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What are the best health insurance options for retirees in Thailand coming from the UK?

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@Melanie *********

go to the websites of each insurer and read coverage details. Be aware if you take high blood pressure medication you are not covered for stroke equally if you take cholesterol medication you are not covered for heart disease, etc. That’s their definition of preexisting conditions.

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What are the best health insurance options for retirees in Thailand coming from the UK?

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If you have preexisting conditions it may not be worth it

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What happens to property ownership if I, a foreigner married to a Thai citizen, die before my wife?

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Don’t buy property just keep renting

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Is the quote of 260,000 baht for DTV visa processing reasonable?

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Contact Peter at One Stop Visas very honest

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Can I obtain Thai nationality by marrying my girlfriend in Pattaya?

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Well her "brother" is already her husband. Please look into that, not kidding.

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Why do people ask unanswerable questions about Thailand?

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Are there girls in Thailand? Eskimos?

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Is it better for my Thai girlfriend to apply for a UK visa from Thailand or from the UK?

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I would think long and hard about that bit of advice. You are right, he most likely will not be involved much longer once he gives her the money

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What are the best strategies for getting a Thai girlfriend a US tourist visa after a denial?

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Tell her to just enter illegally through our souther border. Everyone else does.

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What are the alternatives to meet the financial requirements for a retirement visa in Thailand?

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Aint going to happen

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What do I need to retire in Thailand as a life partner of a Thai citizen?

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@Stuart **********

thank you for your time and kindness

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