@James ******

Pratt by name…

I have taken the chance in the past but now I try to get cover. It’s really only useful in very serious circumstances, otherwise it really isn’t value for money.

My insurer has said they try not to endorse surgery, preferring an early return to my home country, to then be dumped and left to the mercy of the health system. So, other than an extreme emergency, they are a rip off.

I did one earlier this year and it took 15 minutes, had a really helpful officer and the whole experience was quite pleasant.

@Keith **********

I’m tired of seeing it. People get it wrong constantly. And no one searches on this site.

And you never thought to apply for the 30 day extension?

@Lester ********

Ok. It is very likely that the prices are inflated when a DTV is involved. Is it possible to find a class that suits you but you get the DTV another way? Just thinking it could be a lot cheaper.

By the way, it can be a bit of a journey from Nong Bua Lamphu to Udon Thani - about an hour. Just in case you want something closer.

@Andy ***********

I didn’t want to assume. But was going to advise that there are other ways such as booking dental treatment or other things hat can be cancelled.

Do you really want the cooking classes or are you just doing it for the DTV?

@Paul ******

But they have at least 5 times the population of the UK so can manage more.

@Paul ******

Seems crazy that they can get into France in the first place.