Non life-threatening, how long's a piece of string?! In the UK it's also possible to go private and be in within a few weeks. The only problem being is that many people just can't afford to "go private", or pay for health insurance. (I believe a similar situation exists in the USA?).
I don't think that a third party actual has access "into" the database. It's that a search is carried out on request to the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). I have requested and had to pay for one myself (job application). Also, a potential employer can do so (for which I think they need our signature/permission).
Earlier this year my brother suffered his first heart attack, and within 2 weeks he had had the bypass operation. I think it depends a lot on the seriousness of the condition.
"That is not possible so I don't know why you plucked that one from the sky as an option".
I'm pretty sure that when us Brits (and any other nationality) applies for a visa (a visa-waiver) to the USA that a CRC (Criminal Record Check) is/or can be carried out. I believe that a drugs conviction can often lead to us being denied.
Are BPH really that expensive? I had mates who used other private Thai hospitals and some of their bills were "eyewatering" (£30k+), but then again I come from a country where we're not used to using private healthcare.
I believe that healthcare costs were a major factor in many retirees returning to their home countries.
Part of why Air-B&B was a bit problematic in Thailand. I believe that anywhere that rents rooms out for less than 30 days must be registered as a hotel
What you mention is part of the process of checking in a hotel.
Well they do take your photo on arrival now, so anything's possible, but...TIT!????
Edit: They then just have to look at when you were stamped in and which address you put on your TM6. Should be easy, even for the boys in brown!?????
What about when they rent a car?
In my home town in the UK more people are now busted for drug-driving than drunk driving. The limits for drug-driving are set very low indeed.
I had an old friend who used to moan about it, and he used to do the 90 days by mail. He now uses an agent and has to do the 90 days in person. I got the impression that he had become rather 'lazy'!
You're right, I don't really have any hobbies (now working back in the UK). During 17 hours every day you soon run out of books and TV, but that's the same wherever you are in the world!