[Surprise questionnaire for this month Wise Transfer]

I just click Donations charity from the list  I donate it all to my wife hope this gets me past the tax problem ha

[How far behind is the Philippines compared to Thailand ?]

You mean there is actually a country even more behind than Thailand..not possible surely..ha 😂

[Wise higher charge]

On 3/22/2024 at 3:15 PM, scubascuba3 said:

I had that issue months ago, if using the app maybe close the app and start again, option was there last week 

Just logged out ..then back in No option so I uninstalled the app and reinstalled it still no option offers 1 price only to arrive in seconds ..any ideas ? 

[Wise higher charge]

On 3/22/2024 at 2:31 PM, lopburi3 said:

Was never offered any such option for USD to Thai on web site - although some forms of payment might take longer and/or cost more/less.

Done it for years option quicker transfer higher cost..always chose slow option less expensive and still quick anyway ..

[Wise higher charge]

On 3/22/2024 at 3:15 PM, scubascuba3 said:

I had that issue months ago, if using the app maybe close the app and start again, option was there last week 

Yes mate I'll try that if always gave me the option I've been using it gif years 

[Wise higher charge]

Hello has anyone else had a problem with Wise ..I've not been offered the option of slow transfers cheaper all the quote my fees on are the fast one ..I don't need the cash immediately a few days no problem..but not offering the cheaper one anyone else had this?

[The "Exodus" of European Farangs, The Trap.]

On 2/12/2024 at 3:25 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

I gave that a laugh emoji as I assume it was supposed to be satire.

True..not virtually free but completely free my wife is a government official her pay is crap but the perks are good all of our family covered for all medical expenses..just as well as I e been hospitalised a few times ..

[Hospital stay Credit where it's due]

On 9/7/2023 at 4:59 PM, Stevemercer said:

Do you have an ATM card from one of the big banks? Most include accident insurance that will help pay for this sort of thing.

Yes mate I do but the bill was picked up by insurance except for 700 baht of service not inc 

[Public support for new Brexit referendum revealed]

On 8/14/2023 at 11:38 PM, vinny41 said:

Unsurprisingly, it is Remain voters who are most in favour of a new EU referendum, with 41% saying there should be one this year, 61% saying so within the next five years, and 70% in the next ten years. By contrast, only 8% of Leave voters support a referendum in 2023, 16% think there should be one in the next five years, and 20% within the next ten years.

https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/articles-reports/2023/08/14/46-36-britons-say-there-should-be-another-eu-refer

 

I haven't seen anything from the EU that indicates it wants the UK back in the EU fold and on what terms

Have to go back in our knees.. they'd love it

[Distraught Foreigner In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Chonburi]

2 hours ago, mokwit said:

It will probably turn out to be a Brit on a marriage visa.

Excuse me I'm a Brit in a marriage visa ..I can't lift my foookin leg that high pal

[Foreigners arrested for working without permission]

10 hours ago, ukrules said:

Laughable, they're going after the lowest possible hanging fruit.

Yes mate true ..afraid to go after the thousands of more dangerous Russians working illigial in Phuket 

[Fire Causes Severe Damage to Pattaya Floating Market, Estimated 50 Million Baht of Damages]

1 hour ago, Jimbo 12345 said:

Nearly all of you say insurance scam,  you know absolutely nothing,  all farang same,  all the bosses got together did they  ? And plan it,  pathetic the lot of you. 

Ouch !!!!!

[Am I the only one using (Indian) 'cook in sauces'?]

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

I also use these, but found it is better to get the paste as opposed to the sauce, so you're not paying for water. I use make my own from spices, toast them, grind them etc etc. Now.............................can't ben ar5ed, a word banned in Parliament and the UK media!.

Yes me also as far as using the pastes..even When I lived in europe

[Hospital stay Credit where it's due]

12 minutes ago, Harveyboy said:

Actually the gov hospital is fine I dong pay anything there treatment meds nothing at all my wife works for the government I've had free treatment for 10 years ,but the other day when blood was pi##ing from my nose and mouth anywhere quick was the best 

Ok mate thanks for the reply ..I'm logging off now ..I'm home and the tramadol had kicked in ..

[Hospital stay Credit where it's due]

Just now, Harveyboy said:

Actually the gov hospital is fine I dong pay anything there treatment meds nothing at all my wife works for the government I've had free treatment for 10 years ,but the other day when blood was pi##ing from my nose and mouth anywhere quick was the best 

Just go add I go regular to the Army hospital here for check ups doctors here good also 

[Hospital stay Credit where it's due]

56 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Always seen immediately if going to ER at a government hospital, unless you mean it was closer. 

Actually the gov hospital is fine I dong pay anything there treatment meds nothing at all my wife works for the government I've had free treatment for 10 years ,but the other day when blood was pi##ing from my nose and mouth anywhere quick was the best 

[Hospital stay Credit where it's due]

53 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Always seen immediately if going to ER at a government hospital, unless you mean it was closer. 

Yes closer

[Hospital stay Credit where it's due]

1 hour ago, NoshowJones said:

Insurance pay out??

We had to pay 700 the rest taken care of

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36 minutes ago, bbko said:

What was the diagnosis? Abrasions? Broken bones? Punctured lung? Intercranial bleed?

30k is either cheap or expensive depending on what the diagnosis was.

15 abrasions some quiet sever broken cheek bone ..1 scan rmi head scan) I think) and x-rays .. nice fully equipped large and comfortable..all hospital services.inc 

[Hospital stay Credit where it's due]

13 hours ago, kickstart said:

But, a good few insurances polices have an excess, mine new one from this year is 500 GBP, say 20000 baht, my old one was 1500 GBP 60 000 baht, if so, the OP would still have to pay most of the bill. 

But saying that, my old Thai AIA would have paid it all, but that was up to a maximin of 60000 baht, but again, this year's renewal premium was 32000 baht, big increase age related, now not using that, you cannot win with insurance. 

I paid 700 excess cash apparently for things not included in my insurance ..but not complaining now home ..

[Hospital stay Credit where it's due]

Hello folks I live in phetchabun just want to pass on my experience from yesterday at Phetch private hospital..

Had a bike accident wife got me to hospital ..normally go to government but due to the injury decided to get in quick ..

Seen immediately..staff polite ..booked a superior room all good ...chose to have Thai food rather than European was OK

We read a lot of bad stuff on here ref hospitals just wanted to post a positive 1 night stay 30.000 baht 

[Lady drinks cost more. And now we have "man drinks". Do you buy them?]

21 hours ago, bob smith said:

if they want. im not fussed.

Hello Bob...

[‘Russian-only’ businesses in Thailand’s Phuket spark backlash]

3 hours ago, ChipButty said:

It's like little Moscow down in Rawai 

Good ..whilst they are there they ain't in Jomtien eh !!

[Renting in bkk]

Hi guys ..looking for a little info 

I've just had a french guy I knew from work a few years ago contact me he's about 30 ..looking to spend 6 months ..Thailand ..Laos ..Vietnam .he wants to base himself in BKK ..asked me about prices to rent a condo / room  I have no idea ..I think he's looking for budget ..Any help appreciated.

 

[Biden suggests Putin could be behind Russian plane crash]

6 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Probably on his way to Pattaya now...

Jomtien mate Jomtien