@Gerg *********

I'm 10yrs older than you. In good shape and good health. Medicate for high blood pressure. Had and cured Hep C. Never been hospitalized other than for shoulders replacement (overnight). I'm happy to self insure. I'm from USA, so healthcare here is about 30% of USA and of equal or even better quality.

@Roger ********

you can obscure the account number. All they care about is a name match.

@Gerg *********

The existing condition exclusion is used to disallow treatment for related illnesses even when medication or cure has controlled the underlying conditions. Example if medication controlled high blood pressure exists, any cardiac event, stroke or kidney failure could be disallowed. For me, I won't pay a premium with the hope they will pay when it's needed. All the major insurers are subsidiaries of USA insurance corporations. Greedy bastards who are only interested in profits. Sorry, but I'm pretty jaded when it comes to insurance companies....

@Gerg *********

you're assuming they will pay.... May not be a correct assumption.

@Jeremy ********

nothing required from UK. you will need copies of your passport, a residence certificate from immigration and a Thai phone number in your name to open a bank account.

@Roger ********

they want to know you have the resources to cover any emergency cost while there. There are few social services in Thailand.

@Bent ************

or not. Healthcare is inexpensive in Thailand. Insurance is archaic and if you're over 70 very expensive. If you have the savings, self insurance is a good option.

Both subjects are based on individual circumstances.

@Ally ***********

doesn't the under consideration period only apply to non-o's based on marriage or other things that might require authentication? Wansn't aware that applied to based on retirement...

@Chris ****

The bank is trying to prevent the use of agents depositing funds, getting a letter from the bank and then the agent withdrawing the funds. If there's a threat of freezing the funds to get the letter then agents won't be able to do their thing. Not sure why bkk bank is inserting itself into the immigration process.