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

[MalcolmB]

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

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

Well, I would say you are making the claims.

 

People are doubting your claims.

 

So if it didn’t happen there would be no link to back up your story.

 

So I declare the onus is on you to provide proof or apologize.

[actonion]

On 12/11/2024 at 1:03 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.

 

Docs often or most are better than in NHS?...Not from what I have seen, with most foreigners returning to their home country when they get seriously ill,     and not only because of costs

[lordgrinz]

1 minute ago, chickenslegs said:

Not the same guy.

 

Good Gawd, it must be an epidemic!..... LOL

[steven100]

Good to hear he's back in the UK close to family & friends.

we wish him a full recovery and hope his health improves. 

 

 

 

[Captor]

14 hours ago, NanLaew said:

 

Yes, you're wrong.

 

 

OK, another guy, thanks. There are so many of them.. 

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, Aussie999 said:

Can you provide any proof of your accusation 

Well, I'd like to, but can't find the "accusation"😳

[Aussie999]

4 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Well, I'd like to, but can't find the "accusation"😳

Let me help you

"Docs often or most are better than in NHS."

so, can you back it up.

 

[newbee2022]

47 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Let me help you

"Docs often or most are better than in NHS."

so, can you back it up.

 

Hmmh, and where is the accusation? 

But I will enlighten you: I worked for the NHS.....as a Doctor.

Still, no accusation to be seen. Better ask the police. I'm not a lawyer as you know now.

[john donson]

saved his life by flying home?  financially for sure... the hospital bills can give a heart attack for non thai

 

did he learn something or teach something for others?  don't ride donorbikes 

[geisha]

8 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

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. 
 

That’s a different story!!!!!

[geisha]

Andy Davis is the name and he was in a car crash in Krabi !!!!

[Aussie999]

3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Hmmh, and where is the accusation? 

But I will enlighten you: I worked for the NHS.....as a Doctor.

Still, no accusation to be seen. Better ask the police. I'm not a lawyer as you know now.

Then provideThai doctors are better  if you truly are a doctor, you would have understood my comment.

[newbee2022]

24 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Then provideThai doctors are better  if you truly are a doctor, you would have understood my comment.

Give me your name and address. I might send you my CV.

Your first name is Thomas???

[Aussie999]

9 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Give me your name and address. I might send you my CV.

Your first name is Thomas???

So, you still do not provide any proof of what you say about thai doctors compared with British doctors... come on mate, you made the comparison. 

[NanLaew]

23 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

On 12/12/2024 at 8:19 PM, 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.

 

Scott McDonald was responsible for his scooter accident on Koh Pha Ngan.

 

This thread is about Andy Davis and his motorcycle accident on an island near Krabi.

[NanLaew]

23 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

 

Good Gawd, it must be an epidemic!..... LOL

 

Yes, jumping to conclusions based on misinformation or ignorance is sadly a growing trend these days.

[bristolgeoff]

I also agree what happened please explain,But now back in the uk after another go fund  job and what about travel insurance for that person or was it rejected the accident claim

[NanLaew]

3 hours ago, bristolgeoff said:

I also agree what happened please explain,But now back in the uk after another go fund  job and what about travel insurance for that person or was it rejected the accident claim

 

Being a passenger on a motorcycle taxi that was involved in a collision with another vehicle where the motorcycle driver was found to be intoxicated notwithstanding, insurance cover for being either the driver or passenger on a motorcycle in Thailand doesn't exist.

[stevenl]

5 hours ago, NanLaew said:

 

Being a passenger on a motorcycle taxi that was involved in a collision with another vehicle where the motorcycle driver was found to be intoxicated notwithstanding, insurance cover for being either the driver or passenger on a motorcycle in Thailand doesn't exist.

Pororbor, 30000 baht.

[NanLaew]

1 hour ago, stevenl said:

Pororbor, 30000 baht.

I believe that probably covered the on-site triage and the ambulance costs.

 

For everything else, there's GoFundMe.

[Chris1950]

On 12/11/2024 at 5:20 AM, Classic Ray said:

The difference is she can get free hospital treatment and does not need a repatriation flight.

 

No details of why his travel insurance did not cover the costs, but good luck to him anyway.

Possibly didnt have a UK motorcycle license.

[wavodavo]

On 12/11/2024 at 1:28 PM, petermik said:

Good luck and speedy recovery young man....👍

Sad storey and I hope he recovers ok, but he should have taken out insurance because you never know when something is gonna happen.

[1happykamper]

On 12/11/2024 at 10:16 AM, webfact said:

said the 33 year old was “significantly better” and feeling “much more positive,” since returning home.

Seriously? One look out the window would do me in. Surely that 20k£ was better spent in Thailand? 

 

Oh well. Good luck young man 

[Gottfrid]

On 12/13/2024 at 4:09 AM, geisha said:

He was working, he had  valid insurance, no booze found, he was in  a very bad way with more ops on the way.

Can you please give a link about the accident as you seem to know a lot.

[chickenslegs]

11 hours ago, Chris1950 said:

Possibly didnt have a UK motorcycle license.

According to comments on this thread he was a passenger on a motorcycle taxi.

[richard_smith237]

On 12/13/2024 at 10:19 AM, actonion said:

Docs often or most are better than in NHS?...Not from what I have seen, with most foreigners returning to their home country when they get seriously ill,     and not only because of costs

 

I think that depends...      I've received outstanding treatment here from exceptional Doctors - but none of the operations were from life threatening injuries etc...

 

That said, costs permitting, I would be more than happy to have 'any' treatment here and trust the excellence of the medical profession here though I do question the levels of liability IF mistakes are made. 

 

The only reason I'd want to travel back to the UK is if the treatment I needed was not available here or IF I could not afford it. 

 

 

 

[kingstonkid]

On 12/11/2024 at 7:41 PM, 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.

 In a case like this how much is covered by NHS and how much is covered by him.  An example is that IF I ever went back to candada I have to wait at least 3 months before i can apply for government health care

[richard_smith237]

25 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

 In a case like this how much is covered by NHS and how much is covered by him.  An example is that IF I ever went back to candada I have to wait at least 3 months before i can apply for government health care

 

With emergency cases he will be receiving quick treatment in the UK - all costs will be covered by NHS.

 

But with non emergency and elective cases the NHS can be horrendous. 

For example: My mother was in pain for well over a year waiting for a minor knee Op. 

Meanwhile, I'd encountered a similar injury and needed the same type of operation, after seeing the Dr here in Thailand I was operated on the next day (insurance cost about 300,000 baht).