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Suffer a stroke and left paralysed.
Never far from our minds as we count the years (going on eight) that a neighbor is still bedbound after a major stroke. His stroke was misdiagnosed by the local hospital as a headache and sent home with (you guessed it) paracetamol. By the time he was transferred to the next level hospital it was too late - they could keep alive but there was no hope for improvement in his condition. His mother (in her 70s) is full time care nurse and regrets not giving any instruction to let him die when under care. He is aware and tries to communicate through vocalizations and nods, but what goes on in his mind is unknown other than he is unhappy. We bought a hospital bed with pump to avoid bed sores, a wheelchair, and diapers for when the 30-baht allowance runs out and whatever else she/he could use to make the long road less arduous but we cannot ease the emotional burden other than being a friend. I have discussed with my wife the U.S. Social Security definition of when she will need to ask to be appointed representative payee (in charge of spending my Social Security benefit for my benefit): WHO NEEDS A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE (From SSA-787 Medical Opinion of Capability.pdf) “Some individuals … who have mental or physical impairments are not capable of managing their SSA benefits or directing others to manage them to meet their basic needs, so we select a representative payee to receive their benefits on their behalf. …. However, a person’s need for some assistance with financial tasks such as bill paying, etc. does not mean he or she cannot make decisions concerning basic needs and is incapable of managing his or her own benefits. If the individual is able to direct the management of his or her own benefits, then we will consider the individual capable.” -
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Visa options for 4-5 month snowbird stay for winter 2025-2026
Wow. I didn't realize they could write a letter in this situation as just an out patient as opposed to something more serious or life-changing. Alas that option isn't open to me. I suppose I am a bit of a digital nomad but don't derive enough of an income from my websites to meet the DTV criteria. -
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Can 90 day report be done online while in another province?
UPDATE Just got an online 90 days approval while on holiday in another province. So, yes it can be done. -
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Do you know your wife/girlfriends body count?
Is it still a failure if it only lasts 1hr or 1 night? -
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Report British Tourist Attacked in Chiang Mai Over Karaoke Bill Dispute
Well that should take some of the tint off those rose colored glasses some expats wear.- 1
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