@Peter *****

yes, but this is the best advice. Because only the airline will have a clue if someone needs a fit to fly certificate or any other documentation for a connecting flight for example. How would somebody on a Facebook group know that? But I edited my comment to acknowledge what you are saying.

Ask your airline, only they will be able to tell you if you need any documentation for a connecting flight or upon arrival.

Health insurance for O-A

@Robert ******

Right.

@James *******

I think that's what I will end up trying to do. I just hope that by November the Thai government is accepting tourist visas.

@Robert ******

when I look at the link provided by Robert the only non-immigrant visa I qualify for is type O-A, is that the one you mean? We cannot get the other non-immigrant O at a Thai consulate or embassy in USA. I think in some countries a person can get this but not in USA. With O-A I would have to prove my clean police record, get a health certificate, and meet the Health Insurance requirements. So it's really not that easy.

@Robert ******

cool

@James *******

Yes I have a Thai account. I also have a pension that is enough by itself but I understand I have to get a confirmation letter from the US Embassy even though my pension comes from United States government.

@Robert ******

Interesting. Is the SEV something I would apply for a while I'm still here, or when I get back to United States?

@Robert ******

thanks, I was hoping to apply in Thailand as my Thai consulate in Portland Oregon does not issue any long term visas. I will have to fly to a larger city to apply in United States. But I guess it's not an option to get it done in Thailand now for me.