sapson

To the left of the blue pen last photo their appears to be a recess with a thread where a bolt or nut and washer should be, if thats replaced could help with the leak, but maybe im just not seeing it right.

I did an extension today for a retirement ending 21 August and was given 12 months from that date as in 20th August 2021, the 27th of September amnesty wasnt considered and the 90 day report was done again from todays date.... so nothing gained from the amnesty, was concerned if i had left it until the end of September may of had to start with a new non 0 all over again not just renew the expired extension.

All seems such a load of nonsense, and expense to stay here and contribute to the economy.... you have to really love this place or have masochistic tendencies to go through the ludicrous immigration hoops.

1 hour ago, brucegoniners said:

I'm starting to worry that all of this news on the country being Covid free and all of the cases only being in quarantine is false. 

 

You would need extreme hallucinatory abilities to believe the total facade of government announcements re Covid 19.........of course the country is very far from being free of the virus.

Only 100k tested from a 70 million population and from that 100k around 20k had Covid antibodies..... around 20%.

A huge broom and carpet is amazing Thailands Covid policy.

3 hours ago, Dialemco said:

On one hand politicians say stop mass tourism but only yesterday they signed contracts for a third Bangkok Airport why?

Brown envelopes usually help grease the wheels of contract signing!

On 7/9/2020 at 12:06 PM, ubonjoe said:

He could but he did not mention having a Thai wife a or child.

Correct that would not apply, further query this is an O visa retirement issued at local immigration and extended there.

I presume therefore on my extension this time I wouldnt need insurance as initial visa  was not issued at a consulate outside the country.

On 7/3/2020 at 1:21 PM, RichardColeman said:

Why ? Plenty of B and B's around the UK for long term workers, etc. I'm stuck in the Uk now and I can get a room £70 a week - though I pay £90 for a larger room. Which is little more than a Thai condo or house. Course, you may have to stay in a city town that you don't like if on a budget

Would really like to know where you can get accommodation in the Uk for 90 quid a week or less, do you have any details? Seems many places need employment and Uk bank references etc .....if only going back for 6 to 9 months thats not easy.

Any information appreciated, thanks.

If my plans change as in change of finance or status or going to Uk etc.

Are their any short extension options on the existing yearly extension expiry date, as in pay 1900 baht and get another 30 days etc..............with borders closed no option to do a hop.

Thanks Joe, much appreciated.

With an initial O visa retirement issued at local immigration and then 12 month extended at local immigration .

Now with 5 weeks left, when is the earliest and the latest i can apply for the next yearly extension could i apply now or in the last week of validity.

Thanks for your input.

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Apparently there is a great heart hospital in khon Kean but it is government hospital, which means sitting around in a waiting room for hours and hours being shuffled from pillar to post, with poor English skills (and my Thai is terrible).

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Been to the heart hospital Queen Sirijit at Khon Kaen many times, they have an evening clinic after 4pm which isnt so chaotic and the prices are much less than the regular private hospitals.

They too can be not serious dont worry, I had missed beats in the morning then in the evening for a while heart was skipping every 6/7 th beat so got myself to this hospital and of course ECG was ok and palpitations skipped beats had calmed down...... so sent on my way with explanation PVCs normal.

However what could help you they have a premium clinic Monday to friday 8am intil 4pm its on the same floor as outpatients and ER and you are unlikely to wait at all, you could order have all the tests you want at a major saving on private hospitals. I think their Stent price is around 200k if it came to that.

Clinic has separate entrance etc peaceful reception few people and an English speaking nurse.

27 minutes ago, steven100 said:

please see my post above ...

Seen already, we just happened to type and post at exactly the same time hence the duplication, no worries.

57 minutes ago, sambum said:

It's a joke, 3 million Baht cover! 

 

Even if you were unlucky enough to be diagnosed with Covid19 while in Thailand which is unlikely given the testing it would require at the very most (on average) a 3 week stay in hospital. I would be surprised if that would come to 200,000 baht.

Im looking at insurance now and thinking about harsh realities of health care in Thailand.

If you were taken very ill and shipped off to a private hospital without choice as a farang then I know a hospital like the nationwide Bangkok Hospital group is circa 70k a night for ICU ..... so if two weeks in Icu for any reason thats circa 1 million baht,a worrying thought.

3 minutes ago, Edheres said:

U.S.$100K is just over 30 million baht.

A Covid-19 episode in the Thai medical system is highly unlikely to run up a 30 million baht bill.

 

 

 

$100k U.S. i think is 3.1 million baht ? maybe wrong..

2 hours ago, moontang said:

2 hours ago, sapson said:

To clarify this policy for age 61 to 65 will provide inpatient cover up to 100,000 USD aprox 3 million baht and just 40 k outpatients for one year for all medical conditions, operations, routine, emergencies and accidents etc.

 

This is without any copay I presume? will Pacific cross pay directly to the major hospitals here as in flash the card in the wallet and it gets sorted?

You get a card, and they have a direct payment plan with many Bangkok hospitals.  One problem, is they take a week to issue the certificate locally, but you might not need to show the original at BKK, but I needed it for OA extension.  The 72 hour thing is problematic, too, as it takes many of us 30 hours+ to get here.  

Can i buy this in Thailand ? are the figures quoted without copay? 3 baht million of full cover I think will cover most problems ? maybe wrong,, 40 k outpatients I presume is average.

Guess I need to go direct to their website to see the full options, anyone have any experience with this company.

On 7/1/2020 at 1:23 PM, bodga said:

why  waste  time GO DIRECT its  Pacific  Cross  insurance, nice  ad  for  the  broker  though. Dont forget that you can pay  the first "x" amount to reduce these prices.

To clarify this policy for age 61 to 65 will provide inpatient cover up to 100,000 USD aprox 3 million baht and just 40 k outpatients for one year for all medical conditions, operations, routine, emergencies and accidents etc.

This is without any copay I presume? will Pacific cross pay directly to the major hospitals here as in flash the card in the wallet and it gets sorted?

Tukcom shopping mall on the 2nd or 3rd floor has a massive section with many laptop repair guys with some English spoken and reasonable services.

Its right opposite the Kosa hotel and 2 mins from Pullman hotel in the centre of town.

Good luck.

An image of hysterical laughter at yet another announcement that has dubious association with reality is very much connected to the topic of a government statement re Covid status.!

WHO should follow Prayuts wonderful strategy if you want to keep the Covid 19 numbers low.

Simply make testing an absolute last resort and any sickness or deaths should be explained away by any other cause than Covid.