webfact Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Three years on Thai hero has severe back pain after helping Norwegian tourists in Krabi Picture: Daily News Daily News reported that it was three years since Thai hero Chat Ubonjinda had rescued an elderly Norwegian couple from riverside mud in Krabi. Chat, now 47, became famous both nationally and internationally after allowing the couple to clamber over him when they got in trouble in the mud near a dam while out bird watching. That was three years ago on December 16 and the former fisherman's life has changed dramatically since then. After the public adulation of gifts and recognition died down - he received honors from the Royal Family and the Prime Minister - Chat was left to pick up the pieces. Picture: Daily News From day one he suffered back pain and this has got worse and worse despite medical treatment and medication. A black spot on his spinal column is likely a direct result from the day he helped save the tourists. He has had to quit his job as a fisherman and can no longer carry heavy loads. He is restricted to odd jobs just to get 200 to 300 baht a day. He said his family are desperate these days. The doctors tell him the pain is muscle related but have not been able to help him recover. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-12-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Yes that man really went above and beyond ....Hopefully he finds the help he deserves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 I feel so sorry for him - does the Norwegian couple know? Or their government? Might be a good idea for someone to inform them. Maybe somebody can send this OP to the Norwegian embassy? Norwegians! Please! Honors alone do not feed his family. Another way: Gofundme with an honest person to manage that the money goes to the right place, best by monthly instalments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Sorry for the guy,having had a spinal injury myself,i constantly have to remind myself not to lift heavy things and do certain things around the house,which is very frustrating,i have several metal plates and screws basically holding my neck together,when i do certain things it can ache for days after,so feel sorry for this chap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syduan Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Been there, done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaichiro Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Would be happy to take care of him for free. 094-9499-614. Dr Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 I hope that he contacts the Norwegians.. Generally speaking, they give people a fair go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Whoever filmed this should be ashamed of themselves for not helping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 7 hours ago, sweatalot said: I feel so sorry for him - does the Norwegian couple know? Or their government? Might be a good idea for someone to inform them. Maybe somebody can send this OP to the Norwegian embassy? Norwegians! Please! Honors alone do not feed his family. Another way: Gofundme with an honest person to manage that the money goes to the right place, best by monthly instalments Hes a Thai citizen and it happened on Thai soil, really down to the Thai health and welfare system to assist him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 41 minutes ago, baansgr said: Hes a Thai citizen and it happened on Thai soil, really down to the Thai health and welfare system to assist him Everybody knows to expect from the Thai health and welfare system Btw. The injury happened because he helped Norwegians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestyle1 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 They could have gotten out themselves if they knew the trick: Trie to lie flat on your back as much as possible, while doing this, you will be able to wristle your legs out. When you lie flat, you don't sink any further. Once your legs are out, you can crawl to the side. If you stand up, you sink because all the weight is on a small pressure point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foexie Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 13 hours ago, webfact said: A black spot on his spinal column is this a metaphor they use? Or a real black spot on the x-rays or scan? If so i guess it's more like bonecancer. I new somebody who had also a black spot on his thigh bone and he did have emergency surgery to remove that part of the bone. Whish him the best and a very fast recovery so he can enjoy life again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 14 hours ago, baansgr said: Hes a Thai citizen and it happened on Thai soil, really down to the Thai health and welfare system to assist him He was a Thai national helping out a Norwegian national on Thai soil who was in trouble !! Yes the Thai system should've could've helped him more, but often history shows Thai compassion doesn't go as deep as the pocket!! Norwegians could chip-in a little something ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran00001 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 On 12/18/2018 at 7:11 PM, baansgr said: Whoever filmed this should be ashamed of themselves for not helping Yes, and they should have gotten stuck in the mud as well, that would have helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anca Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 On 12/18/2018 at 5:18 AM, sweatalot said: I feel so sorry for him - does the Norwegian couple know? Or their government? Might be a good idea for someone to inform them. Maybe somebody can send this OP to the Norwegian embassy? Norwegians! Please! Honors alone do not feed his family. Another way: Gofundme with an honest person to manage that the money goes to the right place, best by monthly instalments I will try to find a way to let the couple know ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunFred Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 On 12/18/2018 at 12:16 PM, marko kok prong said: Sorry for the guy,having had a spinal injury myself,i constantly have to remind myself not to lift heavy things and do certain things around the house,which is very frustrating,i have several metal plates and screws basically holding my neck together,when i do certain things it can ache for days after,so feel sorry for this chap Same here. I've struggled with back pain for years. I am lucky to be retired. I sympathize with this man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 The Thai government should give the gentleman a full and proper medical check up with MRI, X-ray or whatever, physiotherapy if not...it is a disgrace to leave such a hero, with very meager means, in such a condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 On 12/18/2018 at 4:44 PM, thaichiro said: Would be happy to take care of him for free. 094-9499-614. Dr Chase Thats great news , his name is Chat Ubonjinda . Unfortunately I do not know his facebook address or other contact information . As a Norwegian myself who suffered with back pain, I really hope someone can help him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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