Soapy king takes a bubbly detour: Chuwit’s suds-n-cancer-seek in Scotland

[webfact]

 

Former soapy king Chuwit Kamolvisit, a controversial Thai businessman and politician, has embarked on a journey to Scotland, via England, to receive treatment for terminal cancer.

 

Accompanied by his daughter, who is providing care, the news has sparked an outpouring of support on social media.

 

Earlier today, close relatives shared Chuwit’s departure from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The 62 year old is not expected to return to Thailand for an indefinite period as he concentrates on his recovery and spends quality time with his family. His daughter, Ta Trakarntha Kamolvisit, revealed she is staying by his side, providing moral support during these challenging times.

 

Chuwit previously revealed his battle with stage 3 liver cancer and the ongoing chemotherapy treatment he has been undergoing. Doctors estimate he has between eight months to a year and a half left. Despite his prognosis, Chuwit has chosen to live his remaining days with joy, doing what he loves, and believes that many will remember and miss him in his absence.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-08

 

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[jacko45k]

I was wondering where he was, as it had been quiet from him for a while. 

[roo860]

Legend!!!!!!

Best wishes!!!!!!!

[george]

TikTok video of Khun Chuvit at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday.

 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Despite his prognosis, Chuwit has chosen to live his remaining days with joy, doing what he loves

Giving Anutin some stick?

[ChrisY1]

Can we expect a remarkable recovery shortly? 

[simon43]

8 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said:

Can we expect a remarkable recovery shortly? 

Judging from the Tiktok video I doubt it.  Best wishes to Chuwit!

[nobodysfriend]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

has chosen to live his remaining days with joy, doing what he loves ... complain .

 Anyway , good luck to him , he was essential to the thai political circus .

[JoePai]

So why go to Scotland (of all places!) when there are equally good hospitals/treatments in Bangkok - what is the real reason ?

[mikebell]

Does his visa allow him to stay longer than 6 months?

[sammieuk1]

Good luck McChuwit the soapy girls will wear tartan skirts for you there 🤔

[Drumbuie]

Scotland in *November* ?? Is he insane????  

[brianthainess]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Chuwit has chosen to live his remaining days with joy, doing what he loves, and believes that many will remember and miss him in his absence.

Can anyone enlighten me please, what is it he loves doing with joy, in a Scottish hospital?  

[brianthainess]

50 minutes ago, JoePai said:

So why go to Scotland (of all places!) when there are equally good hospitals/treatments in Bangkok - what is the real reason ?

They are doing a lot more research and testing new methods, so my friend told me who had MNS. Unfortunately he never got there. (RIP Jeff)

[bamnutsak]

He revealed this diagnosis three months ago.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1302629-chuwit-unveils-only-8-months-to-live-choosing-joy-over-fear/

 

 

 

[brianthainess]

50 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Does his visa allow him to stay longer than 6 months?

Will he have to do his 90 day report? 

[kingstonkid]

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

So why go to Scotland (of all places!) when there are equally good hospitals/treatments in Bangkok - what is the real reason ?

There are hospitals around the world that have specialized treatments.  Itis the same as a lot of people go to Mexico because there are treatments that are ot government appproved.

 

Also if you were Chuwit with all the enemies he has would you trust any doctors here?

[ujayujay]

I hope Chuvit doesn't take all his knowledge of the political insurgency in Thailand to his grave. All my respect for his courage!

[Chris Daley]

But he's just a joker.  So is he telling the truth or crying wolf?  Probably just joking what a guy.

[george]

Khun Chuvit is an old friend of mine. I talked with him a month ago and he was weak, but in good mood. A real fighter, stubborn 🕺

 

Here a few photos when we visited a cannabis event in Bangkok. Khun Anutin was also attending.

[connda]

Leaving Thailand to a country where he can receive advanced palliative care.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

4 hours ago, JoePai said:

So why go to Scotland (of all places!) when there are equally good hospitals/treatments in Bangkok - what is the real reason ?

 

I would ask the same question a different way:

 

I don't begrudge anyone who's sick the notion of seeking out the best medical care that they can obtain anywhere.

 

But you kind of have to wonder, with all that the Thai officialdom regularly trumpets about the quality of medical care in Thailand, including quite a bit of specialized stuff relating to cancer, why Chuwit felt the need to go abroad and potentially end up passing away outside his home country?

 

Ahh, as some have suggested above, perhaps it's not the  difference in foreign vs domestic cancer treatment, but possibly instead the difference in PALLIATIVE care that can be obtained abroad -- an area where Thailand is not any kind of leader.

 

 

 

[Burma Bill]

5 hours ago, JoePai said:

So why go to Scotland (of all places!) when there are equally good hospitals/treatments in Bangkok - what is the real reason ?

 

A slim possibility if he is a friend of Mister Thaksin:

 

• Thaksin has invested in two U.K.-based health tech startups, DNANudge and Owlstone Medical.

https://www.forbes.com/profile/thaksin-shinawatra/?sh=cbe3aa44e789

[bradiston]

1 hour ago, george said:

Khun Chuvit is an old friend of mine. I talked with him a month ago and he was weak, but in good mood. A real fighter, stubborn 🕺

 

Here a few photos when we visited a cannabis event in Bangkok. Khun Anutin was also attending.

Lovely one, @george

[John Drake]

I like Chuwit. Always have. The only person I've seen here who wasn't afraid to turn over stones and watch all the gruesome insects run for cover.

[kidneyw]

6 hours ago, JoePai said:

So why go to Scotland (of all places!) when there are equally good hospitals/treatments in Bangkok - what is the real reason ?

He misses haggis.

[Liverpool Lou]

6 hours ago, mikebell said:

Does his visa allow him to stay longer than 6 months?

How does that concern you?

[BusyB]

9 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Can we expect a remarkable recovery shortly? 

 

Not looking at those pix, no.

[MarkyM3]

First time I've seen Chuwit without his shades on! Good luck to him, no BS kind of guy.

 

Not sure why George is wearing a mask not covering his nose! Might as well just ditch the thing like everyone else has. 

[cncltd1973]

12 hours ago, JoePai said:

So why go to Scotland (of all places!) when there are equally good hospitals/treatments in Bangkok - what is the real reason ?

maybe he wants to divulge all the corruptors' secrets and prefers the safety of the west? God I hope so!