42.83 baht to the pound.

@Tulip *******

I am 79, but believe no company will take you on if over 65. Any that do will be very expensive, probably increasing exponentially year on year.

@Linz ***********

I think you are right, all I'm saying is that if I fall ill in Thailand, having paid NI until I was 65 and paying UK tax on my income it could be an option. As it stands I have to return for treatment, whereas our NHS would save money if I am treated here.

A couple of years ago I was talking with a retired US teacher who had to pay for any medical care here in Thailand. As a retiree she was covered in the US but not here, even though her needs are far lower in cost in Thailand. Facing any serious, costly treatment she would need to travel back to the US.

It got me thinking, I am living here with a reasonable pension income, but still pay UK tax on my income. I would face the same choice facing costly medical costs and am past an age to get medical insurance.

It would make sense to be able to access a low cost insurance from the NHS, a win win situation surely.

@Jay *****

Thanks for your help.

Thanks for your advice which is most helpful. His income is in excess of the 65k and he is hoping to eventually get his retirement visa. After this visit is over he plans to sell up and live here. Just one question, what is STV?

Again, my thanks.

It's a scam. Delete it.

This scam has been around for two weeks that I know of, probably longer

Not sure but I think the translation has to be agreed by the ministry. I'm from UK but my authorisation was processed at the Australian Embassy. Got it translated and then got it stamped at the ministry.

Sorry but how would anyone else know if you're being used or not. If you don't know, I or others certainly won't.