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What is the history and significance of the 800,000 baht requirement for retirement visas in Thailand?

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a year ago

How has the community helped expats with their visa-related questions?

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3 years ago

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What health insurance options are available in Thailand for retirees with pre-existing conditions?

John **********

What do you mean you haven’t found anything suitable ? Have you already contacted companies or agents ?

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What is the best visa option for retirees planning to move to Chiang Mai, Thailand, and how can I open a bank account there?

John **********

You say you have health ins. Does your insurer cover you living here ?

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What are the best taxi options for traveling from Khon Kean to Pattaya via Bangkok for a certificate of singleness appointment?

John **********

10 years. Been good for me.

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Will I be charged an overstay fee if I go for my stamp extension after the Immigration office closure?

John **********

Thank you for this information.

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What is the typical cost and time frame for opening a bank account and obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?

John **********

Thailand is a big country. You may want to put a city ?

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What should I do if I can't show the required 20,000 THB in cash upon entering Thailand?

John **********

20 K ? Not a lot of money

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Is it common to pay the first year's premium upfront for Thai health insurance, and how does the reimbursement process work?

John **********

They covered 3 back surgeries for me plus meds and 1 month of aftercare. And at 71 yrs old (3 year customer) no problem this yr renewing. Just look at your policy options carefully. A lot of ppl choose the cheapest deductible and yr payment then complain

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Is it common to pay the first year's premium upfront for Thai health insurance, and how does the reimbursement process work?

John **********

Check WR Life. Pd up front. Depending upon your policy you may have to pay upfront and get reimbursed. For my surgeries they paid for all beforehand

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What should you do if your Grab driver is lost in Thailand?

John **********

Got ya. BKK is a maze compared to HH

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