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Healthcare expense can bankrupt anyone without insurance no matter where they live.

The issue here in Thailand is the quality of medical care. Almost 3 years ago I had a heart attack. They used paddles to revive me twice. The hospital doctors and staff did save my life, but their follow up care almost killed me.

I was released from the hospital with a bag full of meds and tols to come back in 6 weeks for a follow up.

After 4 days I was back in the emergency room as I just didn't feel well and was dizzy all the time.

Well, they gave me Dramamine and sent me home.

I did some research and found out who is the best Cardiologist in the NE. I got an appointment, he did a very comprehensive exam and told me I have a blood clot in my heart and need a second stent which was done while I was there. The clot was managed with meds and today I feel great.

Now for the cost.. The initial heat attack and second stent cost over B500,000. That could be a huge expense for most people. Myself included.

Fortunately, my wife works for the Government and my out of pocket expense was under B3000.

23 minutes ago, XDoodlebugger said:

Yes, a very good friend of mine retired in Thailand in 2015 and was using social security to fund it, by 2016 he was in a hospital and ran through his savings and had to rely on family and friends for the bills. A terrible position to be in, especially as he was a veteran and could have both medicare and Veterans Administration healthcare back in the US. Passed away not too long after the hospital stay. 

I thought US Veterans get insurance reimbursement anywhere. Is that not the case?

Install Android Transfer. Plug your phone into your PC and your good to go..

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In Chrome, go to setting [ 3 dots in the upper right corner]. Scroll down and click Advanced. Now click on Clear Browsing Data, check boxes Cookies and Cache then Clear Data. That should fix your problem. 

The only place Trump should be invited to is PRISON.

I couldn't find any locally, so I ordered it online

Is it 13, 15 or 17"  Macbook or Macbook Pro

It's not a leased line. A leased line is 1000MB + and they cost upwards of 10,000B a month. It's regular 3BB consumer service.

As for payment. I pay 3BB monthly for my fiber optic 200/200. They always ask for a year upfront. If you challenge them they will offer you monthly billing.

Very easy solution that has been posted here at TV many times.

Go to  https://www.usdirectexpress.com/  They are approved by SS.  Open an account and they will have your SS deposited each month.

Now you can do a direct deposit to Bangkok Bank New York for $1.50. Bangkok Bank NY will charge you $5.00 and Bangkok Bank Thailand will charge B200. This deposit is considered cash and no need to go to the bank here in Thailand.

3 hours ago, accord25 said:

News flash. ANY gov't in ANY country can seize your bank account with out cause. Gov'ts can do as they wish to all aspects of yo ur life. For example in the US if they want the land you live on they can just take it with no payment even though its yours. They even have a word for it, its calld eminent domain. 

That's not true. For them to seize land or money, they must have a court order to do so.

In the US, if they need your land to build a freeway, they must pay you market value.. they just can't take it.

It's called "Eminent Domain"

Thai banks are required to report any deposit in excess of 2 million baht.The Gov may or may not inquire as to where the money came from. They certainly do not confiscate any funds. They would have to go to court to prove the money was obtained illegally and by that time the money is usually gone.

On 12/5/2017 at 7:38 AM, ubonjoe said:

Immigration does not transfer visas. They will only transfer entry, extension of stay stamps and others they have done in the old passport.

Sorry, I meant Extension Of Stay..

2 hours ago, Dan5 said:

Most countries, including the USA among others have tax agreements with Thailand so that you just pay taxes in your home country.

Absolutely correct Dan...

My passport expired and I brought my new PP to Immigration and they transferred my visa.

I would go back and ask for the form to transfer a visa to a new PP. Fill out the forum have the photocopy of your visa with you and play dumb.

They should transfer the visa.

Glad you got it resolved.. You can always use PromtPay.  and all you need to enter is your mobile phone number..

http://www.scb.co.th/en/personal-banking/promptpay

BTW, I have used Bangkok Bank for 10 years as they provide the easiest way for me to transfer funds from the US.  BUT, when paying bills online, BKK Bank charges 20 - 25 Baht for each payment.

Last week I opened an account with SCB. They do not charge per payment and they show you who payments are made to. BKK Bank just shows 3 digit codes that you need to figure out what they are..

My wife works for the Thai Revenue Dept and said it depends on the source of the income.

Try Amazon..  You know it will be clean...

I just did this at Imm in Khon Kaen on Monday. Though I did have a letter from the US Embassy, They never asked for it. They transferred my stamps and charged me B200

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48 minutes ago, BritTim said:

https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/631223-immigration-templates/

Thanks very much...

Can't seem to locate the Templates.  Can you please post the link to the fillable form thread.. Thanks

I disagree with the attempt to limit bandwidth in the US.. Thailand has been cutting back for years. Especially internationally.

If you pay for 100MBs down are you getting it on a consistent basis? I think NOT..

People complain about Thai vs Foreigner pricing.. Though I have never had an issue a read about complaints about Lazada. Haven't heard of any Attorney letters or law suits.

Keep in mind, free speech seems to be a myth...

The bottom line.. anyone can sue anyone

12 hours ago, Maejo Man said:

The old chestnut rears it's head again. Wasn't it only recently the chief of immigration said that it was not necessary?

Get your facts straight.. This is what he said..

Take your passport. Technically, you are required to keep it with you by law.