Everything posted by advancebooking
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The cheapest farang funeral - what is involved and what would it cost? Help please.
Actually the 100% cheapest option in Thailand that will NOT cost your thai family here anything is to donate your body to Science. Its a matter of filling out a form that you download from the website of the Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun hospital in bangkok. After you submit the forms they will send you a member card and you keep it in your wallet. If you die your wife can call them and they send a van immediately. After medical and dental students are finished doing surgery on all parts of your body it will be cremated and they inform the date etc to your wife. She can attend the ceremony along with anyone else who cares. Unsure if its available to westerners but surely should be. Call them
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When cooking at home in Thailand, what pan do you use? Which one is safe?
I just finished watching 'Dark Waters' on Netflix. Its based on a true story about a lawyer suing the 'DuPont' company for poisoning people with the chemical PFOA in relation to the frying pan Teflon. Ive used the teflon style non stick pans in my kitchen. After a while I can see the black teflon scratches on the pan exposing the silver surface underneath. I tried a cast iron pans before but they rusted all the time. Also tried the silver wok pans. What are you using?
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Crazy neighbour - suggestions please
plant bamboo down there. Block her out. Or put on your speedos and cover yourself with baby oil. No issues there
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My marriage is heading south. Dont know what to do.
Dr's and dentists all around the world might disagree with you. If you dont excel at Maths you dont cut the grade for these 2 elite professions.
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Looks like the police have really cleaned up soi 11 now. No more medical pot caravan sellers.
Yes I know. I was being sarcastic. A few months ago I thought its the wild east in Bangkok now. A complete free for all.
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Looks like the police have really cleaned up soi 11 now. No more medical pot caravan sellers.
A few months ago I was amazed to see how much action there was on soi 11 at night time. Street parking was mostly taken up by numerous small caravan sellers of medical weed. It was the new happening place ever since the amazing health minister legalised marijuana. I remember seeing a lot of tourists smoking joints. It was really busy and fun place. Bars and restaurants full. Real party atmosphere Now all the drug dealers have all been moved on. It was really quiet this week. The taxis could even get a car spot to park their car. Have the police changed their tune now in this entire area around Nana bts? Whats happened to all the drug dealers selling their legal medicinal marijuana?
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Neurologist for brain MRI?
Totally agree with your comment. My wife is a dentist. She says a very small % of patients are hyper sensitive to pain etc with their anxiety issues. A day or 2 after treatment they usually call and want to come back with unusual minor pain. She more or less tells them to wait a few days or longer. In most cases it is nothing... just the patient 'thinking too much' or she said 'over thinking' about it.
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Possible prostate issues or bladder problem?
thats gross. I dont want to think about it. ie you shooting blanks
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Possible prostate issues or bladder problem?
What sort of specialist would test for 1 and 2. Is it Urology? I could not tolerate n.o 3
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Possible prostate issues or bladder problem?
Ive got an appt booked with a urology dr in a few weeks but thought I would discuss issues here as I could learn something. Over a month ago I had a hernia laproscopic repair done. It was successful and now back to full strength. Only thing I noticed was a slight dull pain in my right testicle. This week no weird feeling there at all for the first time. Prior to surgery they made me have a check up with urology dr. He did the finger test and said I have mild enlargement of the prostate. Same as last few yrs actually. I get it checked once a year. Last week I had an afternoon nap and woke up and saw that I had accidentally dribbled some urine on my boxer shorts. I frequently wake up at 5am with kind of uncomfortable full bladder. I was going to say painful but unsure if its the correct word. I would stand over the toilet urinating for a long time. Sometimes I cant really feel it coming out. Hard to describe or remember at that hour of the morning actually. Im only concerned now as Ive never had dribble on the boxer shorts before. Based on the above info what testing do you think should be done, if any? Whats the gold standard for testing ones prostate with minor symptoms? Or should I be looking to check my bladder? thanks
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‘Disgraceful’: Former Australian foreign minister on Cambodia’s election law changes
Fake election in Cambodia and fake election in Thailand. One would hope that things will improve in Thailand once the dinosaur senators lose their jobs.
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Fake election in Cambodia vs fake election in Thailand...
Today the dictator Hun Sen, who is Asia’s longest-running leader, takes victory in a fake election in Cambodia today. 2 months ago in Thailand a so called election occurred. People voted for Mr Pita. This coming week a totally different PM will be elected from a different party that the people voted for. Politics in Asia is a shocker. Thoughts,,,,
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When living in Thailand what VPN are you using?
Im up for a change in VPN. Can you recommend one that is non U.S and non European based? Not after a free one. Ok to pay subs. thanks
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My marriage is heading south. Dont know what to do.
I agree with your 2nd paragraph. I have told my wife and child no iphone until 15 yrs old. When I pick up my kid from school I see many thai kids (young) holding phones staring down at them whilst they are walking along. Already addicted.
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Recent visit by immigration. No prior calling and didn't have to sign anything
Its the absolute truth. He told me that all I have to do is get a letter from them saying that Im not taking a salary. Maybe you have no idea yourself? Next time you go to immig office why dont you ask them yourself. Maybe it depends on the office I dont know. I dont live in a tourist city at all. Therefore it might be different if you live in Pattaya for example. I can assure you that Im not making it up. Using my wife I asked him the above question and that was his answer that I can do part time volunteering.
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Recent visit by immigration. No prior calling and didn't have to sign anything
We have 6. But when they turned up it was our day off. Our business is closed 1 day a week.
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My marriage is heading south. Dont know what to do.
quite strange comment. why are you like this? have you ever thought about giving up your technology for a month ie lock away your phone and laptop. then see if your opinion changes. I noticed you are a member who makes multiple comments on multiple threads. maybe you should avoid technology for a while as its affecting you. not being critical of you. only a suggestion based on your bizzare comments above.
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My marriage is heading south. Dont know what to do.
My wife is the main breadwinner so I cannot relate to your opinion.
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My marriage is heading south. Dont know what to do.
I related to your words when I read it. I really care for my child a lot and agree with what you are saying. I do the school runs and take her to lessons etc. I will be her taxi for the next 10 yrs until she goes to uni. Its my job. I will feed her nice meals because its my job. I will make sure my wife doesnt push her too much bc its my job in life.
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Recent visit by immigration. No prior calling and didn't have to sign anything
I think your comment is spot on the money. Basically they are trying to catch us out. Cant wait to get citizenship and then I dont have to deal with this B/s
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Recent visit by immigration. No prior calling and didn't have to sign anything
I wouldn't worry about it. As long as you are not being paid a salary. I asked the immig officers when they visited me if Im allowed to do volunteer work. He said no problem as long as you are not getting paid. If someone walks into your shop and starts recording you on a video then you might be wary of this...
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Recent visit by immigration. No prior calling and didn't have to sign anything
The fact that they are not calling before arriving seems to indicate that they are trying to catch out the farang for illegal activities. Most likely new policy. They always used to call beforehand.
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Allergy to Anaesthesia. Whats the best option for G.A the next time I have to go under?
So it seems that you are a retired nurse. Allergies to GA are common. Read the new post from member Connda above. Another example. A lady friend from back home recently had surgery for breast cancer. She was also vomiting from the GA. Its very common. You should at least know that.
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Allergy to Anaesthesia. Whats the best option for G.A the next time I have to go under?
Are you a medical doctor or just a patient? I will probably trust the doctor who gave me the allergy card suggesting I should avoid Dormicum and Fenatinyl. He has trained in Thailand and the States and currently works at the top private hospital in Bangkok.
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Allergy to Anaesthesia. Whats the best option for G.A the next time I have to go under?
Unbelievable but theres a sensible reply above. This is a public forum where people can discuss things. Don't think too much.