My fight against an unforeseen illness and the costs, the health insurer does not care
Last year I was faced with severe back pain, which led to a life-changing diagnosis: multiple myeloma. My story and question is about the search for medical help, the challenges with my health insurance, and the choices I had to make in a system that failed me when I needed it most.
Is there an ombudsman in Thailand for health insurance issues?
Like many others in Thailand, I have problems with reluctant health insurance. However, I heard in the rumor mill that there is an ombudsman to whom you can submit these problems.
Thailand Visa question No. 052/24: Apply for and extend a non-immigrant “O” visa in Thailand
I would like to apply for a Non-immigrant “O” retired visa and then have it extended in Thailand. Is it true that one no longer needs to have insurance when applying?
Questioner: Arno Heden looked on the website of the Thai Consulate in The Hague to see what the requirements are for this visa. To my great dismay, Thailand still requires a (healthcare) insurance statement that includes the requirement that Covid costs are covered up to at least USD 100.000. Unfortunately, in my case, the Dutch health insurers Zilveren Kruis still refuse to provide a document stating this coverage requirement for Covid. A few years ago…
In the land of endless sun and smiling faces, Jan, a Dutch expat in Thailand, discovers the harsh reality of life without health insurance. His adventurous life takes a dramatic turn when an accident confronts him with sky-high medical costs and a struggle for survival. This story illustrates the risks and emotional toll of living abroad as an uninsured expat.
Thailand Visa question No. 203/23: Non-immigrant OA and how can I renew without health insurance?
I have a non-OA annual visa and need to renew it next year. Can I convert this to a retirement visa or other annual visa (my wife has Thai nationality). The non OA retirement visa is always linked to health insurance, which sometimes makes it more difficult.
TB Immigration Information Letter No. 033/23: Thai Embassy The Hague – Requirements Non-immigrant O Retired adjusted
I think many will enjoy reading it. The insurance requirements for a Non-immigrant O on the website of the Thai Embassy in The Hague have disappeared. This means that you will no longer have to show proof of health insurance when applying for this visa.
I am about to have to renew my non O visa. I am married to a Thai. My question is, do I need to get health insurance. I have not deregistered from the Netherlands and I have basic health insurance in the Netherlands.
Thailand Visa question No. 076/23: Non-immigrant O – Extension of stay and health insurance
Questioner: Wil I'm going to the Netherlands for the first time in over 4 years around September. I have a Non Immigrant O that I renew every year. No health insurance, wasn't required when I got Non O. My question: when I come back from the Netherlands, do I still not need health insurance or will I be asked for it at my next renewal? Comment RonnyLatYa There is currently still no need for health insurance when renewing a …
Thailand Visa question 44/23: Does a Non-O Thai Marriage visa also require health insurance?
I want to go to Thailand soon on the basis of a visa exemption and have it extended at the immigration office in Khon Kaen and then start the procedure for a Thai Marriage visa. Within the term of the visa exemption I can put the required 400.000,00 thb on my fix account. The other matters such as registration of our marriage have already been arranged.
Discover Thailand (21): The health care
Health care in Thailand is generally of very good quality. There are many qualified doctors, often trained abroad, and modern medical facilities available, especially in major cities such as Bangkok. Many hospitals offer, according to international standards, medical specialties such as surgery, cardiology and oncology.
About health insurance and hospital
I vaguely remember having my tonsils cut (tonsillectomy), when I was about 4 or 5 years old, I was in a hospital and I got a big wooden fire engine. That's my only memory of everything that has to do with doctors, hospitals and that kind of shit.
Thailand Visa question No. 337/22: Re-entry insurance
Last year I received a Non Immigrant Visa through the Thai Embassy in The Hague. This expires on October 20, 2022. Based on this visa, I received a Retirement visa which expires in March 2023. When I left Thailand I received a single re-entry which also expires in March 2023.
You may already know that last year (October 21) the insurance requirement for obtaining a Non-immigrant OA visa was increased from 40 000/400 000 Baht Out/In patient to a general coverage of 100 000 Dollar or 3000 000 Baht .
Thailand Visa Question No. 305/22: Insurance
I am trying to get a (e) Non-O visa at the Thai embassy in The Hague, but the $ 100.000 demand causes difficulties because as I am 70+ things are wrong.
Insurance statement medical expenses for visa?
Several times others and I have posted about the adaptation of Statements of Insurance (SoI) by insurance companies to the requirements of the Thai government.
Thailand Visa Question No. 273/22: Health Insurance
Does anyone know if you still have to upload that insurance for a Non-immigrant O visa at the Thai embassy in The Hague? (retirement)