DaRoadrunner

Having read some of the posts I get the impression it is possible to save a fortune by using an up country hospital. Problem being finding a good and well equipped one with competent doctors in Nakhon Nowhere!

12 hours ago, DavisH said:

That's interesting as I've never met a Thai doctor that doesn't speak English - and most of them competently. 

Most medical books are in English, they have to be able to read English to study to become a doctor.

God help you if you get one who can't read.

It does not show what started the incident. Did the motorcyclist do something to p*** off the pick up driver? Thai motorcyclists are some of the worst driving offenders. I often have to avoid or make allowances for them, but there is a limit to anyone's patience. Car vs motorcycle has only one outcome.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

To complete the illusion that the police are actually doing their job

Says it all

8 hours ago, holy cow cm said:

No food and drink? Looks like a cup of water in the picture to me. 

That and a bowl of rice twice a day is all we would get in the Bangkok Hilton

They love boom boom.

I am sure the Thai have a higher pain threshold than anyone else. This includes turning up the volume to the point of distortion and damage to the speakers (and my ears!).

10 hours ago, shadowofacloud said:

Don't worry.

 

Just like last year, PM Prayut will issue an executive order requesting the local authorities to resolve the air pollution problem within 7 days.

I seem to recall their best idea was raining molasses..... time to leave

1 hour ago, Chazar said:

Wife  owns 7  condos..............if  she was  run over by a  bus or slipped off the balcony , caught her head in a  homemade  noose  etc.......could I take that  money out......it is  all left to me in her  will...........just curious......family  dont get a look  in at  all

So long as you know you will be spending the money at the Bangkok Hilton..... They love you loooong time.

13 minutes ago, DoneTravelling said:

You can also send via Western union no problem 

Western Union fees used to be exorbitant. Check what they are now before sending.

On 12/19/2019 at 10:50 PM, Inn Between said:

What a sick  and twisted approach to life in Thailand where people sit in their offices and decide to bilk a man suffering with cancer for bogus reasons -- pure lies. Then when they're caught, they shamelessly ignore the court and punishment they were given knowing that since a farang is involved, they'll get full cooperation from the legal system to do whatever they wish.

 

Do most Thais have a broken moral compass or do they simply go through life without one?

Its a sick world. But as the saying goes ... Doctors bury their mistakes. And Thai doctors.... I will let you write your own ending as you wish!

Every IO has a different take on Visas (and likely re-entry permits) at their own discretion (whim or mood). I would not leave it to the last day or risk it at the airport. TiT.

I recall going for Visa extension...

IO: its expiring today

Me: Still valid till midnight

IO: It won't be if I don't stamp it!

<deleted> wanted 4000B under the table bribe. I refused to pay and had to leave the country and return with a new Visa, which cost me more, but I refused to give in to bribery.

This being Thailand, I suspect every bank will have different take on this.

Other problem is, they can change the laws after you brought the money in. No telling if you will ever get it out again or not.

I have done it in the past, but they asked for evidence of where the funds originated from.

Following the outcome.

1 minute ago, Yinn said:

Yes. Amazing she not care husband go with mia noi. Sure

Yinn, why is it some Thai girls accept this and some do not? And why do they go for it? Money, security or ???

How is it the Thais seem to be able to construct mega projects in a short time, while the Brits have been talking about Heathrow for yonks with nothing done?

1 minute ago, MarcB said:

Would have been more of a news story......if they kicked him back in  ????

From the looks of him I think it would have been better if they had left him in there.

On 12/19/2019 at 10:54 AM, yogavnture said:

they want a copy of my bank statement.  im sorry , but i dont give my bank statement to anyone. that is personal information.  

You are not coming then?

The only byproduct of Hydrogen combustion is water vapour. Problem is, it costs too much, as does the car that can run on it. Once we get the cost down, Hydrogen will solve our pollution problems.

As for the Thais, they are ignorant and totally lacking in responsibility, so do not hold your breath (pun intended) waiting for something to change.

Hospitals, listed on the stock market, overcharging sick people and double charging Farang.

Question is, what can we do about it?

2 hours ago, DannyCarlton said:

You'll never know how greatful she was.

 

Was walking down Beach Road on my way to the Beergarden for something to eat. Came upon 4 dirty mddle aged indians crowded round a young girl (too young) giving her serious hassle to the point that she was in tears. I pushed the Indians aside and offered the girl 2k baht and led her away.

 

Took her to the nearest motorbike taxi, gave her the money, told her to go home and that I didn't want to see her there again. Never did.

 

The look on the 4 indian guys faces was worth every Sentang,

With Indibums you would get away with it. Had it been a bunch of Thai boys you would have got the <deleted> beaten out of you.