Sheryl

Uric acid stone should have shown on CT

Usually when people say pain under the rib cage they mean the abdomen, is yours rather on the side or back? And what does it feel like exactly? Could it be a muscle spasm or intestinal cramp? (I take it no diarrhea?) I would need to know more about the pain (type and exact location) but as CT, US, urine test etc were all negative would tend to suspect a muscle spasm or spinal issue in which case an orthopedic specialist should be next stop.

CTS would more often present with numbness and tingling and would also usually involve more than just the thumb. Also, more common on the dominant hand. Might instead be arthritis or tendonitis. regardless you need top see a hand specialist. My first recommendation is always Prof. Panupan Songcharoen in Bangkok https://phyathai2international.com/doctor.php?pid=148&lang=en But with COVID, if it is too difficult to travel to Bangkok. If so there is a hand specialist at BPH though I have no feedback on him either way/ https://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/doctor-profile?v_id=176&depid=22

Has she had a repeat COVID test that was negative? If so then she is no longer infectious.

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Unless you are teaching at a private school you shpuld have cover as follows: - If from neighboring country (Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia) you shpuld be enrolled i nthe migrant worker health scheme which gives you basically the same cover as Thais have ubder the "30 baht" scheme. There is an annual fee for this of a little under 2,000 baht - If from anywhere else and with a non-b visa, you should be enrolled in SOCIAL security for which there would be a monthly payroll deduction of around 300 - 800 baht depending on salary. In either of these two scenarios you are fully civered for the birth but have to use the nominated hospital. If you are teaching at a private school, however, you may have a problem as gthey are exempt from mandatory enrollment in SS.

Cost very much depends on: - Whether govt or private hospital - Vaginal delivery vs C-section (hard to avoid C-section in private hospitals) - Whether any complications with mother or baby Anywhere from as luttle as 20-25k (vaginal delivery in govt hospital) to 5 million and up (private hospital with srrious complications e.g. infant in NICU). While government hospitals are the least expensive, they do have some real drawbacks for a foreign woman: - little or no English spoken by the nurses (can be terrifying for a woman in labor to not be able to communicate) - husband not allowed in delivery room - generally not able to assert wishes or preferences about birth plan And even in a govt hospital bills can easily hit 1million baht if there ate complucatiobs with the baby Many foreigners have come to grirf because they picked a hospital with an affordable delivery package and did not factor in the possibility of complications. Package prices do not include complications and neonatal intensive care is ectremely expensive. Is your gf employed here? If so she may be under Thai Social Security in which case she can deliver at her nominated SS hospital and everything will be covered.

Yes it is but he is asking about an incountry extension of stay based on an original OA visa. If he can persuade Imm to do ectension based on marriage to a Thai rather than retirement he may be able to avoid this tequirwment. That he has coverage under Civil Service SS makes no difference, it is not accepted in lieu of private insurance. So his only hope ofavpiding the requirwment is to ectend based on marriage.

Many people have had this done in Thailand including me (though not sure from your description that what you have is CTS). You should see a hand specialist. Where in Thailand are you located?

If the extension is based on marriage not on retirement. OA visa is by definition a retirement visa and he will have to have had insurance to get it initially (unless he has had it many years in which case this would not be his first extension) He would have to tell Imm he wants to extend on basis of marriage not retirement. They may or may not be amenable.

That is the viral vestor vaccines (AZ and J& J) not mRNA vaccine like Pfizer. OP you really need to see a doctor as dizziness lasting this long is likely due to something other than the vaccine. Take note of whether sudden changes of posture or head movements seem to set it off. If so might be BPV

Yes you do. But no reason to get OA visa if married to a Thai. Get an O visa instead then extend for 1 year incountry.

Yes it will suffice but you'll need a specific letter from them stating COVID is included in Thailand for at least 100k. Outpt doesn't enter into it as hospitalization is mandatory even if you are cometely asymptomatic.

Thanks for the info! But I wonder what those who were immunized abroad can do?

Thai Visa Mobile App is no longer supported. You'll have to use your phone browser and regular web page.

As Rutnin is not near Silom I think you may have the hospital name wrong?

Lasik is permament once your vision stabilizes but it will nto prevent the later development of age related far-sightedness (which is nto actually far sightedness at all but a loss of the accommodation reflex). Neither will the so-called "super sight surgery" which is actually just the same procedure as used for cataracts, and recommended only if over age 50. What can be done if desired is to leave one eye undercorrectd (Still a bit nearsighted), this is called monovision and may help avoid the need for reading glasses later. I had this done an now at age 68 still do not need reading glasses - but individual results will vary. If going for monovision it is important to do one eye at a time and wait till vision in the first eye stabilizes before doing the second. You might also lie to do a trial of wearning contact lens that simulate monovision just to be sure you adjust well to it. AT TRSC they will do a thorough evaluation first and =clearly explain the options and, in statistical terms, likely outcome of different approaches.

OP you need to specify which laser procedure you mean. If you mean to correct nearsightedness (myopia) that would be LASIK or RELex. The best place for this in Thailand is TRSC http://www.lasikthai.com/ They were the first place to do it and specialize in it. I had it done there more than 20 years ago and my vision is still great. If however you are talking about treatment for retinal detachment or cataract etc then please specify To answer another poster no, they do nto put you to sleep though they do give a mild tranquilizer beforehand. It is done under local (topical) anesthetic. You need to be awake and able to follow instructions.

If you cannot afford 250-350k for surgery (and if surgery is indicated) then no choice but to use a government hospital. In Bangkok I suggest Chulalongkorn Hospital. Use their "after hours" outpatient clinic ("clinic nok wela")and ask for an acharn specializing in spine. 13th floor of main building, register first on ground floor for a patient number then go up to 13th floor. Starts about 4 pm on weekdays but someone may be there by 3 pm. You have to go in person to make the appointment. Bring a book and lots of patience -- and a Thai speaker at least the first time.

Bang Rak may well have it available for all but the BCC only assusts/coordinates appointments for foreign nationals. Bang Rak is a private hospital. It is not a BCC facility. BCC does not operate health facilities or administet vaccines. They are just assisting foreign nationals in registering at various hospitals, as a service to the foreign community.

They are offering to all foreign nationals.

Did whatever broke your ankle include trauma (bruising etc) to the calf?

Plenty of good medical care where he is, in Malaysia. No need to deal with travel rules. He just needs to priortize this and go straight to the nearest hospital.

People in quarantine used to be allowed brief periods outside the room after the 2nd test but govt changed that rule around I think last May.

They will help with the swelling, as will elevating your feet when sitting down. Where exactly is the fluid, is it near the ankle or is it the whole leg?