I was scanning for more Kamol feedback, looking for anything to cast doubt on my decision to use Kamol (yeah, its a quirk I have with big decisions that I've already made) and thought I'd jump in with some info/perception. I'm there (Kamol Hospital) right now, GCS surgery scheduled for the day after tomorrow. Some really basic answers to questions I saw above..... yes they pick you up from the airport; the facility is quite nice and very professional as are the staff. There are supermarkets within a couple hundred meters and restaurants everywhere. I found an organic section for fruits/veggies for my smoothies which don't seem quite so appealing with the over abundance of awesome and inexpensive dining within steps of here.
For the subjective stuff, the girls I've talked to here are all very positive about their results. I came here because one of my in-laws is Thai with lots of TG friends in Bangkok and after asking around for me said Dr Kamol is considered among the very best all the surgeons here. Did not come looking for handholding, just skill and professionalism. There are enough variables in any surgery and this one is no exception. Statistically in any large group there are going to be complications with a few (and a lot if the Dr sucks) so the vocal critics will always be out there. I'll chime back in if anything negative and noteworthy happens but so far I'm impressed. Also this facility is internationally accredited which is not easy to get; no amateur hour undertaking.
So good luck in your research quest and final decision. And one final comment, which is kind of a repeat with elaboration, is that 'yes' if you get a totally bad vibe from a particular surgeon its hard to go with them regardless of reputation/results but keep in mind you are not meeting your new best friend and drinking buddy. You are hiring the best talent to give you the best chance of getting what you want and need. Sorry but I'm not sentimental about that side of things and I've already gone down that path with FFS and BA, picking by talent over bedside manner.....but of course to each their own! No factory approved way to take this journey.