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  1. 17 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said:

    I had a look at the coverage, it looks as though the medical cover is only upto 100,000 Baht with upto 1 million in financial compensation, having said that it's still value for money so got one for me and her indoors, just gotta hunka down for 14 days now, that shouldn't be too difficult considering the way things are going here ????????

     

    Is it a fairly simple process to buy online through the Roojai website?

  2. 2 hours ago, Virt said:

    They could start taking sewer samples across the country since covid-19 can be detected like that. 

     

    That's an easy and cheap way to see how massive the problem is.

     

    They couldnt organize themselves to find used condoms in the garbage of Pattaya....... let alone Covid in the sewers nationwide.

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  3. 3 hours ago, taninthai said:

    , Thailand had tested 1.2 million since the start....Uk 54 million since the start

     

    Do you have a source for the Thailand figures?

     

    Would really like to know what the daily test numbers are now and where, to put some perspective on the daily positive figures.

     

    Sure this information is still elusive.

  4. Just a thought , wife or other drops you with your car to Khon Kaen airport, she they returns to village.

     

    You take your thai smile flight booked direct from their online site to Bkk Suvanabhum 3/4 flights each day cost about 1000 to 1500 baht without silly extras ie includes luggage etc.

     

    Taxi from airport to darkside Pattaya about 1200 baht...... or airport bus option 180 baht.

     

    Can be done with bus direct to Pattaya from KK or Udon if cheaper option is required.

     

    Good luck.

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  5. 36 minutes ago, hobobo said:

    I am told that for the first six months after return I will have no rights generally available to UK nationals, especially as far as the NHS treatment, certain welfare rights or state pension are concerned. Is this correct information. I would be most grateful for any relevant information, or the link to appropriate websites. Thank you.

    I thought it was infact the first 3 months you could be denied options other than emergency treatment.

     

    However I believe if you show a clear intention to permanently now reside in the Uk you are entitled to all benefits from day one.

     

    Im sure a more informed member can give concrete advice of the situation.

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  6. 31 minutes ago, sanuk711 said:

    ,,rang my mate who just had a hernia op in Uk asked how long from seeing doctor first time to having operation........answer .....1 year.

    "what is the wait if your paying---I don't understand your posting." 

     

     

    He is referring to the start to finish time in the Uk when payment wasnt involved for his friends operation in UK.

     

  7. Just now, Ray Ban said:

    Thank goodness for Sheryl...always a source of actual knowledge and reliable good advice. I had a suspected inguinal hernia confirmed yesterday at Bangkok hospital in Khon Kaen and was considering the “watchful waiting” approach. I’m a fit 74 y.o, retired, with little need for heavy lifting or the like. There is however a persistent dull ache in the groin once I’m up and about, and have decided to have the op. The surgeon at BH recommended laparoscopic repair as “ today’s standard” , and the hospital’s indicative quote was 165k to 185k, including two nights stay. This seems a little steep having seen some of the costs quoted by others on this thread. My Thai wife suggests that other hospitals could be a lot cheaper. I’m also not clear as to whether the laparoscopic repair uses mesh or involves stitching, my thought process being “why such a large incision for open repair if mesh can be inserted via the much smaller cuts for laparoscopy?” Any thoughts on this or BH’s quote would be welcome.

     

     

    Having had an inguinal hernia for three years and based in Khon Kaen I finally did mine three months ago.

     

    Two years ago had many quotes.

     

    BH, hospital

    With a great surgeon Dr Apichat charming guy with excellent English and a listening caring attitude. quite rare here. He had previously been the surgeon at khon kaen hospital and the first to do laproscopic there.

     

    My prices quoted in writing two years ago.

     

    Open surgery two night stay general anesthetic. 80K.

     

    Laproscopic.... 110k two night stay general anesthetic.

     

    The quote they have given you is very high but not unusual for them. My work insurance at the time was looking at it so maybe my quote was lower for that reason.

     

    Ratchepreuk  private hospital.

     

    Open surgery only available with spinal block anesthetic.

    50-60k with 2 night stay private room.

     

    Sinagarind university teaching hospital.

     

    Open surgery treated as a private patient no waiting time, private room two night stay.

    40k.

     

    Khon kaen hospital government.

     

    Open surgery circa 25k with 4 night private room requested.. Waiting time 2/3 weeks.

     

    Laproscopic  again 4 night private room requested  stunningly only 30 k.

     

     

    When i finally got around to it I had to pay all myself and although I would of liked to have gone with BH hospital because of the great attitude of the surgeon who freely advised me on many other medical issues, i was very aware of BH hospitals creative billing policies.

     

    So i opted for Ratchepreuk private hospital surgeon after a couple of consultations,,,,,, had an agreement with the doc re price and had accounts of someone who had the same op and price quote six months prior with good reports........ my final bill 58k as quoted and  now 3 months post op.

     

    Hope this helps, its become a bit of an essay, if you need further details happy to help.

     

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