Over 70s outside of Thailand almost impossible to return to Thailand

[superal 1,906]

As the title states it appears almost impossible for the over 70s to get long term covid 19 insurance for $100,00 cover . I have friends who took a UK break back earlier this year and are now stranded in the UK . One friend (age over 70 ) has been married for 20 years to a Thai lady , fosters 2 children and has his own business in Thailand . The business is failing because of his absence and the family are struggling for money , there is no safety net in Thailand and the authorities appear unconcerned . I suppose there are many similar cases out there . 

So what will the outcome be for the over 70s both outside and inside Thailand . If a farang manages to comply with visa regs and enters Thailand will he have to have continuous annual covid insurance ?  and where does that leave long stay farangs who have lived in Thailand for many a year, ref insurance ?

Thai nationals can return to Thailand without all the red tape but there is no compassion or consideration for non Thai national spouses  Are there any human rights in Thailand ?   Hoping that the promised vaccines will end the crazy covid insurance wrangle . 

[ExpatOilWorker 5,030]

Up to 99 years old can get covid insurance. 

 

https://covid19.tgia.org/

[superal 1,906]

8 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Up to 99 years old can get covid insurance. 

 

https://covid19.tgia.org/

Many thanks for the info which I will pass on . However my friend has tried to get the insurance and the cheapest was over £1000 per year which is ok if you are not on a tight budget . Then there is the cost of the quarantine hotel which cannot be avoided . It would be good to hear from those aged over 70 who have managed to secure a return to Thailand .

[Henryford 4,986]

I guess this means that anyone living here over 70  can NEVER leave Thailand as you risk not being let back in. A bit of a bummer, no travel outside of Thailand.

[superal 1,906]

3 minutes ago, Henryford said:

I guess this means that anyone living here over 70  can NEVER leave Thailand as you risk not being let back in. A bit of a bummer, no travel outside of Thailand.

exactly , I have not seen any discussion on this , how can you differentiate between a long stay farang and a new returnee who has tested negative for covid regarding insurance requirements . I would suggest a 1 year covid insurance for returnees should suffice .

[madmen 9,659]

On top of all that he is going to need normal medical insurance right? I think those cover for covid so maybe can avoid doubling up

[ubonjoe 47,795]

2 minutes ago, madmen said:

On top of all that he is going to need normal medical insurance right?

That is not mandatory unless they have a OA or OX visa entry.

[tinca tinca 457]

33 minutes ago, superal said:

Many thanks for the info which I will pass on . However my friend has tried to get the insurance and the cheapest was over £1000 per year which is ok if you are not on a tight budget . Then there is the cost of the quarantine hotel which cannot be avoided . It would be good to hear from those aged over 70 who have managed to secure a return to Thailand .

this is the problem....MONEY.....that people not really have......

[thaibeachlovers 32,996]

2 minutes ago, tinca tinca said:

this is the problem....MONEY.....that people not really have......

I could afford to go to Thailand- no problem for time in quarantine as long as it isn't included in the 90 days of a tourist visa, but I'd be destitute when I returned. I think I'll pass thanks.

[sanuk711 7,614]

56 minutes ago, superal said:

Thai nationals can return to Thailand without all the red tape but there is no compassion or consideration for non Thai national spouses 

And Australian nationals can return---and American Nationals can return -----UK Nationals can return---French nationals....etc etc .

 

The problem is that Thailand is to lenient with its overseas residents. So your friend came here when he was over 50 decided to stay, start a business get married etc etc....... try that in any of the countries mentioned above.

Anyway as Expatoilworker is pointed out he can get insurance, you just check didn't  before the whine..........

[Chivas 2,787]

Best just to completely forget Thailand until the pandemic is over and we can rock up at Suvarnabhumbi with just a passport and a smile again

Wont be seeing me again until that day arrives....Thailands mistake will be thinking I'm alone in that thought

[superal 1,906]

9 minutes ago, sanuk711 said:

And Australian nationals can return---and American Nationals can return -----UK Nationals can return---French nationals....etc etc .

 

The problem is that Thailand is to lenient with its overseas residents. So your friend came here when he was over 50 decided to stay, start a business get married etc etc....... try that in any of the countries mentioned above.

Anyway as Expatoilworker is pointed out he can get insurance, you just check didn't  before the whine..........

did check as in my post but the policies were out of reach financially . Now trying Expatoilworker info 

[Peter Denis 6,712]

54 minutes ago, superal said:

Many thanks for the info which I will pass on . However my friend has tried to get the insurance and the cheapest was over £1000 per year which is ok if you are not on a tight budget . Then there is the cost of the quarantine hotel which cannot be avoided . It would be good to hear from those aged over 70 who have managed to secure a return to Thailand .

You only need the 100.000 US $ coverage for covid-19 treatment insurance for the period of your intended stay in Thailand, which is interpreted as the period of permission to stay the Visa on which re-enter Thailand will provide you.

E.g. if he is married to a Thai national and returns on a new 90-day Non Imm O Visa for marriage, he only needs that insurance for 3 months.  If he enters on the new 60-day Tourist Visa, he only needs it for 2 months.  Only when entering on a new Non Imm O-A Visa would he need a full 1-year insurance period coverage. 

[Traubert 4,720]

Thailand knows what its doing.

[lazygourmet 767]

1 hour ago, superal said:

"There is no safety net in Thailand and the authorities appear unconcerned."

A bit out of topic but I didn't see yet any local folks struggling for a living unless they were already completely indebted.

Opposite, like it or not, the junta has been more than generous with all its benefits schemes during these last months.