The Fugitive

In practical terms, assuming my IO follows suit, I guess I can expect to pay at least 1,000 baht tip to avoid the need to go away and come back. Last extension/reentry permit was the first time my IO required a bank statement. This I had forgotten but 500 baht saved the day, my petrol and temper. Plus, my IO filled out my forms and made the photocopies at his desk as he went along. I was very happy with the service provided.

Good and helpful info thanks! My wife has already decided that I am to have the same (elaborate) funeral as her brother and her mother recently had. She has two uncles who are both senior monks thus organisation isn't a problem. Regarding her passing before me; she completed chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy for breast cancer only last week. There is a definite chance of her predeceasing me.

Plus body weight range must be between 40 and 80kg. Unsure whether that's when you sign up or when you are delivered to the University?

He probably would be entitled to free healthcare in his own country.

My Thai wife was concerned about being unable to pay for my funeral. She has friends whose falang husbands turned alcoholic, drinking all their savings. She took out Life Insurance with www.ThaiLife.com. She also took out policies for her mother and uncle. Thai Life paid out promptly, without any arguments, when her mother recently passed away.

Thanks for your information. I was short of passport pages but managed all four flights/three transits without any stamps. My route was put together by SkyScanner and booked with 'Mytrip' as one booking. Transits at Suvarnabhumi and Delhi were both highlighted as 'Self-transfers'.

Booked a one-way flight on Thai Airways/Lufthansa from Khon Kaen to UK via Suvarnabhumi, Delhi and Munich. Found out that a transit visa is required for Delhi. However, as that appeared to need an in-person application at Indian Embassy, I decided to instead apply for a 30 day double entry Tourist eVisa for a bargain $10 USD. Pleased to report this was granted within 24 hours. Checked in online for all flights. Thai Airways website asked me to enter my Indian visa number and expiry date. Had hand luggage only so went directly to security and onto the gate. Departing Suvarnabhumi on Thai Airways I was stopped by gate staff. I was told unless I could show them an Indian visa I couldn’t board. Apparently, the visa details I entered into their website don’t link through to airport staff. At Delhi I followed the International Transfer signs. At the transfer desk I was asked why I had no exit stamp from Suvarnabhumi? I explained ‘Egates’. Did I have a visa? Next, ‘What are you even doing here’? They told me I could have stamped into India and then gone to departures and got stamped out. After several phone calls about my lack of Thailand exit stamp and the fact I had a visa I was reluctantly directed through to security.

You probably already know that breast cancer screening is being introduced under Thai National Health Service. As you've stated, 40+ is the qualifying age for those who also have immediate family history of breast cancer.

Agree! I've subscribed for over 4 years. Limited countries unfortunately, virtual mobile numbers only available for; US, UK, Australia, Canada, Finland, Mexico and Israel.

I've wanted a Lambretta Jet 200 since around 1974. Still possible as you say!

Mrs bought three used iPhone 8 Plus's when they were five years old in 2022 for each of us and a friend. She paid 8,000 baht for each. Been superb. However, recently have been unable to install a couple of apps because the operating system is now too old. Fortunately, nothing crucial. iPhone 11 would enable eSIM and 12 5th Generation mobile data.

Dependable water and electricity supplies Very fast, reliable fibre optic and mobile internet Low cost public transport and internal air fares Variety of restaurants at low prices Hotel accommodation inexpensive Ability to consult a doctor same day if necessary Low cost (1,000 THB per day) of private room in my Regional Hospital Good standard of dentistry at most reasonable prices No ice and snow Police not looking to prosecute people for trivial reasons Competent and honest motorcycle and motor car repair garages

No Spanish/Portuguese style clean, comfortable and air conditioned combined cafes/bars/restaurants open from 6am until midnight (or when the last customer decides to go home).

People said similar about television.

Has recently been confirmed that "Viber" does. Loud and clear too apparently! Hope this may assist.

Hope he is identified and made to pay for the damage he caused.

Be positive. If the rear door wouldn't close then nobody would have been going on that flight. Experience and common sense tells you to make allowance (obviously where possible) for delays and cancellations. A 2,000 baht gift voucher is better than nothing but cash would be preferable for most IMHO.

Wow! You've given me a good idea. Many thanks. My Thai mother-in-laws house has plenty of space to plant trees. Unfortunately, all the family hate the taste of olives. However, I love 'em!

None of those problems with 'Vyke'. Except running the risk one of your banks or other financial institutions wouldn't send you OTP's via SMS. In that situation, if other options were available such as OTP's via push notifications, automated phone call or email then that would appear to be the solution.

Several Thai friends and relatives have died of cancer. All were taken care of in their home by relatives. Same as UK, they received 3 daily visits by district nurses. Unlike the UK they also received one daily visit by a doctor in their end of life stage. We have a family friend who is a nurse at our local community Government Hospital who provides end of life care. He tips us off immediately someone we know has died and we go to their house to pay our respects. There are always pain pumps around, electric pressure relieving mattresses and masses of medication and other medical supplies. Never any suggestion that anyone was left to die alone in pain and of suffocation whilst conscious.

Many thanks for all your information! I'm sure it will help others too.

Thanks very much for your info. Most helpful. Like many people have had cancer and leukaemia in the family but treatment has never been possible due to late diagnosis. Blood clot is something I hadn't thought about and will need to keep in mind. India sounds great for investigations! Good to have the backup of NHS treatment in UK. Best wishes for your return to Thailand and fingers crossed for your results in Calcutta!

Sounds as if the OP doesn't wish to discuss it? Did you previously have cancer? If so, how long after your treatment was it before scans (MRI, CT or other) picked it up? Was it recurrent or metastatic?

My Thai wife has breast cancer. Apart from a chest and abdomen CT scan she was sent for a Gamma Bone Scan (Scintigraphy). The report was most interesting and informative (for me as a lay person anyway). The 'Impression' (bottom line) was; 'No evidence of Bone Metastasis'. However, other potentially useful 'warnings' were given. For example; 'increased uptake of radiotracer was noted in the lumbar vertebrae probably due to degenerative change'. Also; 'increased radiotracer activity in the bilateral kidneys is noted'. Cancer doctor confirmed no problem, she agreed that the wear and tear is normal at 56 years. Chemotherapy causes the kidneys to appear in that way. Just a suggestion, but could this test be helpful to the OP as it appears to be more 'targeted' towards cancer?

Viewable in the mobile app - Australia 12 months rental virtual mobile number; $66 USD. Bundles (valid 30 days) Minutes; 200 $6.59 USD, 400 $10.59 USD. SMS; 200 $8.99 USD.