Top 10 troubles you will find during retirement in Thailand

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On 8/18/2024 at 7:21 PM, Lacessit said:

This is what I don't understand about Americans, their meek acceptance of a completely dysfunctional medical apparatus.

 

My top level private health insurance in Australia costs me AUD 3000 per year. I don't have to wait for any treatments.

 

I have had knee arthroscopies, dual carpal tunnel operations, hiatus hernia, inguinal hernia and more cystoscopies than I can count, going back 20 years. All of which cost me a few out-of-pocket expenses. About a dozen CAT scans, free.

 

A year ago, I was on a year's worth of medication for lymphoma. 6 months of infusion.

 

With our PBS system, the meds cost me less than AUD 100. In the US, the same treatment would be in the USD 100,000 ball park.

 

Our medical system was established by a nasty leftist government. Every time the conservative movement in Australia tries to mess with it, they get a bloody nose at the ballot box.

 

In November, about 50% of voters will be lining up to cast their ballots for someone who will gut your medical system even further, so more tax cuts will be given to the already rich.

 

Excuse me for thinking Americans are insane.

This American pays about $3600. USD yearly for top notch insurance. And, it covers me here in Thailand at top notch private hospitals. 350,000 baht surgery and left private hospital with zero balance owed.