I did not use my regular vet in Austin because they were not familiar with the process. You need a vet who understands this. Of course now you are working against the clock. I know this doesn’t help you at this point. All I can say is that I was totally paranoid about getting this all right months in advance. And you must ensure that there is enough dog space on the plane. Delta / KE only allowed 4 some years ago. In your shoes I’d be talking to agents immediately. The danger is the airline says no. I wouldn’t talk about irregular processing. It’s a bad idea all round. Obviously.

@Jo *********

I have no idea what hat you are talking about. This whole thread seems to have an underlying racist tone to it.

Make sure it’s first class coverage. I find the insurance coverage is excellent. The other day a motorbike parked an inch from my back left corner while I was in the 7/11 I didn’t notice how close he had (stupidly) parked. But of course technically it was my fault of course. A little crowd formed and fortunately there was a helpful young woman who spoke perfect English. He wanted me to go to the police station. I very politely but very firmly said no way. We call my insurance man who will be here in 30 minutes. He called the cops who showed up 5 minutes later. Two very nice policemen. I showed the police my insurance. The older cop looked at the document with a look of “you’re the first person I’ve seen all week with decent insurance” and gave me smiles and a thumbs up. And he started walking away as he had zero interest. I walked up to him and thanked him and told him I had offered the guy 2000b to save the insurance hassle. He basically told the guy to take my money and be grateful for 2000b for nothing. The point is you need to be polite and sympathetic but firm and fair. Some Falang just can’t do that. That’s the truth. Thai people are very reasonable when you are nice to them. The fellow was all hugs and handshakes before we all left. For something major you need to let the insurance guy deal with it. There is risk when you drive a car. Obviously. You could rent a Mercedes and uniformed chauffeur instead. And still have to pay 2000b. I didn’t notice how close he had (stupidly) parked. But of course technically it was my fault of course. A little crowd formed and fortunately there was a helpful young woman who spoke perfect English. He wanted me to go to the police station. I very politely but very firmly said no way. We call my insurance man who will be here in 30 minutes. He called the cops who showed up 5 minutes later. Two very nice policemen. I showed the police my insurance. The older cop looked at the document with a look of “you’re the first person I’ve seen all week with decent insurance” and gave me smiles and a thumbs up. And he started walking away as he had zero interest. I walked up to him and thanked him and told him I had offered the guy 2000b to save the insurance hassle. He basically told the guy to take my money and be grateful for 2000b for nothing. The point is you need to be polite and sympathetic but firm and fair. Some Falang just can’t do that. That’s the truth. Thai people are very reasonable when you are nice to them. The fellow was all hugs and handshakes before we all left. For something major you need to let the insurance guy deal with it. There is risk when you drive a car. Obviously. You could rent a Mercedes and uniformed chauffeur instead. And still have to pay 2000b. 55555

@Kev *********

That would fit. Terrible.

OMG. Dreadful. What on earth caught fire? The diesel? Then the seats? I better not comment. It’s too horrible to even discuss.

I am very sorry to hear this. I know nothing about this field at all. But what I’d be concerned about in your shoes is that even the best lawyer will not bring you reasonable results by our standards. I am not trying to be pessimistic while at the same time admitting I am completely ignorant. But, for example, car insurance here has trivial coverage even for death. Mind you in some ways America is no different. The only accidents I have been in have been caused by people with trivial insurance or none. My insurance company would go after them after first paying me. Problem is they don’t own a house

So in my case this was simple. I’m not saying this will work for you but I swear by it. I dread returning to any Falang country as I’d go bankrupt. And basically no insurance covers it - anywhere. Go to your local public hospital. Ask for the Thai traditional medicine department. Get a massage once or preferably twice a week. Ideally your massage therapist will have a degree in the subject too. The younger ones all do I find. But some more experienced older ones are excellent too. The price is very reasonable. I had a problem with my hand last year. My massage therapist was cautious and wanted me to see the orthopedist. I said “no way”. I trust you and your colleagues. I don’t want Falang treatments thank you. She fixed it. 100%. By the way no one listens to me. Especially my sisters who are Falang doctors. One has never had a massage. The other had one once and said that it hurt. Clueless sorry to say. Finally don’t go to some massage shop in the street. Expensive. Often untrained. Oh by the way if it’s inflamed they won’t do it. I’ve had this explained by them. I guess I understand but not really. I’ve recommended Thai people to go but they wouldn’t do massage because of this. Again, I know nothing. I just know I’d be crippled without this treatment. The only other places on the planet who have worked for me was a similar guy in Singapore. He had the most enormous hands I’ve ever seen and he was 5’ 0”. He was great. And a chiropractor in Oregon who did adjustments to my back with a jack hammer machine. I was in and out in ten minutes. I used to say he worked miracles. He asked me never to say that as some of his patients were weird religious types! 555. Good luck. Message me if you like. I don’t really like posting. I don’t want strange Falang messing up my contacts. 😆 oh and treat them well please. Really well. Don’t be cheap. Decent American and British chocolates and cookies don’t cost much.

A boss of mine years ago always said “only read the last sentence. That’s where the real message is”. In this case “pay at least 2 million baht”. 5555555555

@Bonnie ********

of course. Thats the truth.

@Jhon ******

sorry I don’t understand. He’s Asian but you clearly state he is white. I don’t get it and don’t have time to investigate. The moment has passed anyway. He’d be insane to come here.