Best cheap purchase you have made

[Hummin]

I bought a rowing machine on Lazada for 13k, that looks and works almost the same as a concept 2 rower cost 65k. I do have concept 2 in my origin country so I know the original well. It is not the same finish and quality,  but do the same job. 

 

Unfortunate not available from the same deler anymore

 

https://s.lazada.co.th/s.oz1pb

 

This looks simular to the one I bought who is not available anymore, 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i4504873014-s18265931137.html?dsource=share&laz_share_info=1096750642_100_100_100147824105_1096750642_null&laz_token=178c29aac469f6414917229b6046fc2a&exlaz=e_iqeJxmuQOjPGip8qo24MCSTeQCjDld4siVQ4kY1ODqrCXvTKdNAtBb55%2BgIiSkmNnXkPoNuoMIIpR8IEI%2FLi1U0sC6tUOx2TD3WnASIas1Y%3D&sub_aff_id=social_share&sub_id2=1096750642&sub_id3=100147824105&sub_id6=CPI_EXLAZ

[Ralf001]

1 hour ago, bob smith said:

what does that give you?

 

bob.

 

Cheap health care at a private hospital.

[Hummin]

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

social security health cover, Bt750 a month.

So, any link to how we can optain this fantastic offer? Im sure more than me would like to see the terms and how to sign up. 

[bob smith]

4 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Free health care at a private hospital.

any daily limits?

 

bob.

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

So, any link to how we can optain this fantastic offer? Im sure more than me would like to see the terms and how to sign up. 

get a job.

[Ralf001]

Just now, bob smith said:

any daily limits?

 

bob.

There is yearly limits, not sure what they are.

[SoCal1990]

3 minutes ago, Hummin said:

So, any link to how we can optain this fantastic offer? Im sure more than me would like to see the terms and how to sign up. 

 

Foreigners working in Thailand and paying into the Social Security system are indeed eligible for healthcare coverage under the Social Security system. The contribution rate for Social Security is a percentage of the employee’s salary, and the cost can be around 750 baht per month, but this varies based on income and current contribution rates set by the Thai government. For those not employed and contributing to the Social Security system, they wouldn’t typically be eligible for this coverage. 

[Hummin]

3 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

get a job.

your employer do not pay your police? 

 

 

[Ralf001]

Just now, Hummin said:

your employer do not pay your police? 

 

 

 

My employer is above board, they do not pay the police.

[bob smith]

2 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

There is yearly limits, not sure what they are.

I’ve had it before.

 

I seem to remember getting some kind of an insurance card that said how much I was entitled to per day. 

 

It wasn’t a lot and my BUPA coverage was about 1000x more than what that card gave me.

 

bob.

[BritManToo]

2 hours ago, susanlea said:

Whats the best cheap purchase you have made?

My wife, a bargain at 100kbht for 15 years of her life.

Obviously there's additional running expenses but that's the same with anything that floats or flies!

[Ralf001]

4 minutes ago, bob smith said:

I’ve had it before.

 

I seem to remember getting some kind of an insurance card that said how much I was entitled to per day. 

 

It wasn’t a lot and my BUPA coverage was about 1000x more than what that card gave me.

 

bob.

 

Yeah as I said, not sure of the limits.. no mention on the card.

 

Covers my 6 weekly visits which are Bt.5000 a visit.

Last year covered me for numerous months in hospital and 3 surgeries.

I had to pay the cost of private room once released from ICU.

Room was 7k a day... minus the 750 a day rate for  common ward, minus food, minus the 5k a day my private insurance paid and I was out of pocket 300b per day.

[bob smith]

4 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Yeah as I said, not sure of the limits.. no mention on the card.

 

Covers my 6 weekly visits which are Bt.5000 a visit.

Last year covered me for numerous months in hospital and 3 surgeries.

I had to pay the cost of private room once released from ICU.

Room was 7k a day... minus the 750 a day rate for  common ward, minus food, minus the 5k a day my private insurance paid and I was out of pocket 300b per day.

not a bad deal, ralf.

 

your company must think you are doing a bang up job!

what time you clocking off today?

 

bob.

[SoCal1990]

Bear in mind that the healthcare coverage provided through the Thai Social Security system is generally for services at Thai government hospitals. When a foreigner (or Thai national) pays into the Social Security system, they are typically assigned to a specific government hospital where they can receive medical care. Personally I don't have great confidence in many of the government hospitals I've seen. 

However, in some cases, if the assigned government hospital cannot provide the required treatment, patients might be referred to other government or even private hospitals, but this is subject to approval and specific conditions set by the Social Security Office. Direct access to private hospitals under the Social Security scheme is not standard practice and typically requires additional private health insurance.

[nikmar]

I pay for my son’s Muay Thai lessons. He s been going for a few years and is familiar with everyone at the gym so get s to work out longer and even helps out a bit with cleaning etc. During his last school break, he had 2 months off school so, I arranged daily workouts, sparing etc for 3000 bt each month. He could go everyday at arranged times which he took good advantage off. That’s 100 bt a day for 1 ½ hour tuition and work outs.

Bending the topic a little, overall, boxing lessons for the boy has been the best money I ve ever spent. He s fit, strong, healthy and it s been great for his self-confidence. It s also instilled good healthy behaviour. Good diet, good sleep / rest etc which he adheres to.  

 

[scubascuba3]

2 hours ago, 123Stodg said:

Best shower head ever!
 

i had a good one too

[KhunLA]

3 hours ago, 123Stodg said:

French coffee press 59 Baht. 

I broke 2 of those, and finally went with a stainless steel one.  Moka Pots are a bargain, for coffee making.

[brianthainess]

Small 500watt inverter for about 500baht , running off my car, to run 2 floor fans, TV, computer and Wi-Fi, during  power cuts. Also Car battery charger about 250 baht. 

[Prubangboy]

Wedding ring in Appalachia. $40.

 

The pawnbroker also tried to sell me a paintball gun.

 

For the honeymoon.

[scubascuba3]

39 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

I broke 2 of those, and finally went with a stainless steel one.  Moka Pots are a bargain, for coffee making.

This mokapot is great for this price, better than the shorter traditional design

[Ralf001]

2 hours ago, SoCal1990 said:

Bear in mind that the healthcare coverage provided through the Thai Social Security system is generally for services at Thai government hospitals. When a foreigner (or Thai national) pays into the Social Security system, they are typically assigned to a specific government hospital where they can receive medical care. Personally I don't have great confidence in many of the government hospitals I've seen. 

However, in some cases, if the assigned government hospital cannot provide the required treatment, patients might be referred to other government or even private hospitals, but this is subject to approval and specific conditions set by the Social Security Office. Direct access to private hospitals under the Social Security scheme is not standard practice and typically requires additional private health insurance.

Some private hospitals take on Social Security covered people.

Mine accepts 100 per year.

These spots are snapped up real damn quick, I was lucky when I started work one of the HR ladies was good friends with who ever at the hospital and I got in.

[susanlea]

4 hours ago, BritManToo said:

My wife, a bargain at 100kbht for 15 years of her life.

Obviously there's additional running expenses but that's the same with anything that floats or flies!

Get a warranty card?

[BritManToo]

8 minutes ago, susanlea said:

Get a warranty card?

No, she was second hand.

[KhunLA]

4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

This mokapot is great for this price, better than the shorter traditional design

That's what I have, the 450ml, and added plus of no aluminum, metallic taste.

[Sigmund]

A regular rate of 1000 THB for a 18 minute quickie downtown 🤪

[SoCal1990]

7 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

i had a good one too

Mine normally last about 2 years before lime scale eventually destroys them. Yours looks good too, but a bit pricey. I'll try one though. 😃

[Hummin]

10 hours ago, 123Stodg said:

The S7ven Ratchada Hotel. 700 Baht a night on Agoda. Great back Soi location not far from The Street Ratchada. 7-11 walking distance. Comfy king size bed. Big flat screen TV (BYO porn on a thumb drive). Car parking. Big bathroom. Refrigerator. Good air-con. Free drinking water. Free coffee. Free WiFi. Free shower gel. Clean towels. The place is spotless. The bees knees. A long-timers dream. 
 

 

Never promote your favorite hotels and Islands? 

[SoCal1990]

10 hours ago, BritManToo said:

My wife, a bargain at 100kbht for 15 years of her life.

Obviously there's additional running expenses but that's the same with anything that floats or flies!

Isn't the old adage that if it F, F, or Fs then you should always rent and never own?

[SoCal1990]

3 hours ago, Sigmund said:

A regular rate of 1000 THB for a 18 minute quickie downtown 🤪

How much for 19 minutes?

[scubascuba3]

2 hours ago, SoCal1990 said:

Mine normally last about 2 years before lime scale eventually destroys them. Yours looks good too, but a bit pricey. I'll try one though. 😃

i take apart every few months and put the spray part in Vixol Oxy, gets rid of timescale