to use one of the 12 thai insurance providers
Bob **********
May I ask where you entered??TIA
Richard *******
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Bob D'Andrea I arrived from London Gatwick via Dubai. Business class and dress smart. Some of the Europeans arriving looked like they had come from a homeless shelter.
Wayne **********
It seems some of the IO's may feel the insurance protocol is a bit harsh and maybe using their lenient arms while they can. Just hope none of them lose their jobs over it though...
Longy ****
Philip *********
@Wayne *********
it is more likely that they are simply as confused as everyone else about the rule .
Martin *********
Thanks Richard ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
James ********
Thank you for your report
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