@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).

Krystian Siek Don’t watch TV. Mrs has several friends who are domestics and nurses at our local hospital. We get good information.

Krystian Siek Slight change of subject. In Thailand not yet. In U.K. only began to roll them out in the last week. However, in my small town South of Khon Kaen our local community hospital have only lost one Covid patient. She was an elderly Chinese lady who had refused all vaccinations.

Great deal. Your suitcase alone (not including contents) might be worth that. If lost by airline you could get some money back but not if stolen from hotel room. Then there’s compensation for delays and cancellation. If you came off a moto you might need X-Rays and CT/MRI scans.

Agree with all. Book directly with airline. Once booked with agents for a multi-leg flight. One of the transits was at minimum time for that particular airport. Incoming flight retimed for 10 minutes later. Asked the agent to rebook me on an earlier flight. The response was; ‘No, it’s only ten minutes difference’. Stressed me out. Never again.