Sheryl

I was referring to the OP, @malt25 He should name the medication in case there is an inexpensive local alternative. Just because he has been getting at local government hospital does nto mean he has been getting the least expensive brand. (Re Rivaroxaban which you are on, there is now a local generic called Rivoxan. I don't know the cost but bound to be less than Xarelto)

Could you share the link? (Supier). Whilr it is easy to find online Indian pharmacies one has to consider quality so a recommended source is valuable.

This is true (and, in addition, there is often a long wait -- so much so that many Thais opt to get their scans done privately at an imaging centre.) The duration of the procedure is irrelevant to the price. It is the cost of the equipment, volume of its use (since cost has to be recouped before the equipment us obsolete) as well as cost of the dye and other peripherals and need for specially trained staff. CTs and other scans ate comparatively expensive in Thailand due to relatively small population size and low usage. They are cheapest in India for the opposite reason -- large volume of cl7ents makes it possible to charge much less. I think by "reserve" they meant deposit and possible actual cost will be a bit more or less. Alternative to coronary CTA would be to go direct to an angiogram. Cost would likely be a bit less and has the advantage that, if significant blockage is found, they can place a stent right away (at additional cost if course). If CTA comes back showing much blockage you will then still have to do angiogram. And angiogram is more accurate (though more invasive).

As other posters said it is technically illegal to import medications by mail without a license from the FDA. In practice customs will often allow small shipments through provided s4nt by regular post (not a courier), not a controlled drug and low dollar value. Even then, no guarantee, but will usually arrive. Given that you would have to get multiple shipments (to keep amounts small) the added cost of postage might well exceed any savings -- especially if there ate l8cally made generic equivalents. I suggest before going this route that you post the name of the drug and brand you have been getting to make sure there is not a cheaper alternative right here in Thailand.

Can you please provide contact info? (email preferrably) I am looking for a visa agent in either Bangkok or Pattaya willing to handle extensions in Prachinburi. So far all have said no, but hope springs eternal....

Yes but I think what he was referring to, was as sedation for extraction of wisdom teeth (which I also had done under Demerol some 40+ years ago). Most dental clinics will not prescribe any sort of opiate for use after extraction as they do not usually hold the requisite narcotic license. NSAIDs and tramadol are the most one is likely to get. Dental clinics in hospitals can, if the dentist so chooses, prescribe an opoid but they usually do not. Doctors here are unusually reluctant to prescribe opoids for outpatient use.

AFAIK, no. None of them use IV sedation of any type. Hospitals might though these days more likely to use propofol than an opiate for IV sedation. But they could.

If you want to be "put under" for the procedure, your best bet is the dental clinic of any of the major hospitals. Most clinics will only do this under local. If you are OK with local anesthetic, then frequently recommended dental clinics in BKK include: http://www.dentalhospitalbangkok.com/ https://bangkokdentalcenter.com/

Per its website, it excludes Israel OP Google turns up this https://www.trawickinternational.com/travel-info/destinations/travel-insurance-for-israel/

Google the name of your home country plus "travel insurance for seniors". (You are unlikley to find anything for seniors with home country Thailand) This site for US citizens https://www.forbes.com/advisor/travel-insurance/best-senior-travel-insurance/

For one eye. Monofocal are the standard lens used in cataract surgery. Most people will stil need reading classes after placement of such lenses. There are other types of lenses that are meant to allow for close reading as well as distance vision. These cost much more and do nto work well for everyone. Almost everyone past a certain age has cataracts. The point at which surgery is indicated is when they start interfering with daily life.

Heart disease is not as rare as you seem to think. It has always been among the top 3 causes of death here. Depending on the year and the study (and whether it was limited to natural causes, or all causes), in 2nd or 3rd place.

if you want recommendatiuons for dental clinics, please indicate where in Thailand you are

She may have said that, but she was wrong (and quite likely had no idea what "monofocal lens" even meant). She was simply reading off a chart. See the post before yours. People who have actually had cataract surgery at Rutnin this year have ended up paying paid 80-90k for monofocal lenses. Rutnin is a great hospital but both their appointment scheduling and "estimation" functions leave a lot to be desired.

I think you were given the price for multifocal lenses. Rutnin's "estimator" just automatically gave you the highest possible price, which is based on the most costly lens Cataract surgery with monofocal lens at Rutnin this year (in fact very recently) is around 80-90K. Costs in Chonburi will very much depend on the hospital. At government hospital (e.g. Queen Sirikit, Chonburi) around 25k (might be a bit more at Queen Sirikit as I hear they have started dual tier pricing). Obviously the least expensive option. What I do not know, id s how long a wait list, as such elective procedures got backlogged during COVID. At BPH, probably around 100-120k I don't know cost at Pattaya Memorial or PIH but easy enough to call and ask them. I would expect something in the 80 - 100k range. You might also like to check out Phyathai Sri Racha, give Gavin Waddell in their marketing dept an email or call for estimate [email protected] tel 089- 750-0293

With exception of your wife's pre-diabetes, for these conditions, I would suggest Chonburi Hospital. Waits will be long and it will be crowded, though. It is possible to change tabian ban registration and might be worth doing, if you expect to remain in Pattaya long term. But first see what NHSO and local hospital say.

I am nit clear what you are asking. Do you mean best choice medically (in which case, for what problem?) or cost wise? Queen Sirikit is a Naval hospital. Only Thais in the navy and their family members can be treated free there, otherwise would have to pay full fee. The best government hospital in the area, in terms of facilities, is Chonburi Hosptal in Chonburi town - a regional level facility. However, under the Thai universal scheme people usually need to be referred there by a lower level hospital, unless they reside in the ampur. Also, its higher level capabilities are really only important for some specialized problems .

Can also call the NHSO for definitive answer. Call center 1330.

Only Brintellix brand here. Try any large pharmacy. If no luck, contact the distributor and ask for names of pharmacies it has been supplied to: B L HUA & CO LTD 2 Soi Somdej Chaopraya 12, Somdej Chaopraya Rd. Klongsan, Bangkok 10600 Thailand Tel : (66) 0-2437-0154-5 Fax : (66) 0-2437-5655 Email : [email protected]

There has been talk of this but I am not sure it has been implemented. Best to ask the hospital concerned.

It is not too much to ask, just make sure your doctors know it is important to you (some men your age are no longer sexually active, so don't assume they will know this).

Antibiotic course after extraction of wisdom teeth will not be very long and will likely involve different antibiotic than you took for your abscess. I really would not worry about it.

For the universal system one is covered at the hospital which serves the area where one is listed in a Tabian ban. Such listings can be changed, and should be if someone has moved long term somewhere else, but sometimes people don't bother. I think not relevant to OP's situation. Does not in any way explain the false information given him by his GF. Who is evidently employed so would almost certainly come under Social Security mot the universal scheme. For SS the coveted person needs to select a hospital from among those which accept new SS enrollees. Tabian ban listing is not a factor.

The American GP is Dr. Nick Walter's at Mission Hospital https://www.mission-hospital.org/en/our-doctors/40-medical-services/internal-medicine-clinic/959-dr-nick-walters.html

In Bangkok the least expensive viable option is the government Dermatology Institute https://www.iod.go.th/our-service/บริการผู้ป่วยนอก-en-translation I very much recommend utilizing the "special clinic" after hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 4.30pm-8.00pm, Saturday morning: 8.30am-12.00pm, Saturday afternoon: 1.00pm-4.00pm Unlike the regular public channel, where your main interactions will be with interns and residents in training, there you can directly access a senior physician. It will cost you maybe 250-500 baht (vs 50-100 in public channel) but well worth it. Tell them you want to see an acharn who (1) speaks English well and (2) has experience in skin cancers/melanomas. (Which is fewer dermatologists than you might expect, again, these are relatively are in Thai population). Other option, depending on where in Bangkok you are, would be the Siriraj Hospital Derm clinic. Will cost more, as they have dual pricing, but if you live o nthat side of the river might be more convenient. Doctor may advice local excision and biopsy. Which can likely be done as an office procedure under local anesthetic.