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What are the costs, renewal limits, and health insurance requirements for the Thailand OA Visa?

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Why not just do 3 month nonO age 50 and over visa from inside Thailand since it does not require insurance? When close to expiration, ask for 1 year extension and pay for multiple entry. 3800 Thb total for ext plus multiple reentry.

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What issues have others faced with Pacific Cross regarding hospital bill payments, and what advice can you offer?

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@Peter ***************

that is the case for almost all insurance companies. I would love to know one who does not do this to customers.

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What are the requirements for renewing a Retirement Visa in Thailand without using an agent?

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@Stuart ********

hmmm or maybe they incorrectly thought your usage of possessive your was meant to be the contraction you’re. I guess we will never know. 😀

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What are the requirements for renewing a Retirement Visa in Thailand without using an agent?

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@Stuart ********

I can not find your typo either hehe

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Do I need to maintain 400,000 baht in my account after renewing my marriage visa in Thailand?

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I just leave the money in the bank because I don’t want to deal with remembering to remit etc

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Can I use an international health insurance plan for my Thailand O-A visa?

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Or do the NonO visa instead of nonOA since O does not require insurance which frees you up to get the insurance you want.

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Can I use an international health insurance plan for my Thailand O-A visa?

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or charge you double to triple the price to add the usa.

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What are good non-Western countries to spend half the year in while living in Thailand?

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Albania for up to a year if you have a usa passport or you could essentially have automatic pr status in oman if you buy a condo in designated area. Loved living there for 6 years.

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What are the current financial requirements for expats on a Thai marriage visa or retirement visa?

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@Pete *********

my plan also. Set it and forget it. Separate account for my daily spending

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What are the pros and cons of 90-day O vs 1-year OA visa for a US retiree planning to stay in Thailand?

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I entered Thailand on 6 month multiple entry tourist visa. This allows you to stay 60 days each time you enter (but you can ask for 30 day extension each time you enter Thailand when you get close to end of 60 days ). This might be your best option to consider since you won’t be living here full-time.

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