I move between Chiang Rai and Koh Phangan. When I lived in Chiang Rai I hated it too quiet and rural. So I built on Koh Phangan and thought I would be happy around Western people and services etc. But I have learnt the people of the North are genuinely lovely people and the weather is cooler. We will eventually rent out our home here on KP and move back to Chiang Rai to retire. They also have great hospitals and medical care in CR that's my genuine opinion.

Moslems guns bombs get the picture ?

@Shannon *******

I like your style Shannon. I only ever had one visit from a police captain who I meet every year for extension renewal a very nice man.

@John *******

That's a fact my wife had a semi serious invasive procedure done a a Bangkok hospital. It cost 130k but the service was top class from start to finish. But I paid cash and had to be paid before admission. But insurance for over 65 is impossible here.

@John *******

I come from a health care background and Public Service hospital are ok and get the job done with no frills. The private sector are very much a business and charge you well for a good service. Private insurance if you can afford it but any preexisting not covered as in blood pressure no cardiac care etc. I am on a marriage extension and it was no problem just lots of forms thankfully my wife looked after everything i became the stupid farang.

@Bob *********

Wow what load of you know what. I hope i never have to go trough an ordeal like that but success at the end so well done.

@Bob *********

Just a small tip Bob get your wife to fill in the forms and bring to immigration front desk for a check. We than correct what ever and go back the following day with bank letter statements etc. I never speak just let my wife do the talking she understands the BS better than me and say thank you and leave simple as......Good luck and enjoy your time in Thailand.

No worries as in the above comments there is no problem. I often do this school fees etc as long as the two accounts show 400k over two months no questions asked.

@Paul ******

Another miss informed expert. If you check on line unvaccinated are now allowed to travel and maybe a PCR test on arrival but that's not clear. If you know Thailand rules change daily so you need to keep on top of things before commenting Paul.

@Chris ********************

Yes you will and I dont think your bank insurance will suffice. Talking about bank insurance there was a young girl from the UK had an accident on Samui nearly ever bone on her face was broken the UK bank said sorry no cover. So becarful regarding banks .