Thanks George. We're covered as long as we remain as permanent residents of Canada which means having to spend a min of 5 months in a calendar year.

Thanks

@James *******

. With our Canadian health plan, we're required to pay for our health services upfront while we're abroad and then apply for reimbursement, but that may not be acceptable to the Thai government. I'll continue to monitor your blog for developments. Thanks again.

David Broadfoot thanks again. I have more questions but I better start a new post rather than to try hijacking this one.

David Broadfoot I had thought the only difference was O-A visa obtained from abroad and O within thailand. Thanks David.

Doesn't the O visa also require medical insurance?

Okay... I heard ya! So let me write this a little slower...

I didn't offer any advice, and it wouldn't take much power deduction to see that. Robert Lagos mocked my comment. Is this a blog where we should not convey our personal experiences as it relates to OP?

@Bobby *******

I think it's up to the discretion of the officer. I wasn't offering advice, but just a comment of my past experiences. As I had indicated that I don't know whether being truthful of saying 'no definite plans' would have gotten me in trouble, since I have never been asked for proof of a way to leave Thailand.

I totally understand the purpose and officer's inquiry, and I wonder if someone holding an elite visa would also be required to show a return flight? Do enlighten us.

@Robert ******

... are you serious or just being patronizing? I merely offered my experience.

I've travelled many times to BKK & CNX from Canada. At times I've booked return tickets and quite often just one way. I've never been asked to show any proof of onward or a return ticket. If asked, I would have just said that I didn't have any definite plans. I always had sufficient cash and a valid credit card... I don't know if that would suffice but again, I've never been tested.