Phil Conners

Is this still a valid recommendation in 2025? ☺️

Im dearly missing Cherry's restaurant on third road. I think they folded during Covid? Any recommendations for something like that? Another pre-Covid favorite of mine that has reopened is Buondi Italian Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/mWzik2wcx6VqGe246 - excellent Italian home cooking (not pizza) at an affordable price.

Hi Sheryl, I'm really surprised to hear that. I have had at least two root canals done years ago, and IIRC it was just 3 visits over about a week total. One to kill the root, one to clean up and build up for a crown and then the crown itself. This was also more or less what the dentist I saw already suggested when trying to plan it. If this is indeed the case I guess my only option now is just to have a new permanent crown fitted and take my chances. I'm honestly not really sure why they are so keen on doing the root canal when there are no problems at this time. The cavity has been cleaned up and cause no pain, so should be possible to build on for a permanent crown. If one day it turns out to cause pain or problems I can always proceed with the root canal then.

Yeah like you already suggest, for that price I might as well have it done in Europe ;)

Thanks but we already called Dr Warin. He didn't have time until Feb. 28. :/

I've been going to the same dentist in Pattaya Tai for over 20 years, and recently, I went in to have a lost cap refitted. She noticed some decay in the tooth and suggested a root canal treatment. After taking X-rays, she mentioned that she couldn’t see the roots clearly and recommended that I see a root canal specialist. I then tried two different clinics in Pattaya that claim to specialize in this, but both rely on specialists coming down from Bangkok. Long story short, I couldn’t manage to schedule a consultation. Right now, I have a temporary cap on the tooth and no pain at all. I have X-rays of the tooth, both with and without the cap, and they show a little decay. Obviously, I’m not a dentist, but to my untrained eye, the cavity doesn’t seem anywhere near the pulp. That said, I’m willing to go with the doctor’s opinion and get the root canal done, followed by a new cap. The only issue is that I might run out of time since I’m leaving in two weeks. I’m open to going to Bangkok for the procedure—does anyone have recommendations for a good, reliable clinic?

Tim Newton referred to this post on his Youtube channel today. I'm not sure what are the rules for linking these days, but search for Tim Newton Live *LIVE - Thailand's 'invasion', and all your questions & comments - February 3". Essentially his take, which I agree with, was, one thing is the rules, but in reality just keep trying branches until you find one that will open an account for you. TiT as they say.

Yes, living there, but not as a tourist. You won't be able to open saving accounts in USA or EU without a SSN or similar, which you won't get with a tourist visa. As far as I remember you always needed some form of non-o visa to open a savings account in Thailand, not sure if/when that changed.

Hi George. I didn't know you could get a bank account with a tourist visa. Is that possible any other place in the world?