PattayaXpat

Thank You for all the responses,

we're still working on the situation, but the parents don't agree with any of our suggestions. They have the final call, but the tough love goes both ways, if they don't want to try and fix the situation then they need to understand not to call us for help when it all goes bad...

We really just want the kid to turn out alright, there are many honest hard working field hands in Thailand, If that's how he turns out it'll be OK, he needs to stop the stealing and dishonest now!

His parents being farmers has nothing to do with being equipped to deal with the problem.

The boy needs tough love. It's their child.

My wife started to look in to some of the options available and Mom and Pop want nothing to do with any of them. I agree with your comment and we're done trying to help..

The running away and stealing suggest this needs professional intervention. The local hospital might now some organisations where one can turn for help.

If not, I would perhaps call the paveena foundation and see if they can direct you to an organization in the neighborhood.

But I would act quickly. The longer it stays this way, the more problematic it will get.

I agree, He's 12 years old and he deserves a chance to straighten out his life before it's too late. He runs away and hangs out with a much older crowd who's influencing him in a wrong way. My wife is going try Paveena first. Thanks very much for the info, we would never have thought of them!

I found this contact info, I'll update later with what they say:

Address:

Pavena Foundation for Children and Women

1047 - 51 Pon Luang Complex

Soi AmpornPhan 12, Moo 7

Phaholythin Road, Klong Tanon, BangKhen

Bangkok 10220

Thailand

Contact Information

If calling from Thailand:

Tel: 972 5489 90

If calling from overseas:

Tel: +66 972 5489 90

Website: http://www.pavena.thai.com/emain.html

Email: [email protected]

Activities

Pavena Foundation for Children and Women - founded by Mrs. Pavena Hongsakul, Bangkok Member of Parliament - is a non-profit organization that was established to help children and women who are in need of help.

Objectives:

- To help children and women who have been abused by providing a suitable physical and mental rehabilitation program for victims

- To help children and women who are poor, unfortunate OR homeless, to be able to live normal lives

- To help to promote and develop new income opportunities for victims through skills training

- To promote Thai cultural activities throughout the world

My 12 year old brother in law is having problems and we're not sure where to turn for help.My wife and I are abroad and his Mother and Father honestly have no idea what to do. My wife has heard of rehabilitation/ therapy help but we honestly do not know where to start.

Last year we sent him to a boarding school but he only stayed when my wife was there to keep him inline and now has stopped going to school completely. He has ran away from home many times and is now stealing from his Mom and Dad. The most recent theft was serious, he took his mothers ATM card and drained their account. Not very smart of him, he was caught on video doing it and the police were notified. There may also be drugs involved but we honestly do not know.

The in laws are farmers and not really equipped to deal with this. If any one can help with a phone number or any other place to start I would really appreciate it.

Thanks

I guess that I should post a follow up since the thread seems to be alive again... We decided on Bangkok Pattaya Hospital and are both very happy with the outcome! The docs and follow up were great, the scarring is very light just as the doc said and they look (and feel) Fantastic!!

I Hope This Helps Someone.....

Does anyone know of a Real Estate Agent or office that specializes in Thai clients? We've checked the Thai papers and had no luck and all of the offices seem to cater to Farangs.

Thank You!

Thanks for all the reply s, I sincerely appreciate you taking the time!

We are going to look in to Sri Racha, Bangkok Pattaya and of course the bigger hospitals in Bangkok. Right now our main concern is the recovery time, we've got two small children so even a few days off is a problem ....

Happy New Year Everyone!

My wife had hers done in Sriracha at the hospital by Robinsons. EXCELLENT!!! It was about 80K, but that was with two nights stay in a private room. The doctor was very knowledgeable and offered a variety of silicone options. We went with the implants that have the individual cells rather than the single big bag. High quality silicone. They did the operation with a VERY SMALL incision near the armpit, so no big scars or anything. The wife complains that they aren't big enough, but they look great and are huge for a Thai and look like they could be real natural big ones....

My wife had hers done in Sriracha at the hospital by Robinsons. EXCELLENT!!! It was about 80K, but that was with two nights stay in a private room. The doctor was very knowledgeable and offered a variety of silicone options. We went with the implants that have the individual cells rather than the single big bag. High quality silicone. They did the operation with a VERY SMALL incision near the armpit, so no big scars or anything. The wife complains that they aren't big enough, but they look great and are huge for a Thai and look like they could be real natural big ones....

Wow, That's good information! Thanks...

All of my favorite ladyboys have had theirs done at Yanhee Hospital in Bangkok (including the two I met last nite, who had beautiful breasts). Some also recommend Pratunam Polyclinic (however others say Pratunam is better for the "snip" and Yanhee better for the bolt-ons. They are both large aesthetic surgery centers in Bangkok and have detailed info to n English on their websites.

I know you were asking about Pattaya but you may want to consider these world class plastic surgery centers as well.

She's looking in to this now, we were just curious about Pattaya for the convenience...

Good experience from BKK / PTTY, operation about 6 or 7 years ago, no issues. At the time it was about 70K but with the exchange rate then being a lot better than now not bad value for money.

The girls in the ago go's are not a good judge for the success of the operation, a lot of them i have seen over the years are like 2 half coconuts, as hard as them too!! The reason for this is coz they go straight back to work and are too lazy to massage them - this is very very important for the best long term results, massage as much as possible for as long as possible as soon after the operation as possible.

You also need to bare in mind this is a pretty big op, make sure the missus knows it will be painful.

She knows how important it is for the daily massages and has asked me to give her a hand or two with the chore.... I'm going to book a consultation at Bangkok Pattaya for her and see what they say.

Thanks Guys!

All of my favorite ladyboys have had theirs done at Yanhee Hospital in Bangkok (including the two I met last nite, who had beautiful breasts). Some also recommend Pratunam Polyclinic (however others say Pratunam is better for the "snip" and Yanhee better for the bolt-ons. They are both large aesthetic surgery centers in Bangkok and have detailed info to n English on their websites.

I know you were asking about Pattaya but you may want to consider these world class plastic surgery centers as well.

She's looking in to this now, we were just curious about Pattaya for the convenience...

Just a warning.

Some years ago a previous GF of mine had breast implants done at Pattaya Bangkok Hospital. A total disaster. They did try and do a correction free of charge but did not work. Had to pay 1 further time to correct mistakes and still wasn't that good. Cost 80,000B each time.

I dare say there are many who have had a successful operation but there is always a danger it will not work out as your wife or you expect.

I'm worried about mistakes also and of course her health,that's why I posted her hoping to hear about some positive experiences. From my knowledge and google I've only found 2 places to have it done. Bangkok Pattaya and a clinic on Soi Town in Town.

Thanks!

Can anyone help with best places and personal experiences in Pattaya for breast implants? My wife wants them and let's just say that I won't mind either! Thanks!

My wife just called the land office and they said that she is free and clear to sell the property with out me! Thank you again for all the replies.

You wife can do anything she wants with her house.

That's honestly what I thought, but we were both getting nervous about it....

This what I probably read long ago, or something like it.

However, under current Land Office policy the Thai spouse can own land in Thailand, provided that the foreign spouse signs a letter declaring the property to be the separate property of the Thai spouse and waiving any interest in the property.

http://www.invest-hu...m/land-laws.htm

Now I'm really showing my ignorance, maybe that it what I signed, I recall giving her a hard time at the land office because she could sell it now...... The wife is asleep, I'll call in the morning and get clarification about that.

I hear story's all the time about guys getting houses sold with out their knowledge, but it never happened to anyone that I knew, so I can't confirm it.

Thanks For The Reply!

Yes!

Yes she can?

I'm abroad and we have our house for sale and was curious if my wife can sell it on her own? It's in her name but I did need to sign a document stating that I gave her the money for the purchase. It would be more convenient for us to sell it out right instead of me rushing back there...

Thank You

Their is a small room on a side road near the bar area of Loei with a sign learn to speak English. The name of the road is Phanit Phatthano I hope this helps.

Thanks for the response. I don't remember that particular place but she has checked out most in the area and doesn't like them. Years ago she went to the "English Club" near the market and wasn't really happy with it.

Thanks Again

I'm actually in Chiang Khan but not from the U.S. I might be able to help your wife with her preparations for the driving licence exam.

Thanks for the response, I sent you a PM.

I'm looking for an English teacher near Loei to help my wife prepare for her US drivers license written exam. She's outside of Loei near Chiangkan, are there any expat teachers near?

Thanks

I'm looking for an English teacher near Loei to help my wife prepare for her US drivers license exam. She's outside of Loei near Chiangkan, are there any expat teachers near?

Thanks

Thank for the reply's Guys! I'm only sending documents so I decided to go with USPS global priority.

Has anyone had any good or bad experiences using FedEx etc. to Loei? I have to send an item from the states that absolutely needs to be there and would appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks!

It's really great to hear all of these story's. My wife and I always talked about how we would keep her speaking Thai while we were in America but I never realized how much she would be speaking Thai at 3 years old! Please keep in mind that she was our first and she always surprising us by what she can do.

Thank You For All The Encouraging Replies!

I feel a little bit better now, I was afraid that i was doing her a disservice by not encouraging more English, but now I'm relieved by hearing your story's. She has an amazing vocabulary in Thai and does respond to her Mom when she speaks English but is hesitant to speak it her self. Her mother works with her on ABC's and she does watch some English cartoons which should help her stay close to the language. I recently purchase her a Leap Pad which I known she will love and is all in English.

Thanks Again Guys!