soi3eddie Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Wildliferescue said: 2 hours ago, Wildliferescue said: Of course nobody wants to see another person in this situation, and we all hope the story is true and we are not been taken for a ride here. I feel for him too, but why on earth go abroad without insurance? A very sad story. He had been living abroad for some time so not a tourist. Regular travel insurance would be very expensive. If an expat then medical insurance from one of the Thai based companies such as Pacific Cross would have cost as little as 18,000 Baht (£450 per year). One thing to bear in mind are exclusions on insurance. Most insurers will now excludes claims resulting from deliberate acts or intoxication whether by drink or drugs. Hope this guy gets the help he needs. Edited November 8, 2020 by soi3eddie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 A troll post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Wildliferescue said: So this guy flies around the world in Business class, but can not afford a medial insurance and now begs for help from other who do? Solihull is also an expensive area to live in in the West Midlands unless he was from Chelmsley Wood which is a council dump 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soi3eddie Posted November 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, bobandyson said: Any Brit who has lived outside of the UK for more than one year would have to wait 6 months before receiving benefits upon returning. That's from what I've heard. I was attending hospital in the UK for treatment and checkups until 2 years ago and there were notices in all the waiting rooms saying this. Something about if a British citizen is not ordinarily resident in UK then treatment must be paid for. I advise anyone leaving UK to go abroad to maintain an address and remain on gp register in UK. This will also help with pension increases too. Edited November 8, 2020 by soi3eddie 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted November 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2020 Just now, soi3eddie said: I was attending hospital in the UK for treatment and checkups and there were notices in all the waiting rooms saying this. Something about if a British citizen is not ordinarily resident in UK then treatment must be paid for. I advise anyone leaving UK to go abroad to maintain an address and remain on gp register in UK. This will also help with pension increases too. you tell them you have returned permanently, end of 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted November 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2020 2 hours ago, sanuk711 said: Quote "He won't be able to get benefits or be eligible for NHS health care once he's back at home, but we know that, and are quite prepared to look after him ourselves. We just want him here with his family."----Daily star 2 hours ago, bobandyson said: 2 hours ago, sanuk711 said: Why not he is a Brit isn't he......? 2 hours ago, bobandyson said: Any Brit who has lived outside of the UK for more than one year would have to wait 6 months before receiving benefits upon returning. That's from what I've heard. Both the family and the poster above are being misinformed. If this gentleman returns to the UK to take up permanent residence, he will be entitled to NHS treatment from the day he arrives in the country. If 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 3 hours ago, 2long said: We can't be sure he paid for the Business Class tickets, but it doesn't look good does it? After doing some research it appears that the same text is used for several low-quality news sites. Let's not also forget that some people to sensationalise or even make up stories for a variety of reasons. I am not accusing anyone of anything, but any strangers to put their hands in their pockets after reading what's available in my opinion have bigger hearts than brains. I would be happy to be proven wrong though, and I feel for this guy and his family. True. This story is from "The Star" which is rather like "The Sun", more of a comic than a newspaper. Much of their content is either sensationalised or just untrue. Non-Brits might be unaware of this. Hope this guy recovers OK BTW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 You do not just fall off a balcony. pushed, <deleted> yes. slip on something yes Any details about that ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzique Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Sorry, no sympathy from me. I take out insurance every time I travel. It is there for a reason. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vinny41 Posted November 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Wildliferescue said: So this guy flies around the world in Business class, but can not afford a medial insurance and now begs for help from other who do? The article states he is retired from British airways so flight are either free or heavly discounted depends on how many years service and staff grade 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny41 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, natway09 said: You do not just fall off a balcony. pushed, <deleted> yes. slip on something yes Any details about that ?? Bangkok Herald states failed suicide jump https://bangkokherald.com/thailand/uninsured-broke-briton-stuck-in-thai-hospital-after-failed-suicide-jump/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaifly88 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Trujillo said: What does the alleged fact that he is a "dad" have to do with anything? I was wondering the same thing - maybe the implication is that his child(ren) will be destitute without him around ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 It one see this in the Thai Media, I know all stories abot Farangs being injured and in hospital do not make it in Bangkok post but a lot do seem to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rancid Posted November 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2020 I don't know, we get a sad story about someone that is obviously going through tough times, and some come on gloating about how they have insurance and tough luck to him as he didn't. We all get lessons in life, he no doubt has had one regarding insurance, presumably many here have never stuffed up. If you did would others laughing at your misfortune help at all? 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 1 hour ago, soi3eddie said: Most insurers will now excludes claims resulting from deliberate acts or intoxication whether by drink or drugs. As well as claims suspected to result from suicide attempts. While we have no way of knowing the article suggests mental health issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Sheryl said: As well as claims resulting from suicide attempts. ...and motorcycle accidents. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Just now, Sheryl said: As well as claims resulting from suicide attempts. Absolutely. That's what I meant from "deliberate acts" but none of the articles I saw said as much. Still terrible for him. If life was bad before, it's worse now. Maybe emotional help will be forthcoming now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Just now, Andrew65 said: ...and motorcycle accidents. Actually many policies will cover moto accidents (in the case of travel insurance may need a special optional rider at extra cost) provided the person had a valid license and was not intoxicated etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I never ceases to amaze me why people do not buy the insurance they need in a foreign country. You can simply buy cover online these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, Sheryl said: Actually many policies will cover moto accidents (in the case of travel insurance may need a special optional rider at extra cost) provided the person had a valid license and was not intoxicated etc. ...had a valid license and was not intoxicated etc....and was wearing a crash helmet. Not many then!???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, IamNoone88 said: I never ceases to amaze me why people do not buy the insurance they need in a foreign country. You can simply buy cover online these days. It sounds like this guy has pre-existing conditions (diabetes). I have one old friend who was paying £8,000 per annum for health insurance in Thailand (pre-existing heart condition). Another old Scottish friend who had got meningitis whilst in Thailand, the insurance paid for treatment & repatriation, but it meant that travel/health insurance became so prohibitively expensive that he never travelled abroad again. Another 90 year old friend who's health insurance cost much more than the actual holiday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 4 hours ago, rooster59 said: Dad stranded in Thai hospital after surviving fall from sixth floor balcony This is an other Begging story, Yes. Doesn't work for me . Being in Los ,Retired , Been here for a few years, Maybe ( Must) than be on a Extension based on Retirement . Than must have THB 800 K . Can use that to pay Bills and go back to the UK . Sorr. I Don't do Beggars. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzique Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) It was a suicide attempt according to the Bangkok Herald. I assume he wasn't thinking about having insurance as he wasn't looking to make it out of the other side. Thailand is not such a paradise where everything is magical and girls flow like water. For some the reality is harsh especially now with this virus. The Bangkok Herald says We can assume his business class flight was simply a perk of the job working for BA so he didn't pay for it. Sounds like he retired too early and tried to live somewhere he could not afford. Not sure how you reconcile him having no work if he was able to retire though. Perhaps the word 'retired' should be replaced with 'made redundant' then it would make sense. Looks like he got around though according to de.24 Unfortunately I cannot give him any sympathy as he made his own bed and must suffer the consequences. As he has a 27 year old son, living in the UK, he should take out a loan and pay for his bills, not come begging to others. Edited November 8, 2020 by Muzzique 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyboy Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 3 hours ago, bobandyson said: Any Brit who has lived outside of the UK for more than one year would have to wait 6 months before receiving benefits upon returning. That's from what I've heard. why when immigrants world wide get it the same day they arrive . says it all about the UK eh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 He either worked at the airport or for an airline company so air travel maybe a perked... sounds like he just wasn’t prepared for retirement... accidental fall? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Viking Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 1 minute ago, cardinalblue said: He either worked at the airport or for an airline company so air travel maybe a perked... sounds like he just wasn’t prepared for retirement... accidental fall? Failed suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaBanana Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Cherchez la femme. What a life without a wife, and here I am, without a man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Whatever the circumstances of non payment looks like a sick Brit is being held hostage for money not surprising here is it ???? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzique Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, Harveyboy said: why when immigrants world wide get it the same day they arrive . says it all about the UK eh It's to do with the Habitual Residence Test... (HRT) if you return to the UK after over 3 months away you and you want to claim new benefits, you may be asked to show you did not cut ties here. If you don't have a home here but have another overseas then they can argue you don't live or plan to here. Then you will need to prove your ties to the UK making it your Habitual Home. If you can't then you can't claim benefits for 3 months. I haven't heard it move to 6 months though so I am assuming this is still correct After 5 years it more than certain you will need to prove it. When I returned from living in the USA, I had to show that I had rented a home here and that I had given up my overseas home. That was all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERMINATOR3AB Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 How did he fall from 6 storey balcony? Was it a fall or a jump? His injuries at his age mean his normal life is basically over poor guy What I would love to know ?? If he cannot pay his hospital bill in Thailand ..What happens to him?? Prison ...execution...deportation?? Hear a lot about big bills as medical care is extremely high inThailand But never what happes if you cannot pay in a situation like this ? Sad No Good Luck Thailand this time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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