Ask question
This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Adam ********
This is a summary of
Adam ********
's contributions to the platform. They have posed 1 questions and added 66 comments.

QUESTIONS

COMMENTS

Adam *********
I wonder what their response would be if you said yes you have US health care insurance and are coordinating their signature on their Health Certificate?
Like
Reply
Adam *********
Alot of Expats would be thrilled if it only applies to new Visa applications & not Visa Extensions!
Like
Reply
Adam *********
Yes, another O-A Expat conveyed he was stopped by Immigration and asked for his health insurance certificate (see the attached).
Like
Reply
Adam *********
The insurance issue would not be and airport immigration concern but at the time the Visa was issued at the Thai Consultant's office.
Like
Reply
Adam *********
As the new rule does state "all foreigners apply for a one-year permit to stay on an O-A visa" does lend interpretation to require it for Retirees applying for a one-year extension.
Like
Reply
Adam *********
Ron Angel - my monthly posts of my TransferWise transfer from a US bank since
*******
all says “International Transfer”, no concern. Your post addresses KBank issues, not BKK Bank.
Like
Reply
Adam *********
@Ron ***************
- all is good at Bangkok Bank, it does cite “International Transfer” since
*******
per my BKK Bank transfer posts.
Like
Reply
Adam *********
The reporting is suppose to be done within 24-hours post returning and it’s the responsibility of the “house master” to report but if they don’t you will be held-up from renewing your extension.
Like
Reply
Adam *********
As others have conveyed, best to get the Visa in the US before you depart for Thailand. So much easier, no hassle and straight forward.
Like
Reply
Adam *********
AJ Martin - great touring if you’ve never been there, to include: Sentosa, hawker food, Music in the Park (also a good running route), Little & Big India, Singapore Night Zoo Safari, Merlin, Clarke Quay (nice waterside resturant area),...
Like
Reply
0 comments
9 months ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.