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exactly!!! no Russians longer than 15 days

thank you Sheryl for mentioning, you are always well informed. I have been there several times with skin issues. Very good treatment, no long waiting times, professional doctors. It appears to be a training institute for young doctors, but the professor reviews the suggestest treatment. It is located near the Anusawari traffic circle. For treatment got to 8th or 9th floor. It is a government institute and hence the prices are very moderate. Under this link you can see the pricelist: https://www.iod.go.th/service-rates

Thank you for your remarks. I am covered up to 5 million Baht per inpatient hospitalisation per year. No deductible.

My insurance company is MUANG THAI LIFE INSURANCE, they offer health insurance combined with life insurance. (life insurance is just a small amount, I think it is due to company regulations). I entered at 71, two years ago, inpatient premium is 135.000 Baht, i have no preexisting issues. Premium is modestly increased every five years. The company was founded in 1951 and "was the first life insurance company to be appointed under the royal patronage of King Bhumibol Adulyadej", Wikipedia. Where I live, the insurance company has a very helpful English-speaking representative. Anyone interested may send me a board mail.

Perhaps I have missed this aspect in all these many posts. My girlfriend is a recognized “poor person” and is registered as such. All treatments at the hospital are free of charge for her and she can also travel free of charge on state buses. She also receives a monthly allowance for “poor people”. I have supported her with substantial amounts over the past year. Does anyone know in the forum whether I can declare these amounts in my tax return and if so, under which item? Also is there a threashold?

and who has a good understanding of the various tax regulations in the different countries

I live in a small soi around the Index area. Try these sois around the Hua Hin hospital. There are a couple of nice houses. My neighboring house is empty since 9 years. It is for sale only (not rent). As far as I heard they reduced the price but still should be around 4 M. And, of course, buying a house in Thailand requires Thai citizenship.

Hua Hin Hospital has a dialysis section. It is called Hua Hin Hospital 3 and it is on soi 89 off the main road. see this link: https://www.google.com/maps/@12.5256133 ... 312!8i6656 Also in Pranburi a female kidney doctor working in Hua Hin Hospital has a small clinic for reasonable visits in the afternoon hours. As for your other concerns: Hua Hin is build along the coast line and stretches 15 kilometers in width. Also a lot of houses and resorts have been build during the past years beyond the hills, so it is necessary that you need some means of transportation. Rent is tolerable for long time renters. Should be anything between 10.000 and 20.000, depending on your preferances. I am living here since more than 20 years and I still think it is decent place. What are the cons: poorly maintained roads, the terrible sidewalks are not a glorious chapter for a so-called “paradise city”, scattered rubbish dumps everywhere. As there are only two roads for entering Hua Hin from the north, traffic congestion is a big issue, especially during holidays. Well, come and find out yourself

He said, he loves it here but cannot afford it anymore. As the pound constantly on its way down life for him becomes unbearable expensive. At present under 43 and with the bleak prospective of sliding further he is forced to pull the brake. He was on his way back home. I wonder how many more have given up....

My GF has 1 Rai land upcountry (Sakon Nakhon) and plans to offer part of it for rent for making a new 7/11 in the area. The land is located on a major rural road, large road side, plenty of space, between two villages, no 7/11 around within 20 km, chanot, electricity, water. Does anyone know who to contact? What rent could she expect? She doesn't want to get into franchise, just to rent the land.

That would have been an appropriate face-saving behavior. It is clear that when there is no receipt, the amount is free for negotiation.

That would have been an appropriate face-saving behavior. It is clear that when there is no receipt, the amount is free for negotiation.

That would have been an appropriate face-saving behavior. It is clear that when there is no receipt, the amount is free for negotiation.

Not saying there are no other options I agree 100% percent. This is really an annoying and rather maddening nonsense, which you find in more and more restautants and bars today. The louder the more Sanuk. The sheer level of noise prevents any sensible conversation. Seems Thais are afraid to talk to each other. Worst place here in Hua Hin is the well-known Baan Khun Por place, where you have to shout to each other with full force just to say simple things. It's so sickening. The Thais never complain, it is part of there culture. The restaurant owner thinks when he plays laud music it makes the guests feel well. The louder the more Sanuk. I wouldn't mind some nice background music, but why restaurants have to be turned into live performance shows I will never understand.