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Can I enter Thailand on a 30-day visa and then switch to a retirement or marriage visa while meeting COVID insurance requirements?

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Oct 19, 2021

3 years ago

William ********

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I'm waiting to start preparing to return to Thailand any time after nov1 when the new rules kick in . As I assume covid ins will still be in place. I intend to enter on the 30 days on entry, I had a retirement visa before or I qualify for marriage visa and intend to get one of these two when inside thailand.i had 2 vaccine jabs . The help I need is can I enter on the 30 days and change to marriage or retirement.on the covid ins I see arawan namak recommended for insurance can anyone give me a contact e.mail Oris there any other recommendations with e Mail address. I'm a UK citizen 65 year old. My old retirement visa ran out.

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A UK citizen plans to return to Thailand after November 1 under the new rules and is seeking guidance on entering with a 30-day visa while qualifying for a retirement or marriage visa. They mention having COVID insurance and are looking for recommendations, particularly for a provider named Arawan, and have received advice on how to contact them through Facebook.

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3 years ago

William ********

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thank you

3 years ago

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David **********

I just contacted Arawak last night. All I did was do a Friend request in Facebook. She responded quickly and then we started talking.

3 years ago

William ********

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@David *********

thanks David I will drop a friend request and hopefully she will respond

3 years ago

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@William *******

I imagine it will take a few hours due to time in Thailand now

3 years ago

William ********

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@David *********

I will do it tomorrow ,no rush, I don't know how I would send a request,I will get my son to do it. I'm not very good with messages and Facebook stuff, thanks.

3 years ago

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Can I enter Thailand and apply for a retirement visa in Udon Thani without the required medical insurance?

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