As noted by Tod above but to add to this..

When I redo my oa they will not accept the printed certificate. They check that insurance is entered into the tgia system- and if it’s not there they reject it regardless.

So from that, unless you use a company that will write the certificate and will/can enter it, probably you will have problems .

I can’t recommend a uk provider but as Tod says, you must have a certificate and it is entered with tgia

My understanding for what it’s worth.

@Colin ********

ok bud, I’ll check it out - cheers

Great - thanks for the explanation. And I'll check out the other group as my initial reading made it sound a bit onerous as I live a long way from Bangkok or Chiang Mai.

I have been in Thailand for a long time and still find the complexity of the various visas daunting and at times difficult to understand. Since finding this group, and seeing the array of answers provided, apart from now realizing just how complex it is, but having someone give a straight answer promptly and in detail has been invaluable.

Please keep up the good work and ignore the time wasters who have nothing better to do.

Thx

@Lloyd *******

I can still do the next on on-line in the usual way?

Thanks both. I suspected as much but it's always good to check.

Thanks all for your clarity and rapid response. Most helpful.

Thanks for the clarification - most appreciated.

@Tod ********

sorry but this has always confused me. So the 400k requirement kicks in only once I move to an extension of stay, not on this initial (visa) period.