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little mary sunshine

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  1. 1 minute ago, freebyrd said:

     

    All power to you, but even Doctor's aren't perfect and don't have all the answers, just as fitness professionals like myself don't.

     

    Last year a Caucasian doctor advised me to leave the polluted city I live in. When I left the surgery I saw her standing outside smoking a cigarette....

     

     

         Worked with Physicians for 20+ years, like everywhere else, some are

    healthy, some smokers, some overweight, some drank way to much, not

    to mention the pill poppers ;  people first than comes their occupation.

  2. 4 minutes ago, samsensam said:

     

    thailand is not a place to come to celebrate christmas, it is not a holiday here and 'celebrations' are limited to the commercial side with shopping malls being decorated and playing christmas carols (yawn), hotels, restaurants etc. frequented by foreigners may be decorated. there is very little understanding of christmas not surprising for an inward looking Buddhist country.

     

    new year is a celebration but be prepared for crowds, little crowd control, pointless security measures, bombs in litter bins and at bus stops and a long walk home as the roads are gridlocked. i stay at home.

     

     

    You should visit Our Church, lots of Christmas Spirit...also,

    I love BKK and the Decorated Hotels and Malls at Christmas!!

  3. You must bring proof of:. Your monthly Social Security  Benefits.

                                                  Any State Pension Benefits

    .                                              Investment Income Statements, Stock,

    .                                              Mutual Funds, 401,403 Benefits

     You sign an affivadav, under penalty of purjury that the information 

    is true.   There is a $50 Fee for the service and Notary Service.  They

    usually do not ask for proof of your income, this has been the practice

    in the past.  (. This year I know of only two people who were asked to

    submit proof, something new perhaps,). It is better to take your proof

    with you, just in case they ask!   

     

    You our must first make on online appointment with the Embassy.

  4. 5 hours ago, GinBoy2 said:

    Most people are realistic to know that Thailand is not a good place to be if you become infirm. Most Thai's rely on family to take care of them when they are old.

    Also health care, without decent medical insurance you are going to be in a whole world of hurt.

    Now if you are lucky, and the woman in your life is willing and able, then you may be OK.

    If however that's not the case, just make sure you have a bolt hole back in your home country, preferably near your kids. I know my eldest daughter would look after me....my youngest daughter? She'd have me sleeping under a freeway overpass!

     

     

    I wouldn't count on your oldest daughter either.  If a child would

    let her father sleep under an overpass, it tells what kind of a

    father she had....KARMA. (  For the drunks.)

  5. 29 minutes ago, geriatrickid said:

    Some people are delusional and fooling themselves.   Old people require advocates, guardians to  look out for them and to speak out on their behalf when they seek medical care or need to  make a  major purchase.  The reality in Thailand is that it sucks to be old if you do not have someone to   there for you. As soon as you become mobility impaired or incapacitated it is game over.  Look at the  sidewalks. It's impossible for anyone slightly impaired to get around. There are no community services for elderly farangs, save for  some charities, and who wants to be a charity case?

     

    Old people are ignored  by the  health care system. Toss  them some pills and get them to go away. Misdiagnose, or mistreat and who will say anything? The elderly are vulnerable and easily exploited. Toss in dementia and bring a bag to haul off the bank account.

     

    Sorry, but people who  do not have a social support system  that they have structured  and have funded,  will have  an unpleasant stay in their older years in Thailand.  Thai people don't care about some  old guy that is incontinent, nor will they take care of  the lady who has dementia.

     

     

     

    All part of the planning process. Trusted Guardian, Limited

    Power of Attorney for Medical Care.  Several care givers if

    needed, limited, revocable,  Power of Attorney for payment

    of bills.  Other issues to be addressed as needed.

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