George Aylesham
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Thailand-Russia relations remain strong, but at what cost?
George Aylesham replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Not spineless - just a very canny minnow which has successfully survived in an ocean of sharks. -
I'm sorry the OP had a bad experience at Rajavej. I had a major orthopedic problem (badly broken shoulder, broken hip) and was admitted as an emergency. From the moment I was admitted, the treatment I received was top class; this included a team of specialists - orthopedic surgeon, hematologist and one other I forget, Surgery took seven hours and the post surgery follow-up followed the most modern techniques available in Europe and included two months of physiotherapy sessions from a newly qualified Chiang Mai University physiotherapist . Over the next year I had regular consultations with the surgeon. My room, while plain, was large and had a comfortable bed for my wife. In short I'm happy to sing the praises of Rajevej to anyone who cares to listen and my wife and I use its services, including the annual health checkup and vaccinations, pretty regularly.
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What's so good about Thailand?
George Aylesham replied to bob smith's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Belgium breaks own record for longest period without government Monday, 3 August 2020 © Belga Belgium on Sunday broke its own standing record for the longest political crisis and longest period without an elected government. It has been 592 days since the previous government, led by former Prime Minister Charles Michel, collapsed over inter-party tensions on migration in December 2018. - Not the first time either. Germany took 86 days in 2013 to reach the current coalition agreement, and in the same year Italy took 62 days to form a government. -
What's so good about Thailand?
George Aylesham replied to bob smith's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Well, both Italy and Belgium have managed pretty well without governments on occasion. -
What's so good about Thailand?
George Aylesham replied to bob smith's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
A heck of a lot: Good cheap food Friendly, polite population Stunning seasides and countrysides Superb roads Cheap accommodation Cheap hotels with far, far higher standards for the price than in Europe Decent, effective and reasonably priced healthcare Outstanding service in shops, offices and service outlets 'Can do' attitudes - always finding some way to solve a problem Very hardworking And as for bureaucracy yes - but it's a real doddle compared to what immigrants have to go through in Britain. Ok, not perfect - what country is; but coming here for the first time in 1974 and living here since 2015 I'm not tempted to try anywhere else. -
Two young girls rescued from an illegal karaoke bar in Bangkok
George Aylesham replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
In 27 states in the USA the age of sexual consent is 16 and in six US states there is no minimum age at all -
Thailand's aging population
George Aylesham replied to GameMaster's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Not so - At least here in Chiang Mai a new, well equipped geriatric hospital has been built. -
Thailand is the biggest exporter of condoms in the world
George Aylesham replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Not if you are following the statistics on Thailand's falling birthrate. -
Thousands flee into Thailand amid renewed Myanmar fighting
George Aylesham replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
And Thailand (along with China) remains the major client for Burmese gas. -
Swedish Man Arrested on Samui Island for 75 Days of Overstaying
George Aylesham replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
Do that in Britain and the Immigration enforcement police would put you on the first plane for Rwanda. Or Catterick which is probably even worse. -
Russia could run out of money next year, says oligarch Oleg Deripaska
George Aylesham replied to Scott's topic in World News
Hopefully - but this may just be Mr Deripaska's wishful thinking. -
We noticed young plants for sale in Chiang Mai's Kampthieng market as well in a branch of Big C (next to the rosemary).
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Some of them perhaps but most of them set out their prices very clearly. A few years back while on holiday my wife lost her front tooth and went to Chiang Mai's reputedly most expensive dental clinic. They (the dental surgeon and the dental technician) spent one and a half hours trying to resolve the problem and explaining to her exactly what was wrong - then said no charge - we haven't been able to help.
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British Police say domestic abuser may be in Thailand
George Aylesham replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
And the British Immigration Services do not keep records of who comes in/leaves the UK. This lack of any accurate statistics has always hamstrung British immigration policies. -
Thaksin, Minister Join Social Media Push To Legalise E-Cigarettes
George Aylesham replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
If Thaksin wants it, that'll certainly put the kybosh on the proposal. -
Actually this type of theft is not unknown even in Europe. When I was living in Brussels 40 years ago one of the city's upmarket shopping galleries on the Avenue Louise was seen to be blocked to customers at both ends by the police. Later it was discovered that the reason for the blockage was to allow the police thieves inside the gallery to go about their thieving without being disturbed.