Sheryl

OP since you will have to get one year policy anyway you might do better to get a general expat health policy that includes COVID, better value for the money and you are ciovered for all illnesses/accidents not just one. Just make sure the insurer is prepared to provide a letter stating that COVID is covered. If you get through a broker like www.aainsure.net they know how to arrange this.

However if coming from a country on the "amber" list and unvaccinated, they face mandatory quarantine. Ditto if vaccinated in a place other than UK, USA, EU

Most people feel nothing or just a quick pain from the injection. OP has been misled to think root canals are usually painful. They are not. A hassle (many visits) and an expense yes, painful or otherwise horrible to go through, not at all.

You do not need to renew it. the COVID insurance is required only for entry. Unless your original visa for O-A (rather than plain O) there is no insurance requirement of any type for extension.

It may have been for you but that is NOT usually the case. I have had many root canals over the years. None have been in any way "horrific". Only pain was the initial anesthetic injection.

Is there a reason you want to buy Sandoz brand when there are many much less expensive locally made generic equiavalents? (which would also be easier to source) Brands: Surotin Rovastor Rovustatin GPO Rostatin Otagil Cholestar and others If for some reason you want only Sandoz brand then try: 1. https://www.medconsultasia.com/ or Line app MC Customer Service WhatsApp: +6692-269-1347 They will definitely be able to get it but there is a 300 baht surcharge on each order 2. https://bangkokdrugstore.com May or may nto have it. They have more things than appear on their webpage so call or email to ask [email protected] tel 02-266-6108 3.Paiboon pharmacy in Bangkok Line ID: YAPAIBOON

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Impossible to talk about costs when it is not yet known what type of procedure, if any, is recommended. First things first, you need a consultation with a good ENT. Emphasis on good, they are not all equal (to put it mildly) especially in Thailand. With your history I recommend going into Bangkok and seeing this doctor, he is at St Louis which is a non-profit private hospital so less expensive than most private hospitals (though of course still more than a govt hospital would be) https://zeekdoc.com/en/doctor/assoc-prof-songklot-aeumjaturapat-127?clinic_id=24 Here is the hospital website, the appointment function seems not to work i nthe English version (at least nto on my ocmputer) but you can call. Actually at St Louis usually do nto need an appointment, first come-first serve but should call to verify the doctor will be there https://en.saintlouis.or.th/

A root canal is a vastly more complex procedure than extraction and usually requires at least 3 separate visits, each taking up to an hour. Typically costs 10-15k and then there is cost of post and crown on top of that. But if you won't miss the tooth, then extraction is a viable alternative and far less expensive.

there is a legal option and easy process to get it: Thai Elite But it is not cheap. re the remote work, as long as you are not working for a Thai company/client and not being paid in Thailand, and keep a low profile, I agree you would almost certainly be OK - though it is technically still illegal.

One way tickets usually cost almost as much as r/t. If i were you I'd get a r/t ticket which allows for changes to return date. Even if there is a change fee, I think that will be cheaper than getting a separate "throw away" ticket and then later buying another ticket for when you do decide to leave.

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Definitive source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england#green-list Check often as it changes Currently Thailand is on the "red" list so vaccination status makes no difference, quarantine required on entry For countries on amber list, must have received vaccine in US, EU or UK to avoid quarantine. And yes, this excludes many, many people. The term "program" is confusing. What they mean is place of vaccination as well as type of vaccine. For countries on green list, no quarantine required even if unvaccinated.

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I entered Thailand from USA a few days ago. No Fit to Fly certificate required. Only COVID-test, COE, insurance, ASQ reservation. There is a short form asking for health information (symptoms etc and which countries you have been in) which is handed out on plane and collected on arrival.

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prescription-drug-abuse/in-depth/kratom-opioid-withdrawal/art-20402170 It is not at all advisable to try to do-it-yourself withdrawal from any addicitve substance. there are physicians in Thailand who specialize in addictions and can help oversee your withdrawal. See one of them. If you would like a recommendation, indicate where in Thailand you are.

This is not normal and she needs to see a GI specialist. Especially given her young age, that it has lasted more than a month, and is accompanied by gastric pain.

This is the definite source of information https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19 Because Thailand is currently on the red list, you need to quarantine (at your expense, in a designated Quarantine hotel) regardless of vaccination status. It is only for amber list countries that it varies by vaccination status. In that case though you must have received the vaccination in UK, EU, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican City or USA. And it must be a vaccine approved by the relevent authority in that country. Vaccination in Thailand, regardless of which vaccine, will nto currently qualify you. Coming from green list country, regardless of vaccination status, no quarantine. All this is based on where you were in the 10 days before arrival. So you could in theory avoid quarantine by first traveling to a green list country - if you can find one that lets you in These rules change often as do the list of red/amber/green countries. So should keep checking the link given. I would disregard any advise/info given other than what is on it.

Assuming you mean Dr. Tawatchai Taweemonkongsap, besides Bangkok Hospital he can also be contacted at: https://www.siphhospital.com/en/medical-services/doctor-biography?id=243 If you mean a different Dr. Tawatchai then please specify. There are several in Thailand.

1. Latuda is not available at all in Thailand. Not approved for use here. 2. Cannot assume your other meds are avaiolable either (or, if they are, they might be restricted and only available from a hospital after consulting a doctor). To be sure please list what these are. 3. You will not be able to get an insurance policy that covers anything related to a pre-existing condition. In your case any insurer is likely to exclude all mental health related issues. In addition, outpatient cover is usually more expensive than it is worth in Thailand. Most of us just get inpatient cover. OPD cover almost doubles premium costs. (You should, however, not come here without an inpatient policy).

There is a German ortho specialist at Phuket International Health Clinic (Patong) https://www.phuket-international-health-clinic.com/doctor-profiles/dr-gerhard-melcher/ Also at CityCare Clinic (Kathu) https://www.citycarephuket.com/en/324_dr-gerhard-melcher.html He might not do hip replacements himself but would be able to advise on who bets to see

Data still pending but looks like booster may end up being advised after 8 months or so. but still tentative. It is possible the recommendations will vary with age and health status.

Moved to the health Forum. The only other brand of this (tamsulosin) in Thailand is called Uroflow and, like Harnal, it is a Western impirt so might nto be any cheaper. Cardura is not same as Harnal, it is doxazosin whereas Harnal is tamsulosin. Doxazosin is, however, in same general class of drugs and has similar action, and is far less expensive (especially if a locally made brand, of which there are several) so it may be worth asking your doctor if you can switch to doxazosin. Locally made brands of doxazosin are: Barova 4 Cardoxa Cazosin Dezcard these all cost much less than Cradura, which is an imported brand.

We are drifting far off toopic and the OP's question has been answered already so thread closed.