@Ma***

may I ask what they are looking for on the tax returns? I ask because if a pension just went over $80K or some is non taxable income is that an issue?

Mine was not and no one ever asked.

@Ke***

pensions and health insurance

Depends on where you are going. In Pattaya Bangkok Hospital is a direct billing FMP provider.

I haven’t done it yet but was told by those who have once you have signed up through the international insurance section when you get seen for a service connected condition you just sign your name and go on your way.

Also, as stated already if you get a Non O visa no insurance is required.

@Ma**

if you access the Tricare website like you do for claims it’s a ready made letter there. I honestly can’t tell you where but it’s there.

@Ma**

I did not do it but I asked that specifically in another group.

I know two retired military Americans with the LTR and both swear it’s easy as it looks and 100% as real as they come.

I just did mine last month. I had to walk in, take a photo and walk out. Total time maybe one minute.

@Ka**

one thing we don’t do here like we do in the states is leave the AC on all day and night. You simply won’t find central AC systems in houses.

Houses and condos all have split AC units in every room. I am in a condo and I cool the living room/dining room/kitchen area when I’m in there. If I am getting ready for bed I fire up the bedroom AC about an hour before bed.

When I leave the house all are off. When I come home it takes less than 5 minutes to cool things down.

I’m rarely home from 7am to 4 pm but when I am home the AC is on and my average electric bill is around $70 USD.

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