Will I Need Proof of Insurance When Returning to Thailand on a Non-O-A Visa?

Heard that health insurance rule only apply for O-A issued after 31 Oct.

@Scott *******

there is just not enough solid reports to tell you IF you will or won't be asked for proof of insurance when you return.

IF I was a betting man I'd bet you WILL be asked for proof (there is no clause in the police order that says ANYONE on an O-A is exempt from this rule after Oct 31, no matter when you got the visa or entered the country :/ ).

People who have been asked when flying in but can't show proof are given 30 day visa exempt entry stamps (or a visa free entry according to your country of passport origin) and then you get insurance and go back to the immigration office at the airport you flew in to and they will correct the stamp to a year entry.

It seems that this is more a visa request/renewal issue as someone reported. Similar to the background check, health certificate, etc. presented to the consulate when applying. With that said, as we all know, I/O's sometimes have their own interpretation. I am flying in on the 19th (obtained OA on ). If questioned, I will with a big smile, explain the consulate in L.A. said no problem and hope that suffices. Ironically, I came back early to get OA so I could GET insurance as it's a requirement to have long stay Visa to get insurance in Thailand (not necessarily, insurance provided by the govt issued link)

We are getting mixed reports. Please be patient as we try to determine exactly what will happen..

If you read the posts linked to this...

Click On...which I have placed in your post...

"O-A Health Insurance for O-A Visa"

.....you will see what has recently been reported.