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Post by Banjo on May 16, 2019 7:23:05 GMT 7
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2019 7:45:40 GMT 7
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Post by Denis-NFA on May 16, 2019 9:52:18 GMT 7
Correct me if I'm wrong Banjo but wouldn't most of unpaid health bills be incurred by 'normal' tourists?
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2019 10:52:55 GMT 7
Correct me if I'm wrong Banjo but wouldn't most of unpaid health bills be incurred by 'normal' tourists? Denis-NFA'Scuse me for butting in but; that was what started all of this in an article I first read in connection to unpaid medical expenses. Tourists.....not retirees. Cheers bear
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Post by Banjo on May 16, 2019 11:19:06 GMT 7
It's a mess at the moment, most of the info is on expat sites and deeply buried in bullshit. There doesn't need to be any logic attached to any changes to the rules, at the moment there are claims only certain types of visas are effected, no I'm not going into it because it's only gossip. It's all out there waiting to be read.
What I do know is that there are no health policies for over 70s.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2019 13:41:24 GMT 7
It's a mess at the moment, most of the info is on expat sites and deeply buried in bullshit. There doesn't need to be any logic attached to any changes to the rules, at the moment there are claims only certain types of visas are effected, no I'm not going into it because it's only gossip. It's all out there waiting to be read. What I do know is that there are no health policies for over 70s. Finally found a link to "TGIA" that works, from another forum. longstay.tgia.orgThis company offer insurance up to 80 y.o. with yearly renewals after that. The premiums are eye watering though. www.bangkokinsurance.com/long-stay-visa/
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Post by Banjo on May 16, 2019 16:34:37 GMT 7
I do my house and car through them, I may have a chat.
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Post by nomadic on May 16, 2019 18:59:31 GMT 7
the premium for me is 50% more than what you need to be covered for as an out patient. Better off with travel insurance I'd say.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2019 19:47:52 GMT 7
the premium for me is 50% more than what you need to be covered for as an out patient. Better off with travel insurance I'd say. If it's going to be an approved method of coverage, I agree! That's where they get you though; out patient visits are next to nothing, but adding it to Thai Health Insurance, makes the premiums skyrocket.
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Post by nomadic on May 17, 2019 6:26:23 GMT 7
maybe we'll be grand fathered like the new 800k in a thai bank. but probably not on this one.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2019 17:41:37 GMT 7
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2019 12:17:17 GMT 7
100 baht tourist tax to cover basic insurance and repatriationEvery foreign tourist arriving or departing Thailand will be charged 100 baht for basic insurance which would cover money for emergencies and repatriation of their body if they meet with misadventure.As reported yesterday, the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports proposes that every foreign tourist visiting Thailand should be charged a levy to cover basic insurance and life insurance. If the idea gets traction with officials it would likely start to take effect in about 6 months. The money would be used to ease the burden on Thai taxpayers having to pay for tourists’ emergency medical treatment and the repatriation of people who die while on holiday. Media reports have referred to Japan’s “Sayonara Tax” that levies 1,000 yen or 300 baht on Japanese and foreigners leaving the country. Meanwhile the Malaysian government has announced a departure levy for travellers leaving from Malaysian airports starting June 1, 2019. The levy will be RM20 per head (150 baht) for those departing to ASEAN countries, and double that amount to other countries. The specifics of how much, or whether Thailand would charge tourists coming or going, was still to be decided. If the fee was 100 baht this would add 3.8 billion baht to the Government coffers based on 38 million visitors arriving according to last year’s official figures. According to reports, Thai authorities will use the funds to insure all tourists through a local insurance fund. thethaiger.com/hot-news/tourism/100-baht-tourist-tax-to-cover-basic-insurance-and-repatriation
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Post by nomadic on May 25, 2019 18:57:31 GMT 7
I just met a local falang in passing and he mentioned the compulsory medical insurance was only for a very few ex-pats on AO visas and no need to worry for most of us. Yes, I don't disagree on face value with 100 baht as how many idiots need hospitals after riding motorbikes for the first time ever when on holidays and have no insurance.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2019 20:49:27 GMT 7
I just met a local falang in passing and he mentioned the compulsory medical insurance was only for a very few ex-pats on AO visas and no need to worry for most of us. Yes, I don't disagree on face value with 100 baht as how many idiots need hospitals after riding motorbikes for the first time ever when on holidays and have no insurance. Yes at the moment seems like it might be a storm in a teacup. The latest on another forum is:- For application at home consulate/embassy only, and not required for extension of stay based on retirement. There seems to be a suggestion it's to cover the Bht 800,000, those here now have to have in a Thai bank to apply for extension. To play it safe I'll bring back some travel insurance on my next re-entry though. Cheers bear
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Post by dave3478 on Jun 16, 2019 18:43:18 GMT 7
800,000 in the Thai bank covers you for most hospital Stays .Since they request 400,000 health insurance you are well covered for any unforeseen sickness or accident. Thats what I will be doing any way. Good health to you all.
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