Sheryl

there are numerous "Bangkok Hospitals" in multiple provinces of which Phuket is just one. But he seems to have clarified that he means Bangkok Hospital in Bangkok.

OP please indicate which "Bangkok Hospital" you mean. There are several. People tend to only post online reviews when they are dissatisified...so you will find negative things posted for every possible source of care. In many cases the issue was due to one specific doctor or staff member. All hospitals have both good and not-so-good doctors. In other cases the issue is that people expected a lower cost than they got, and many foreigners have unrealistic ideas about health and dental care costs (both in Thailand and in general, i.e. they come from places where they don't pay anything at the point of care and wrongly assume therefore that it costs next to nothing to provide). All that said, hospital dental departments typically charge more than dental clinics and unless you are having something done that needs (or you want) general anesthesia there is no particular advantage to a hospital vs a dental clinic.

Sorry, I missed something. when/how did stomach cancer get diagnosed?

Could start with an ortho at either and see what they say. Once you have that info, post hear as depending on initial diagnosis may or may not be worth seeing a shoulder or spine specialist.

Could be either a shoulder issue or an issue in the cervical spine. As it has been over a month you should see a good specialist. Physical exam is first step as from that alone doctor may be able to surmise the source of the pain. Possible that Xray or MRI will also be advised but not certain. Do not self refer for a film or scan as may waste your money, not always necessary. Where are you located?

Good that it worked for you, Simon. But I would advise anyone else to state not that they have returned for medical care (implying temporary return) but rather that they have now returned permanently to UK. As I understand it, that is what is required to re-qualify under NHS and there is no specific proof to submit or waiting period. Cancer treatment and other emergencies are indeed fast tracked. But looks like OP has decided on at least initial treatment here in Thailand, and he is in excellent hands for that. Cancer is not always terminal - indeed, colon cancer usually is not - nor does it always require chemo etc. Colon cancer caught early is highly treatable.

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Drivers, I just round up very slightly. Like to the nearest 10. Food delivery about 40 baht (in Bangkok).

Having an outbound flight in 30 days (not 60) will usually help, yes. Indeed if arriving by air many airlines require it at check in if you do not have a visa. Frankly in your shoes I'd get a visa. But that's me.

this. If I understand OP correctly he has been 135 days in country more or less back to back. No one can say for sure, but quite likely to get at least some questions. Visa entry after an absence of a few weeks would be better. Even then, be prepared to be asked what you are doing in Thailand and why you stay so long. Remember that visa exempt entries and Tourist visas as supposed to be for tourism, not living here. Longer term you really need to get an appropriate long stay visa. Once you hit 180 days in country within a twelve month period, denial of entry becomes a real possibility (though nto a certainty).

I have had good experience with both Bria and RSU. And with Medconsult. The latter two send the samples out. I know that Medconsult uses an ISO certified lab to send to. All will send results by email. Only went to Pathlab once, very bad experience re the blood draw itself (inept staff) but that may be specific to the branch and maybe even who was on duty that day. Others use them without complaint that I have heard.

Not Life care but there are a number of other sources for labs in Bangkok. https://www.brianet.com/en/blood-test/ Lad Prao area https://pathlab.co.th/ (several locations. Warning, the one on Silom not very skilled in blood draws, at least not when I went there recently) https://rsuhealth.com/rsu-medical-center/ Sukhumvit around Soi 31-33. (Website lists only packages but you can request stand alone tests and, in the past, I have been able to get very unusual tests done through them) https://www.medconsultasia.com/health-check-ups/ Sukhumvit Soi 49 inside the Racquet Club. Do not try to order or book online. Call, email or contact via LINE app.

Please see two posts above. But colonscopy will still be costly at those places (25 - 35K) For routine screening colonoscopy the best low cost option is Chulabhorn Hospital https://www.chulabhornhospital.com/Medical_Detail/74/ศูนย์มะเร็ง_โรงพยาบาลจุฬาภรณ์ If the colonoscopy is for a diagnosed condition or special risk factors, it is worth having it done by a really good specialist. The best colorectal specialiist in the country is at Bangkok Christian once a week, Prof. Chucheep. He is also on faculty at Chulalongkorn and it might be possible to see him privately through the after hours clinic (but not sure). He is heavily booked, please do not try to use him if it is a routine screening, only if there is a specific need.

Dextroamphetamine/ Desoxyn is completely banned in Thailand. Serious jail time for possession. Adderall, Ritalin and the like are strictly controlled and can only be gotten from a hospital after consultation with a psychiatrist. They will not provide large quantity, if they agree to prescribe it at all. The following are Prescription-only, must get from a hospital or clinic after doctor consultations - usually have to see an approrpriate specialist e.g. neurologist or psychiatrist · Donepezil · HGH (you will not be likely to find a doctor willing to give it for off label use except possibly in one of the anti-aging clinics. They will not provide large quantity but rather ask you to come in for consultations and injections). · Quetiapine Not available in Thailand with possible exception of anti-aging clinics, where you would have to get the actual infusion (at considerable cost) · Injectable Choline · Injectable L-Carnintine Not approved for use in Thailand., You might find it on some body-building websites (quality unknown) or from some of the TRT clinics like http://www.maximumclinic.com/ (no guarnatee, and will be costly) · Masteron · Primobolan Not available /approved for use in Thailand: · Semax · Selank · Vorinostat · lisdexamfetamine Most large pharmacies will have these: · Insulin · Propranolol · Nebivolol · Telmisartan (only in expensive import as Micardis. May cost more than in your home country). · Sodium Valproate · Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA but don't ask by that acronym. Local brands are Cholemax, Ursode, Ursolin) · Piracetam · Testosterone -- Cypriate will be hard to find (only one brand and may be off market) but can get test. enanthate and test undecanoate Can get TUDCA online (imported) at https://shopee.co.th/

The hospitals I am sure you know already, Bangkok Chrsitian (which you refer to) and St. Louis. Two other non-profits in Bangkok located elsewhere are Camillian (Thonglor) Mission (near Democracy Monument) Thailand does not really have GPs as such and there are less than a handful of internists (closest thing to it) I could recommend. If you truly need GP like care, Bangkok options are: Dr. Nick Walters at Mission (American) https://mission-hospital.org/en/our-doctors/40-clinics-centers/internal-medicine-clinic/959-dr-nick-walters.html Dr. Donna Robinson (British) https://www.medconsultasia.com/gp-consultation/ The first is based in a hospital and can provide full range of GP-like services. The second is a small clinic catering to expats and tourists, less range medically but fine for simple lab work, vaccinations etc. If all that is needed are labs, no need to go to a doctor at all, there are a number of labs you can go to directly in Bangkok https://www.brianet.com/en/blood-test/ Lad Prao area https://pathlab.co.th/ (several locations. Warning, the one on Silom not very skilled in blood draws, at least not when I went there recently) https://rsuhealth.com/rsu-medical-center/ (Sukhumvit around Soi 31-33. Website lists only packages but you can request stand alone tests and, in the past, I have been able to get very unusual tests done through them medconsult (already listed) - you don't have ot see the doctor to get labs done there And of course the health screening centers of just about all hospitals. Whether it makes sense to get a screening package really depends on what it is you need to check. I could advise you better if I knew what the issue was.

Bangkok Christian Hospital on Silom St Louis Hospital on Sathorn With both, as with any hospital in Thailand, you should pre-select your doctor as there are good and bad doctors everywhere. Please indicate what the problem is. If not comfortable posting it, send me a PM.

Microneedling is a cosmetic technique usually done on the face to stimulate collagen production. Nothing whatsoever to do with accupuncture. Also nothing to do with "dry needling" which is a physical therapy technique similar to accupuncture.

About 6,000 baht a session. Not as widely done here as some other cosmetic treatments, but available.

I doubt that what is going in is your long term weak bladder tone getting worse, rather you likely have an enlarged prostate, most men your age do. More than a PSA is needed. (PSA cannot diagnose enlargement at all, only provide some indication if there is cancer - some of the time. Most enlargement is benign.) You need a manual prostate exam and then, assuming findings are consistent with BPH, medications. See a urologist.

Daytime there is also now a public or private channel. Private as others said, under 1000 baht. Public 50 baht (for the consultation only, not including any tests or medications). But you will have to arrive by 7 AM to get in the very large queue, it will be very very crowded, and it will take all day and sometimes more to be seen (add more days if you need a specialist). Other than the doctors (and not even all of them, as in public channel you will be seen by young interns/residents in training) no one speaks much English. Really need a Thai speaker to help you navigate what can be a very confusing bureaucratic maze. Frankly the public channel is not worth the time and hassle just for a doctor consultation. If one is going to have expensive surgery it's a different matter. Any particular reason why you specifically want to go to Chula? Unless what you need is expected to involve expensive tests and treatments, there are some not very expensive good nonprofit hospitals right nearby. Should also note, in case you are thinking of doing this for a medication prescription, that Thailand does not really have a prescription system as such and most medications that at home need a prescription, here can be bought over the counter at a pharmacy.

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For a significantly lower cost you would need a government hospital. Long waits, crowded, lots of red tape. But for this type of surgery, about a third the cost. Tibia factures are not a sub-specialty per se but you'd want a very experienced orthopedic trauma surgeon. At Samitivej I suggest https://www.samitivejhospitals.com/doctor/detail/harit-tuchinda

AFAIK he can, yes. 60 + 30 on a standard tourist visa seems a reasonable option for him free of any uncertainty or return flight booking requirement.

I don't think you need to be physically in your country to apply for an evisa. And most European countries also use evisa You can check eligibility for evisa here (click on "am I eligible ot apply online?") https://www.thaievisa.go.th/

In CM area I would suggest here, closer, more structured instruction in both Thai and English https://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schsimanta