SiamRose

Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn ATMs are all linked to Union Pay. Most all ATMs in Thailand are. 

Don't be too harsh. I think he just needed the money to buy food. 

On ‎4‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 11:39 AM, BertM said:

For 15k, I get picked up, chauffeured to IM at CW in Bangkok, escorted inside (no ticket, no waiting in line) to take pic with IM officer, then chauffeured back home with my new yearly extension in hand. Don't know what you're talking about filling in form and getting a wait ticket. I really enjoy the VIP treatment and it's one of the many perks I enjoy and treat myself to in retirement. It's very nice for me not having to worry about anything and since I have the money to spend, I enjoy spending it.

This sounds like good value to me. Bert, which agent do you use?

I think the lesson is; don't take a stone to a gun fight. 

3 hours ago, BertM said:

Some people use agents just for the convenience so they don't have to go early or sit for several hours in line at CW. My good friend paid 10k for his renewal in Nov and he used the 800k method with his own money. The agent took him to immigration, walked him to the KBank office for his bank letter & updated passbook then agent went inside while my friend drank coffee in shop. Then, agent texted him to go take pic and they were done. I used the same agent with the income affidavit since it was my first time doing in CW, but It cost me more because I needed to change my address, get multiple reentry permit and do 90 day reporting also. I did myself the year before in Jomtien after having already moved to BK, but it cost me taxis each way and 2 nights stay in hotel, so this year I wanted to do it right and do it where I lived. If I can get the same rate as my friend 10k, then I will definitely use the agent again for convenience at CW since it's so busy. And, I will be using the 800k of my money in bank. Not everyone using agents are "bypassing the rules".

Bert, which agent did you use?

2 hours ago, Christophers200 said:

Name this malaria vaccine and its manufacturer, please 

I think it's the same people that make the stupidity vaccine. It may also be in short supply. 

They are normally made of; gold, porcelain or metal base with ceramic overlay. This is the same as the material used by western dentists. 

That's good news. I would think that whatever the cause, losing weight, smoking less (or not at all), exercising and drinking less has to be a good idea. Then see if your symptoms improve.  

Did you tell the doctor about the chest pain? What did they say?

what are the advantages of investment extension of stay compared with Thai Elite other than the fact that the fee for the Elite is an expense whilst you retain ownership of the investment. Are there other significant differences?

OP, it would obviously be better for all concerned if you move to a new home. Better for you and your wife, better for your dogs and better for the German who, as you suggest, may have mental health problems. 

2 hours ago, Oxx said:

 

Potentially yes.  The active ingredient may have been imported from the Chinese manufacturer.

Thanks, that makes sense. I called Silom Medical and was told they've stopped producing Valatan, although they couldn't say why. 

The local generic versions say they are manufactured in Thailand. Are they also affected?

52 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

Nothing to give up. 

 

As to what I call it...

 

Revenge implies he was wronged. 

 

He wasn't.

 

A woman made the choice to leave this coward. 

 

He couldn’t handle that. 

 

His ego was too weak to accept rejection, so he murdered her. 

 

Gutless, cowardly narcissism. 

In this case "revenge" simply implies the he THINKS he was wronged. Which he does.  

Back on topic. It would be helpful if people who have been successful in buying Tramadol over the counter could say exactly where they got it. I'm in Bangkok and use it occasionally back pain but my usual pharmacy, Fascino, stopped selling it.

Better invest in Oil.

Well they're not making any more of it, so yes buy it now whilst it's cheap.

Villa Supermarket sells fresh tumeric, Bt20 or Bt30 for 100g or 200g.

"i have traveled all over the us and asia also hundreds of times for years and never had to pay a deposit or present a credit card."

Ah yes, sleeping in parks and on pedestrian walkways also has many other benefits such as unlimited fresh air and the chance to meet local wildlife.

Just drink the coffee with a straw.

Hi Sheryl, I believe the Police General Hospital is at Ratchprasong, on the corner of Ratchdamri and Rama 1, opposite the four face Buddha and Central World, unless there's another Police Hospital at Victory Monument.

Anyway, I would be interested in your views on the Police hospital at Ratchprasong?

I believe Chula does have a long waiting list, so probably difficult to get registered there.

Change your diet to a beer-free one? .

It's kind of like how I knew a guy who'd been to Bangkok four times and he'd never left Khao San Road (genuinely).

That's really quite impressive. Everyone else has to slog to and from the airport, but this guy has his own helicopter and has it land right on Khao San Road - must have been quite a sight.

The Briton was told to put on his shorts and the officers fined him Bt100 for acting indecently in public place and released him.

I wonder where he kept the money to pay the fine?

On second thoughts, don't tell me, i'd rather not know.