@Evan *******

yes I know it surprised me . I asked him but he can't remember as it was a few years ago . It was a Thai Government office somewhere in the south of Phuket . I'll ask him next time I speak with him but he is very vague on the details . He is not one for remembering detail . Unfortunately

@Evan *******

my friend who is currently in Patong has a 10 year IDP that he obtained somewhere on Phuket ( Phuket town or Chalong I think ) it was expensive but it has his photo and all the details the Thai Police need . He has been pulled up and let go immediately when they saw it . I have never heard of this before but the police say it's legit . I have seen his permit and it looks like an IDP but much more fancy . 😲🤔

@Bobby *******

Actually i think i joined that along with several others just the other day . I knew there was somewhere else i wanted to post this but as i had joined so many Thailand related groups i forgot which one was relevant to my situation. Thanks for reminding , i will head over there and in the next few days and repost this . 🤜🤛

@Steve *******

great advice ,thanks i will definitely have to look into that one .

@Evan *******

I was just there for 2 months , 2 months ago and noticed the rise in prices , although hotels were giving some great " covid specials " . I would like to keep my Aussie residency for sure . Have you been able to keep yours or did you let it slide ? ( i'm assuming your an Aussie and living over there , let me know if i got that wrong :-) )

@Colin *****

doesn't medicare get cancelled after a certain period OS ,....something i will have to investigate , thanks

@Mma ******

Yes that's what i thought . Thanks

The O Visa , and i have the required funds. The car idea is good , you get free rego with the pension , just pay for CTP . Its the Pink slips every year , but i could get someone to do that on my behalf i guess. Thanks.

I have spent quite a lot of time there and been to many different parts of the country . But as you say it's the medical due to age that is a concern. I rent and i have very good rent for my area , but soon the owners will sell and i will have to move and there is no way i will find a place in my town ( Byron Bay ) . It is so expensive and there is massive demand and no supply , so a move is definitely on the cards .

@Colin *****

Thats a shame about the bank accounts as my current account is giving great interest on my balance .