5 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I want to know more about the girl in the hospital-room image.

 

Obviously, she is there because she has had a long-term relationship with this man.

She is just a normal woman who must care.

 

Look at the clothes she wears, jeans and a beige cotton shirt.

So, she is conservatively dressed, and without a tattoo in sight.

 

I can tell that she is about 40 years old.

How in hell can you tell all that from this photo? This is confirming my thoughts about you even more.

On 10/2/2025 at 8:13 AM, Alpha84 said:

73 years old and was still teaching English in Thailand to try and cover living expenses. Doesn't sound like the guy was very prepared for any eventualities at all. One has to wonder why he didn't go back and live with family in the UK 10 years ago given his financial situation. Had he been there at least there would have been some form of safety net. Now it looks like a very slippery slope. 

 

 

Have you ever been to Thailand.

 

It sounds like you don't know much about expat life in Thailand.

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I want to know more about the girl in the hospital-room image.

 

She looks really nice, meaning a nice person.

Obviously, she is there because she has had a long-term relationship with this man.

She is just a normal woman who must care.

 

Look at the clothes she wears, jeans and a beige cotton shirt.

So, she is conservatively dressed, and without a tattoo in sight.

 

I can tell that she is about 40 years old.

 

So, might it be possible to find out more about how this guy spent his retirement in Thailand, and for how long?

 

Certainly he must have had close family ties here in Thailand.

This must be the reason he refused to leave, when months earlier he actually had the chance.

 

He was hoping to delay his departure for just one more month, and for just one month more, in order to remain here with his friends and loved ones.

 

This seems obvious.

Therefore, I am at a loss trying to comprehend the heartlessness of the overly critical comments here.

 

How many of you might also do the same when facing the prospect of leaving your GF behind, knowing that it would be the last time you would see her?

 

And, just think what his GF must be feeling, about now, knowing that she, her family, are unable to provide the expensive medical care which is needed.

 

Maybe it is just better, for all, to not have a GF.

 

Still, without a GF, life can sometimes become lonely, unless one prefers being alone.

 

For sure, that girl looks super from behind, in her jeans.

The photo does do her justice, I think.

 

But, I want to see more.

 

 

 

Sick.

On 10/2/2025 at 3:37 AM, IvorBiggun2 said:

 

Total tosh to the above post.

Yes, you can get emergency treatment free of charge at an NHS Accident and Emergency (A&E) department in the UK, regardless of your residency status or nationality.

A and e s are all,overloaded ,you can 24 or 48 hours to get seen for a minor prob

22 minutes ago, 3NUMBAS said:

A and e s are all,overloaded ,you can 24 or 48 hours to get seen for a minor prob

Tosh

2 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

Have you ever been to Thailand.

 

It sounds like you don't know much about expat life in Thailand.

Nope, never once. Or maybe just half a visit. Cant quite remember. I'm like Harris. Live in my mother's basement, never leave except to restock on bog roll and I spend my whole life on the internet pretending I've been everywhere. 

9 hours ago, Woke to Sounds said:

 

Funny, the Chinese have a phrase for dying in the middle of having sex, ma shang feng, 马上风

Does that mean "Time to clear up the mess" ?

Is this more of a cultural thing?

 

For example, what might the expectations be for the average Thai person, given identical health issues?

Would the Thai person expect no more than some form of hospice care?

 

Or, would the Thai person expect aggressive treatment options, with very high costs, without any guarantees or likelihood of a good outcome.

 

In the west, almost all hospitals offer the most expensive treatment, which often does no more than prolong suffering.

 

What is a REASONABLE prognosis for a patient in this condition?

 

When we move to Thailand, should we not expect to live by the norms and expectations of the average Thai person?

 

MEDIVACing someone out, at the cost of about USD90,000.00, or more, when prognosis seems as it is, might sound unreasonable to the average Thai person.

 

Very few Thai people would think of spending USD100.000.00 on a 73-year-old person who is in this kind of old-age-related state.

 

Yet, in the USA, we spend millions on end-of-life care.

Why do we do this?

 

Anyone who comes to Thailand, long-term, and who is over the age of 70, must be realistic and entertain the possibility that he/she might die in Thailand.

 

For me, that seems to be a very good thing.

 

Therefore, I am always surprised at those who suddenly wake up and think, too late:  Maybe I would like to go home, one more time, even though...I might require life-support, or be comatose.

 

Just as one should write a will, one should also clearly review in one's mind the implications of being in a foreign country when one is at an age where death can be expected, at any time.

 

In addition to writing a will..

Maybe best to arrange the best end-of-life strategy one can afford.

 

Thailand does not seem like such a bad place to die.

Thai people are very caring.

I would say more caring.

 

For sure, it must be difficult for the three daughters.

Thailand is a very different culture.

The daughters no doubt have been struggling with culture shock, especially if this is their first visit to Thailand.

 

But, in Thailand, people view the idea of death, and end-of-life, differently.

Hospital care for the aged is different, too.

We do not resort to life-prolonging machines, such as respirators, as much as the west, and this is a very good thing, some might say.

 

As for me: I would not want to be on a respirator.  And, I would sign any form...Do NOT resuscitate, as I have done one time in the past.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 hours ago, Alpha84 said:

Nope, never once. Or maybe just half a visit. Cant quite remember. I'm like Harris. Live in my mother's basement, never leave except to restock on bog roll and I spend my whole life on the internet pretending I've been everywhere. 

 

 

Fair play.  😀

On 10/2/2025 at 6:52 PM, soalbundy said:

My Brother in Australia has just been diagnosed with Lymphoma, he is 70 and a keen sportsman, very fit, looks more like a young 50 year old, the doctor told him that although incurable it is one of the easiest cancers to treat.

All the best for your brother. 

On 10/4/2025 at 10:32 AM, Woke to Sounds said:

Many of them appear to be digital nomads.

What are digital nomads? Wandering fingerers?

 

Din't see the relevance.

On 10/2/2025 at 9:20 PM, NanLaew said:

 

As a favour, can you advise other members in their bumbling dotage exactly how you plan to "throw in the towel" here?

Use my health insurance for hospice instead of pointless medical treatments that would only prolong my life for a short time as a semi-invalid.

On 10/2/2025 at 8:13 AM, jfeigel said:

...same 'ole story..."uninsured"... 

 

"Stupid is as stupid does..."... - Forrest Gump

Along with possibly using an agent for IMM ... at a guess.   Should have been on a plane, less than 5 months ago, when he could afford it, maybe, not waiting.   Where's that 800k or 400k at ?

 

73 ... so can't complain too much.   So many didn't make it that far.  

Any further news on Alex Parker, not yet had time to read all 7 pages.

On 10/2/2025 at 6:39 PM, Celsius said:

He probably came to Thailand complaining about council tax, nanny state and NHS.

 

And now he's begging to get back home like a little bitch

You are a nasty-mouthed, ignorant individual. I remember this gentleman from years ago, he was a pleasant , helpful and genuine individual. and 

I would be interested to know of his current progress, health and whereabouts.

6 hours ago, saintdomingo said:

You are a nasty-mouthed, ignorant individual. I remember this gentleman from years ago, he was a pleasant , helpful and genuine individual. and 

I would be interested to know of his current progress, health and whereabouts.

 

O have a nasty mouth. I don't know why am i allowed to exist.