@Bobby *******

until the shake up happens it is somewhat difficult to sort out a situation that might prevent big problems unless, of course, you have a crystal ball and can foresee what needs sorting out.

Keep trying. I was finally successful with Krungsri with a phone call from my landlady to the bank, the house book and a lease agreement. They all ask for a WP even though I pointed out that the last thing I wanted was a job and i couldn't with a retirement Visa anyway.

I would suggest that you could pay for as many insurance policies as you like but you would be breaking the law if you claimed for the same thing off more than one.

@Tod ********

I have never been given one of those reminders.

@David ********

thankyou David. I was worried by the recent news but now believe all is ok with them. I have been in touch previously.

They did not say that to me. They indicated that if I had the 0 baht in a Thai bank for 2 months they would sell me a retirement Visa. I showed them my Thai bank book with baht and my British bank statement showing the rest but it was no good. I can not now fund my Thai account for 2 months before having to leave on Sept 26th. They said that was a problem! However it was interesting to note that they agreed to do it in country provided all was in order.

@Todd ********

it will be easier in Bangkok. I am going there next week. I now have a bank account; it took me 12 weeks to get it but I got there. I had not heard about the medical Visa before yesterday but understand that it is only 90 days. Might suit me better but I am over 50.

@Bim ******

I went to immigration this week and was told the same. I know that I am a tourist and you live here but it does not seem to make any difference. I am exploring other avenues and will let you know. One new thing explained to me was a 90 medical extension which I will investigate.

This is my experience. I have not done any reporting since February. I attempted a few times on line but was referred back to local immigration. I assumed that it might be because I had not done a first report successfully. I visited local immigration this week and they asked me to do a report which I did and got a receipt. I was not charged or fined for my report being overdue.

They could not help me with getting the Visa I wanted which was why I went in the first place.

I assume that from now on I will be able to do 90 day reporting on line if I can find a way of staying in Thailand legally.

@David *******

if you want some help message me.