@Graham *****

Biometrics can only be done in person.

Need one in Bangkok. She will have to travel to the VFS office for biometrics. All the agent is doing is essentially checking the paperwork is in order. Personally, I would let your girlfriend find and select an agent herself.

@Tony *********

I agree. Red Flag.

Strange post, but whatever.

Seems hairbrained scheme with respect to the dogs, and the risk of losing them. There will be a Thai record of you importing two dogs then leaving Thailand without the two dogs. You might even find that customs might fine you. When you import the animals, you post a bond guaranteeing you will take them out of Thailand after 6 months. Leaving Thailand without the animals might raise a huge red flag, leading to them being seized as goods.

@Jim *******

Unless he doesn't have insurance because he didn't declare a preexisting illness.

@David *******

So how is lying in a hotel room making it any better. Get on to your insurer and request medical evacuation.

Because you give half of an account, you cannot blame people for making assumptions. You're not a doctor, but somehow thing a trip in a taxi will kill you. Maybe there is a pulmonologist in the group who can give reassurance. Presumably your insurer knew about this preexisting condition. Plus I wouldn't worry about retiring to Thailand. It's not the place to live with likely a progressive chronic illness.

@Nongnuch *******

greasing wheels is maybe why they crash.

@Peter *******

You're an American citizen. The State Department works for you. File a FOIA request.