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How can I open a bank account in Thailand as a tourist without a work permit?
Ken ******
not meaningful to open.bank account if you do.not stay long in thailand, bank will cancel or freeze it.for no activity after say one year?
3 years ago
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What should I do if my retirement visa renewal was denied due to lack of insurance in Thailand?
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the mandatory health insurance for OA visa was first implemented nov 2019, so.it is quite strange visa renewal possible without immigration asked for it, anyway that saves a lot.of costly insurance premium for a few years for you!
3 years ago
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What should I do if my retirement visa renewal was denied due to lack of insurance in Thailand?
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@Tod ********
 it seems the mandatory inpatient coverage has been raised to 3 million! from
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3 years ago
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What should I do if my retirement visa renewal was denied due to lack of insurance in Thailand?
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@Bobby *******
 hi may i know the insurer name here or pls pm me? thanks
3 years ago
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What is the process for extending a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand, and how can one obtain a single entry permit for leaving the country?
Ken ******
i m a bit surprised, if you apply outside thailand, the.visa is not OA type? maybe yours not retirement visa
3 years ago
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What are some recommendations for health insurance plans for expats living in Thailand?
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not sure if you refer to mandatory health insurance for retiree visa, there is report that the minimum premium will raise from
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to 3 million baht! it maybe important to find an insurance company that is not too costly in its premium
3 years ago
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Can I enter Thailand on a tourist visa and then renew my OA visa or apply for a retirement visa?
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@James *******
 not useful in the sense pre existing health problem not protected, and premium gets more expensive with advancing age
3 years ago
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Can I enter Thailand on a tourist visa and then renew my OA visa or apply for a retirement visa?
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@James *******
 why not get O visa (instead of OA)as O means you do not need to pay expensive but not useful health insurance to renew your visa?
3 years ago
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What are the recent updates on retirement extension renewals and bank statement requirements at the immigration office in Thailand?
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lucky guy, go to buy a lottery ticket!
3 years ago
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Is it better to apply for a Non Immigrant OA Visa from abroad or to enter Thailand on a tourist visa and then apply for a Non-O Visa?
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think about how much one can save with O visa which does not require annual health insurance
3 years ago
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