Tourist dies after being refused treatment at BKK private hospital - Dec 13

[@ostevoostevo1592]

I live in Taiwan and this story is indeed big news here. I should point out that as part of a group tour the man would have had insurance as every member of any group tour from here has to have insurance. Taiwanese tourists rarely travel independently and are almost always part of a group. The hospital would have had no problem being paid. As the unfortunate man was unconscious, how did the hospital know he was a foreigner? Outwardly Taiwanese and Thais look quite similar. This kind of incident really does damage Thailand's image.

[@RetiredandTraveling1755]

I believe his friends also from Taiwan went to the police and reported him missing, that's one way for hospital staff to know.

[@RetiredandTraveling1755]

But insurance should've never been an issue at that point period.

[@CaptainKremmen]

The Taiwanese tourist story is all over Asian media now, including the Bangkok Post. They'll find it hard to sweep this one under the carpet.

[@nongen1234]

This news is the best in the world I live in Hua Hin, 66 year s old and been in Thailand for 15-16 year This news is perfect, around 20 minutes and you get all the information you need Good work, love it I from Sweden

[@timnewtontoday]

Thanks for dropping in.

[@douangphanthavong5366]

This will definitely not help Thai tourism industry regarding rejecting an urgent care. It’s just outrageous and inhuman imo…

[@CrapKerouac]

I'm surprised there aren't more comments on this topic, it's almost unbelievable.

[@petergreen4213]

Zzzzzzz

[@Mikomido5]

Yup, all they care about is the money

[@needles_sub3307]

Lots of PR on this matter will be coming.

[@SpearofDestiny-c8y]

Whatever happened to the Hippocratic oath.....Oh yeah the pecuniary oath replaced it. Corporate greed wins again in Thailand. RIP very sad.

[@sahpraphaphorn6240]

Foreingers in thailand are not more worth than the money in them pocket. This story proves it again. How inhuman.

[@lpatrick2104]

This is so unsafe for tourists...... The hospital was fined for only 40k Thai money. It seems that the government doesn't really care about the safe of tourists! I would never recommend my friends and family go to Thailand for traveling.

[@Bob-mn7ob]

My opinion after 6 months in Thailand: most people are nice but there is an extreme focus on money. I’m unsurprised. I took my friend to a very nice private hospital for surgery and the staff followed her and me I think to ensure we did not leave before payment.

[@needles_sub3307]

Everything is about money in Thailand. Land of smiles as long as you have money.

[@siripi1598]

Tell me which countries you don't need to have money??? Can i go to stay in your fucking countries without money.

[@billmoeller8897]

The smoke in Thailand will only get worse. Been coming here since 1993, seen it first hand. Will never change.

[@Wilko11]

Been going since late 80s, it's definately getting worse.

[@JohnDoe-iv7yu]

Thailand likes your foreigner money, but they don't like foreigners.

[@Hentaihaven-dr9tk]

This guy gets it

[@MarkBates566]

The woman who sent the injured man away should be jailed

[@gotamd]

Thanks for the hospital recommendation!

[@quinnrivera5075]

There was a 15 year old kid that died in Chicago. He was playing basketball across the alley from a hospital. Less than 100 feet away. But the nurses and docs wouldn’t leave the hospital and for some reason an ambulance wouldn’t pick the kid up because he was too close to the hospital. Someone shot the kid in a drive by. Ended up that patients waiting in the ER themselves ran out and dragged the kid into the ER but by that time he had bled out. Nobody got called to the mat for it. Kid bled out in plain sight of docs, nurses, cops. Nobody cared. Just another day in the city

[@Deadpool-hm7io]

Hospitals won’t allow staff to go due to staff shortages and insurance nor ambulances are not allowed to deploy without first police clearance whenever a shooting is involved.

[@SpearofDestiny-c8y]

Afro American boy by any chance???

[@quinnrivera5075]

@@SpearofDestiny-c8y no. Kid was shooting hoops behind his own house in the alley . Car came down and shot him . Kid was not bothering anybody.

[@quinnrivera5075]

@@Deadpool-hm7io cops were waiting for the ambulance. It was some sort of screwup with the 911 dispatch. The hospital being rigid with their rules. Cops not willing to transport due to their own rules. Total perfect storm of clusterf^ck. And sadly this kid was just caught up in it. Kid was just shooting hoops by himself and paid a horrible price for the apathy and indifference of multiple agencies and bureaucracies. Cops were even yelling at each other about helping him/not helping him . Some cops wanted to load him in their cars but the SGT wouldn’t let them. Said to wait for an ambulance . As I said. Patients commandeered a hospital gurney. Loaded the kid on it and rolled him to the ER door. But by then it was too late. Honestly he may not have made it even with timely aid. But he wasn’t even given that chance.

[@joeyausAyoyo]

ีI am Thai and am saddened by this incident. But I would like to say that this incident has happened to Thai people as well. This should not happen, but it is understandable that the conditions for treatment in private hospitals refuse treatment. This hospital must be punished. But it is true that this hospital is not representative of all hospitals in Thailand, where most of them are fully committed to providing services.

[@tyvid]

My Thai friend is a nurse and she said she must assist at an accident to help save a life. So, decision by the supervisor was illegal. She was at a scene with a critically injured man. He was dying. This is the highest priority for medical staff. Cannot delay. I hope supervisor goes to jail and family sues her.

[@barnettmcgowan8978]

I've been traveling to Thailand for over 20 years and plan to retire there. This incident doesn't accurately reflect the Thai people. Thais are some of the nicest and most compassionate people I've met. Every country has an element that cares more about money than people; Thailand is no different. However, the majority of Thais aren't like this. When I lived there, I got incredibly ill and had no family to help me. My Thai neighbors took care of me like I was family.

[@DeepLiquidWaves]

40,000baht fine for hospitals which refuse emergency treatment should go up to at least 400,000baht fine. , if there is going to be any deterrent.

[@tanchye1720]

Fine of 40,000 baht (approx US 1000) is peanuts for refusing emergency patience.

[@padichad]

5:55. They figured a 40k fine would be cheaper than the unreimbursed medical expenses. Very American of them.

[@Wilko11]

That's absolutely disgraceful. How can they refuse to treat a seriously injured person. Having been hit by a vehicle he should have gone to the top of the list for treatment, no matter what nationality. A B40k fine is laughable, they could make that much treating a few uninsured patients. Surprising a Bkk Hospital would allow this to happen. Doubt Bumrungrad Hosp would allow something like this and tarnish it's reputation. To send an unconscious patient to another hospital 10km away is totally unacceptable.

[@CaptainKremmen]

If they throw the supervisor in jail for 2 years, that might discourage others.

[@BangkokBurbs]

There are a few reasons, they could be short staffed, there could be 5 more critical patients waiting for treatment in the queue, the doctor that specialised in the tourists injuries may already be tied up and sending the patient to another hospital may have seemed like the best solution at the time.

[@c.k.2]

It’s Thailand. They don’t have enough doctors for their own people. So why prioritise foreigners, unless you can pay! Btw. If you can pay the top $$$ then a local somchai has to wait even longer for his treatment!

[@davidhodgson977]

Morning Tim, very sorry to hear about the Taiwanese man. So hospital refuses to treat badly injured man, he dies and they get fined 40000 Bart, that is pathetic, the nursing staff should have told the supervisor to go screw him or herself. I hope the supervisor gets there karma.

[@timnewtontoday]

Yes, it’s an awful story from so many angles, let alone the poor Taiwanese man and his family.

[@douangphanthavong5366]

I love Thailand and we have visited quite often. It’s just sad to hear something like this regardless of circumstances.

[@davek1943]

wish we knew the hospital name so we can avoid it

[@timnewtontoday]

@@davek1943 ummm watch the video again.

[@davek1943]

my bad and update 12/14 certainly brings it home@@timnewtontoday

[@acmelka]

Bangkok Hospital chain is the proper name of a hospital network. This happened at A private hospital in Bangkok. A web search of location and hospital will tell you which one.

[@Nttmf]

Disgraceful from Thailand refusing medical attention to a human. Only recently Thailand was boasting that their medical facilities are the best in the world. Clearly not! Do they expect a person that’s unconscious to fill out forms for medical insurance. Again, it’s all about the money. Now he’s dead, how can you sleep at night? Disgusting.

[@leekattestaart7499]

Please don't be oversentimental it's only one hospital lol.

[@stupot1952]

disgusting this hospital refusing treatment it was only last week a thai person was charged farang rates then later given a refund this really is giving thailand a real bad name

[@ThePatriot-gm1fg]

Why are hospitals even charging farang rates?

[@eugeneferguson8480]

Their private hospital have 2 queues 1 for foreigners and 1 for local and there is no directions on how to register and how to see a doctor

[@timnewtontoday]

Doesn’t sound like any of the private hospitals I’ve visited in Thailand.

[@larshultberg6972]

I never answer unknown phone numbers.

[@travelingman9763]

Welcome to the Land Of Smiles!

[@williamstockbridge]

Taiwanese people take these stories very seriously. No doubt this will negatively affect tourism from Taiwan.

[@hansrow]

Wow, 30k views. That’s even more than at Thaiger‘s best times. Congrats Tim!🎉

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

I took my Thai wife to a private hospital in Chiangrai.She was in severe abdominal pain,they wanted to give her a scan but wanted payment of 10,000bt up front.4 hours later she was having an emergency operation.According to what i had read thai private hospitals should give emergency treatment to thai nationals.Maybe i should have stayed away.

[@donjordan8174]

Thanks for the news update….. appreciated…

[@IanAnderson-qm5oy]

An australian expat bar owner that i knew died in phuket after being refused treatment at 2 hospitals he collapsed in his bar and finaly died on the operating table in a third hospital . It was over 2 hours before he got help he may have survived if he had recieved immidiate tratment

[@heythave]

Did you know what was the matter with him?

[@IanAnderson-qm5oy]

@@heythave he had heart attack and only the third hospital treated him attempting a bye pass i know because i have had 2 major heart attacks and now have had this sugery i now allso have 7 stents in my viens and arteries if my friend had been treated within an hour he may gave servived instead he was untreated for over 2 hours

[@heythave]

@@IanAnderson-qm5oy It’s his time to go. Sometimes you have the money in the world but you can’t get the help you need.

[@mangostickyrice555]

You get another thumbs up 👍 Sir Newton

[@bornatknight8575]

I am here to say that if you get sick overseas it is possible that your international insurance may not help you. I was told in Hong Kong that they would not accept any insurance only cash or credit card.

[@ursdreyer3122]

Not true, you have to pay the hospital costs in advance and then claim the money back from your international health insurance company. I always do it this way and my health insurance (Allianz international) has always paid.

[@crosstheocean8162]

My friend had an emergency surgery at a hospital in Hong Kong years ago. He paid the hospital bill by credit card, then submitted the receipt to UnitedHealth care when he returned to US. Fortunately, his health plan included overseas coverage.

[@richardtownsends3187]

I would like to know what bank allows a cash withdraw from ATM of B300,000. Something not correct.

[@timnewtontoday]

Most banks let you control and adjust your withdrawal rate.

[@davek1943]

police were there to assure them it was ok lol

[@davek1943]

i find that many thai's are far better off than u or i. very different from when i first visited here 45 years ago@@rosskennedy

[@gordonduncan8892]

It can be done through the App on your ATM. I have limit of 7 million baht.

[@philmcleod111]

it makes the story better to add more 000

[@tyvid]

Truly shocking and inhumane treatment by the BKK Private Hospital - if those reported allegations are true. They are obligated to save lives. Surely there are criminal charges such as negligent manslaughter if it can be shown by autopsy examination, that the patient would have likely survived if treated at that time and unnecessary delays caused his death. Absolute shame on them. This should be broadcast worldwide on national TV channels.

[@waynesitarz424]

Not even a triage? On the other hand all hospitals have to treat Thais for 30 baht. Laundry day Tim?

[@isaanman5399]

They scrapped the 30 THB payment in 2006. The only ones who can use any Government Hospital are those covered by the Civil Service Medical Benefits Scheme. Those who are covered by the Social Security Healthcare Scheme & Universal Healthcare Scheme can be treated at any Government Hospital for A&E but for anything else the have to use the Hospital that is allocated to serving the area were they are registered as living & to use another they need a referral or they have to pay.

[@SpearofDestiny-c8y]

Not no more, 30Bt card was just a vote catcher. Practically useless

[@IanKorman]

Tim should win a Thailand expat innovation award. The use of broccoli was great and the latest innovation in this video is even better.

[@RetiredandTraveling1755]

Hello Tim and hello everyone, I am travelling to the U.S. just in time as this crazy toxic pollution starts here in Thailand, This is getting scarier for everyone's health.

[@teplostar]

The story reminds me that something like that had happened in Canada, but not because the person was rejected the service, he did not live long enough to get to the service. Some people are waiting days in emergency or hospital to be checked by doctors.

[@Kenjikah]

Why hasn't the West bounced back operation-wise after Covid? Same in the UK government healthcare..

[@limirl]

Disgraceful by the hospital but unsurprising. Watch the hospital come out and say they are not equipped to deal with that type of emergency failing that they just might sue the dead victims estate for defamation

[@clarecuschieri7253]

Tim..you mentioned that you may be visiting the Mediterranean this spring. My kiwi husband and I have a small Guesthouse where we live in Malta and we would be delighted to have you as our guest, if you choose Malta as a destination. We watch you regularly, love your show😊.

[@timnewtontoday]

Thanks. Air fares are going to have to drop first :(

[@Kwippy]

I believe Bangkok hospital is suing the newspaper for their misleading headline. "Bangkok hospital refused treatment". The hospital in question is *A Bangkok hospital* as in a hospital in Bangkok not *THE Bangkok Hospital*. Not that I'm a fan of The Bangkok Hospital or anything.

[@timnewtontoday]

Yes. Fair point. And it wasn’t a ‘Bangkok Hospital’. It was a hospital in Bangkok.

[@c.k.2]

Here we go again. Same old story. Be careful what do you write about in Thailand. Bangkok international hospital was the best I have been so far in this county. Although I’d prefer to stay out of hospitals anyway and anywhere, if possible.

[@heythave]

So which hospital was it??

[@EsEs-sv1qd]

I’m not surprised about this. To the Thai people it’s all about money , money talks and moves mountains

[@Dahni555]

I got sick in BKk in 2012 and they wheeled me to the atm in my hospital bed even though I had insurance. 😂

[@c.k.2]

Dare you name this hospital here on KZbin? 😬

[@Dahni555]

@@c.k.2 its named after a big river 😂

[@c.k.2]

@@Dahni555 😎

[@RetiredandTraveling1755]

If indeed a supervisor decided to not treat this person, then the at least that should happen is that she or he gets fired, this should not be about insurance.

[@tyvid]

Should be criminal charges as well as being sued in civil court. There is a mandatory duty of care. At the least to stabilize patient.

[@Kenjikah]

This will hurt Thai tourism far more than the Chinese woman who stressed her safety concerns about Nana Plaza..

[@rdewsbury777]

'And in a completely unrelated matter' 😄 The reason I watch Tim every day is because he is independent and critical, when necessary. Not just a brainless lickspittle like so many of the other Thai news sites and vloggers

[@Kenjikah]

lickspittle?🫢🤔 new word..

[@StevenCasper]

Thank you for the news today appreciate it. Enjoy the day.

[@HauTran-sunfromsouth]

It sad, he’s lost his life!! He could get treament & saves!! RIP 😢

[@richardwolter2368]

Great!- Thanks Tim

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

A surprising change of direction on the shirt choice.

[@thesheperd7567]

So this supervisor reckons all tourists bring a relative with them and drag them around town incase of an accident. Did they search for an insurance card?

[@ostevoostevo1592]

All members of Taiwanese tour groups have to have travel insurance.

[@heythave]

I have seen a parent putting a temporary tattoo on their children when going on a field trip. The tattoo has a statement to call the parent and phone number. This rubs off in a week or two.

[@margarettownsley9500]

Shame on the Thai service

[@brianwinner2249]

Regarding the unfortunate tourist from Taiwan, it goes to prove Thailand is all about money ,not a good look.

[@petergreen4213]

Brian ! What is your country about ?

[@SpearofDestiny-c8y]

@@petergreen4213 If Brian is as am I from the UK. We are overly generous and charitable to even illegal migrants. They are allowed access to free medical emergency treatment.

[@petergreen4213]

@@SpearofDestiny-c8y I am from the UK and the people are miserable tight and talk a lot but don't do anything ! NHS is shit !

[@SpearofDestiny-c8y]

@@petergreen4213 What the fk has that got to do with the post/thread? Nothing!! Please try stick to the subject matter. In the UK this person would have been treated, no question about it !!!

[@SpearofDestiny-c8y]

@@petergreen4213 Silly little man aren't you!! See you withdrew your comments. Pathetic.

[@woodyexplorer]

That hospital will be in trouble. The case like this is so obvious violation of Thai law.

[@christopherparker4001]

its all about money,not the Hypocratic Oath,no proof but heard of stories similar several years ago.

[@SpearofDestiny-c8y]

Hippocratic.....not "hypocratic" 😂😂😂

[@wellagrey]

thanks a lot man

[@Angryvaper]

its mad how they left someone to die, if this is to become a theme then all tourists should be required to present medical insurance upon arrival to atleast prevent the non treatment of a human being. Someones loved one is dead which is quite an eye opener to the realities of travel without insurance.

[@nickgsj]

Thailand is about MONEY, only MONEY, period.

[@patriciaandrada4]

There’s a limit when you withdraw from an atm machine so I don’t believe they were able to withdraw 300,000 baht!

[@FlorinTZiefer]

Scam story for Tim: my khun thai girlfriend got a call from a "police secretary verifying her identity" telling her to wait for a call of an officer, a short while thereafter a "police officer" then video-called her all with a fake police station pc, uniform, flags, kings picture and all, telling her about a severe scam that she was allegedly part of, sending her pictures of stolen credit cards and videos of people being arrested, juicing the story up and playing the bad cop, threatening her with immediate arrest should she not comply. And then to finish it. off, he introduced his police captain, aka good cop, "helping" my girl on how to get out of the predicament. It was all too convincing for my girl and yes, this story ends with her transferring money to the "cops" as evidence of some sort, it doesn't make any sense unless you understand the obedience of thais and how well crafted scams put you in a fear-trance.

[@jbcmct4687]

Not only you,many thousands Thai be the victims too.

[@androidbox3571]

Exactly same thing happened to my Thai wife, the call was actually to my phone, 5pm, a red flag, all in Thai. I handed the phone to her for translation, she then said the call was for her. She then provided her own smart phone number, my phone is not smart. She then provided ALL her personal info to the caller, I tried to warn her it was a scam. I had to go out, 15 minutes later received a frantic call that she was under imminent arrest, I told her it was a scam & go to an ATM & check balance. Her ac had been cleaned out, B86,000. Told her to report immediately to police, with contact details used. Police did nothing except inform of 3 other recent victims. Next day reported to bank, who did nothing, not even providing details of who/where the funds went. My wife of 20 years is no bimbo but has the Thai characteristic of blind obedience to authority figures while dismissing advice from non Thai sources.

[@SpearofDestiny-c8y]

"My khun Thai" wtf is that.....stupid man trying to impress with your limited Thai. 😂😂😂

[@ดาวเรืองคําพูล]

Recently my son in law was foolishly scammed for Bht55,000. Caller purporting to be a bank official threatening immediate legal action of overdue c/card debt. Was given a 'scam hotline' police number & was convinced to follow their instructions.

[@lannagifts7865]

Who has ever heard of an atm giving out 300,000 baht. There is a limit.

[@timnewtontoday]

The limit can be set by the customer.

[@Angryvaper]

i normally take about 40 thousand baht out a time, i use wise which is pretty good, i noticed i could take more out if i wanted as mentioned above 200 thousand sounds about right which is approximately 5-6 thousand sterling pounds or 5.5-6.5 thousand us dollars roughly

[@lucypatterson6269]

I’m afraid to go to these countries that don’t speak a word of English.

[@jonh.7661]

Random people try to add my LINE by phone number. BLOCKED immediately.

[@dougtexas9075]

Refused hospital care is a negative for tourist to come.

[@ratnoinamaew7822]

Slap on the wrist for a life speaks volumes about human rights or complete lack of in that country.

[@mikerichardson4240]

The ev fiasco will soon be over Toyota have stopped production of these dreadful things

[@timnewtontoday]

“Toyota Motor plans to triple its EV production to 600,000 vehicles by 2025”, Sept 25 this year. “Toyota plans to expand battery line-up in Europe to 6 models by 2026”, Reuters Dec 3.

[@saatara]

"General Motors is abandoning its plan to build 400,000 electric vehicles from 2022 through mid-2024 to maximize profitability, GM executives said during the company’s earnings call Tuesday" "FRANKFURT, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) will suspend production of ID.3 and Cupra Born electric cars at its Zwickau and Dresden plants in Germany in the first two weeks of October due to weaker demand, a spokesperson for the carmaker said on Tuesday. Due to the current market situation, vehicle production will be reduced during the autumn holidays in Saxony from Oct. 2 to Oct. 13 at Volkswagen's Zwickau plant, the spokesperson said. Germany's dpa news agency first reported the news" They are not stopping with EV production, they are just slowing down after rush start. It's only natural.

[@c.k.2]

@@saataraI wouldn’t buy shares of General Motors even at 1$ a share. There are better stocks out there!

[@SpearofDestiny-c8y]

Well after the most successful COP 28 meeting and thanks to whoever thought it a good idea to have an Arab oil rich Nation chair it.......comedy classic We ve got many more years of fossil fuel burning travel ahead. Bet the little Scandic pug face is having a right hissy fit. 😂😂😂

[@saatara]

Ok. And now you can explain what the stock change rates have to do with this conversation?

[@stanleystuart2008]

I had dengue in Vietnam admitted to hospital 10 days . No problems with insurance payments only they wouldn't admit me or continue with treatment until confirmed by travel insurance but apart from that everything went smoothly. Was admitted to Hanoi french international hospital the doctors were brilliant with me but the admin a bit of a headache they just care about payment and money 💰I do believe the total bill came to around 8,000 to 10,000 dollars

[@HauTran-sunfromsouth]

I’m Vietnamese, Việt - France hospital is PRIVATE HOSPITAL, it expensive!! Mostly rich ppl can affordable treatment there. Middle class can treatment there too if they buy good insurance!! If ppl buy NATION PUBLIC INSURANCE L, they must go to public hospitals running by gorvement taxes & funds. Not in private hospital. Even locals know & act like this!! Don’t understand why many Western & foreigners keep saying no matter what, even ppl have no moneys or no insurance private hospitals should treatment!! It just bussiness, they’re not working for free or charity!! I don’t understand why US & WESTERN KEEP CLAIM THEYRE DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY BUT NOT UNDERSTAND SIMPLY LOGIC LIKE THIS!! I’m not saying it’s right, but this is how life going & it how it work. IN US & WESTERN, Asian tourism don’t get treatment if they have no moneys or dont buy insurance!! they get kicked out & must call back in their family & frienfs send money there to get treament. ONE OF PEOPLE I KNOW, he’s IT ENGINERS, his mom buy AMERICA tour BY TOURIST COMPANY. One eldery lady get sickness & shes not buy insurance, and it need done process right in moments!!She calling home, asking husband & 3 children (all adults & working) & borrow moneys from family & friends then send for her 50.000 USD, so she can get treatment!! If this process treatment done in PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN VIETNAM IT TAKE AROUND 7.000$ and if treatment in PUBLIC HOSPITAL IT OF COURSE MORE CHEAPER!!

[@HauTran-sunfromsouth]

She have to use half of their SAVINGS, and all her child saving & borrow from her friends, others cousin to have 50.000 to get processed medical treatment done in HOSPITAL IN US!! Just because she’s don’t know she’s must buy TRAVEL INSURANCE. It her first time travel that far away at that 65yo!!

[@darm1735]

Is it not the natural ‘duty’ of any human being to try to aide another human being, in desperate need of HELP. I am in total disbelief, that the question of a piece of valued paper is more important, ANYWHERE in this world. This is very sad news. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@timnewtontoday]

Yes, astonishing. Sure it will be put down to a ‘misunderstanding’.

[@chrisrudd7097]

What's Going on with caves within the forest of Mae Hong Song being bricked over and locked door installed ??? Any Info???

[@BangkokBurbs]

Flood damage, bit of a death trap at the moment and they dont want a repeat of what happened to those soccer kids.

[@MrEye4get]

No health insurance? No joy! I live and ride a motorcycle in Northern Thailand where it is easy to spot burning fields (both day and night). Nothing is done! Time to withhold the free 10,000 baht give-a--way!

[@097534]

I recently got a serious chest infection in Pattaya and a doctor penicillin and steroids at hospital was £75.

[@timnewtontoday]

Well that sounds more typical. Usually I have a lot of good things to say about Thai health in general.

[@neilharrison1820]

I think it may be that I am an old codger but I cant find the link to your cottages in the description could you please send me a link thanks Neil Ariah Park NSW aus

[@timnewtontoday]

OMG. Try to Google ‘Bonneville Beach House ‘ or ‘Coral Cottage’. Maybe add the word Phang Nga. It should come up at the top of the list with a link to AirBnB or Booking.com

[@rickylee6129]

Good Video Tim 😊. New Subscriber. I don’t answer the phone unless it has a identification name, (my contacts). I am moving to the Philippines 🇵🇭 this March 13th. 92 days to go. Will jump over to Thailand 🇹🇭 for my medical. If I need emergency care, I can take a 4 hour flight to Guam. Guam accepts Medicare from the USA 🇺🇸 for emergency care. Keep the video's comin. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏.

[@Resmith18SR]

Using TNT logo is also Turner Network Television so I was expecting a Ted Talk or a classic movie.😂

[@Julian_Wang-pai]

I reiterate: composting farm waste would completely avoid a large amount of smoke pollution and yield an excellent soil amendment - saving costs on chemical fertilisers. WIN-WIN. Why isn't it happening?

[@timnewtontoday]

Perhaps you need to send your excellent advice to the Agriculture Minister

[@Julian_Wang-pai]

@@timnewtontoday : isn't that person a subscriber to TNT?

[@BangkokBurbs]

Because artificial fertilizers are produced to give better growing conditions than compost. Plus, the labour involved in producing and cultivating the compost into the soil would increase the cost of production which would increase the cost of the end product, this can be witnessed when you go to buy organic food, the prices of organic veg are 20/30% higher than fertilized grown veg.

[@Trace-l7k]

@@BangkokBurbsthat’s not true.

[@Julian_Wang-pai]

@@BangkokBurbs how to compost: pile, water, wait. Actually making compost is as easy as falling off a bike.

[@ดาวเรืองคําพูล]

Scams: Recently my stepson was nievely scammed for 55,000bht. Caller purported to be a bank official threatening immediate legal action relating to an overdue c/card debt. He was given a supposed police ' scam hotline number ' to call & was skillfully coerced into complying with their instructions, which they assured was being monitored by them in real time, in cooperation with his bank.

[@frankcherry3810]

I saw the smoke around the mountains in Chiang mai, but all the weather stations said it was less than 100… in the 9am area

[@Deepwithin29]

In that area of BKK even “private” hospitals are nowhere near the world class private hospitals in farang area of BKK that’s for sure

[@vgshwk]

I did some searching the only hospital I could find on that road is called vibraham.

[@timnewtontoday]

Did you even watch the program?

[@vgshwk]

@@timnewtontoday yes

[@siripi1598]

Those who said it is Thailand, the land of smile. People think only about money. Let's me clarify you: Not all foreigners who comes to Thailand have health insurance even the travel insurance. Who will cover all these expenses when sth happen to them? Thailand isnt the place for charity!!! Tell me which countries offer everything for free to local or even foreigners? Being a Thai in Europe, i have to struggle every things to pay for a tax, many bills, Nothing is free here too. If you guys think Thailand is not the right place to visit, to stay, please go to try in Africa, South America or even some countries in Asia. You can let me know you experience the roses in other countries. the neighboring countries like loas, cambodia and burma, the ppl who are poor come to Thailand who dint even manage to pay the medical bill, it costs us million of dollars. Who will cover the bill for Thai ppl. The west, the UN the NGo????

[@MaxSwede-gg7nj]

i'm sorry for all the bad negative comments about Thailand. I love Thailand and the thai people. Since it's so nice, good weather, safe, fantastic food, used to be very cheap, all in all very comfortable, has led to many bad people from the west coming to Thailand. I know that about Sweden anyway, too many swedes going to Thailand that should never have left Sweden to begin with. Many of them bitter people in Sweden, they think their lives will improve if they only come to Thailand... but... they still have the same shitty personalities. So what Sweden couldn't help with, neither can Thailand. Their problem is inside their soul, whereever they are in the world.

[@barnettmcgowan8978]

In the US every hospital is legally required to treat every emergency case, without regard to insurance or even whether you are legally in the country. If our medical system clears the bar, then it's a pretty low bar. It sounds like Thailand has the same rules and this hospital was in the wrong. Similar cases happen in the US, and hospitals get in trouble when caught.

[@rickylee6129]

The USA cannot refuse to help you with emergency medical care.

[@rickylee6129]

​@@barnettmcgowan8978I CONCUR 😊.

[@siripi1598]

​​@@barnettmcgowan8978I agree in the term that this hospital is wrong. But if all foreigners who come to Thailand, they dont pay the medical bill, who will support us?? If USA is being such a generous and rich country, USA should open door more to illegals who want to come to USA (dont push the responsibility only to EU), should help your citizens who are drug addicts and stay homeless more.

[@youngmeldrew]

Having experienced cuisine in both Wales and the Philippines I come to the conclusion that the ratings compiler needs to keep off the hard stuff. Hard to believe any country's food can be worse than the Philippines, bless 'em.

[@timnewtontoday]

Ummm will have to agree with you.

[@terrymedlicott3580]

Wow, you can now withdraw 300,000 at an ATM 😮😮😮😮

[@michaelstark5663]

What you can't? If not change your daily limit at your bank...

[@patriciaandrada4]

@@michaelstark5663no, you cannot! It’s for the safety of your account, I have been to more than 55 countries and have been only able to access a certain amount per day, even you ask your bank for a bigger withdrawal amount it cannot be done.

[@stanleystuart2008]

Thai pm needs to get involved in this sort of behavior from thai hospital

[@olddudegrowsorganically6400]

Come on, why is anyone surprised at this behavior! It's normal in the LOS! 😣😣😣

[@goodphone156]

This is Thailand the country of the smiles!!

[@hogginger2982]

masks

[@ThePatriot-gm1fg]

Land of masks

[@saranghae3524]

Land of masks wtf 😂

[@JohnS_in_MeLbOuRnE]

Tim - seeing a few BYD's in Melbourne now. Very nice looking car, very catchy name too

[@justthefactsjack456]

Hey Tim, how's the air quality there in Turtle Beach? Thanks for the continuous first class program.

[@timnewtontoday]

Clear blue skies today :)

[@justthefactsjack456]

@timnewtontoday Great as I have been looking at IQ AIR for the area but it must be showing more inland. Hopefully coming in mid January:)

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

Going back to the smog,Doi Chang has disappeared in smoke this morning.

[@brunnerinthailand7914]

And the name of the first, or clickbait?

[@bradleys4783]

Very troubling story regarding the failure to provide care at the hospital. Shameful. I am sure there are many dedicated people who work within the health care system who are embarrassed by the incident. And many others who should take note, they should not be associated with the work of caring for others if they are following such policy. Not only is it unprofessional, but downright disgraceful.

[@michaelstark5663]

Try it in America or Australia you can't just rock up to private hospitals and get treated they want to know if you have money that's why they PRIVATE

[@lwysparagon8109]

So true. Uncomfortable truth that this Ozzie leech channel owner doesn't want to hear.

[@turfnsurf9367]

I was thinking of using Bangkok as hub for my SE Asia travel. I found the air quality is consistently over 100 ppm. Phuket is much better but it adds $200 each time I fly.

[@c.k.2]

Regarding the hospital story, I do confirm by my own experience. As long as your credit card doesn’t cover the (their) treatment, they won’t start. It’s that simple. It’s business!

[@c.k.2]

Google for thaihealth

[@c.k.2]

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[@c.k.2]

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[@c.k.2]

And then choose a plan of them what fits your age!

[@fhorst02]

Allianz, biggest insurance company (I think globally).. Just show your card and insurance plan... No problem. 4000 THB gets you 2 million. If they need to spend more in the emergency room... You have probably zero chance to live. If that isn't enough to get you stabelised, an other 5-10 or 20 million would not make any difference.

[@aden18uk]

Thanks as always Tim. Love your BTS T-shirt

[@ParaplegicLove]

Thanks Tim....Im moving to Bangkok in Jan. 2023 any suggestions on where to stay...for a month under $600 monthly....thanks again.

[@jonhobson3592]

Suburb areas 😊

[@farangatang]

Your best value for location in Bangkok is near Phra Kanong. There is a condo on Sukhumvit 48 called Aspire. You can rent a condo for about 12k THB. It is a great area, and only a 7minute walk from the BTS.

[@ParaplegicLove]

@@farangatang Thanks so muh...

[@jonhobson3592]

@@farangatang I’m in northern bkk nr Lad Phrao 25 mins to centre on BTS 10,000b 50 sq m condo

[@tonymccarthy1006]

Terrible treatment a lot of people saying get travel insurance is correct but where is the human dignity with this sadly most countries are the same credit card before they even speak with you poor man rip 🙏 land of smiles i hope they get the two years for ignoring this poor soul 😢

[@boonraypipatchol7295]

Really bad.... Bad practice.. Bad attitude...

[@deanblake2372]

I left Thailand last week after a 3 week holiday and did not see 1 day with blue sky, NON STOP GeoEngineering, just a white artificial wispy cloud which at some point has to come down, and we are all breathing it in...

[@tammytown9]

Same, but not sure what part you are in but was blue sky everyday...

[@timnewtontoday]

Same with me. Mostly blue skies with a random late afternoon tropical storm.

[@Steven-t9s]

Depends where you go in Thailand.Pattaya and Rayong area the driest.I recently went on a visa run to Lankawi.Rain there,Hat yai and Hua hin as well

[@olddouchebag]

The humidity does lead to more hazy skies. Not necessarily geo engineering.

[@johnlowell5905]

That's why I don't go north or to Issan

[@kentlantz5993]

"Butter" in Swedish means "Grumpy"

[@timnewtontoday]

I’ll accept that

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Rip

[@jaihyam1651]

Hi was just in Thailand we wanted to come see u but we didn't get a chance