I went to an appt with an Endocrinologist in BKK to refill my meds, the Dr recommended testing every 3 months. I asked the hospital if they can write a letter for visa support and this was their reply:

"Greetings from Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital.

Regrettably, we do not have service to provide letter for visa application.

We could only provide you medical certificate and you may contact Embassy for more information and further assistance."

Is this normal? Is the medical certificate enough? Should I try another hospital?

Does anyone have any experience trying to get a DTV visa - doctor-dentist treatment. thanks so much for the reply.

Just had a quote off Staysure travel insurance for 184 (maximum) days cover for 70 y/o in thailand,£809,.price was including a 20% discount for the basic cover and with no medical conditions,.£4 p/day for peace of mind not to bad.

Whats the best medical insurance to get when you're there on a DTV? Any insurance company recommendations would be grateful.

In BKK: I asked my expat doctor (could only talk to the staff) of over half a year if they could give me 5 - 6 appointments over the course of the next 12 months. And then just provide a Letter stating those treatments.

They answered: We're generally open to do this but have to talk to our lawyer first?!

Do you have any advice? It's a real and fair thing I regularly am at this doctor for treatment(s) and thought it would be a simple thing.

2. Alternatively: is there a doctor/ clinic that is a little bit better when it comes to treatments and a Letter about those future treatments?

Any BKK recommendations? Because I don't care where I eg get my regular testosterone blood checks done.

Thanks!!

Thinking about applying through the medical route, appreciate any help.

I need ongoing cardiology/pathology appointments and checkups for a pre-exisiting chronic genetic condition, so this could be a good option for me.

Anyone applied through this route successfully with the London embassy? I'm back in the UK atm.

Thinking about booking future appointment for my condition with a Bangkok hospital and using that, thoughts? Don't want to waste £s with an app that could get rejected. Some people said they presented treatment plans? not sure how that would work if you haven't yet had the initial consultation

Thanks for any help

Any really good periodontists to recommend in Bangkok?

Anyone done lasik here? What was the cost? Anyone know if the pricing is same for Thais and/or if their insurance covers it?

Hi all.

I ask quite often for advice on here and I am absolutely delighted with the responses I received both positive and negative.

I wrote in December asking for advice on my fathers medication and I am happy to report that we applied for and received permission to bring my fathers medication into Thailand particularly some medication classed as narcotics.

I would like to reach out and ask for some further advice about obtaining oxygen for my father.

Can anyone advise how to obtain oxygen for my father should it be required.

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge

Ken

Hey guys. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with getting asthma prevention inhalers (things like, symbicort or seretide)? I'm not desperate for one, but may need one over the next month. I have asked in one or two pharmacies (I showed them the physical pumps) and they said that they don't have them.

Is this something I need to go to a clinic for? Do they use a different brand inhaler here (which would explain why they don't recognise symbicort or seretide)?

Any help would be appreciated (I'm in BKK btw).