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We are staying in the UK until he finishes uni. He can then decide what he wants to do. He's studying mechanical engineering, so he should be able to work pretty much anywhere in the World with a decent degree.

Thanks for all the replies. As suspected I thought he'd become eligible for national service.

He doesn't speak any Thai, and he's definitely more brains than brawn, and joining the army wouldn't do him any good at all.😂

We'll let him finish uni, then he can decide what he wants to do with his life. He's doing mechanical engineering, so that should open up opportunities all over the World to work if he doesn't want to stay in the UK.

I've just spoken with Macallan insurance brokers in Pattaya. I have quite an extensive medical history including pulmonary embolism, broken back, sleep apnoea.

They got me a quote of between 35k-50k baht a year depending on if I want 3million baht or 5 million baht cover and a few extras or exclusions.

So they might well be worth a try. The quote they got me was with Pacific Cross.

Thanks all for the recommendations, I'll start getting in touch with them.😁