southernXXXman

The usual answer, with which I agree whole-heartedly, is Vision Center in Rajvitthi Rd. It's near to the UN Irish Pub, same side but a little closer to Moon Muang.

/ Priceless

Vision Center is my best bet.

Had 3 - 4 pair of specs there over the years.

Probably the best optometrist, best computerised equipment, most honest service, and good quality product (either Hoya or Essilor)

TopCharoen and Tokyo are or would be OK if you were in the Sudan or an equally primitive location.

I have been following this thread with particular interest as I myself have had occason to visit a podiatrist more than once whilst out of Thailand.

It has long been said that there was not a qualified podiastry practitioner in the entire country (of Thailand)

For whatever reason that has been the case it does confirm that the realm is not yet ready to be elevated to 3rd world status. There are many other examples that support this view or opinion.

I too have been here for a fairly lengthy spell but unlike the member who opened this thread I did not come to Thailand for, or, because of the temples although I imagine he was speaking 'tongue in cheek'

inso far as his reference to temples is concerned.

I have visited a goodly percentage of the pedicurists in CM and that IMHO is where the problem starts. The majority wouldn't know shyt from Shinola when it comes to doing a quality job.

Many of my friends (both male and female) would also support this view.

So after they have damaged your feet almost beyond repair what do you do, and where do you go to seek a remedy.

Well, first of I visited CM Ram and althought I did not see Preecha I did see a young specialist who did not offer much in the way of advice (but the charge was still THB 600)

I am now at a point where I would have flown out to get to see someone who could help. As a last resort and 'I say last resort partly as a result of what might be best described as negative opinions expressed here

in repect of this clinic out on th CM - CR road.

I duly made an appointment (by telephone) when I was also told the range of charges that prevailed. Subsequently I drove to the clinic where Dr Weeber provided the treatment.

Prior to going to the clinic I could hardly walk, and certainly without significant pain. Following the treatment the transformation was quite remarkable. Subsequent to my visit I have had no problems or pain.

If you were to ask 'were the charges excessive' I might say that they were probably consistent of what one would pay in a 'first world' country. But I have to ask what price do you put on being able to

walk without pain. I would have paid more but that doesen't mean that the charges should be higher.

Bottom line 'value for money' was it? As i have said what price do you put on the alleviation of pain. "nuff said"