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Can we obtain medical coverage from a Thai insurance provider for our six-week trip to Thailand?
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8 months ago
What should I put as the reason when depositing money for a retirement visa through Wise?
3 comments
10 days ago

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Is self-insuring for healthcare a viable option for expats in Thailand?
Bernie *************
My question would be, don't you need insurance for your visa so how would self insurance work 🤔
12 days ago
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Can foreigners open a bank account in Pattaya with a 90-day visa?
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Thailand is for the Thais, if we want to live in Thailand then we know the situation, if you find it unacceptable then don't live here
16 days ago
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Can I perform maintenance and gardening at my own home in Thailand without a work permit?
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Of course you can do those things, what next? can't fry yourself an egg, do your own shopping, drive your own car, play your own golf shots....
4 months ago
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What are the cheapest ways to transfer large sums of money to a Thai bank account?
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@George ******
 wow
5 months ago
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Is Pattaya a good choice for digital nomads who want to live by the sea in Thailand?
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@Joseph ********
 good choice, need wheels there though I would say.
6 months ago
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What are the best health and travel insurance options for a 6-month stay in Thailand?
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@Andrew ********
 30 or 60 days maximum per trip
6 months ago
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What options do I have if my next tourist visa application for Thailand is rejected?
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@Maksym **********
 so a few thousand bhat to the immigration officer might get you a 180 day exempt then 😏🤔
6 months ago
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What are the best treatment options for severe arthritis in Thailand, especially concerning knee replacements?
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I told my partner to try 2 x 1500 mg glucosamine per day and after about a month it had really quietened down now it seems to be under control. This was about 6 months ago and it was mostly in her hands. Hope this helps your gf my friend
6 months ago
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What are the requirements for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand after a gap in status?
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@Brandon ***********
 do you still need to show income varification, if you have money in the bank already 10 £million say?
7 months ago
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Can we obtain medical coverage from a Thai insurance provider for our six-week trip to Thailand?
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Thanks everyone for your numerous suggestions, i will have to get on and research some of these very interesting ideas. You are all very kind😁
8 months ago
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