I'm glad it worked out! Yes .. in Thai hospitals, a friend or family member must stay with the patient.

Phil Jones it's what immigration told me.

@Oliver *********

Please send immigration a message. They will best guide you.

My Mom lives in the PH. You must get visa extensions for 3 years, then you can stop. If at any time you leave the country, you will be charged 20k pesos. That's it. No red stamp, no black list.

The ads online are from crooked "visa agents" trying to sell expensive options.

I've actually been through all this with my Mom (she has Alzheimer's).

For accurate answers, you can private message the PH Immigration office on FB. It's the best way to reach them.

Look at Hua Hin. Lovely beach town!

Chiang Mai has months of burning season. The air is so bad during that time, that many people leave and come back after. Air is still bad all year, just unbearable during burning season.

So Hua Hin tends to be dryer than most Thailand cities. This means less mold too.

@Michael *******

Thanks! Never heard of them, but will have them on my radar for other unsuspecting souls!

@Michael *******

I would be interested to know. I can warn others about the situation

@Steve ******

thanks. Yes we do. I'm mostly worried about the employee's covid extensions.

You must ask for paracetamol. They don't know tylenol. :)

@Stiny **********

Did you stay at Panvaree/The Greenery? It was awesome for us! Like a different world!