Report Welshman Fights for Life in Pattaya Hospital After Vanishing from Bangkok Nightclub

[FaridIsmail]

He calls a trip to Thailand impulsive.  Looks like he has money to burn.

[kiwikeith]

3 hours ago, impulse said:

 

I'd bet $5 that it wouldn't cover whatever happened to this guy. 

 

And that's without a clue what happened in this case, outside of "he was out clubbing"..

 

Sounds like he was assaulted very badly, no one deserves this, he probably did not expect to need travel insurance for one week, I hope he pulls through and hope go fund works, its very sad, he made a mistake but does not deserve this horror assault, if it was one, hope more comes to light about this.

[CG1 Blue]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

It certainly sounds like some mischief took place, and I do feel sorry for the guy, it's a pretty horrific outcome of a vacation. However since the medical care in Thailand is quite good and significantly less expensive, maybe it makes more sense for his family to come here while he's recovering. 

Absolutely. He's more likely to survive in a Thai hospital than under the so called 'care' of the NHS in the UK. 

[J Branche]

No expert but briefly checked a 2 week policy is from $25 to $50 USD.

Read the Exclusions which do mention drugs, not alcohol.

I've had good results with the Travel Insurance I've had, food poisoning, submitted claim and had money in under 2 weeks.

 

Some mentioned advancing money if hospital requires it for admission.

 

Hope he recovers but don't expect much sympathy here when it only costs $25 USD.

[newbee2022]

59 minutes ago, cdemundo said:

How did he get from point a to point b?

Maybe in a taxi and he didn't pay. So the brawl started 🙏

[Red Forever]

1 hour ago, norsurin said:

Sorry for that story but if they travel to another country it should be mandatory travelincuranse.

But Thailand don't require that in case they loose some tourists.The happy ones is the hospital's who get their money.I pay 200£ a year for my insurance and im covered from the second i leave my house.

A shorter insurance is much cheaper..so i really don't understand the mindset of these tourists.

What happens if you have an accident in your house before you leave it?

[CG1 Blue]

If it's true that he suffered with Epilepsy, it's possible he could've had a fit during or after his cab ride to Pattaya and bashed his head. Excessive alcohol can trigger a fit. 

 

As to why he ended up near Pattaya, maybe his two friends wouldn't leave a boring BKK nightclub and this fella was desperate for the full on Pattaya experience. An hour's journey wouldn't deter a man on that mission full of booze.

In my younger days I often disappeared on nights out because I didn't want to be where my mates wanted to stay, and I couldn't be bothered to discuss it. 

[Donald Bright]

13 minutes ago, nick supreme said:

Heathcare is a human right. 

Unless you are 75+.  I know several people around Isaan all over 75 yrs (one an ex pilot) and there is not a health insurance company anywhere that will cover them for health insurance,  or travel insurance.  It is something you have to take out when you are younger and continue with until you die if you want cover when you are older. 

For anyone under 70yrs though, i agree there is no excuse for not having travel insurance.

[sultan2011]

Tragic but familiar story heard to often...Insurance should be compulsory before being allowed entry into Thailand or anywhere.

[Reddavy]

4 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

No mention of what the RTP is investigating in this case or what they believe happened... I don't understand that so many travellers go on holiday without an travel insurance.. It is just a little money to protect your health and luggage... Anyway, more of this story will come I think

Not true. If you have prior health problems it costs a small fortune to get insured. Sometimes even more than the actuall holiday

[ikke1959]

1 minute ago, Reddavy said:

Not true. If you have prior health problems it costs a small fortune to get insured. Sometimes even more than the actuall holiday

I don't agree.. It sounds like a health insurance instead of a travel insurance.. They have never aske me for a travel insurance what health problems I have.. I can imagine that some things are not covered, but an insurance is mostly based on the uncertainty it can happen and a life or health insurance want to know which problems you have/had before accepting you as the possibility that the sickness must be treated is bigger.

[CLW]

Again, no travel insurance. Thailand should make this mandatory for entry 

[Reddavy]

1 minute ago, ikke1959 said:

I don't agree.. It sounds like a health insurance instead of a travel insurance.. They have never aske me for a travel insurance what health problems I have.. I can imagine that some things are not covered, but an insurance is mostly based on the uncertainty it can happen and a life or health insurance want to know which problems you have/had before accepting you as the possibility that the sickness must be treated is bigger.

Travel insurance always asks about previous medical issues it is one of the questions when applying for cover. If you choose to ignore or lie then god help you when you go to claim if you do as it will be refused if it is about a previous ailment you did not declare and some insurance companys will refuse on the grounds you lied on the application form. That is a 100% fact. And by the way travel insurance is medical insurance that’s why you get it to cover for accident or sickness cover. 

[Powder]

i hope he gets well soon, but just in case you didnt notice. When things like this happens, its always a Brit. Weird. And how about  health and travel insurance?

 

[Jack Hammer]

2 hours ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

If only the Thai government hadn't extended the visa exemption from 30 to 60 days, this would never have happened.

He was only holidaying in Thailand for one week. Visa exemption irreverent 

[norsurin]

1 hour ago, Red Forever said:

What happens if you have an accident in your house before you leave it?

100% covered at all time.My country have free medical care like some other European countries.

NOT like crazy US heath system where it can leave people in debt rest their life'.

[Jack Hammer]

33 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

I don't agree.. It sounds like a health insurance instead of a travel insurance.. They have never aske me for a travel insurance what health problems I have.. I can imagine that some things are not covered, but an insurance is mostly based on the uncertainty it can happen and a life or health insurance want to know which problems you have/had before accepting you as the possibility that the sickness must be treated is bigger.

Thoroughly check the policy. Most insurance companies have "existing health conditions" tucked away in the policy.  If you have heart problems and did not declare it as an existing condition and you have a heart attack whilst on holidays, believe me the insurance companies will not pay.  

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, cdemundo said:

From Wales Online:

"travelled to Thailand with a lifelong friend on May 30 and on arrival met up with another friend."

 

Sadly his pals didn't look after him very well.

Grown man (barely) but even still, he seems to have needed looking after.

Edit: Rereading the OP I see he is 29 years old, I had thought early 20s. The beginnings of maturity are possible at age 29 I guess. Even still sad his friends didn't look out for him a bit.

Maybe he got mental health problems and travelled with his nurse but left him behind in order to meet another boyfriend.

[MalcolmB]

4 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

 

OK, these are becoming weekly articles. 

What's always the common denominator? 

BRITISH 😂

I have to admit you are correct.

It is good how we look after each other when in need

[ikke1959]

59 minutes ago, Reddavy said:

Travel insurance always asks about previous medical issues it is one of the questions when applying for cover. If you choose to ignore or lie then god help you when you go to claim if you do as it will be refused if it is about a previous ailment you did not declare and some insurance companys will refuse on the grounds you lied on the application form. That is a 100% fact. And by the way travel insurance is medical insurance that’s why you get it to cover for accident or sickness cover. 

OK.. My insurance company never asked it me

 

[ukrules]

The fact is you can be walking down the street and some random psycho or a group of them can attack you and you're expected to pay the resulting bills.

This sounds like a crime problem to me.

Another thing that annoys me is when someone is knocked off a bike or run over while crossing the road - the driver flees and the foreigner therefore must pay millions of Baht or die.

 

Zero accountability.

 

[riverhigh]

Googled "epilepsy alcohol" and this is what came up.

 

"Should I drink alcohol when I have epilepsy? Drinking small amounts of alcohol is unlikely to make you have more seizures. But heavy drinking over a short space of time (binge drinking) can make you more likely to have a seizure."

 

Young, impulsive, epilepsy, alcohol, no travel insurance .... what could go wrong?   Being 29 years old, and old enough to know better, he decided to abandon his friends at the club for better pastures.  One commentator posted on one of the UK articles that his nan has money. If true then  the family should consider taking out a loan.  As for myself, I don't want to pay for someone else's  mistakes and likewise I don't expect other people to pay for my mistakes which unfortunately are many.

 

[impulse]

5 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

I just renewed my annual worldwide travel insurance with AIG. 3,838 baht pa. Includes repatriation in case of accident. Higher plans available with the top one circa 10k baht.

 

i mean, it’s very affordable 

 

Have you ever actually gotten a payout for something that happened when you were out on a bender?  

 

Insurance is "affordable", but only because it doesn't cover risky behaviors and predictable (and avoidable) hazards.

 

[Liverpool Lou]

6 hours ago, Ohyesuare said:

 

Many companies that offer travel insurance are a scam ...

Your evidence for the "many scam insurers" is?

[Liverpool Lou]

6 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

6 hours ago, Ohyesuare said:

Many companies that offer travel insurance are a scam anyway and will find any reason to not payout.

 

Yes, heard that a lot from other people. They have insurance, but if they get seriously ill, the company will find a reason not to pay...

Hearsay.  Comply with the policy conditions that the traveller agrees to and insurers will always pay out legitimate claims.

[Liverpool Lou]

5 hours ago, renaissanc said:

The part of their policies to worry about are the bits written in infinitesimally small print

Complete nonsense...unless you've got an example to back up that ridiculous assertion.

[GanDoonToonPet]

1 hour ago, Jack Hammer said:

He was only holidaying in Thailand for one week. Visa exemption irreverent 

 

3 'laughs' and 3 'thumbs down' so far. It's only a small sample size but it appears that half the forum are too dim-witted to recognise satire when they see it. 🤔

[SAFETY FIRST]

6 hours ago, Ohyesuare said:

Many companies that offer travel insurance are a scam anyway

No, no no, don't make excuses. 

I see your many following comments, you are trying to justify this poor behaviour. 

 

Only an IDIOT buys travel insurance on Facebook. 

 

You buy the appropriate travel insurance, the insurance company pays out. 

 

[Liverpool Lou]

4 hours ago, Colki said:

On assumption that he was at a nightclub and consuming alcohol it would not matter if he had the best travel insurance available.

 

Insurance would not cover his hospitalisation because of this.

Nonsense, non-excessive consumption of alcohol does not automatically void travel insurance policies

[Liverpool Lou]

3 hours ago, Felton Jarvis said:

 I would chip in but I can't do it alone.

Yes, you can, you just don't want to so, instead, you virtue signal.  There's a GFM that will accept your single contribution.