Medical and hospitals very expensive in Phillipines.I would imagine a lot of these alternate countries medical expenses would be very expensive unless you have medical insurance which once your over 60 the premiums are prohibitive
if it is indeed true is it just for NZrs and probably Australians or every other country.If these new fees are for everyone I would say a lot of people will be looking elsewhere
If your in Thailand on a visa exempt 30 days and you want to extend another 30 days the current fee is 1900 bht .I wonder what the extension cost will be when the new rates apply