Depends how much you want/need to remain in Thailand. If you were to consult a Visa Agent they may be able to give you a price to clear your overstay, thus avoiding a ban.

Air Europa.

@Mitchell ******

Absolutely correct Mitchell! I was ‘deboarded’ part-way through my multi-leg journey for not possessing either a visa, return nor onward ticket.

@Tony ********

Tumour is the symptom, the disease is the cancer cells in the bloodstream. Treating the symptom doesn’t cure the disease. Cancer doctors tell you very little because nobody wants to hear they’ve got cancer. My Mother recently died of metastatic disease. In the hospital MEU (Medical Evaluation Unit) they performed three tests; endoscopy, CT scan and, of course, the most reliable indicator, blood tests. All three produced false negative results until three weeks before death when the blood test results became abnormal. Later, I asked my GP if this was normal? She replied; “yes, it often is”. My GP took early retirement the other week as she now has breast cancer.

@Steve *******

Good point Steve! On the subject of speeding, my Mrs lent her Pajero to her son because he was going long distance and only has an old pickup. Speeding camera fines have been arriving daily since!

@Gordon ******

Plus all the strikes at the moment!

Don’t know if true but I was told that all Countries have an annual quota. Once that is reached applications and fees will continue to be accepted and all refused. That maybe where going through a Visa Agent might help?

@Minh ******

Thai private hospital would be more comfortable than N.H.S. U.K. But we're not talking about routine ops such as varicose veins and hernia's. Also, doctor would have needed to certify Chanpen as fit to fly. Airline may not have agreed to accept the risk even after that.

So sorry. A doctor once explained to me that the huge problem with cancer therapy is that the patient cannot live long enough for the treatment to kill off the cancer cells. Also, to say that cancer is difficult to diagnose is the understatement of the Century. I’m unfortunately sure the outcome would have been the same wherever. Sepsis and air travel don’t mix. Your lady would have suffered.

@Alex ******

Might not have been in home Country when taking out the insurance? Premium rises with age of course. But correct to obtain it. So many people believe they can return home for free healthcare. Can’t do that if you have severe injuries or suffer a stroke (for example).