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Nope, This does not work as a comparison.

And what has any of that got to do with Thaksin? You said there will be more Yaa Baa due to Thaksin, but it doesn't make any sense. People who use weed aren't the same style of people who use Yaa Baa, as a rule. Close they might, but it won't cause everyone to move to Yaa Baa.

Why?

I can sit on the keyboard and say I want a Porsche or a private jet. I can ask for anything, but it doesn't mean I will get it.

An old Swiss guy once said to me in Pattaya, ' Remember, you are not sleeping with that girl, you are sleeping with everyone she has ever slept with ' That hit home Now, that thought is repulsive.

Hehehe, I remember a guy as you described to a tee, back in my PATTAYA DAYS. This guy was loaded but wouldn't part with his breath; he only breathed in. He was also teetotal and wouldn't even buy a girl a lady drink. Well, he once said to me in a fit of despair, ' Why can't they like me for me, instead of money, money, money?' A friend chipped in, Because you're a fat, old, short arsed bastard and I've seen wounds better dressed. We never saw him much after that.

Yes, She could have asked for 1.5 million baht. That would be more repulsive. I wouldn't give her 2000 baht.

She's a stupid little dreamer of a girl, probably with low education, trying to flog the only asset she has in a market inundated with the likes of her. She undoubtedly spends far too much time on TikTok and social media and is just trying to attract attention. Nothing to see here, I'll move along. Most Thai women on offer these days aren't even worth 1500 baht; they are a spent force.

Or ants biting you when you take the clothes off the line to take them inside.

This usually involves handing over phone numbers for translators and local lawyers if needed, explaining the substantial bill for medical services, and why they can't leave Thailand until it is paid. It includes making a phone call to their loved ones in the UK and instructing them to arrange funds for payment to the hospital, as well as providing a hospital update on his condition. They will also advise on immigration overstay due to hospitalisation and assist with emergency travel documents in the event of an expired passport. And if he's fortunate, a bag of oranges and some vitamin tablets. It doesn't include financial support, tickets home or air ambulances.

You still here?

What still?

That was the food 40 years ago, not now!

Well, it wasn't for medicinal purposes.

With the DTV being granted by the MFA at a Thai Embassy, I doubt that immigration would have access to the precise category that the applicant used as their reason when applying for the DTV. The MFA and Immigration work independently.

And me in 2005.

Well, good for you. Tens of millions and health insurance—congratulations. But what exactly does that contribute to this discussion, other than a bit of chest-thumping? Nobody's disputing the importance of being prepared. That’s been said plenty. But when someone’s down and out, stating how you’re all sorted doesn’t really help anyone but your ego. There’s a difference between being responsible and being smug. One tries to raise awareness or offer guidance. The other just stands on a soapbox shouting, “Look at me, I did it right!” If you’ve got the means and the experience, how about offering advice or practical help instead of just telling the rest of us how clever you are?

It’s just baffling how people end up in these messes. You sit there wondering—how did it get this bad? The guy had hundreds of thousands of baht at one point. That’s not nothing. He could’ve flown home. He could’ve got himself to Bangkok and accessed proper care months ago. But no. It drags on until he’s out of money, out of options, and now we’re expected to feel shocked it’s come to this. And honestly, I don’t even know if he had health insurance—but I wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t. Far too many don’t bother. “Too expensive,” they say. Or “it’s a scam.” Until they’re in a hospital corridor or stuck in a rented room, half-dead, with no safety net and a GoFundMe link someone else is now sharing around. Where’s the personal responsibility? You move abroad, you’re not on holiday any more. You’re not 25 and invincible. You need to have a plan. Not only that, but you need to take care of yourself, because no one else will. I really do hope he gets the help he needs—but sitting in a bed in Rayong, completely stuck, isn’t a treatment plan. It’s a tragedy. And one that didn’t need to happen.

Whitby or Scarborough, it is then. Unless he wants to visit Ecuador, Honduras, or Colombia, where I am sure he will fit in.

They did indeed.

In Kalasin, where I am, immigration is generally excellent, unlike the nightmares I've read about here. I have been in Thailand for 30 years, although I have been here for 20 years. I am on a retirement extension until next month, when I will switch to DTV. Throughout all that time, I have had only one immigration visit. They phoned in advance, but it was around the time of all that trouble when the doctor had her back kicked by the Austrian who ran the elephant sanctuary, I think it was in Phuket or somewhere, and they were conducting checks on foreigners. They did speak to the neighbours, which was the MIL. We don't have any other neighbours. The immigration staff knew friends of my partner, and everything was done pleasantly in 15 minutes. One of the perks of living upcountry, everyone knows everyone. They even took photos of us in the driveway; my MIL insisted on being included as well.

He still manages to dye his hair, even that little bit that he has left. What a waste of colour.

All I will say is any offerings and suggestions above are bound to be better than what I bought for steak this last week from Lotus's. Absolutely lousy, my jaw hurt, and I gave up and passed it to the dogs. The second piece, I tried slow cooking, still tough as shoe leather but not as tasty. I'll try some of the above suggestions.

Significantly grown-up responses I see.

Have you had any claims?