Local expat needs help after motorbike incident

[PremiumLane]

2 hours ago, Lokie said:

Was 2499baht for the Gold Big Bike Policy (250cc +) Fully Comp Policy with Hospital coverage including In-Patient.

But how much are they going to cover for hospital charges? There is always a limit. 

[sambum]

21 hours ago, fasteddie said:

Not just UK surly.

"Don't call me Shirley!" (or "Surly"!)

[John Drake]

The guy says he needs help. Either fork over some money or don't.  Never seen so many people who want to give a lecture. 

[Nong Khai Man]

3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Then ask the helpful UK embassy 55555

M8, The U.K. Embassy & Helpful DO NOT belong in the same sentence.....THEY Will NOT Repatriate you If yer SKINT With NO Means to repay them....

[fasteddie]

18 minutes ago, sambum said:

"Don't call me Shirley!" (or "Surly"!)

I give up Lol I deliberately misspelled it as a hint I find the original post ''surly'', some guy saying it's always Brits when it clearly isn't.

[Pink Mist]

A reported personal attack and a reply have been removed.

[bigupandchill]

Is there a case to be made that this type of thing negatively effects the locals perception of other brits in thailand, and gives ammunition to those here that would like to see fewer foreigners in the kingdom?

[newbee2022]

32 minutes ago, Nong Khai Man said:

M8, The U.K. Embassy & Helpful DO NOT belong in the same sentence.....THEY Will NOT Repatriate you If yer SKINT With NO Means to repay them....

Do you know the meaning of 555?

Obviously NOT: so for you: Hahahahahahaha????

[Toby1947]

22 hours ago, The Fugitive said:

Can't put it more plainly, many thanks. Sympathy for the poor guy but it was his choice to ride a moto. There are alternative and safer forms of transport available.

Safer forms of transport available, you're having a laugh this is no licence brain dead Thailand 

[Lemsta69]

4 minutes ago, Toby1947 said:

this is no licence brain dead Thailand 

still better than England.

[FritsSikkink]

4 hours ago, Nong Khai Man said:

And which Airline would that be on ?? 20,000 GBP 555 ! 555 ! Would That be for an Air Ambulance ??

You want to put him in an economy seat with a leg like that?

[FritsSikkink]

1 hour ago, John Drake said:

The guy says he needs help. Either fork over some money or don't.  Never seen so many people who want to give a lecture. 

Maybe because of the text on the Fund me page:

Those who know Richard will attest to his many contributions to the Phuket and Thailand community.  Its time to give back. 

[JimTripper]

1 hour ago, John Drake said:

The guy says he needs help. Either fork over some money or don't.  Never seen so many people who want to give a lecture. 

Right, I have more respect for someone that just asks, rather then reading a long winded story about their life problems and what led up to the incident.

[FritsSikkink]

4 hours ago, steven100 said:

Did he set up his 'go fund me' page?   how much has been raised I wonder ...

anyway, good luck bike man.

Click on the link in the OP and then on the link in the article:

 

12,213 THB / 260,000 THB

 

Raised by 6 persons in 2 days

[bristolgeoff]

Next case or accident,the begging bowl and family asking for help.What a surprise,but this time a gov hospital.Please help need money to pay the medical bills.some fools will donate,but enough is enough

[dirtybirty]

Hi fella similar happened to me a few years back (ran over by drunk thai) My advice if poss get the hell back to the UK to get sorted. Thai Drs really really messed me up , UK Drs shocked and horrified what the butchers in Thailand did 6 years ago and 14 operations later (10 in uk)  I may still loose my leg down to those idiots. All the best my friend

[Olmate]

2 hours ago, fasteddie said:

I give up Lol I deliberately misspelled it as a hint I find the original post ''surly'', some guy saying it's always Brits when it clearly isn't.

shirley not! 

[Jonathan Swift]

22 hours ago, Northstar1 said:

If they don’t have insurance, don’t let them in!

period!

we will be reading of yet another victim tomorrow!

when will people wake up?

You think people are going to just "wake up"? What exactly does that mean anyway? That the world shall change according to your or someone else's opinions? Your comment is neither practical nor constructive. I suggest you not run for prime minister. 

[Jonathan Swift]

On 4/28/2023 at 6:05 PM, Olmate said:

Dont call him Shirley! 

Shirley, you jest!

[Jonathan Swift]

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Do you know the meaning of 555?

Obviously NOT: so for you: Hahahahahahaha????

Actually, "Hahahahahahaha" would be 5555555 (5x7) 555!

[newbee2022]

4 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

Actually, "Hahahahahahaha" would be 5555555 (5x7) 555!

You are very smart, aren't you?????

[Jonathan Swift]

On 4/28/2023 at 6:13 PM, HauptmannUK said:

Not just UK, but they seem to be the nationality with the connections that get them into the media for fundraising.  My German friend had a very nasty accident on his 'big bike' and spent several months in hospital accumulating a huge bill. Didn't get reported in the media. Had to make a major call on family back in Germany. Sadly ended up with a severe and permanent disability and returned back to Munich.

Another expat mate of mine was killed in Saraburi in October last year. Out on his bike on a Saturday morning and an SUV just drove clean over him.  Its all too common. Almost exactly the same kind of 'accident' that killed my wife's uncle in Udon. I'm a lifelong biker and ran DSA Direct Access riding courses for a time back in the UK also was IAM Car and Bike Observer and Examiner but I stay off two wheels in Thailand - getting on a bike here is attempted suicide...

I'm with you. I've ridden Harleys and big bikes in the US for decades, never more than a couple minor fender benders, one was a car door opened when I SLOWLY passed a stopped vehicle, I swerved in time but she took out my signal light, the other was a drunk driver bumped me from behind at a traffic light while stopped, crushing the fender. I avoided accidents because I anticipate what may happen in any circumstance, but other than rentals in very small safe  towns here I would not ride here. Opposite side of the street from the US right side is a big factor as to my reflexes.  I'm not about to try to second guess drivers in a densely populated Thai city. If I did drive here I would make sure as to my insurance. Even without riding here I keep an emergency fund of $7,000 to $10,000 (238,000 to 340,000 baht) US to cover any disasters that might occur. I've kept that fund ever since I first set foot here in 2013. I also have a decent sized retirement mutual fund I could tap if things were worse. Lastly, I'm not going to be so arrogant as to single Thailand out, there are crazy murderous drivers everywhere, and in the US half the time guns get involved. I feel bad for the guy, and I'm not going to judge or preach, nobody expects such outcomes and it's easy to think you're prepared for emergencies only to find out the hard way that your preparations were inadequate. It looks as if he will be fine with those donations coming in. I wish him the best, and I hope all of you can take this experience to heart and learn from it. Cheers.

[Jonathan Swift]

13 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

You are very smart, aren't you?????

I'm sorry if I embarrassed you, I know that math isn't everyone's best subject

[Jonathan Swift]

3 hours ago, bigupandchill said:

Is there a case to be made that this type of thing negatively effects the locals perception of other brits in thailand, and gives ammunition to those here that would like to see fewer foreigners in the kingdom?

In a word, no. The perception of Brits or others remains the same no matter what. A country that derives most of its income from tourism is never going to discourage foreigners from entering. The only thing that I imagine might change is medical insurance requirements, but those are already in place for certain types of visas like the O-A. But it's doubtful that such insurance requirements would cover major unforeseen catastrophes like this one. If anything, hopefully, stories like this will encourage people to be sure of their own coverage. It certainly gives me pause, although I have a substantial emergency savings fund, which I don't touch,  of about 350,000 baht available if needed. Otherwise I actually make very little, about 50,000 baht per month. And I don't drive or own a motorbike. 

[freedomnow]

On 4/28/2023 at 12:13 PM, HauptmannUK said:

I'm a lifelong biker and ran DSA Direct Access riding courses for a time back in the UK also was IAM Car and Bike Observer and Examiner but I stay off two wheels in Thailand - getting on a bike here is attempted suicide...

Really puts this place in perspective with those comments from a pro instructor.

[it is what it is]

9 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

In a word, no. The perception of Brits or others remains the same no matter what. A country that derives most of its income from tourism is never going to discourage foreigners from entering. The only thing that I imagine might change is medical insurance requirements, but those are already in place for certain types of visas like the O-A. But it's doubtful that such insurance requirements would cover major unforeseen catastrophes like this one. If anything, hopefully, stories like this will encourage people to be sure of their own coverage. It certainly gives me pause, although I have a substantial emergency savings fund, which I don't touch,  of about 350,000 baht available if needed. Otherwise I actually make very little, about 50,000 baht per month. And I don't drive or own a motorbike. 

bog standard mandatory tourist insurance policies would be hugely expensive if they included cover for motorcycle riding and other risky activities. the situation would be the same; it is up to the individual to ensure they have relevant and appropriate insurance for the activities they undertake. people have to stop this reckless 'entitlement' behaviour expecting complete strangers to bail them out when things go wrong.

[Olmate]

49 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

Shirley, you jest!

Well at least he was,nt Shirtey! 

[stevenl]

9 hours ago, The Fugitive said:

Thanks for your info. As yet we don't know which applies. As per an earlier posting the cause of his injury was a road traffic accident so unfortunately he wouldn't be entitled to receive treatment under the Thai National Health Service. 

He would. Illness and accidents are covered.

[toho]

Health insurance seemed insufficient. It is all a matter of choice.: you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. Maybe go back to the UK and enjoy free health care? Anyway: feeling sorry for him, so speedy recovery!

Edited April 29, 2023 by toho

[it is what it is]

6 hours ago, dirtybirty said:

Hi fella similar happened to me a few years back (ran over by drunk thai) My advice if poss get the hell back to the UK to get sorted. Thai Drs really really messed me up , UK Drs shocked and horrified what the butchers in Thailand did 6 years ago and 14 operations later (10 in uk)  I may still loose my leg down to those idiots. All the best my friend

agree, if a uk citizen get back asap. anyone planning on leaving the uk make sure you get and stay registered with a GP