Gor has been shot - Picture: Back Home!

[Marie]

I think it is quite possible. I would let them know before i walked through if it were me.

If it were me, I would bring along a small xray plate and a doctor's certificate when I travel to minimize the hassle.

[Richard Barrow]

Gor wouldn't be able to fly to places like America anyway because of his criminal record.

[paul_au]

Gor wouldn't be able to fly to places like America anyway because of his criminal record.

There must be a time limit on this, I think if Gor stays clean for many years he maybe allowed in.

[Khun Don]

As I understand it, there is no time limit-but obviously the longer time since offending and applying for the visa the better.

It also rather depends on the circumstances of the visit-sponsorship by,say in Gor's case, an invite to speak by an academic body/college holding a seminar on young journalists in SE Asia or on the drug problem in the region, would be likely to result in a visa, as quite likely would sponsorship/recommendation by a suitable respectable (wealthy?) individual.

However a visa for an independent holiday with little in the way of a structured plan probably would not succeed.

A visa may be granted to visit relatives-but then it has to be shown that the visa will not be used to illegallt immgrate or work in many cases!

Know all this as a neighbour's nephew with an armed robbery conviction, released 7 years ago after 6.5 years in prison, has just got a visitors visa to the USA via such sponsorship. Nothing is guaranteed but much is possible-it all depends on the person dealing with the visa, reason for the visit, and the evidence offered.

[Zakk]

Any info regarding Gor. Last week I was in Thailand but can't sign-in using my password. Now i'm back in Kuala Lumpur.

[Richard Barrow]

He is still in pain and spending most of his time sleeping. He went back to the hospital yesterday for an x-ray and check-up. He apparently still has some fluid in his lungs so he still needs the check-ups. The doctor said he was very lucky to be alive. He also said that if Gor wanted him to remove the bullet he would need to sign a waiver as there was a high chance of him being paralysed down his right side during the operation.

[Khun Don]

He is still in pain and spending most of his time sleeping. He went back to the hospital yesterday for an x-ray and check-up. He apparently still has some fluid in his lungs so he still needs the check-ups. The doctor said he was very lucky to be alive. He also said that if Gor wanted him to remove the bullet he would need to sign a waiver as there was a high chance of him being paralysed down his right side during the operation.

Best wishes to Gor. Hope things improve for him very soon.

Is there any danger of the bullet moving and causing him paralysis?

[Richard Barrow]

I fear there is always a chance of that happening.

[Zakk]

He will have to make a wise decision. Very risky situation. We can just pray for the best. God willing things may improve.

[Suzie]

This is a shocking news to me. I've been very busy lately and I haven't had very much time to join the forum like I used to do. Anyway, I always think of Richard and Gor no matter how busy I am.

Thanks, Richard for the update about Gor's condition. I am praying for Gor. I hope he will recover and get back to normal soon.

I wish all the best for both of you.


Suchada Kailey
Houston, Texas
USA