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Serious Question.
Have you been to a Rehab facility in Thailand,or know of anyone who has.?
Its just I have done research on such places,and have found the cost is beyond many
I've had this idea for sometime now, and not wanting to make big bucks from it more of a retirement plan.
Please if you have nothing positive to add,please don't post.
What specific Rehab..Alcohol, Drugs, Sex, Loneliness, depression.
You will find most Rehabs treat all what you have mentioned.
Interesting. I have found that to be different. Most have a focused client base due to group therapy activities unless it is clinical psychology but then its not really rehab.
I think if one wanted to start a ReHab support business, its admirable.
JPPR have you been in a rehab here,if so what was your experience?
No I have not been to any here nor have I ever been in one for myself. I do know some friends that have entered Alcohol and Substance abuse rehab in the states. In fact one was a very dear, and still is, long time friend dating back to college. I went to a few support group meetings with him. He is clean now and all behind him. But the Rehab was a focused business for alcohol and substance abuse. Did not address Depression, Sex addicts, Anger management etc. Why I asked.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chico
OK its just you posted the highlighted text,thought you had experience of Thai rehab centresQuote:
Originally Posted by JPPR2
No I do not. I would figure they would be similar in format and content. You had stated it would cover all the above and I just didn't see how that would work unless the business was clinical psychology where an individual made an appointment to discus their ailment. But that does not seem like Rehab, seemed more like Therapy
here's a link to them
https://luxuryrehab.in/thailand/
and then this one ran by monks
https://wat-thamkrabok.org/
Chico. Do you have experience to deliver rehab and to run one? Or is that going to be part of the plan? Is this aimed at foreigners or Thais? - i have no knowledge or experience just questions which anyone would have about starting a business venture.
Have been speaking to people who are experienced in the field.
Though I won't be getting involved in the treatment side.
I have the land and will supply the resort,provide the transport meals.
It will be funded by private enterprise/sponsors
The people I'm speaking with our saying there is a need for such a place as treatment in UK,USA,Australia EU etc is very badly funded.
The resort will be basic,nothing like the linked places, and semi rural,rather than a holiday resort.
My original idea was based on the hospitality Industry,though thought it would be better to do for anyone, there would be workshops on cookery,and also the concept is based on a sustainable living.Quote:
Originally Posted by NamPikToot
mmm on it early is our very own Keith Floyd, well except Floyd had a personality, wit, cookery skills and was missed when he left.
Chico's Isaan Rehabilitation Centre and Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School?Quote:
Originally Posted by Chico
Family owned and operated.
:rolleyes:
Jeff,No family involvement in any management whatsoever,let them make beds and wash plates.
Interesting concept Chico. Good luck with it.
What is your focused clientele. Foreigners?
Please update us as it kicks off and you have the compound set up.
Are you catering towards the Yaba addicts or the international jet set crowd who hoover coke up their noses?
Is this gonna be some sort of cold turkey farm for clucking crack heads or rehab for physical injuries centre or maybe PTSD sufferers??
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh Cow
It's still in the early stages.
Be open to anyone,Its for people who don't have lots of money,and need help.Quote:
Originally Posted by JPPR2
Most Rehabs cater to people with money,and there Resorts are lavish,this isn't lavish but comfortable and focused on rehab not a holiday.
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Originally Posted by Chittychangchang
It's catering towards addiction and anxiety disorders,and PTSD.
Its a tranquil place that people can concentrate on themselves and there problems.
Though will have to keep the Ex away from them.:)
Got a organisation interested and a former addict from the states that is doing really good stuff in the USA,and spends a lot of time in Asia.
Where will the tranquil place be?
A mountain retreat with a chilled out vibe with waterfalls and coi carp swimming in a pond.
You'd have to arrange transfer direct from the airport so the vulnerable patients don't get side tracked en route.
Very easy to get waylaid in Los without proper guidance and support.
I reckon twice daily yoga classes would be good to put on the itinerary. .
Will need a website developed.
Think Tops could be interested.
:smileylaughing:Quote:
Originally Posted by Chico
If up in Isaan, put them to work on a farm. Rehab agro tourism thing combined with cooking. Cook what you plant and pick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chittychangchang
Semi rural Farmland in Isaan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chittychangchang
It would be a package if they wanted.
There would be activities and cultural experiences whilst at the retreat.
You've got your finger on the pulse majority of foods would be from the land, there are some places doing so now but not on the concept we have.Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
Cultural experiences?
Chico, don't think you have really look into this idea.
Farm land is zoned for farming, getting it changed to commercial land is a big expensive job, best you can legally build is a farmers hut.
You will need planing permission, local, provincial and as it's a treatment center, national. not going to happen.
Most junkies trying to get clean, are on meds, so on site nurse to dispense and a doctor to proscribe.
Your counselors [ who are farangs by the sound of it ] will not be qualified to practice in Thailand, so no chance of W/Ps.
This build it and they will come, is a movie plot, not real life, no overseas doctor is going to recommend some new age clinic.
Back to the drawing board I think.
In your name, of course. :smileylaughing:Quote:
Originally Posted by Chico
See Manny or Luigi for work permit issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chico
Jim I take it you do know there is many such sustainable living programs around ThailandQuote:
Originally Posted by jamescollister
here is just one for an example.
Welcome to Earth Home (Maejo Baandin) - Earth Home Thailand (Maejo Baandin) ?????????????
I'm sure you know there are many resorts built on Farmland?
We've already spoken to someone about the land and advised us to get a lawyer,which we have done.
I take it you know there's is a big Psychiatric hospital in Ubon,which I've already contacted,we've also contacted with psychiatric training school in the UK and they are interested in the program for volunteers,and guidance
The guy I posted about is currently contacting people he knows in Asia and Thailand.
As I also posted the program would be financed by private enterprise/Sponsors.
The land will be leased out,and I will manage the day to day running of the retreat.
As i already also posted I don't have experience in the field of treatment,and we are currently speaking with people.
Jim if you have a can do attitude anything is possible,and as I already posted it's in the early stages,and a lot more discussions and details to be completed.
I would appreciate that you don't presume to much without knowing any details.
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Originally Posted by jamescollister
Applies on paper and theory, Jim - rarely practiced nor the lording over enforced.
Know numerous folks that have transformed rural situations into commercial/business ventures without a hint of officialdom/permission acts or needing to pursue actions of "zoning" legalities and other nonsense.
Think too much.
Go for it Chico, do you realize, home stay, farm stay is a maximum of 4 rooms.
Keep us posted on how this lawyer is going to change green belt farm land to commercial land, would be very interested to know.
Having changed possession farm land to BKK titled industrial/commercial land myself, many years ago, know it's not a local government decision and when talking BKK involvement you are talking BOI, or in my case SME approval.
Anyway keep us posted on how it's going, just a word of warning, know of 2 retreat type farm stays down this way, plus a load of Thai run businesses along the 2248 highway, closed up by the government in the last few years. Some owners [Thai] are in the wind owing taxes.
Yes Jeff you know the stuff you love to post about.Quote:
Originally Posted by HuangLao
Good for you! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Chico
Did they accept your room reservation request, Chico? :)
Until the tax man comes or some other government agency gets involved, as said, 2248 highway long the Cambo/ Lao border, closed every illegal business down, even a rubber buying station owned by one of the big rubber companies.Quote:
Originally Posted by HuangLao
Live here and want to stay legal, saying that what's on paper and rarely practiced would mean I don't need a visa, or other, no cops or immigration out here, but one day they will show up computers are linking everything.
As posted a long time age, German built a 4 story house with a roof top covered bar, not for business just for visiting friends.
Brother in law, some sort of county clerk [orbitor office] asked him is that legal, answer no, no one cares, said what if I care.
2 to 4 weeks can have it bulldozed, if you want, everything is OK as long as no one complains.
Just takes one upset Thai to start making noises and things can go bad, stay legal stay safe and if you have address of some of these illegal farang businesses please share, you can make some good deals buying closed down business equipment.
Jim I understand you've had a bit of bad luck with Govt officials though if you look in my link you may find this
https://luxuryrehab.in/lanna-rehab/
Looks like you're right, JP.Quote:
Originally Posted by JPPR2
The Edge Rehab: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Specialises in treating addiction and behavioural issues in young men.
https://luxuryrehab.in/the-edge-rehab/
Lanna Rehab: CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
TREATMENT: Specializations - Substance Abuse
https://luxuryrehab.in/lanna-rehab/
The River Rehab: CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
Specializations: Trauma Treatment. Substance Abuse
https://luxuryrehab.in/the-river-rehab/
DARA Thailand: KOH CHANG, THAILAND
Specializations: Substance Abuse. Co-Occurring Disorders
https://luxuryrehab.in/dara-rehab/
Siam Rehab: CHIANG RAI, THAILAND
Specializations: Substance Abuse
https://luxuryrehab.in/serenity-rehab-thailand/
Hope Rehab Center Thailand: CHONBURI, THAILAND
Specializations: Substance Abuse
https://luxuryrehab.in/hope-rehab-center-thailand/
The Beach Rehab: HUA HIN, THAILAND
Specializations: Young Adults. Substance Abuse: Alcohol, Cocaine, Methamphetamine
https://luxuryrehab.in/the-beach-rehab/
Wat Thamkrabok
Drug & Alcohol Detoxification and Rehabilitation
https://wat-thamkrabok.org/