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What are some rehabilitation centers for locals in Thailand that cater to individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds?
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Mar 10, 2026
2 months ago
Jack ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERVery "other".
Is anyone aware of some rehab/addiction centers that are for Thai people (peasants) not ultra wealthy or farang?
Is anyone aware of some rehab/addiction centers that are for Thai people (peasants) not ultra wealthy or farang?
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The post raises concerns about finding rehabilitation centers in Thailand specifically for local Thai individuals, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. There are mixed reactions in the comments, with some users offering suggestions about local hospitals and governmental programs while others criticize the use of the term 'peasants' as derogatory. Suggestions include specific facilities such as Ratina hospital and the local police's role in rehabilitation programs, reflecting a tension between social classifications and the search for help.
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Kim ******
John N Kwan ask around Banga?
John *********
Jack, your post is way off topic for Thailand visa advice and disrespectful to some people. So insensitive. Your post is social media rubbish and should be deleted. So irrelevant.
Peter *******
John N Kwan read the FULL title of this group 🤷♂️
Marianne ********
John N Kwan While off topic, how is it disrespectful and insensetive to some people?
Dan *******
Absolutely. Please report this to the administrators.
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Carol ********
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Cabbie ******
Perhaps using working class families or similar, instead of peasants… just saying 🤔
Joe ******
Cabbie Bird Perhaps, A financially underprivileged, economically disadvantaged agrarian subsistence cultivator and proud representative of the rural working class. ... just saying 😉
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Simon *******
Peasants what a disrespectful cnut you are a total w ⚓️
Joe ******
Simon James It’s always inspiring to see someone preach about disrespect while calling people c*nts in the same sentence.
A truly magnificent display of moral leadership, a shining beacon of righteousness.
A truly magnificent display of moral leadership, a shining beacon of righteousness.
Jack ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERSimon James you aren't worth retyping this but here:
what would you call them? Economically and rights challenged? Would you dance around the tragic reality and use soft language to hide their suffering?
what would you call them? Economically and rights challenged? Would you dance around the tragic reality and use soft language to hide their suffering?
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Martin *******
You call people peasants, disgusting comment,
Graham ******
Martin Lewis not when used correctly to describe someone who lives in agricultural areas of the country
Jack ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERMartin Lewis what would you call them? Economically and rights challenged? Would you dance around the tragic reality and use soft language to hide their suffering?
Nicknam*******
Jack Kawakami Long it might technically be accurate and understandable as language but it can also be considered as an informal and derogatory term in English. Some people get quite offended by it's use (as seen in these comments). However, they lack the understanding to read your comment in it's context, which indicates you're trying to help someone out.
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Michael ********
Why you using word peasents. Go speak to a local temple
Jack ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERMichael Dawson because I am talking about the itinerant farmer class.
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Scott ***********
Sri tan ya ( Thai mental hospital) all over the Country and free for Thais or yhe 30฿ Thai rate, I believe
Stephen *******
What a complete wanker you are.
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Robert ***********
In practice, I have no idea how it works, but apparently you can get screening and assessment at local general hospitals (in conjunction with Local Government) and then there is a pathway to rehabilitation programs. You may have already tried this, but see last slide for how in theory works:
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%20Sorrasaporn%20Joowong.pdfTom *******
So Ratina hospital has a drug rehab ward, Ive seen it and wouldn’t board my dog there
Look for private if it’s close family
Look for private if it’s close family
Francis ***************
I know the local police gather up locals involved in drugs from time to time... placing them in 10-15 day rehab programmes
John **********
Try looking for psychiatric hospitals in your area
Jack ****************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
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it's where the locals round here get sent when they have problems with alcohol or yabaReply to
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Vibrant*******
Peasants…lol
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