October 31, 2025Oct 31 Author 9 hours ago, FritsSikkink said: Why would one need 2000 thb to go to a hospital? No idea how far it was. This wasn't just any old hospital. It was the one the rider was taken to. And come back. But yes does seem a bit much.
October 31, 2025Oct 31 Author 9 hours ago, FritsSikkink said: They don't speak English, what use is she as a tour guide if they can't communicate? They seem to have managed well enough to hire a motor bike.
October 31, 2025Oct 31 Author 19 hours ago, FolkGuitar said: If she's really your GF, 2,000 baht is an insignificant sum. If she's playing you, you're getting off cheap. If you wish to check, go to the hospital yourself. If you are NOT in LOS, you may be a statistic. I think you missed the point I was making. It wasn't about me giving here 2000 baht. It was the fact that she is acting a guide from a group of tourists. She left them at the hotel at 8pm then she was on her own time. One of them gets a motor bike from some where and crashes it, breaks both legs and two ribs. If anybody is paying for her to go to the hospital to sort out the mess it is the tourists, not me. I suppose typical of some tourists. But from what she tells me the Chinese are by far the worst. Americans tip very well. Actually extremely well.
November 1, 2025Nov 1 3 hours ago, Geoff914 said: I think you missed the point I was making. It wasn't about me giving here 2000 baht. It was the fact that she is acting a guide from a group of tourists. She left them at the hotel at 8pm then she was on her own time. One of them gets a motor bike from some where and crashes it, breaks both legs and two ribs. If anybody is paying for her to go to the hospital to sort out the mess it is the tourists, not me. I suppose typical of some tourists. But from what she tells me the Chinese are by far the worst. Americans tip very well. Actually extremely well. Same, same, but different. Sure, she (or you) should not have to pay the 2,000 Baht. But it sounds as if this was an emergency, and not the time to be quibbling over money. Especially as it's not that much when comparing it to the severity of the situation. Pay the money, and deal with getting it back from the tourists... or just write it off. Drama ended.
November 1, 2025Nov 1 8 hours ago, Geoff914 said: One of them gets a motor bike from some where and crashes it, breaks both legs and two ribs. Is your gf certain that this accident did, in fact, happen? Or is she relying on the Slovaks' word of mouth? They could well be trying to scam her!
November 1, 2025Nov 1 Author 3 hours ago, OJAS said: Is your gf certain that this accident did, in fact, happen? Or is she relying on the Slovaks' word of mouth? They could well be trying to scam her! I have no idea. I have re-read the messages she was at the hospital after the crash then returned to her hotel. She was the re-called back to the hospital for some reason, the message was a bit garbled. That is how the story goes.
November 1, 2025Nov 1 Author 8 hours ago, FolkGuitar said: Pay the money, and deal with getting it back from the tourists... or just write it off. Drama ended. Not the point. It is the end of the month and I was down to £20 (900 baht approx). So there was no 2000 baht to send to sort out the damned tourist's mishap anyway.
November 1, 2025Nov 1 12 hours ago, Geoff914 said: One of them gets a motor bike from some where and crashes it, breaks both legs and two ribs. Looks more like a fractured FEMUR, to me. So, only ONE broken leg.
November 1, 2025Nov 1 Author 58 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said: Looks more like a fractured FEMUR, to me. So, only ONE broken leg. Probably mistranslation into English by a non medical person. Either way nothing to do with me. Let Slovak travel insurance take care of it. May be time to call the Slovak Embassy to sort out and not on social media with somebody who doesn't care.
November 1, 2025Nov 1 14 hours ago, Geoff914 said: Americans tip very well. Actually extremely well. I am an American. I never tip in Taiwan, simply because it is just not done. Also, I do not tip in Thailand. If someone I know helps me, then I pay more than expected. But, for some stranger who provides a service, one who I will never see again, there is just no reason to provide a tip when, here in Asia, this is not considered normal behavior.
November 1, 2025Nov 1 Author 45 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said: I am an American. I never tip in Taiwan, simply because it is just not done. Also, I do not tip in Thailand. If someone I know helps me, then I pay more than expected. But, for some stranger who provides a service, one who I will never see again, there is just no reason to provide a tip when, here in Asia, this is not considered normal behavior. I was referring to the American tourists she has had that tipped very well. Yes generally tipping isn't required in Thailand.
November 1, 2025Nov 1 8 hours ago, Geoff914 said: I was referring to the American tourists she has had that tipped very well. Yes generally tipping isn't required in Thailand. Sometimes I wonder why it's too much trouble for US corporations to pay workers themselves? Are they too busy to pay their workers, instead of relying on others to pay their workers for them? Also, why can workers not be bothered to set up strong trade unions, anymore? Not having strong unions is just pure laziness, I think.
November 3, 2025Nov 3 On 10/31/2025 at 9:24 PM, Geoff914 said: Ask the Slovaks, they are the ones paying. They still get an organised tour I suppose. Ask your wife
November 3, 2025Nov 3 On 11/1/2025 at 10:11 AM, FolkGuitar said: Same, same, but different. Sure, she (or you) should not have to pay the 2,000 Baht. But it sounds as if this was an emergency, and not the time to be quibbling over money. Especially as it's not that much when comparing it to the severity of the situation. Pay the money, and deal with getting it back from the tourists... or just write it off. Drama ended. Or don't send ANY money. Drama never started.
November 3, 2025Nov 3 On 10/31/2025 at 4:08 AM, Geoff914 said: My gf is a travel guide. She has a bunch of Slovaks as customers. She packed them off at their hotel at 8pm and at 8pm she is on her own time. One of the daft tw8ts got a motor bike to go somewhere or other and crashed. Broke two ribs and both legs. She has been asked to go to the hospital to help out but her credit is maxed and can't get cash. Can I send her some cash. Isn't that the responsibility of the dumb stupid Slovaks. What is the betting they have no insurance. Sending cash for Thai families is one thing. I draw the line at dumb stupid tourists. Not her problem to solve with money its the tourist problem. Let them sort it out
November 3, 2025Nov 3 On 11/1/2025 at 10:42 AM, Geoff914 said: It is the end of the month and I was down to £20 (900 baht approx). So there was no 2000 baht to send to sort out the damned tourist's mishap anyway. Take it out of your savings and replace it later once the immediate problem is over.
November 3, 2025Nov 3 Author 4 hours ago, treetops said: Take it out of your savings and replace it later once the immediate problem is over. What savings. Any I have are in long term ISAs. Anyway not my problem.
November 3, 2025Nov 3 Author 7 hours ago, Dan O said: Not her problem to solve with money its the tourist problem. Let them sort it out Couldn't agree more. When ever I have been on any sort of tour you pay up front, not at the end of the tour. Assuming this isn't BS of course.
November 3, 2025Nov 3 0nly 2,000b that should be covered by the mandatory bike insurance, but she probably hasn't got a On 10/31/2025 at 5:18 AM, SAFETY FIRST said: She shouldn't need any money. The motorbike CTP insurance will cover costs Anyway, it's the hospitals job to get the money out of the patient Not if she doesn't have a license,...
November 3, 2025Nov 3 It's hard to think of anything worse than having a girlfriend who acts as a tour guide for farang tourists. Maybe having a girlfriend that's a waitress in Angeles City. Why not make an honest woman out of her, give her a proper 8000 baht allowance and she doesn't have to work anymore?
November 3, 2025Nov 3 2 hours ago, Cameroni said: It's hard to think of anything worse than having a girlfriend who acts as a tour guide for farang tourists. Maybe having a girlfriend that's a waitress in Angeles City. Why not make an honest woman out of her, give her a proper 8000 baht allowance and she doesn't have to work anymore? Ridiculous!! You must be a fool with plenty of money wanting a bludger to sit at home and lounge around on her fat ass Work is routine, it provides a purpose , meeting people ,goals ,etc ,she obviously enjoys it I wouldn't mind doing it myself being a tour guide there , I don't want to retire and sit in a Condo all day twiddling my thumbs
November 3, 2025Nov 3 On 10/31/2025 at 7:08 AM, Geoff914 said: My gf is a travel guide. She has a bunch of Slovaks as customers. She packed them off at their hotel at 8pm and at 8pm she is on her own time. One of the daft tw8ts got a motor bike to go somewhere or other and crashed. Broke two ribs and both legs. She has been asked to go to the hospital to help out but her credit is maxed and can't get cash. Can I send her some cash. Isn't that the responsibility of the dumb stupid Slovaks. What is the betting they have no insurance. Sending cash for Thai families is one thing. I draw the line at dumb stupid tourists. Were you born yesterday? It's their problem.
November 3, 2025Nov 3 8 hours ago, Cameroni said: Why not make an honest woman out of her, give her a proper 8000 baht allowance and she doesn't have to work anymore? Maybe he doesn't want a fake girlfriend he pays
November 3, 2025Nov 3 8 hours ago, brian69 said: 0nly 2,000b that should be covered by the mandatory bike insurance, but she probably hasn't got a Not if she doesn't have a license,... I don't think not having a licence is a show stopper
November 4, 2025Nov 4 3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: I don't think not having a licence is a show stopper Well it is, driving without a License invalidates any insurance.....🙄
November 4, 2025Nov 4 2 minutes ago, brian69 said: Well it is, driving without a License invalidates any insurance.....🙄 No licence is also good for exercise purposes. Have accident = do a runner = fitness. Save on gym costs.🙃🙃
November 4, 2025Nov 4 1 minute ago, Lucky Bones said: No licence is also good for exercise purposes. Have accident = do a runner = fitness. Save on gym costs.🙃🙃 Try that with a broken leg......
November 4, 2025Nov 4 5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: Maybe he doesn't want a fake girlfriend he pays Well, there's no such thing as a "fake girlfriend". If she's "fake" then she's not your girlfriend, she's just a pro or semi-pro. In real life any real girlfriend will expect the man to give her money and improve her life. It's unavoidable. And that option seems a lot better than her servicing Slovaks or Ukrainians and then asking for money for that.
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