Originally Posted by ZetaToplover

As a long term resident of BKK, I must agree with your rant 100%. I actually had very little contact with them. Then, I was in a taxi accident as a passenger, where the taxi was hit by two pick-up trucks and my close friend was killed instantly. I was in the hospital for a year (inc. rehab. and a U.S. hospital after transport). The U.S. Embassy was close to completely useless, other than making a few notifications. The worst part was the confusion and total lack of work ethic, in a situation where I needed some help. The driver of one of the pick-ups was charged in the accident by the Thai Police. There was a court case (the U.S. embassy dropped the ball as far as notification and follow-up).........and the worst part I get a call a year later by an embassy employee asking me if I am "satisfied with the settlement in court"? huh???????? I asked the employee what she was talking about....she really did not know, but said "I was asked to ask you if you are satisfied, by the Thai government" I told her I didn't know anything as to what she was referring to......I owed $145,000 in medical bills after insurance and had to pay for everything.........no one helped with anything including getting my friend's body back to the U.S. She said......"OK, I know what to do"....that was a year ago.........I never heard from them again. Thanks for all your help, U.S. Embassy BKK. I know they have a limited role, but this was a bad situation where their confusion and lack of expertise was overwhelming.