Not visa advice but medical. My Thai g/f has bad arthritis in her knees, has anyone on here had a similar issue in thailand ? She’s 59 and has been countless times to various Thai hospitals for treatment and it’s always the same. take blood, X-rays, injections etc, I said she needs a knee replacement but she and the doctors are against it, she’s in constant pain from it and has tried most of the alternative fixes, creams,patches,injections,massage,etc non working, just had 6 visits to a clinic in Bkk for treatment and things are still the same,. I’m reluctant to pay thousands of baht for a private knee opp in a Bkk hospital when she as a Thai citizen can get it for free or little cost at a public Thai hospital,and before you start calling me a cheap Charlie I’ve thrown thousands of baht at this problem for years to no avail, fed up of going around in circles and need it sorting once and for all, any advice on costs of doing it private/public and the outcome at the end Tia,.

My housekeeper and good friend’s 7 year old daughter is in a Coma following a motor cycle accident, its the 3rd day on life-support, she is not responsive.

She is on one of the Eesan Government Hospitals, mother has three visitation hours into the “clean room” per day, been sleeping on the floor outside since she was submitted.

We are naturally all heartbroken, and I was wondering if there is anything that can be done ?

….and what can be expected if she doesn’t come around anytime soon ?

Anyone with experience with this is most welcome !

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UPDATE 21. Aug. 15:32

She has just been taken off Ventilator as she has now started to breathe by herself.

It doesn't mean we are out of the forest yet, unfortunately I don't have more information at the moment. I just wanted to share and thank everyone who through their support, wishes, positive thinking and prayers have been instrumental to us reaching this critical milestone for her recovery !

Thank you everyone for your support ! <3

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I found the following contacts for situations like this: - Samaritans of Thailand at their 24-hour hotline 02-113-6789 (English & Thai) - Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai).

Hi everyone, quick question… How do I get a prescription filled here for a medication I’ve been on for a while with my rheumatologist? I need to be treated here but I’m not sure how to go about getting treatment. Is it best to call a local rheumatologist or to contact the hospital and see a rheumatologist there? A local told me to contact the hospital but I wanted to see if anyone here had some advice.

I know that if you stay in a hospital over night you are required to have someone stay with you. What if you don't know anyone that can do that? I'm assuming that you have to pay a nurse but what is the cost of that at an average private hospital? This would be for a patient who doesn't speak Thai btw. Thank you in advance. 🙂🙂🙂

RETIREMENT VISA - HEALTH CERTIFICATE - URGENT

I am resident of Koh pha ngan.

I just learn today that FIRST WESTERN HOSPITAL is not allow anymore to deliver Health certificate.

Every people must go to the "government Hosital" and people say that they charge a lot FOR THAT (3-4 000 BAHTS).

where do you guys make it RECENTLY ?????

I dont know what to do, where can i go else ????

Thanx for help

Michel