Sheryl

Costs will vary with the hospital. Private hospitals about 350k baht. Government, maybe half that. I suggest you see this very qualified specialist at his private clinic to get a better idea of options https://www.warakornclinic.com/services/ He might be able to do the surgery at Maharaj Nakorn Hospital (government) Wherever it is done, ibn Thailand the surgical aspect is usually fine but after care physio is a weak point, pretty much have to google it and DIY.

Is this for skin cancer/skin disease or cosmetic isdue? Makes a difference in terms of doctor.

Visa expirations don't matter as visa was already used on entry (if you in fact had one; nowadays most non-residents enter visa exempt). Visa exopiration is the date by which you must use the visa for entry, not the date yoylu can stay till. What matters is your approved length of stay as indicated on the stamp you received on entry. If that date is coming up then what you need is an extnsion of stay, snd presumably this is what you mean. In which case you are all set except that I think in Bkk sppointment in advance may be required.. @DrJack54? But if you actually had a visa, and it is the expiration date shown on that visa you refer to then you need to check your entry stamp to see if/when extension is needed.

It is no more expensive than other private hospitals and less than some.

It would be worthwhile coming to Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok. You need s thorough retinsl exam. As part of thr routine checks they do on new patients your prescription will be measured, no need to separatly see an optician (who are often not very well trained in Thailand and certainly ard not skilled re contact lenses). Just tell the doctor you need a contact lens prescription when you see him re the floaters. Suggest this doctor at Rutnin: https://www.rutnin.com/en/doctor/resume.36.1_Medical_history_0_0.html If unavailable then: https://www.rutnin.com/en/doctor/resume.5.1_Medical_history_0_0.html

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Visa or extension type, anc marriage to a Thsi, has absolutely no effect on tax liability. The only factors are whether here 180 days or more in a year and the amount of assessable income either earned in or remitted to Thailand.

Illegal to buy without a prescription. That law is not always followed, especially in tourist areas, but it is the law. Ptescription can easily be gotten fom any clinic or hospital. There are some important contraindications to these meds, especially for people with cardiovasvular problems. Hence the requirement.

No, their prices are competitive. It is expensive because it is an import.

Thanks for the follow up, and glad it went well. Small hairline fracture makes perfect sense.

AN is not "promoting" her nor encouraging anyone to donate. Just reprinting a story related to Thailand. The reprinted article mentioned the GoFundMe page because several of our news sources, including the Daily Mail, routinely link to that site and pick up Thailand related articles from it.

"Begging" implies approaching peopke unsolicited. They simply created a site on a forum which coordinates and collects donations from those who choose to go on it to give. We have no idea what the insurance situation was.

It is not "begging" to establish a GoFundMe page. Nor -- contrary to what people here seem to assume - is it primarily aimed at strangers. In a situation like this, close friends, coworkers and extended family often want to contribute. GoFundMe and similar sites offer a convenient service for making and receiving multiple donations from many people without the family having to coordinate it all at a time when they are already busy. It is the most practical solution, and except for the misanthropes on AN, most people understand this. Certainly does not imply empty pickets. Just a large sudden misfortune & expense, and people who want to contribute.

Cost of family flying to, and staying in, Thailand Special medivac flight from Krabi to private hospital in Bkk Several specialized surgeries at Bkk private hospital And possibly some extra costs related to return flight. Easily reach that amount or more. She also probably has a deductible (excess) on her US insurance as well. Most people do. But the medevac flight and surgeries in Bkk would be the big ticket items.

She will have had insurance for the US. May of may not cover emergencies abroad; often does not. She may or may not have taken out special travel insurance. And if so, it may or may not have covered moto accident.