So will health insurance for Covid-19 still be required after a vaccine is available, and if so, will the rates drop? Right now, they seem to be on the high side.
If Thailand does not loosen the restrictions to enter their country by next year, I am seriously considering going to Vietnam until they do. I would at least be able to visit with my Thai family in person. As it is now, I can return but it would cost me over 7K US dollars.
These are the requirements of an extension for a married visa which can be obtained in country. The requirements are different to obtain the original marriage visa outside Thailand. They are much easier at the Thai Consulate in Los Angeles and that is where I have obtained my married visa for the past 15 years. Much less hassle and no pushback.
Everyone might as well forget coming to Thailand right now unless you fall into the six allowed categories. I have a Thai family and still refuse to go because of the unreasonable expenses and hoops one must go through. My hope is that things will become easier for me next year so that I can return. If you are a tourist, it could be a long wait depending on what country you are coming from.
, I agree with you about just not being worth it right now to jump through all of those hoops to go back to Thailand right now. It does seem that the Thai government is starting to modify the restrictions by coming up with a long term tourist visa and discussing the possibility of reducing the length of quarantine from 14 days to 7. At least it is a start. They are beginning to actually think about how they can allow more foreigners into the country. Their economy is really suffering right now and they need an influx of money desperately. Personally, I am waiting until next year to see if they will relax the restrictions more for us who have a Thai family along with those who have a sizable investment in Thailand already and are on a retirement visa. The question always exists, what will the Thai government do if there is a vaccine available. For now, I will stay in waiting mode in my home country and miss being around my Thai family. 😕
