New Zealander left to treat own wounds in Thai hospital

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A seriously ill New Zealander stuck in a Thai hospital has had a crushing setback. He has been kicked out for not paying enough of his medical bill.

A seriously ill New Zealander stuck in a Thai hospital has had a crushing setback. He has been kicked out for not paying enough of his medical bill.

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8/08/2012 10:07:58 a.m.

Christina wrote:

I dare say that the government does not want to 'upset' the Thais in case the Thais stop sending their students to NZ to learn English. NZ should only give to health care to nationals of countries with a reciprocal system. I really hope this matter is not allowed to just pass under the door mat.

8/08/2012 10:05:14 a.m.

Tom wrote:

Maybe we should take a leaf out of the Thais book and start kicking their nationals out of our hospitals when they don't have cover. We are too soft.

30/07/2012 8:35:28 p.m.

Allan wrote:

Who did he take out travel insurance with?