Hi all,

I am about to start a program of medical treatment in Thailand, which with follow ups and so on, will last approximately 1 year, with likely follow ups into subsequesnt years (it's a hip replacement - with complications).

Does anyone have any experience of applying for the DTV based on these criteria?

To add - I already live in Thailand, but i work rotations offshore outside Thailand, and am looking for a way to make my visa situation better than continual tourist visas.

I am in Perth Australia, can someone please recommend a clinic or hospital that has menopause specialist in Phuket that I can apply for the DTV visa soft power option for medical treatments, thanks

got my DTV approved in Hanoi using soft-power medical route...

- had my money in savings accounts. Which the lady at the desk thought might be a problem. Because it didn't have any transactions going in and out etc. But I wrote a short note explaining there weren't any transactions because it was a savings account. And also printed out a screenshot from my bank's website showing that the funds were fully accessible (i.e. not a fixed savings account or anything) and that was fine

- for the medical stuff, I showed copies of the paperwork I'd received from the hospitals I'd been to. Proving previous appointments, an appointment booked for when I flew back, and general proof of ongoing care in Thailand

- the bank notes I got from the exchange place at chiang mai airport. i was a bit worried because they weren't "perfect". But they were flat and didn't have any tears or writing/marks etc and she accepted them no problem

- it took a couple of days longer than the 2-3 days advertised. And I sent an email chasing things up. I was going to go down there in person and see what was happening, but then I woke up and there was an approval email in my inbox

Everything else was just the standard paperwork i'd seen you needed: proof of flight to thailand, proof of address in Vietnam, proof of address in Thailand, photocopy of my passport (picture page and the vietnam visa page), and the application form itself

It's also worth mentioning to be aware of the lunch break times there. I booked my appointment for 1.30pm and turned up about 20 minutes early in case it was busy or something. But it was shut for lunch, so I just had to sit outside in the rain like a plonker

What’s the best way to get DTV going for medical treatment but it is not hospital so I am unable to use this.

I want to enrol in Muay Thai classes Bangkok but need medical treatment first to be well enough to do such classes.

Are there any classes your able to pay for to get the proof of study but able to start at a later date?

Any guidance on just being able to get the visa would be appreciated or it’s apply for Elite visa which I really don’t want to lose 40K 🥹

I appreciate the DTV is still in its infancy, but I wondered if anyone has had experience, or heard from others about the soft power options for medical treatment. I’m wondering if Aesthetic clinics ( some are directly connected to hospitals) are a valid option if you are to book treatments in advance and provide the confirmation?

TIA

Everything else question

Has anyone been able to get an Eligard 6 month injection for prostate cancer in Thailand ?

Anyone got DTV using medical route? I have seen treatment plan mentioned but in my case I got diagnosed here and I have follow up appointment months down the lane after I finish my meds. So was wondering if that's enough? I don't have treatment plan because the doctor will decide what to do when I see him again.

Is there a particular Visa for medical work in Thailand.

Medical Visa Extension

After my AC Joint surgery I would need further treatment. My hospital adviced me to do the medical visa extension (Got the letter from doc). Anyone knows how to apply for that? Does anyone have a Website or Checklist for required documents?

Thank you very much!

Has anyone here had surgery in Thailand without being covered by medical insurance? Were the prices outrageous or about the same level as in western countries without free healthcare?

Any information from people with first hand experience is appreciated.

TIA