Kaopad999 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Briggsy said: You got it in one! ???? Surprise, Surprise.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttrd Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 4 hours ago, darksidedog said: This situation with crowd funding is getting ridiculous. It seems almost every day there is another one. Do people who come here check nothing about where they are going before they jump on a plane. Traveling anywhere overseas, especially Thailand, without good insurance is stupid and plain wrong. Yes, its time to categorize the crowd funding to prevent misuse - this one should have been under "go fund stupid me" this to put it under shame were it belongs and as well automatically saved and linked to any future crowd funding concerning the same person to increase individual alertness .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuaHinHim Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 She needs to at least get out of the hospital because that bill will be adding up. Find a small place to rent or stay with your son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Here we go again !! Only a short holiday & I was too miserable to pay the premium. The whole family is stupid for being so miserly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essaybloke Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 4 hours ago, canopus1969 said: Her son lives in Thailand - he's equally as stupid for not making sure his mum had insurance So true; I don't get why before she travelled he didn't take it out on her behalf. Oh well, we're all wiser after the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damascase Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Christophers200 said: The same could be said about Australia, Europe, the USA etc. As for Europe: having health insurance with sufficient coverage is one of the requirements when applying for a Schengen visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Leopard Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 My god. You can afford the ticket to Thailand but not the 100 quid or so travel insurance. Both are totally irresponsible. Phone the embassy. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, Snow Leopard said: My god. You can afford the ticket to Thailand but not the 100 quid or so travel insurance. Both are totally irresponsible. Phone the embassy. Sorry. Travel insurance is usually around 5 pounds (not 100). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophers200 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, damascase said: As for Europe: having health insurance with sufficient coverage is one of the requirements when applying for a Schengen visa. Many are allowed to enter the Schengen area visa-free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Leopard Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 1 minute ago, BritManToo said: Travel insurance is usually around 5 pounds (not 100). Age and any pre-existing conditions have a factor. I did my 85-year-old Auntie a few years back on a trip to Dubai and South Africa. She had some pre-existing conditions so they loaded the premium. We were honest and declared it. No issues at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Travel insurance is usually around 5 pounds (not 100).I haven't read the whole thread, but what insurance do you get for a fiver?Sent from my SM-G920F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damascase Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Christophers200 said: Many are allowed to enter the Schengen area visa-free! I know, that’s why my remark was limited to visa applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff65 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 O Dear, When will they ever learn.???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Nah, all this is, is the government here will shortly be grafting insurance out of all tourists..... She has family here, presumably family in Britain....... Thailand's just playing the game to introduce compulsory travel insurance, a bit like years ago when it was compulsory "Plastic" motorcycle helmets with a certain person being the sole supplier..... just another way to graft money out of tourists, but be quick eh, because they'll be none left shortly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 If she's a British national, all she'd have to do is get home, then it's all taken care of........ Stay in La la land and you'll end up with a hospital bill the size of Nigerias national debt ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimdandy Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Wow, there are so many aspects to this situation. First off I agree that going anywhere without insurance is a bad choice, no matter how you look at it. On the other hand will there ever be anything like an international reimbursable fund for people who really need health care in other countries. I think the joke is try to collect the money back once it has been used, aside from putting a lien on some personal property like your home or car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 1 hour ago, bkk6060 said: I will giver her nothing and could care less.. .....couldN'T care less......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I would want a second opinion before I trusted any Thai doctor with a heart surgery recommendation. I don't know if Camillian is a government hospital or private but I would not trust private hospitals as far as I can spit (which isn't very far). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 4 hours ago, Oziex1 said: Please understand , pre existing conditions are not covered even if she had no knowledge of the condition the insurance company will make a case of it How would a pre-existing condition be pre-existing if you did not know you had it, or had never been tested for it. Let's face it, most men have dormant prostate cancer so do we all have that pre-existing? Even though never checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmeurett Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 My question is: Is the price of this surgery the same for Thais as well as Farangs? Or is it like everything else here in Thailand. two different prices depending if you are Thai or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerkinsCuthbert Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Pedrogaz said: I would want a second opinion before I trusted any Thai doctor with a heart surgery recommendation. I don't know if Camillian is a government hospital or private but I would not trust private hospitals as far as I can spit (which isn't very far). Camillian is a private, non-profit hospital on Thonglor. According to her gofund webpage, the lady has had 'an operation' and is doing well, and hopes to be out of hospital by the end of the week. If that is the case, it seems to me at least that the sums do not add up somewhere along the line, but then I'm no healthcare accountant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerkinsCuthbert Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, wgdanson said: How would a pre-existing condition be pre-existing if you did not know you had it, or had never been tested for it. Let's face it, most men have dormant prostate cancer so do we all have that pre-existing? Even though never checked. Most men? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winky Wilson Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Go fund me is the easiest scam when you’re sick and have publicity. Easy money. Get well and drive a brand new BMW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Walden Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Johnnyy said: InsureandGo. Destination may vary of course. You probably had top cover, usually there are 3 levels available and no known pre-existing ailments. Often there is an increase in premiums for each year over 65y/o if you can find a company who will cover you. Most will not come near you if you are over 65y/o or they require a hefty penalty. Most will not even talk to you if over 70 y/o. If ever there was a reason to read the fine print in any contract of any sort you ever signed, Travel Insurance is at the top of the list. Yes all 70 pages and more sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 20 minutes ago, PerkinsCuthbert said: Most men? That's what Dr Google told me last time I looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGats Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 My mother is happy to stay at home where she has insurance and if I want to see her I travel back home (bringing along my worldwide-coverage insurance). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moutamine Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Goddamn beggars... go fund yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nausea Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Each one idividually is worthy, en masse it's a bit much. The embassies really should be doing something here. This Pontius Pilate attitude just doesn't wash. As a British citizen I expect my embassy to take care of me. If I'm a bit stupid or foolish, then they should be putting measures in place to stop me being stupid or foolish. Ambassodorial roles aren't all about trade and politics, it's also about taking care of your citizens abroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash999 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 5 hours ago, VocalNeal said: A friend of mine had a triple bypass at Chula Teaching Hospital. 180,000 baht. So why the 450,000? Go to a different hospital. Maybe the surgeon already graduated from university. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, nausea said: Each one idividually is worthy, en masse it's a bit much. The embassies really should be doing something here. This Pontius Pilate attitude just doesn't wash. As a British citizen I expect my embassy to take care of me. If I'm a bit stupid or foolish, then they should be putting measures in place to stop me being stupid or foolish. Ambassodorial roles aren't all about trade and politics, it's also about taking care of your citizens abroad. The British embassy is way to busy, to deal with all it's citizens trivial problems whilst your abroad. and have no time for the traitors called Ex-pats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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