British man’s flight home to recovery after horror crash in Thailand

[Chwooly]

24 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

18th Nov

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7v3qrg99zeo

Loads of articles on him

This is just another of those "He is a nice guy, and he lost his leg and he needs help" "Please donate" Nowhere is there any information on the circumstances of the crash so while I appreciate the link it doesn't change my mind. 

[Bkk Brian]

8 minutes ago, Chwooly said:

This is just another of those "He is a nice guy, and he lost his leg and he needs help" "Please donate" Nowhere is there any information on the circumstances of the crash so while I appreciate the link it doesn't change my mind. 

Oh. I'm not here to change a suspicious mind. However theres a lot more to the article than you say. I suspect he is indeed a nice guy.

[NanLaew]

1 hour ago, Captor said:

I am not 100% sure but I recall that I have read that he was filming himself with he´s phone when he was driving he´s motorbike.  But again I might remember wrong. Actually I HOPE I remember wrong because that is really, really stupid.

 

Yes, you're wrong.

 

 

[NanLaew]

10 minutes ago, Chwooly said:

This is just another of those "He is a nice guy, and he lost his leg and he needs help" "Please donate" Nowhere is there any information on the circumstances of the crash so while I appreciate the link it doesn't change my mind. 

 

Andy Davis is a genuine nice guy who unfortunately lost a leg in a motorcycle accident in Thailand and needed financial assistance to be repatriated.

 

On the other hand, @Chwooly is a just another misanthrope, living his empty and spite-filled life vicariously through the pages of an anonymous internet forum in a rather parochial Southeast Asian backwater.

[Patong2021]

On 12/11/2024 at 7:41 AM, Screaming said:

I was also wondering the same question. Bumrungrad Hospital has some of the best doctors and the facility is excellent. Returning to the UK for what? Socialized medical care and year long waits. Not only that, the nurses in the UK are fat and ugly.

 

 

When you suffer a catastrophic injury and require access to state of the art surgical procedures and a support network, you will have a different view.

 

 

 

[hotandsticky]

1 minute ago, Patong2021 said:

 

When you suffer a catastrophic injury and require access to state of the art surgical procedures and a support network, you will have a different view.

 

 

 

 

 

Yes,  but he won't come back on here and post his change of view.

[save the frogs]

i'm sick of those generic ferrero rochers.

if i'm ever  in a hospital, i hope people put more thought into the presents. 

[traveller101]

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

The original incident in which he crashed his bike, not this thread, was well-reported in the press and here in this forum.   That you won't look for it does not mean my comments are lies.

Not lies - just absolutely meaningless. Regurgitating over and over that the circumstances leading to the accident was "well-reportet". but refusing to provide an informative link or just simply answer the initial question posted

right at the start of the thread

[transam]

2 minutes ago, Chwooly said:

Intestingly , I average 50 posts a year, You sir average 2000. I haven't read any of your posts until now but why do you feel the need to project your failings and internal doubts onto others, I do believe you should either increase your visits to your therapist or else request a refund and find one that is more effective. You're lack of self-esteem and general self loathing shines thru in the above statement. 

 

And in case your therapist can't define it, I provide at no extra charge

 

Projection is the process of displacing one’s feelings onto a different person. The term is most commonly used to describe defensive projection—attributing one’s own unacceptable urges to another. For example, if someone continuously bullies and ridicules a peer about his insecurities, the bully might be projecting his own struggle with self-esteem onto the other person.

Riiiight............

Well, I suppose we are lucky you don't post very often.......

[Chwooly]

1 hour ago, transam said:

Riiiight............

Well, I suppose we are lucky you don't post very often.......

Yes, You are lucky, It would be a tragedy if you actually had to think about your responses. of course I am aware you use emojis in an attempt to be relevant. most find them ridiculous and juvenile. But hey you do you. 

[geisha]

On 12/11/2024 at 10:59 AM, Gottfrid said:

Probably because it is like the poster below assumes.

Yeah, sounds like logic, and after thta get rewarded with other peoples money for an unnecessary flight home.

Have you looked at yourself? If not, buy a mirror.

Oh, the little boy wanted to go home for Christmas, so mummy started a GoFundMe for him.

You better pray you never have such an accident . You may keep your mouth closed about go fund me .He was working, he had  valid insurance, no booze found, he was in  a very bad way with more ops on the way. As I’ve said before, not everyone has 50 000 € savings just waiting to be of use. He is better at home with his family by his side . What makes you think you have any right to order what’s best for other people ?  I for one wish him all the very best as I’m sure most normal people on ASEAN would. 

[it is what it is]

On 12/11/2024 at 4:54 AM, Jonathan Swift said:

Good to see a happy story for a change. I wish him health and a speedy recovery. Not everyone is fortunate when it comes to go fund me. I started one for a Thai lady whose leg was shattered in a motorbike accident and I got all of $60 US. I sent her $500 US. I guess it matters how many western friends you have and if your big on Tiktok and/or youtube. 

 

did she require repatriation?

[leeedwards]

20 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

So obviously it hurts you, isn't it? And then you feel right to insult again? Pathetic.

I genuinely think you have mental issues. What are u talking about, I simply told u what my thai specialist advised me, I actually said something related to the topic. It was u that simply had nothing to say related to the topic and could only insult. Again,  it just shows a lack of knowledge and intelligence. 

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, leeedwards said:

I genuinely think you have mental issues. What are u talking about, I simply told u what my thai specialist advised me, I actually said something related to the topic. It was u that simply had nothing to say related to the topic and could only insult. Again,  it just shows a lack of knowledge and intelligence. 

Well, if insults belong to your daily habits, please don't contact me. I'll block you.

[ElwoodP]

Personal attacks and replies removed.

[MalcolmB]

13 hours ago, transam said:

What 'sad' comment, but expected.......🤫

Well that one went over your head.

[Liverpool Lou]

11 hours ago, traveller101 said:

Not lies - just absolutely meaningless. Regurgitating over and over that the circumstances leading to the accident was "well-reportet". but refusing to provide an informative link or just simply answer the initial question posted

right at the start of the thread

Why should I have to search for a link to save you from doing it?  Do it yourself!

[transam]

10 hours ago, Chwooly said:

Yes, You are lucky, It would be a tragedy if you actually had to think about your responses. of course I am aware you use emojis in an attempt to be relevant. most find them ridiculous and juvenile. But hey you do you. 

Most, how do you know that...........?    

[Aussie999]

On 12/11/2024 at 12:53 PM, cardinalblue said:

Why no details about the crash?

Just maybe it's already been posted.

[Aussie999]

On 12/11/2024 at 2:03 PM, newbee2022 said:

"does not need a repatriation flight"

Why it was necessary to fly back to UK?

Docs often or most are better than in NHS.

 

Can you provide any proof of your accusation 

[Aussie999]

On 12/11/2024 at 10:03 PM, MalcolmB said:

So tell us Lou.

Not all of read all the news.

He does not like backing up his comments... a simple link proves too hard

[lordgrinz]

13 hours ago, NanLaew said:

 

Yes, you're wrong.

 

But it does appear he was at fault for the accident.

 

Quote

Despite insisting faulty brakes were the real culprits behind the crash, McDonald was forced to dig deep into his pockets, shelling out a shocking £700 (31,000 baht) in damage and compensation costs to the other driver.

 

[Aussie999]

13 hours ago, traveller101 said:

Not lies - just absolutely meaningless. Regurgitating over and over that the circumstances leading to the accident was "well-reportet". but refusing to provide an informative link or just simply answer the initial question posted

right at the start of the thread

It was not "well" reported, the article that appeared in AseanNow, states, and this from his friend, he was on the back of a motorbike taxi, the driver later found to be drunk, no other information, so a lot of questions could be asked.

[Aussie999]

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Why should I have to search for a link to save you from doing it?  Do it yourself!

It would be HELPFUL.... oh wait, nah, you just like putting people down.

[MalcolmB]

16 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

He does not like backing up his comments... a simple link proves too hard

He is elderly, maybe he doesn’t have good computer skills. 
Probably a bit forgetful as well. 

[lordgrinz]

3 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

It was not "well" reported, the article that appeared in AseanNow, states, and this from his friend, he was on the back of a motorbike taxi, the driver later found to be drunk, no other information, so a lot of questions could be asked.

 

What?!?! He was on a rented scooter, and he was actively livestreaming to TikTok, and he crashed while doing so, and was found at fault for the accident. He blamed the accident on his rented scooter, that he states had "faulty brakes", he must have learned that from a Thai. Unless you and I are reading two different stories?

 

 

[Aussie999]

1 minute ago, MalcolmB said:

He is elderly, maybe he doesn’t have good computer skills. 
Probably a bit forgetful as well. 

Wait, do not paint all us oldies, with the same brush, I would put my PC skills above many younger people... and I'm 70 years old.

[MalcolmB]

6 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

 back of a motorbike taxi, the driver later found to be drunk, 

Well there we have it.

The reason his insurance is not paying and the reason why the fluff piece to get sympathy for his gofundme didn’t mention the details of his accident. 
 

[MalcolmB]

1 minute ago, Aussie999 said:

Wait, do not paint all us oldies, with the same brush, I would put my PC skills above many younger people... and I'm 70 years old.

Well that is right Aussie.

 

Alzheimer's doesn’t get to everyone and you are a prime example. You probably have a much younger wife also that helps.

 

One of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s is a “nastiness” in general.

[chickenslegs]

7 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

What?!?! He was on a rented scooter, and he was actively livestreaming to TikTok, and he crashed while doing so, and was found at fault for the accident. He blamed the accident on his rented scooter, that he states had "faulty brakes", he must have learned that from a Thai. Unless you and I are reading two different stories?

 

 

Not the same guy.