Retirement visa for Australians

I received from  Thai embassy in Canberra a 90 day type O non immigrant   visa , no insuranse required

then got another 60 day extension , 1900 baht cost

@petercurr55

APEC passport holders have privileges. Check them out they might help you.

AnyThai controlled governmental organisation has its own set of rules, unfortunately....

@petercurr55

So you're saying that if I'm applying through the Thai embassy and not the Thai consulate in Sydney I wouldn't be required to have insurance?

That seems very odd. And I didn't even know that you CAN apply via the embassy. I think it says that you can only apply through the consulate, but I'll check that tomorrow.

Thanks

@ThailandHereICome

i can only relate what happed to me as described

@ThailandHereICome

Google and you will see that they do assist in the non 0 retirement 3 months

BUT you need to meet the requirements and it could include 3 months health insurance

although it is not a requirement anymore since C19 has been under control....

Again that is up to the specific office and staff

It's a running theme with anything Thai-related it seems - everywhere you go has its own rules (banks, consulates, immigration offices...)