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Of course, that’s true of every country. But in my experience, the overall standard of care I’ve received from Thai doctors and medical staff—especially in private hospitals—has been outstanding, which is why I speak so highly of them.

AI answers your question: "Krait antivenom is effective—but time is critical. The venom of kraits (especially the Bungarus species like the banded krait and common krait) is highly neurotoxic, affecting the nervous system and leading to respiratory paralysis if untreated. Antivenom is the only specific treatment available, and it can neutralize the venom if administered early enough—ideally within a few hours of the bite. However, its effectiveness depends on: How soon it’s given after the bite. The species of krait (not all antivenoms cover every species). The amount of venom injected and the patient’s overall health. Even with antivenom, supportive care like mechanical ventilation is often needed, especially if the patient experiences paralysis or stops breathing. In Thailand and other countries with good medical infrastructure, survival rates are high if the patient receives prompt treatment."

AI Responds: "It’s a common misconception—often based on ignorance rather than fact—that Thai doctors are poorly trained. In truth, Thailand is internationally recognized for its high medical standards. Hospitals such as Bumrungrad International in Bangkok consistently rank among the top in the world, with Newsweek listing it as the number one hospital in Thailand for 2025. Thai doctors in such facilities are often trained abroad or have international certifications, and the hospitals themselves are equipped with cutting-edge technology. Thailand’s healthcare system is so well-regarded that even the Saudi royal family has sought treatment here. In fact, in 2023, Thailand and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in medical tourism and healthcare services—hardly something you do with a country whose doctors are “poorly trained.” When you combine world-class facilities, internationally trained medical staff, and a strong reputation in medical tourism, it becomes clear: Thai hospitals are not just good—they’re among the best in the world."

I don't know what doctors you've been seeing here, but I have found Thai doctors, private hospitals, and Thai medical professionals to be among the best in the world.

I'm surprised that someone hasn't designed a bite proof suit that you climb into like wet suit for people rescuing snakes,

The Department of Justice has proven to me that they are worthless when it comes to protecting the rights of the little guy.

Perhaps the female victim's full name is Miss Ding Dong, or, better yet, Miss Ding A Ling.

The only people who threw water on me during Songkran were two giggling Western males in their late 20s. The Thais refused to do it out of respect for my age.

Why would you want to see four men hanged in Singapore for Cannabis smuggling? Tobacco is legal and it kills more than 400 thousand people a year in just the USA alone. Uncle Sam allows the sale of tobacco because he gets a kickback on every pack of cigarettes sold.

I bought a treadmill and was doing quite a bit of walking on it but after a few months it made the lower portions of my legs red and itchy. So, I gave up walking and now swim exactly one kilometer a day six days a week.

Thailand is a breeze and I would not trade living here for any other place. My Thai neighbors are all polite and respectful people and the best neighbors anybody could possibly have. That being said, having lived in San Francisco, I know how upsetting it can be to have neighbors who are loud, obnoxious, and rude. (Note: most rude people in San Francisco are transplants from other parts of the USA and not native Californians.)

Trump should be shipping guns to the White South Africans and encouraging them to get organized and protect themselves.

Maybe the tourists thought after reading "Bang Lamung Beach" that they were required to have sex there.

I love the Thais! They are polite and respectful and always well-behaved. In fact, I could not ask for better neighbors. Also, in the little over six years that I have lived here in Thailand, I have never felt unsafe, like I did in downtown San Francisco.

I have a problem with stuttering.