@Valère ************************

- the government requires to test for lymphatic filariasis or elephantiasis which is done with a blood test.

I'm not a doctor, I do not specifically ask them what tests they have to do. They do know what's required and do the tests, or at least the certificate accordingly. They ask me what I need it for and make the tests and until now, I had blood taken every time I did it in the hospital.

I need to say like this. When I used to go to the clinic here, I just paid money and got a certificate. No tests what so ever but since I go to the Best Western Hospital here on KPG they do "teh works"

Yeah, vampire wants always some of my juice and I have a real needlophobia :-(

I just had my WP renewed (extended) for the 13th time in Surat Thani and I was asked for Health Certificate, like I had to do every year

From my knowledge, teachers or non teachers, all the same for Work Permit. Although different Health Certificate for WP then for a driving licence.

Approval rate is virtually 100% if you have all the proper documentation and requirements the Embassy asked for.

It's not bingo nor lottery where you could work out a ratio.

I get rid of the tables :-)

@Robert ******

- Ahhh, I knew it' sounded to good ;-)

Cool, you just gave me the idea ;-)

No, not marrying that's against my principle but if I transfer my Thai income to the UK, then send it back to Thailand, I would have proof of income from abroad. As I'm with Bangkok Bank, they have a branch in London, it would not even incur transfer fees. I could get my retirement visa based on funds in Thailand and income from abroad.

Sounds pretty weird but might actually work.