Hi asking for some advice, sor for a long post

I’m in the process of a divorce with my thai wife, we lived outside Chiang Mai near Doisaket so now have to start all over again, don’t really have much in Australia

I have to change visa’s as marriage visa no longer an option so considering this visa as a possibility but not sure

I work offshore on ships in Australia/ worldwide (mainly Australia) 4 on/ 4 off & want to stay living in Thailand as have been here for around 12yrs & have been seeing a doctor since August 24 for some serious health conditions (heart) & diabetes

Not sure if DVT or LVR is best? DVT is cheaper but not sure if I would qualify under workcation as technically I work remotely on ships in Australia or worldwide but not a digital nomad

Under soft options I could use my medical treatment but does the doctors need to be accepted/registered through /with this visa?

LTR initially 5 times the amount, 10 year visa, I meet the salary conditions under the “work from Thailand professional” can work for a Thai company, have health cover fo US$50K

Any advice if offshore would pass as work remotely or not for the workcattion & the soft option for my medical conditions & if any doctor can be used or if they have to be part of a conglomerate (BKK hospital or similar private system ect)

Hi I am relocating to Thailand in March. Anyone have any recommendations for companies with good health insurance please?

It's time to do a new visa.

I am considering the LTR or the retirement visa.

The appeal of the LTR, from what I understand, no taxes?

The visa is a little pricey but over ten years, the per year price is very reasonable especially if you consider it gets me out of doing any tax nonsense.

The appeal of the retirement visa is that it's cheap and there are a lot of "help" available.

Does anybody know the LTR is immune to taxation?

Any other opinions?

DTV is great but I fail to see how its better than the retirenment visa.

How easy / straightforward is it to get a health insurance cover locally if you’re on a DTV visa? Any recommendations on reliable providers? Or should I be taking out WW or nomad health insurance from home country?

Hi all looking for some help , can anyone tell me if this is good health cover , plan 1 at a cost of 38000 baht for a 59 year old for 1 years cover, thanks in advance

Hi friends, my DTV was approved (Muay Thai) and have a couple questions:

1. What health insurance provider is recommended for DTV holders? Searching around I see AXA or AIA, but would like to hear your thoughts.

2. Are DTV holders able to get a motorbike license in Bangkok? Just something small to get around.

Thank you!

I am just finalising health insurance for my stay and whilst I wait for this policy to be activated can I enter on the DTV with comprehensive travel insurance? Is it likely they will ask for proof of travel / health insurance upon entering?

Who do you fellow New Zealander DTV folk use for insurance long-term over there?

My last (tourist trip) over there found me hospitalised with food poisoning after eating raw oysters in Songkhla and I'm pretty keen to not go through the expenses of anything like that without insurance again...

Are there affordable options with decent cover for medical and possibly personal belongings?

I arrived in Bangkok with a Non OA based on retirement (US) with a visa issue date of March 20th 2024 and visa expiration date is March 19th 2025. I have a single re-entry permit with a valid date until March 14th 2025

If I leave Thailand on March 3rd and return on March 10th from Vietnam by air, what date would my new stamp be good for? I have read somewhere that if I have a health insurance plan good for another year I will receive another year of validity on the same Non OA visa in Thailand.

Furthermore I read that I would NOT need to have 800,000 Baht in my Thai bank account.

Could you please confirm my thoughts that I can leave, return and get another year stay as long as I have health insurance.

Many thanks.

What would be a good health insurance company / package for a DTV holder?