For quickness FedEx or DHL. Thai Poste delivers quickly to USA,however it usually takes another two or three weeks for USPS to deliver in my experience.

@Mitchell ******

Regarding having “a card on you” all you need is a credit card. I charge medical visits and hospitalizations with my American Express Card.

I agree. Self insure. With a history of an internal carotid artery dissection you are at very high risk for a stroke and especially if your hypertension is not under control. Your premiums will be very high if you are lucky to be insurable and you are correct regarding your history of hypertension. Cerebovascular and cardiovascular events in addition to chronic renal failure are definite risk factors of hypertension. Many of us self insure. I have for decades. Medical costs are low in Thailand and the care can be excellent. So don’t worry

@Pete ******

It’s dependent on age,health and pre existing medical conditions. Premiums are different for different folks.

Also,most insurance companies do not issue new policies to those over 64 years of age.

@Cliff ********

Less then twenty years ago. I don’t know what the current acceptable donation is but $1000 is probably sufficient.

@Cliff ********

A $1000 campaign fund donation to your congressman followed by a discussion with the congressman’s aide regarding your situation might be helpful in obtaining a visa for your friend. That was the acceptable donation at the turn of the century.

To answer your question. Yes you can leave and return by air.

@Bill ********

I’m not much of a draftsman. I’m glad I haven’t been asked for one yet.

@Richard ******

It’s been required by the Thailand Consulate in Chicago for several years. Interesting. Wonder who determines what is required.

The equivalent of ฿20. No more. No less.