@Caleb **************

Please don't live in self pity. You are far better off than many others. Count your blessing that you are able to get this treatment. Imagine how many others can't and how they must be managing. Always stay positive coz positivity breeds positivity. This has helped me since I was a teenager and read this "I complained because I had no shoes till I saw a man who had no feet." How true, isn't it? You will be good and walk well again and be as strong as you were before. You can read all the success stories in these posts how all have come out good.

@Caleb **************

surprising you don't check costs before hand or you are using your dad's card so it doesn't matter to you. But be fair to your dad too, right?

@Caleb **************

My wife suffered from ALS and she was embarrassed even to take the walker to work and she struggled till I made her see sense. Believe me, the people were so helpful and accommodating from the time she used the walker at work. Once my wife took bad on a flight from LHR to YYZ. They refused to let us charge her bipap machine and she had difficulty to breathe. She could have died coz we were still 3 hrs into landing at Toronto. to cut a long story short paramedics were on standby at Toronto airport. In the aircraft there were 2 nurses but nothing much they could do. when we landed not a single person got up. everyone stayed put in their places till the paramedics boarded, attended to my wife and took her out of the aircraft. In times of need, it will surprise you how helpful people can be no matter which part of the world they come from. That's why I help anyone in whatever capacity I can. Unfortunately my wife passed away over 3 years ago when her bipap stopped working at night and she suffocated and died. I was working nights to take care her during the day. Irony i worked just across the road from my condo but she called voicemail 3 times instead of calling me. She was totally bedridden., couldn't even turn herself

@Caleb **************

If you give me some details of your flight #, day and arrival time etc. I can phone Bumrungrad and check with them what assistance they can provide you. You are paying them good money and they have a reputation to maintain so I think they will provide some assistance for you from the airport may be an ambulance or something to pic you up too. Let me know if you would like me to do that for you. I am not in Bangkok but in another Province on the border but a phone call is of no problem lol. So let me know. I did live for a year in BKK though. An American friend of mine has been in Thailand for about 5 years and he only visits Bumrungrad. so i know it's reputed.

@Caleb **************

When you

book your flight you can always ask for wheelchair assistance. Carry all your medical papers with you about your disability and hip replacement. With wheelchair assistance, the porter will zoom you through getting your boarding pass, priority through immigration, usually either first or last to board depends on your arrival time (if early at the lounge then priority boarding before the other passengers board). ALSO VERY IMPORTANT IS TO ASK FOR AN AISLE PORTABLE WHEELCHAIR. (sorry for the caps but this is imp so i wanted you to notice it). The normal wheelchair doesn't fit in the aisle so they will have to transfer you to this aisle portable. Not every aircraft has this so they will have to ensure it is available for you. Also ensure that they arrange for an aisle portable at Bangkok and also for wheelchair assistance. I hope your flight is a direct one otherwise you need to ensure at your port of origin that they organize the wheelchair and aisle portable at your transfer airport terminals too if you are going via. At Bangkok you will also be assisted with a wheelchair experience. Being generous is ok but don't keep tipping too much every time. The porters will also be assisting you with your baggage check in and in BKK with collecting your baggage so a fair tip without tipping the scales will be ok. Bumrungrad is one of the best, if not the best, and you will be in good care. Check this link for a hotel near the hospital. Wish you the very best. If you need any more information feel free to ask me. hos&site_id=76&tag=f93-1d36-1db6-1dbd-3346ed53b4b6&msclkid=ba532e1d6f517d94c9cdcc&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Intent%20Engine%20-%&utm_term=%2Bhotels%20%2Bbumrungrad&utm_content=hotels%20bumrungrad%7Cpo%3Abumrungrad%20hospital_

@David ********

ok you know better good for you. Just as i know it you can't get a retiree visa without first applying for a non O which is valid for 3 months and then and then only can you apply for a retiree visa for 12 months which is renewable every year.

@Siddhartha ********

check your messenger please

@Ron *****************

very true Ron. It suits me and now 3 years down the line no hassles of any sort.

@Thai *****************************

you're awesome

@David ********

1900 is only for a one month extension not for a retiree visa. and my agent charges even less than 50% of what you have mentioned. and i don't leave my home. It's all done for me and peace of mind for a year. It's been my third renewal in Feb this year