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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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10 months ago

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

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3 years ago

COMMENTS

What are the recommended visa options and health insurance advice for retiring in Thailand?

John **********

The experts on this page are going to need where you are coming from and your age to provide visa advice to start. A private health plan here greatly advised, unless you want to self fund emergency life threatening hospital costs, like I just had. Try WR Life.

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Can I obtain full coverage healthcare in Thailand for $300 USD per month?

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300 USD ?. That will get you a lot here. Ask WR Life.

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What should I consider when asking about short-term visas for Thailand, especially regarding passport nationality?

John **********

You, and the other Admins, do an amazing job on this page answering questions. Sometimes they are the most involved, and difficult, ones to help people. Kudos to All. 👍👍👍

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What are the best expat insurance companies in Thailand that have paid out claims?

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I recently had serious disc surgery and severed sciatic nerve surgery at Sirphat Hospital. Within 2 hours WRLife got back to the hospital with approval of my coverage, and more, and I was operated on an hour later (Thankfully) Very satisfied with them.

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What are the risks of frequent border hopping in Thailand without a long-term visa?

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@Chris ********************

I would imagine the laughing face bc of the 14 yrs ago. Things have changed.

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Is it a good idea to do a border run from Phuket to Vietnam and back?

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Do I need to update my Thai driving license after receiving a new passport?

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@Joseph ********

Then I would update it

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Do I need to update my Thai driving license after receiving a new passport?

John **********

Updated how ? Has it expired ? Have you moved to a new address ? Yes to the above questions then it should be updated

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Can I change a tourist visa to an education visa in Thailand, and what are the 90-day stay restrictions?

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Have you signed up for an Ed Visa in Chiang Rai ? The school will handle your paperwork. Or it should.

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Where can I find a driver or minivan service in Khao Yai for the weekend?

John **********

You might ask this in the Bangkok FB page

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