@Ashley *******

the Thai authorities think it is suitable and fit for purpose so if you want to come here you will have to deal with it.

@Melissa ************

have you tried it? Jo, because it is not operational yet. Calm down and wait and see what happens.

@Bobby *********

I do live here. What difference does that make?

So many coming up with reasons why it will fail before they have even used it. Looks quite straightforward to me.

@Melissa ************

complete it after booking while sipping one of those Thursday night drinks.

All looks pretty straight forward to me.

@Max **********

nothing negative about wanting to feel secure where an accident of some kind is so much more likely than in home country. I can get on with life knowing I will be well looked after should the worst happen.

@Max **********

you could find yourself unable or not allowed to fly. Then what?

You will be relieved to learn that your future 90 day REPORTS (TM47) will take about of the time it took you to write your post. If you get it set up correctly which is not difficult. Personally, if I had to go through what you did 4 times a year I would just pay the fine and have done with it.

All the people that I know with Elite visa now regret getting it especially after what has happened recently. I have no issues with having the non O based on being over 50 based on monthly payments into a Thai bank account. It also means I can choose whatever health insurance I like. Get the 90 day visa before you co.e to Thailand as it will make it easier to open a bank account. Then do the necessary to get a 12 month extension.