Steve Smythe Understand, the OA I have now is the first one I've had since insurance has been required. Seems the insurance/background check/medical form is a hindrance for some though. The pandemic changed up our travel habits somewhat. My wife is Viet, so I have a visa exemption there. That helps with our decision where to go.

All the hoops you have to jump through for a OA visa make the O visa rather attractive. I'm letting my OA visa expire this year.

@Lance ********

That's a big "if"... Been visiting VN 22 yrs. They've made strides in the visas, but...

@Steve *******

What you said! We prefer to enjoy retirement a bit too. Our idea was a month here, then a month or so there. Repeat as often as desired...

On Nut.

@Lisa *******************

Bingo! Returning from Bangkok last month, Korean Air did this, and our luggage was some of the very first on the luggage conveyor.

@Bruce ********

Why I offered up good luck to you! The number of tourists in the area is picking up.

Good luck, whatever you decide. 20 beds? Lot of competition in the area.

Google Maps lists a 'few' near Bumrungrad... 58,100.44,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m12!2m11!3m6!1sHotels!2sBumrungrad+International+Hospital,+33+Soi+Sukhumvit+3,+Khlong+Toei+Nuea,+Watthana,+Bangkok+,+Thailand!3s0x30e29ee677aa7f5b:0xf8a8de865c2e8a77!4m2!1d100.92!2d13.6!5m3!5m2!1s2022-08-09!2i7

@Caleb **************

Understand, for sure. Don't know if you've looked on google maps, but it can show you the hotels around Bumrungrad and the distance. Then easy to check out each property! My Dad was in his 80's when he had his knee replaced, he aced it! I'm sure you will too. I've been to Bumrungrad a few times to see different doctors. Have been really impressed with the competency, service, and price. (much more so than here in the states)