@Jody ******

If I've never paid Thai income tax or Thai national insurance contributions and you say not many Thai's pay it either where does the money come from?

@Brent ******

I live here but have never contributed to Thai National Health Service. I don’t believe it’s correct that Thai taxpayers should subsidize my treatment in Government hospitals.

@Klee *************

Best advice! I only ride pillion when I have to. That’s frightening enough.

@Sergiusz **********

Good that you understand the risks. My Thai family have suffered several serious injuries coming off their motorcycle’s. One involving amputation. No motor insurance. Treatment was provided under Thai National Health Service but the family later received bills from the hospital because the cause was a Road Traffic Accident and that’s what motor insurance is for.

@Bonnie ********

Good to know, thanks for your report and hope your knee soon mends.

@Nongnuch *******

Agreed. I paid 20,000 for conversion from visa exempt entry to Non-O (Retirement), 12 months extension and opening a Bangkok Bank savings account. My agent transported me to and from the Bangkok Bank branch. I was told all agents charged 13,000 for extensions. Next year I applied for extension by myself at my immigration office.

@Nongnuch *******

Not true at all.

@Peter ********

Correct! 13,000 is the norm for extensions.

Lucky has the lowest fees and is also the most experienced Visa Agent in Pattaya. Doesn’t matter where you are, can be done through the post.

Airports recommend arriving 3 hours prior to flying internationally. I always go with that.