Or 3'800THB for a Multiple Re-Entry Permit in case you intend to leave Thailand several times during the validity of your Visa or Extension to Stay.

@Jean-Michel ********

I got 1.25% fixed interest over 5 years which will easily cover any bank charges.

I use the exact same "Fixed Savings Account" from Bangkok Bank since many, many years for my extension of stay and never ever had a problem.

Before you go for your extension, ask the bank for a statement for immigration and they know what you need.

I would suggest to send me $1'000 per month and you and your family can comfortably live on $3'000 per month here in Thailand.

@Quizas ***************

Check-in and Immigration are two different places.

If you're in Thailand with Passport A, you book your flight on that Passport.

Then in Malaysia you use Passport B to go through Immigration.

In Malaysia you book your flight with Passport B, clear immigration on that one and once you're in the plane you change back to Passport A.

Now be aware, should you have been banned in one of the countries, it doesn't matter with which Passport you travelled, they will know, it's on file.

If Malaysia accepts dual nationality or not is not really a concern for you but for Malaysian citizens.

You only can swap passport if you fly. If you cross by land it's not possible as customs wants to see your exit stamp from Thailand or vice versa.

You can only leave a country on the same passport you entered it (or replacement documents if you lost or they were stolen whilst in the country)

Over all it doesn't bring much to swap passports whilst traveling as your details are feed in to the system including fingerprints and iris scanns.

@Dan ******

Don't count on getting a "7 day Order To Leave" stamp. If that's not granted, you have to leave within 24 hours.

@Ruth ******

@Ruth ******

Pacific Cross insisted I had pre-existing conditions because I had Non Hodgkin's Disease 38 years ago. Been fine ever since and never had any other health issues.

Last year they said my COPD is due to me smoking in the past but that's why my premiums are higher then non smokers. Still, they refused to pay the whole costs.

They also insisted my cancer on the back of my throat last was due to smoking what was absolute crap as the diagnosis said clealy "Due to HPV" but try arguing with insurance. Even the Insurance Ombudsman has no say really. They recommend a course of action but then, it's still down to the insurance company if they want to comply or not. .....

Just about insurance.

1. Don't think you'll find any insurance who will cover you for pre-existing conditions.

2. At our age it's already pretty difficult to find decent priced health cover and once you reach 70, virtually impossible.

3. Whatever way you chose for your visa, I strongly suggest to take out a health insurance asap, even if your pre-existing conditions are not covered. Once you've 70, it gets VERY expensive.

I use Pacific Cross and paid 48'000THB per year. (Started when I was 60). Premiums have gone down over the years but last year I was diagnosed with COPD and cancer and now my premiums are at 48'000THB. They also claimed I had pre-existing conditions ( which is a pile of bollocks) and so only paid just over 40% of the total costs. Without Insurance, I would be pretty f**kt as "going back home" after 40 years is no alternative.