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I'm seeking information from the ex-pat community about buying life insurance here in Thailand. Any info or recommendations would be appreciated.

Must have been "brake failure" on the dog's part.

NEVER trust house wiring in this country. In my houses the FIRST thing installed is a simple 200Baht Knife switch between the meter and the house. Flip that and both the hot and neutral wires are completely disconnected from the mains. No possibility of a shock then.

On 1/28/2021 at 9:20 AM, ThomasThBKK said:

This is hilarious.

 

They will destroy and taint Phangans name forever, glad i don't own anything there, it will be the last place in thailand i would ever visit from now on.

 

Thank you for destroying the local thai economy thai authorities ❤️ 

 

PS: If someones looking for cheap real estate, Phangan could be a candidate soon

Actually, real estate prices on Phangan are the highest ever, and rising.

3 hours ago, wmlc said:

So don’t wear your mask when you go outside and don’t wash your hands. You would not feel the same if you were in the ICU on your death bed. Then your tune would change. Sorry to say but people who think Covid 19 is some kind of conspiracy to control the worlds’ population, need to give their head a shake. Can you provide at least one piece of credible evidence to support this?

Don't waste your time trying to reason with a paranoid who gets his info from Youtube videos...

Is it April Fools day again already? 

7 hours ago, lee b said:

Could be right, but it also reports that he crashed his motorbike in a ditch, maybe because he was under the influence of drugs, who knows?

Crashing a motorbike into a ditch on Phangan is as common as a soup cart in a 7-11 parking lot...

9 hours ago, davevi said:

Um, did anybody read the section on DEATH PENALTY for selling or distributing?  The dark web is not your friend and neither are these hallucinogens and psychedelics.  Why do so many westerners come here thinking it's easy and has no down side?  Have you met anyone that's been into the court system over drugs?  Do you think you're exempt because you are special, or magical or clever not to get caught?  You will eventually get caught up in this and let me tell you that the other side of this, the court and legal side, is a very very serious place that you never, never want to be.  To all of those formulating their blithe response as you read this -- check yourself -- why do you need drugs in the first place?  Why do you think this country is the place to do it?  These are rhetorical questions.  Check yourself.  And if everyone you're hanging out with does them then ask yourself are these really friends or people who make me feel normal about f*ing with my brain and life.  Responses to this message will not be read.  

Wow! You sound like a real fun guy...

On 1/6/2020 at 9:23 AM, bluesofa said:

Right.....expect a SWAT team there next week.

I'm guessing you've been keeping tabs if you know there's definitely so many.

Koh Phangan is CRAWLING with foreigners working without a proper visa or work permit. It's a chronic problem.

On 12/13/2019 at 7:31 AM, ubonjoe said:

If he is in the US now he will not be able to get a non-o visa anywhere while there. They do not issue them.

His only choice will be to either apply for a single entry tourist visa or enter visa exempt. Then apply for a 90 day non immigrant visa (category O) entry at immigration. Then during the last 30 days of the 90 days apply for a new extension of stay based upon retirement.

I got a 3-month single entry non-o visa in Miami this year. 

On 10/27/2019 at 9:26 AM, BritManToo said:

Is there no government hospital?

With free health care for your Thai wife?

Even the 250bht for 'meds' from the local pharmacy sounds unlikely.

 

Did you make this story up?

The Phangan Govt hospital is not very well equipped. I have no problem with paying for proper care from an Intl hospital, and over the years my wife and I have been very satisfied with the care we have received. Yes, the necessary meds were purchased in Thong Sala for 250Baht (what the hell do you mean by "unlikely"??? That's just a stupid comment.

 Lastly, why in the world would I waste my time making up this story? You must lead a very boring life. Stop commenting and go back to your Big Changs....

2 minutes ago, evadgib said:

How about not knowing about the (considerably cheaper and better equipped) Govt facility?

Cheaper, yes. Better equipped? You must be stoned...

Just a little heads-up to Phangan residents/visitors. My (local Thai) wife and I live close to Bandon Hospital, and have used their services several times during the last few years. 2 nights ago my wife had a sudden onset of severe stomach cramps and diarrhea. At 2am I drove her to the hospital. After taking down some basic information and pulling her file, we were sent to an examination room. A few minutes later the pharmacist/cashier walked in and told us the the bill would be at least 13,000Baht! I asked her "for what?". She said "for the doctor and the medicine". I told her that my wife hadn't even seen the doctor yet so nobody even knows what the problem IS, or what medicine might be needed. She just stood there with the famous Thai "1000 yard stare" and offered no further information. My wife, who has a good grasp of English slang, got off of the examining table, said "screw this", and told me to take her home. Her symptoms eased during the night, and as soon as the pharmacy opened we bought the recommended meds (250Baht). My wife is fine now. We will NEVER return to Bandon. I hope our experience was the exception, but I somehow doubt it...

At least it's more creative than "brake failure"...

The WORST pseudo-Mexican food on the planet. Utterly inedible...

18 hours ago, Fred white said:

In the US they can't sell alcohol on voting day while the polls are open usually between 7 am and 7 PM

Rubbish. Google it...