Sheryl

There is more than one, the one at Wat Phnom is the main branch.

Any type of long-term visa (O, B etc) is fine. The issue is just establishing that you reside long-term in Thailand as opposed to passing through.

Some places do not check visa extension, some do. Some also request proof of residence (tabian baan, lease etc), some don't.

As noted in the main thread on this subject, not all hospitals issue these cards to other than migrants. Some that used to, have stopped. But some still do or have just started. It is completely inconsistent.

Very much doubt Queen Sirikit or any but the private hospitals does this.

It is not as reliable as a colonoscopy and as above, you will still have to undergo a regular colonoscopy if anything doubtful appears.

Not currently recommended as a screening tool for cancer if the colon.

It is a private annex to Siriraj. What I do not know is how many of the Siriraj docs one can access there, the website is useless in that regard.

It is not cheap, a little less than Bumrungrad/Samitivej/BNH, but more than the non-profit privates. And then you have to factor in the extra travel costs if you don't live on that side of the river.

Its biggest attraction from my point of view is that many of the top Siriraj docs do not have private practice elsewhere so hopefully can be accessed through this but as mentioned, impossible to tell from the website as no list of doctor's availability or hours. So you also can't select a doctor that way. But if you already know the name of someone at Siriraj you want to see, this is a channel for trying to do so on a private basis as opposed to attending a public clinic where you may be treated by a more junior person, be seen in a hurry with no time for questions/discussions, and also of course have long waits.

In terms of hospitalization, it used to be possible to be privately admitted to the main Siriraj Hosp, I am not clear if the opening of this private building means that is no longer the case. The point of private admission again being, IMO, to be able to ensure the physician who treats you rather than being cared for by a rotating group of interns and residents.

I find the room rates and rooms in general of the new place totally over the top and ridiculous but then I have never been a fan of confusing hospitals with hotels. The private rooms in the main Siriraj building are (?were) perfectly fine.

Thanks again for the great advice.

Just as a quick update I paid 6 USD from outside the airport to Independence Monument, and the return journey cost me 7 USD. I certainly think I could have got it a dollar or two cheaper, but didn't really feel the need to argue it down further.

From the airport took about an hour in rush hour traffic and the return journey took a leisurely 45 minutes.

Fascinating place, for a wide variety of reasons. The biggest surprise for me was the varied, excellent and reasonably priced restaurants. As a vegetarian, I expected to struggle for decent food, but I found several fantastic places. Definitely one of the better food destinations I've been to in SE Asia.

Recommended!!

Agree. IMO the best place in SE Asia, and one of the best places in Asia, for a wide arrange of foreign cuisine at very affordable prices.

The local cuisine I am not so fond of, and it is not vegetarian-friendly though the more upscale places catering to foreigners can prepare usually vegetarian Khmer food. (Local restaurants, forget it).

Suggest that if no responses in a day or so we move this to the CM forum.

I don't think Thai women shed hair anymore than others, but it is more noticeable (and apt to clog sinks/drains) because the hair is both dark and much coarser/thicker than most western hair. So you are more aware of it.

You definitely want a hospital, not a clinic.

Should choose the doctor, not the hospital.

Different plastic surgeons are known for different procedures so a lot depends on what the "other" treatments consist of.

Sorry, I can't comment on the cost of care in Malaysia. but I can share that costs in Thailand have gone up considerably in the past few years.

Maybe whatever it was that ailed you has stopped of its own accord. Gluten intolerance is a highly dodgy diagnosis in the first place....a "fad" disease. Every quack in the book loves to diagnose this.

"The idea that gluten sensitivity is real and widespread goes far beyond the current scientific evidence, and the well-established facts of celiac disease."

​Chronic deceases don't last forever.

BTW - Celiac is an autoimmune decease, not an allergy or intolerance.

Please do not post quotes without giving your source.

While I agree that non-celiac gluten sensitivity is an unclear entity and something of a "fad" diagnosis, true celiac disease is actually underdiagnosed and not all that rare - about 1 person in 140. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22850429

As to people who do not have celiac disease but have bowel symptoms that improve on a gluten-free diet, it is unclear at this point what is going on, though recent research suggests that something in wheat other than gluten may be involved. In any case, there are many people who have GI problems which improve on a diet that restricts foods high in gluten and I wouldn't discount their experience just because we do not yet know exactly what the mechanism is. It is possible there is more than one mechanism and that in at least some cases people are allergic to something in wheat (or commonly added to wheat products) other than gluten.

op here, Ive had really bad reactions to gluten since I had my appendix removed in high school, I only realised it was gluten when I was 28, my parents always said it was hormones

I never ever go to the doctor since learning it was gluten, I always just try trial and error with diet and supplements until I find the fix.

why dont u give th iodine thing a try u havent got any thing too lose....

I think we all just put labels on things and take the pill too often, and dont go exploring after that

Be aware that excess intake of iodine supplements can cause toxicity. Make sure you take in well under 1100 mcg per day

It is important to know whether or not bacteria have been isolated in your urine or semen as chronic prostatitis can be bacterial or non-bacterial.

If bacterial, a prolonged course of antibiotic treatment is indicated. Choice of antibiotic should be based on culture and sensitivity tests of urine/semen. Thai doctors are however fond of omitting this step and using a "shot gun" approach which seems to be the case with you given the use of 2 different antibiotics.

Also the dr failed to tell me about my full blood count results being a little out of the normal range. The Neutrophil was 52.0 (range 55-75) and Lymphocyte 38 (range 20 to 35)

Does anyone know if these results would be due to the urinary tract infection?

This finding is of no significance unless the overall white blood count (WBC) was elevated.

Not approved for use in Thailand so you won't find it. but there are many locally sold plasters and salves for joint pain etc. Mostly contain salicyclate or an NSAID. Some also have menthol.

Jetanin is another place widely used.

See this thread http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/682895-any-personal-experiencerecommendations-for-ivf-in-thailand/?p=7085687&hl=%2Bivf

As seen in the below the care is to be covered by the motor insurance. In big hospitals a person for the insurance will assist in filling the forms which will cover up to 12500baht or 100000baht after it goes to court if the court says you are not to fault.

You are liable to pay until the claim is paid.

http://www.nhso.go.th/eng/Files/Userfiles/file/Thailand_NHS_Act.pdf

Section 12 In the case where a victim, caused by a motor

vehicle under the Protection for Motor Vehicle Accident Victims Law,

whenever, enjoys the right of Health service from a Health care unit

pursuant to this Act, the said Health care unit shall notify such event to

the Office. The office shall be entitled to the reimbursement from the

Victim Compensation Fund, not exceeding such amount as prescribed in

the Protection for Motor Vehicle Accident Victims Law, and shall submit

such amount of reimbursement to the Fund in order to be transferred to

the said Health care unit.

In the case where an insurance company or the Road Victims

Protection Company is liable to pay the compensation to a motor

vehicle accident victim who has enjoyed the right of Health service in

accordance with paragraph one, the Office shall have powers to issue an

order requesting the said company to pay such Health service expenses,

not exceeding the amount in accordance with the conditions of the

insurance policy.

Payment of Health service under this Section shall be deemed

payment of the medical care compensation pursuant to the Protection for

Vehicle Accident Victims Law.

Motor vehicle being the operative word here.

In any event, the reimbursement issue is between the NHSO and the Victim Compensation Fund. The patient simply gets admitted and cared for .

A flaming post has been removed. Please remain calm and civil.

Thanks Pats

Merry Xmas to you too

P.S. He also did "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"

Lucky Moto - 431 Monivong

Used to be $32 all inclusive. Lost of people use them.

Per post #5, she has seen several and now been referred to a specialist. And apparently the term "asthma" has been used.

OP if she has no prior history of this, suggest she see an allergist as well as the pulmonary doc. It is likley being triggered by something she wasn't exposed to in the past but is now.

Yes, I think many are just risk aversive when it comes to filling out official forms for a foreign country.

Military hospitals do not issue the cards.

Several hospitals have put the issuance of these cards to non-migrant workers on hold, in some cases on the instructions of the MoPH in Bkk. While others are just starting to do it. TIT indeed...

Any "hospital" has the necessary infrastructure. The issue is to find the best doctor. Which requires a specific selection, there is no such thing as a hospita wherein all the doctors will be exclelent.

Need an opthalmologist specializing in retinal disorders. Somke suggestions who look well qualified:

http://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Pakitti-Tayanithi

http://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Kittisak-Kulvichit

http://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Maytinee-Sirimaharaj

http://www.samitivejhospitals.com/DoctorProfile/OPHTHALMOLOGY,_EYE_11915246/en

Retinal detachment is an emergency, care should no be delayed.

There are about 4 or 5 ATMs at Pochentong Airport now, and yes there is a Canadia Bank one.

Rarky,

I've seen only 1-2 near the baggage claim. Where are the others located?