JoePai

As the poster does not state his age then saying "First of all, it will not be possible for you to get medical insurance at your age in Thailand." might not be true.

Insurance can be bought up to 60, 65 in some cases. With BUPA is you sign up before your 60 birthday then they will extend cover as long as you live - and can pay the premiums.

Actually insurance can be bought up until you are 71.

The cost is high and there are more stringent health requirements to be met. Also there will be a certain amount you must pay before it kicks in. check with an insurance agent they have a better handle on it than just searching the internet.

As for Medicare I believe that is available when a person retires. If he retires at 62 it is available to them then at a price of course.

Medical insurance can be bought at any age - not just 71. Only probelm are the premiums !! Talk to the sponsors, AA Insurance Brokers as they can offer - suggest Peter as he speaks English

It is the year the vehicle is registered in that is important

Why does this formula worry me ; Gas + Thai's

Made some yesterday, very easy and good results - thank you. Enjoyed on crackers

Seems the Op is going a little over top. The policy does not say you are covered for emergencies in Thailand – if you are not hospitalised - so no argument. If not admitted then generally not too serious as they seem to keep you in these days for the slightest thing just to rack up the bill. One other thing checking ACS with BUPA, the BUPA policy (even the top one) is nowhere near the benefit level of ACS and far more expensive !

heart and blood-related diseases - that rules out a high percentage of applicants

Glad it happened, but can't ever remember hearing of a Thai getting life sentences.

I can. A policeman who killed a Canadian tourist in Chang Mai was let off. But then he killed his pregnant Thai wife and was then sentenced to life.

Should have been death

Children playing

Please no - bull bars look so stupid

Sent one to Udon on the bus - they tie it down in the cargo area

Makro

Very close to AA Insurance Brokers - Big C (south)

Yes the Government health services does cover that as my wife's aunt is in hospital now with the same condition

Unfortunately it sounds as though it will just be the Polo, not the Golf

I like the quote that the owner is 'concerned that the insurance WILL pay for the damage'

Thai's usually just have the government insurance so the answer would be no

I don't know the type of helmet you're looking for specifically but earlier today I passed by what used to be the Mityon shop on the corner of 3rd Road and Soi Lengkee (almost opposite Boxing Roo Bar and New York Pizza) and it's now called X-Speed and seems to be focused on custom bike building/parts/supplies. They had 3 very nice looking bikes outside - a Honda, a Kawasaki and a Ducati - all around 850 or 900cc with what looked like custom paint jobs. They also have what looked like a reasonable selection of helmets - https://www.facebook.com/635378919857963/photos/pcb.747554745307046/747554661973721/?type=1&theater

I don't know if these are the kind of helmets you're looking for but in any event if you're into bikes I reckon this shop is worth a visit.

OP: If you really can't find you're size here, why not buy online from the link that you posted?

Thanks, I will have a look tomorrow. The link I posted is for the manufacturer's website, they don't do direct sales from there. I was having a look for online delivery but haven't managed to find any sites as yet.

On 2 different occasions I bought from them direct as could not find the correct size - extra 200 Baht for postage but very quick.

Trying to order now. I seem to be having trouble finding the checkout on the website!

I ordered one by phoning them direct, told them what I wanted, transferred the money and it appeared about 3 days later

It is necessary if you are being insured by your employer, otherwise should not be. The Insurance agent comes to the hospital to verify.

And which insurance company asks for this ?

Something along the lines of rats leaving a sinking ship ?

On the other hand why do Europeans (and the vast majority of the rest of the world) still use Imperial units in many measurements - e.g. railway track is always "Standard" gauge