The Fugitive

I was fortunate last year when I returned to UK. My GP's practice had already invited me via text for a Pneumococcal vaccination which is apparently valid for life. I had that and also the influenza jab before coming back to Thailand. This year I retuned to Thailand before the influenza jab and Covid booster for over 65's became available.

Many thanks for your information.

Can't remember from the last time I travelled by coach (it was NakonChaiAir), are there seatbelts fitted?

Don't know how it started (yet) but six families lost everything yesterday in my town. Feel very sorry for them. Fortunately, no loss of life or injuries. The firefighting appliances look inadequate however the Soi is rather narrow. Mrs tells me the temples will provide food and shelter. People are stuffing money into envelopes as you do. I very much doubt any of the families will have had house insurance. Got me thinking, I haven't either!

That's diabolical! Nobody breaks bones for fun. What type of insurance was it? Annual health cover, Personal Accident Plan or motor insurance etc.?

Proves the usefulness of scanners. I trust you are receiving all necessary treatment and hope that it all goes well for you.

My mother had already been admitted to hospital because she was unable to eat. After a week she was discharged still unable to eat. A doctor told me a hospital should never discharge a patient who cannot eat. She had fluid in her abdomen which another doctor said was most likely ovarian cancer. She was vomitting 'coffee grounds' (blood from the stomach) and I called an ambulance as that was then an emergency situation. She was admitted into the Medical Investigation Unit of the same hospital and given a CT scan, endoscopy and, of course, blood tests. All returned cancer negative results at four weeks prior to death. It was only at three weeks prior to death from metastatic disease that the blood test results first indicated abnormality. A cancer specialist told me he couldn't find the primary cause of the cancer but that, unfortunately, had now become irrelevant.

PEA had to reposition our power poles due to highway realignment. All the data cables to our street were severed by a PEA employee using huge shears/bolt cutters. Everyone complained to their respective ISP's. In our case, it took three visits over four days by AIS before our internet was restored. Could it be that the cable in question does not belong to Telephones Of Thailand/National Telecom?

Can confirm. Check-in at Munich on Thai Airways in September asked for sight of my Retirement Extension.

Don't wish to be racist so simply stating a matter of fact as I remember it. Back in the 1970's in U.K. a comedian had a catchphrase of; 'A big fat Belgian bas@+$%'. I can't remember his name but he was certainly on TV for a while back then.

'yanking him by the neck from his vehicle to the ground'. Horrible at any speed. I wonder how fast (plus other factors) would be needed to completely decapitate someone?

I was told that blood test is the main indicator of cancer. However, my mother's was normal four weeks prior to her death from metastatic disease. The readings only became abnormal at three weeks before death. No tumours visible on CT scan or endoscope. Tissue sample taken gave normal results upon analysis.

As already stated in this thread and others, Brits are accostomed to their totally free National Health Service. They believe they will always be able to return for free treatment if necessary.

Wasn't the case with a relative of mine. He was in the Medical Investigation Unit in a U.K. National Health Service Hospital where the doctors admitted they were struggling to find out what was wrong with him. Finally diagnosed with leukemia. Died of it three weeks later.

Agree! People have to take responsibility for themselves. Can't blame hospitals (Government or private) for refusing to provide on-going treatment without pre-payment in their bank account.

Toilets in a public park/recreation ground? Takes me back to the sixties in the U.K. Even had water drinking fountains in them too.

Today received notification from VYKE (my VOIP provider) stating that a mobile number I haven’t used since 2016 has now joined Vyke. Vyke told me this notification is sent when someone with my ‘phone number in their contacts has joined Vyke so they can call or message me for free. My old mobile number now belongs to another Vyke customer. There is, of course, no security risk. Trying to get my head around this; Does this mean someone with my virtual Vyke number in their contacts who has coincidentally been allocated my old recycled mobile number has now signed up with Vyke?

Totally agree! Took out a three-year plan week before last. Works out at just over one dollar per month.

Slimjet for me. I install 32bit as recommended because it runs lighter than 64bit apparently.

Signed up for three years only last week with; Smart DNS Proxy. It's both a Proxy and a VPN. Paid $42.48 USD + VAT. Cheap enough and streams OK for me. https://www.smartdnsproxy.com/

Wow! Certainly made me think. You were 100% successful in your claim but, in the end, received zero compensation and were left with the remainder of your hospital bill to pay.

Most definitely undermines your confidence in the medical profession. Everyone makes mistakes, forgets (or misses spotting) things. However, as you state more than one doctor was involved and you obviously attended their clinics more than once so there isn't much excuse.

Installed it on Android 7.0 (my 'phone dates from 2017).

Even after death he managed to continue to cause others work, expense and inconvenience. Quality ex-pat.

Good to hear the right thing was done! Contrary to the unwritten 'law' that the larger vehicle always pays. Obviously being stationary and able to prove it helped a great deal. Dashcam is a most worthwhile investment.