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Originally Posted by Serendipity2
penguin,
I'm not sure but I think that most expat don't work in Thailand. Surely a significant number don't and have no insurance unless they buy it or bring it with them so they'll not be getting any help from the Thai government. There comes a certain age [my guess only] where you won't either. Perhaps it's 60 or maybe 65. I doubt it's 70 years of age. At that time your investment in their health care system will likely no longer offer you any assistance. Again, just my "educated" guess but I don't think the average Thai lives to be 70 and they are viewed as expendable. I would be interested to know if I'm correct from anyone who knows but think I am - which is why I posted this. And so that others can get engaged as to their options as well.
Serendipity2
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A lot of expats are working in Thailand though and in my experience a lot of them don't know that they can get free medical treatment if they are paying SS ( which they should be if working legally) I thought some people might be interested to know what they are entitled to. I don't consider paying SS as an investment it is the law and I am planning on being financially secure by the time that I retire and not counting on the Thai SS system.