Sheryl

Anyone can register at and use a military hospital in Thailand, ditto other governmrnt hospitals. In Bangkok, no advantage to military vs the large university affiliated government hospitals. In Bangkok waits are really long, often in cramped and uncomfortable conditions....sometimes standing room only. Need to arrive at crack of dawn and be prepared to spend all day. And your interactions will be with junior doctors in training, unless you use the quasi private "after hours" clinic. These cost more and waits are still significant. Best to have a Thai speaker with you to navigate the (formidable) bureacracy. Frankly for what you need at this point, unless you are seriously strapped financially, it doesn't make much sense to go through all this hassle.

Sorry yes it is Revlar Ellipta. If you can't find it locally try this pharmacy which will ship nationwide https://medisafepharma.com/ Use the Messenger function. They have most things and easy to order online.

The previously recommended doctor, Prof. Charoen Choonhakarn, can aldo be seen at Srinagarind.

AFAIK only oral form of finasteride is available here. Topical minoxidil is available.

Correct that cannot see soft tissue injuries on Xray. But can see fractures including, now that it is several weeks later, hairline fracture. Even if this is ruled out, MRI has practical utility only if results would alter treatment. ...which may or may not be the case. Discuss this with specialist.

At hospitals you do have to see doctot first to get Xrays or scans ordered. You then see the doctor again right after. All done on same visit and just one consultation fee. The 3000 you were told was an estimate. Cost of consulting a doctor varies with the doctor. In private hodpitals the doctors are independent contractors, not hospital employees, and they set their own fees. To which there is a few hundred baht added on as hodpital charge. 3000 total is possible with a really top specialist, but high end. This does not however include tests of medications (better in any case to get any meds from outside pharmacy as hospitals mark up the price). MRI at a hospital will run over 20k. While you can get one for much less at a stand alone imaging center, in the case of an ankle injury like this injection of contrast media would usually be needed, and it is not advisable to get that outside of a hospital as serious allergic reaction can sometimes occur. It is possible that a skilled ortho will be able to identify the problem with only physical exam and Xray. Hairline fractures sometimes take a few weeks to be visible on xray so a normal film earlier foes not rule that out. I suggest you consult one of these doctors who specialize in ankle injuries: https://www.samitivejhospitals.com/doctor/detail/aekachai-jaroenarpornwatana https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/thanut-valleenukul https://www.bangkokhospital.com/en/doctor/dr-apisan-chinanuvathana https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Bavornrit-Chuckpaiwong

Border Pass is a system for migrant workers from neighboring provinces entering for temporary work near the border. Nothing to do with re-entty permits.

It is available in Thailand under brand name Tevlar Ellipta. Ask for it by that name. No prescription needed but only large pharmacies likely to carry it. Where in Thailand are you located?

This doctor specializes in mood disorders and is excellent: https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/suttiporn-janenawasin

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AFAIK no way to "expedite" this. There are law firms that will assist in reviewing the paperwork e.g. https://www.siam-legal.com/us-visa-in-thailand/us-k1-visa-thailand-loc-bkk.php?utm_id=94393024&matchtype=e&utm_term=k1 visa&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Mobile_AMP-US_Visa-Thailand_Only-USA_K1_Visa&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiNWOqsGpjAMVdaVmAh1tMR22EAAYAiAAEgKIkfD_BwE The overriding issue -- assuming you can demonstrate that you meet the financial requirements -- will be applying in Thailand on a non-Thai passport. As a national of Myanmar she may be required to apply thete https://mm.usembassy.gov/visas/

Might the indurance referred to have actually been SS?

Bumrungrad does not. Same high charge for all. Not sure but I think other Bangkok bases BDMS hospitals may not. But their provincial affiliates do.

There is very limited expertise with skin cancer in Thailand and few doctors here even understand the concept of an overall skin check. Indeed I doubt whatever hospitals quoted you as s price, was actually this. More likely it wss for incision and biopsy. This doctor can/will do it: https://bangkokpattayahospital.com/doctor/anna-jaruwarn-m/?srsltid=AfmBOorHq69fcJYPWkj9SpgPYUgyG-iXcUaRk5k3k0RssOfGyVrZMJwh Cost is same as any consultation. Including hospital add on probably 2000 - 3000 baht (excluding any treatment or biopsy if needed). Don't expect the blue light. Just a quick visual exam.

That is a very high dose indeed. And hard to understand the rationale. What is the presumed diagnosis? Swelling of upper lip is often due to allergy. Suggest you seek another opinion.

Queen Sirikit in Sattahip is the Naval Hospital. But I think something off in his cost info, would not be that close to BPH nor that high.

How many stents? Hard to believe Queen Sirikit Naval Hospital and BPH are that close in price.

No. It is a cancer. But slower growing type compared to squamous cell

Some but not all.

40k all in seems very improbable as the stent itself costs about that or more. Maybe 40k for the stent, angiogram and hospitsl stay extra?

If you can afford it: https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Kamthorn-Pruksananonda He is also at https://nawabutrivf.com/medical-team/prof-kamthorn-pruksananonda/ but that is fertility clinic and I am not sure if they can do myomectomy there Last option, and would need a Thai speaker along, would be to try to see at Chulalongkorn Hospital public channel. 7th Floor, Aupakaravejkit Building Tel : 0-2256-4000 ext. 2114-8

Good to know, thanks. Do you happen to know what it cost, number of stents and how long ago?

Are you planning to have children in future? As in that case would want a doctor with infertil8ty expertise. As I assume you know, the most definitive treatment is hysterectomy (uterus only so no hormonal implications) and only reason to do myomectomy would be to retain fertility. Also assume you kmow that no need to treat at all unless symptoms are intolerable or interfering with sbility to conceive.

Contrary to what expat lore says, the charge in question is not a fee for having your vital signs taken. It is a charge for use of the hospital facility. The consultation fee goes direct to the doctor, who in a private hospital is a private contractor, not a hospital employee. The hospital adds a charge for use of its facility. Everything from electricity, waiting room, building maintenance and repairs, , housekeeping, appointment scheduling, medical record keeping etc etc etc as well vital sign check. It is a flat charge not individually adjusted. In Thai the word for hospital is "house of nurses" often shortened to the word for nurse. So "nurse charge" = hospital charge. So yes. they have every right to still charge it.

If it is a ganglion cyst or lipoma, likely needs just a brief physical exam. It then becomes a question of whether you want to have it surgically removed. All hospitals have both good and not so good doctors and it is the choice of doctor, not hospital, that matters. Pattaya Memorial and PIH are both quite small so would not be best choice in an actual emergency. For that I woukd suggest Ban Lamung hosputal or -- if well insured or wealthy - Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. Queen Sirikit Naval Hospital in Sattahip and Queen Savang Memirial Hosp (Red Cross Hosp) in Sri Racha are also good options but further from Pattsya do fistance needs yo be considered.