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2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/oradee-chandavasu

Neonatalogist 

 

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/prinyarat-burusnukul

Pediatric neurologist

 

The second would be best for discussions about long term prognosis for periventricular leukomalacia . The first would be best if they wish to discuss the baby's current management in NICU. Periventricular leukomalacia will not be the only issue given how very premature the baby is.

 

There is no treatment for periventricular leukomalacia as such. As the baby grows, any developmental problems that might be noted would then be treated as appropriate (e.g. physical therapy if needed). Usually would know by around age 2.

As always, thank you so much for your help and kindness.

15 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

And they have removed the premature baby from the NICU and brought it to Thailand???

 

Or do you mean the  brother in law is now in Thsiland and wants to talk to someone, and the baby is still in NICU in India?

 

Without being able to examine the baby not much a doctor here can say. This condition varies greatly in severity and prognosis. 

 

 

 

 

Yes the brother (Uncle) of the baby is now in Thailand and wants to talk to someone. The baby is in NICU in India.

I realise there is probably very limited information they can give but I think it would just help put his mind at ease to at least ask questions or understand options for the future from someone who has the requisite skills and experience.

26 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

How old is the baby now? Makes a difference in terms of whether to consult a neonatalogist or a pediatric neurologist

Thanks for your response Sheryl.

The baby was just over 27 weeks at birth, and was born on April 6 this year.

Hi all,

I'm helping a friend in a difficult situation. I'm hoping someone has some personal experience or that Sheryl, who I am eternally grateful for due to her immense help over the years, has someone to recommend.

Short summary:

My friend's sister delivered a baby prematurely in India. The baby underwent several tests and has been given a diagnosis of periventricular leukomalacia.

Of course, the family are currently devastated and this is being compounded by a perceived lack of expertise, clarity of options, treatment options etc.

My friend is in Bangkok and I want him to consult with the best (I assume) Neurologist available to put his mind at ease that someone is available to discuss these things with and to give recommendations, second opinions etc. Money is absolutely not an object in this case.

Thank you for your help!

Thanks all for your help and advice!

Will organise these things:

Copy of Blue Tabien Baan and wife's ID card.
Copy of Chanote.

Ensure you've filed a TM30 informing of your new address.

I could not find an answer to this exactly so trying to ask!

I have done several extensions of stay to a Non-Imm O based on marriage to a Thai citizen in CW.

This year I bought a house with a mortgage and my wife and child are already in the Tabien Baan but I am not. The person taking care of it said it may take 2-3 months to add me (I am not Thai) so best to do the extension first then deal with it.

Until now I have always rented in Thailand so the rental contract, letter from owner and their tabien baan was always used.

Now I'm not sure what to do, as I live with my wife and child in the house which we own/are jointly paying a mortgage on but there is no real "proof" that I also own the house yet.

If anyone knows exactly what paperwork is required for them to process the extension in this case that would be very helpful, thanks.

59 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

OP - it is also possible there is a hospital social worker or equivalent. Who could help push gor transfer among other things. Worth looking into.

 

And look for an office of the "Saint Camillus Foundation of Thailand" which is somewhere within the hospital.

 

 

Thank you for both of your updates, this helps a lot and I appreciate your time.

2 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What assets?   Can he afford a lawyer to draw up the POA?

I could afford it but the price for a lawyer to sell a 3 year old phone and a barely functional laptop probably, I'm just guessing here, doesn't really make sense ????

3 hours ago, Sheryl said:

You need to meet with the hospital administration (senior person) and tell them clearly there are no more funds available to pay his bills and request that they transfer him at once to a government hospital. Make clear in this discussion that you are not related to him and have no legal obligation and that he has no close family in US.

 

They will arrange transfer once convinced no more money but your problem will be that they may refuse transfer until existing bill is paid. You can try to negotiate a payment agreement over time (monthly payments).

 

There will still be the problem of paying the government hospital but costs will be about 1/3 to 1/2 that of Camillian.

Thanks to all who replied.

I was hoping Sheryl would respond so thank you for that.

Called the Embassy, they weren't interested in doing anything except informing his family where he was.

Hospital is going around in circles so I've informed his Thai friend of what you suggested and hopefully we can get somewhere with it.

12 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Absolutely don't take on the responsibility, let the next of kin and his Embassy deal with it, I know I was in a similar situation, it can stress you out, get a contact number at his embassy, and follow their advice.  They can liaise between you and next of kin (if known).  

From what I understand the Embassy was contacted before and not interested in helping but I can try again, thanks. 

12 minutes ago, proton said:

Has he no family back home to help?

He does have very little family and they have agreed to help within their ability but at the rate of $1K+ a day their ability to help won’t get us far and us slamming into a wall of having no more funds is coming up real quick.

7 minutes ago, dj230 said:

Tell him to take out a loan, put it on a credit card or liquidate his belongings

 

surely he has assets in excess of 300k baht, house, car, cellphone, laptop, jewellery, gold, etc. 

 

it sucks what happened but there’s no real easy way to say it other than someone has to pay and it should be him. 

He doesn't unfortunately, I'm sure he did at one point but not working for 3 years has cut him to the bone. He's also barely conscious and on a ventilator so entirely unable to organise anything himself.

So whether or not I like it, I'm in the position of needing to figure it out.

1 minute ago, Mitkof Island said:

30,000 to 40,000 baht a day in the ICU? There must be something cheaper in Bangkok.

I'm sure there is, although I think the actual ICU cost is around 12,000 a day. The rest is for testing, machinery and various other line items.

The bigger issue I guess is at some point soon we'll run into a brick wall where it doesn't much matter how much the ICU costs because we don't have anything left to pay with.

Hi everyone,

This is a very long story so I'll try to keep it short.

Friend is a US citizen, has lived in Thailand about 20 years.

Worked and paid into SSF for at least 10 of those years that I know of. Left one job, got another, job turned out to be a mess, never paid him or his SSF.

This was in 2019 or so, he then got diagnosed with advanced TB.

Through treatment and related complications he hasn't been able to work since and through the support of me, friends and family has been able to keep his head above water just about.

Hasn't been able to travel to US due to requirement of Medivac which he can't afford.

Anyway a few days ago he was rushed to ICU at Camilian Hospital (the closest to his condo) as he couldn't breathe, it was touch and go.

He's now stable, on a ventilator and positive for Pneumonia which is being treated.

So far the bill is running to 30-40,000 Baht a day.

Between me, another friend and his family we've been able to keep the bills paid but today the specialist said he will likely be in ICU for at least 10 more days if not more.

We literally won't be able to afford it.

My Thai is ok but too limited to deal with something of this complexity and his friend who is Thai is doing her best but isn't in the best mental state as you can imagine.

I've tried calling in favours but my list has run out.

We have contacted Chula and the Chest Hospital where he was receiving treatment but haven't received anything resembling a go ahead to get him transferred.

I'm not asking for money, I know he should have had insurance etc but this is where we find ourselves.

If we take him home, he will certainly die in a horrific way (essentially drowning in sputum), but we can't afford to keep him there. There has been no clarity on what happens if we stop paying the bills (obviously a hospital isn't going to tell you that it's "ok" to do that) or what happens if we try to transfer him elsewhere, or even how that would be logistically possible.

So I'm looking for any guidance or advice you would kindly be able to give. Thank you.

Thanks all for the replies.

I didn't think it would be a problem but best to check.

As for updating driving licenses etc, I'm still building up the serenity required haha.

Hi all,

Preparing for my Extension of Stay based on Marriage at CW.

Have done many before so I'm all clear on most things but had a question come up.

I'm preparing my marriage certificate copies (was married in Thailand to a Thai National) and realise that on the back the field where they usually put the Thai ID card has my passport number, which has always been fine, however I have recently updated my passport for the first time since I was married (I still have the old passport, I have already transferred stamps to the new one at CW).

As my wife's Thai ID card number on the back is also "old" and it's never been an issue I doubt it's any problem BUT my experience tells me it's better to check first!

Anyone been through the same thing without any issues?

Thanks!

3 minutes ago, TimBKK said:

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Hiroshi-Chantaphakul
 

This doctor lists Allergy & Immunology as a specialty although I saw him for other reasons - thought he was outstanding: thorough, well spoken, had all the time I needed for questions etc.  

 

Best of luck to you and the wife.

Thanks a lot Tim, will check him out

1 minute ago, The Hammer2021 said:

There is a list of doctors available. If the situation is as serious as you say please stop quibbling and get straight to the hospital. Bumrungrad doctors are reputedly very good.

Thanks for your recommendation

I'm not quibbling and it isn't that serious - I'm just looking for the very best Allergy Specialist in Bangkok

Have been to Bumrungrad several times, like every Thai hospital some Doctors are good and some aren't very good at all

8 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Bumrungrad Hospital Soi 3 Sukhumvit

Thanks, do you have any specific Doctor to recommend?

My experience in Thailand has been that it's best to choose the Doctor and go where they are, the Private hospitals at the mid to high end are much the same price and service wise

Hi all,

I'm looking for a good allergy specialist in Bangkok

Background:

My wife has terrible allergies, to the point where it's constantly and issue with her sneezing/getting red eyes pretty much all year round

She has seen various ENT in Bangkok and is prescribed different antihistamines and washes her nose out daily with saline

They work to a point but they barely keep things under control

I know allergies are a complicated thing to control and am looking for a recommendation for any excellent Doctor and/or clinic/hospital in Bangkok that can help manage them

Central Bangkok is preferred and cost (within reason) isn't really an issue

Thanks a lot!