Thanks for suggestion! .. i anticipate a challenge as my retirement/income are not in canada .. canadian citizen but not residing in canada!

Thank you for clarification/confirmation of the rule.

I will try ... and report back!

@Ellie ******

it is written 'within' in a list i got from Chiang Mai immigration last week. .. scan below

Thank you for this much helpful information!

oh sure. I mentioned this in my previous post (health insurance). I am also wondering if there is a feedback form/link that go to immigration dept. The idea is to encourage immigration to give quality services, recognize offices that are giving good services.

you mean post it in facebook? in this group, or ...?

thank you for clarification!

Unfortunately, this police order does not help, according to chiang mai immigration officer. According to them, this police order only apply if you have entered before Oct 2019. But if one leave, and re-enter after Oct 2019, the thai 'approved' health insurance requirement apply. Just for information, health insurance premium, most basic, with maximal deductible, 'approved' for O-A visas, start at 13,000 Baht (pacific cross; may be others).