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On 2/5/2024 at 3:56 PM, Sheryl said:

Retiring from US prosition. Still at Bumrungrad. 

A very disappointing consultation (albeit not surprising) given previous experiences I've had with other senior specialists.  PM if you want to know more.

20 hours ago, Sheryl said:

+1 to the above doctor

Thanks for confirming.  

On 2/3/2024 at 9:23 PM, Ben Zioner said:

There is Prof.Dr. Koonlawee Nademanee at Bumrungrad. I saw him when I had PVC issues, but he didn't give me any treatment, correctly as the PVCs resolved almost overnight one year later. He is mainly treating Afib cases. Getting old though and retired from his US career I think.

Thanks ben and glad your condition is under control.  Mine isn't unfortunately; getting worse in fact. 

Still hope to hear back from others who have a similar condition and how they are managing it inc possibly other recs if Dr Koonlawee is retiring.

This message is for anyone with experience of receiving effective treatment for AVNRT (SVT) or may know enough about the issue to advise accordingly.  In particular, I am looking for your recommendation of a specialist in Bangkok who has either treated you with medication so your condition is managed well and you can more or less have a normal daily life or if you have had to have catheter ablation and it has worked.  Both courses of treatment are not free from side effects/risks but I would love to hear from those of you who have managed to control this condition or cure it.  And if it hasn't worked, grateful for your views and advice. I am open to seeking treatment in both private and government hospitals.   Thank you

Title should read "withholding Tax" not Withdrawing....

A few weeks ago, there was a discussion thread about the new Tax Notification of 3 May 2019 which states that Thai banks are required to withhold 15% tax on interest unless the account holder submits her/his Tax ID to the bank.  I did just that and visited the two banks where I have two types of account: Fixed Rate and Saving accounts.  Kiatnakin was a complete fiasco; within five minutes of being at the Branch I had five banks employees talking to each other about this and looking completely lost.  They eventually got me to talk to someone at their HQ and her response was I should go to the Revenue Office myself and claim back whatever tax has been withheld.  She wouldn't accept that it's the bank's responsibility to do this and not withhold tax in the future.  The experience at SCB was different but just as frustrating!  SCB would only stop withholding tax on my savings account (which is really a current account with an interest rate of 0.25% or something like that.  

As you can see, there seems to be no consensus on how this new law is being understood and implemented.  Anyone has some workable suggestions of how to deal with this?  Thanks

Can anyone please recommend a good fluent English-speaking GP in Bangkok?  I am trying to avoid the over-priced private hospitals like Bumrungrad and Bangkok Hospital.  Looking to get some standard blood tests done and a competent GP I can follow up with.

Thanks

Thanks but not practical.  I have an all-in-one PC and I will need to take the printer too as there is a problem connecting the two.  If you happen to know the tel number of the shop, I'll call them and see what they suggest.

Can someone please recommend a reliable and competent technician who can fix a few small issues I have with my HP desktop PC.  I need someone who can come to my place in central Bangkok.  Ability to communicate in English is a must.  Thanks!

The Thai Embassy has holiday list for 2015 and 2016 on home page so you could use that

http://www.thaiembassy.org/kualalumpur/

You can double check with Malaysia holiday list but believe only Penang only occur in July.

Thank you both very much. Very helpful, as always.

There is only one website.

If you are looking for visa requirements they are here by clicking the the link to download a PDF file.. http://www.thaiembassy.org/penang/th/services/3065

Thanks I've seen the pdf. I actually need to find out about any public holidays in January when I plan to go for my non-imm B. I also need confirmation that it can be done by submitting the paperwork one day and picking up the passport the following day. Any thoughts?

Been looking for the website of the Thai Embassy in Penang but can only find the one that's in Thai. Anyone with a link to the English version, please. Thanks

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Pakitti-Tayanithi

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Thanks Sheryl. If you know this specialist, how's his English? And is he the type who gives time to his patients to discuss the details of the condition etc...

I do not know him personally, just recommending based on qualifications and specific clinical interest in you condition.

As he did a fellowship in the USA his English has to be fluent.

Thanks again Sheryl

I agree with Sheryl's recommendation, however as another option I had successful retina laser surgery with the following doc at Bumrungrad, repairing some retinal degeneration, fluent in English.

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Kittisak-Kulvichit

Thanks very much.

I have that too, "macular pucker," but not yet a real problem. I've seen Dr Roy at Rutnin a couple of times, instructed to check back now and then to see if the conditions worsens.

Nice guy, seems quite knowledgeable, great English.

http://www.rutnin.com/eng/ophthalmologist_detail.php?id=6

Doctor: Roy Chumdermpadetsuk, MD, BS

Provided Treatment for: General Ophthalmology Cataract, Pterygium, Pinguecula Vitreo-Retina

Date

Clinic Hours

Mon

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Tue

10.00-16.00

Wed

10.00-15.00

Thu

10.00-13.00

Fri

10.00-15.00

Sat

-

Sun

Thanks for this. I did consult Dr Roy and agree with you about his qualities. However i still want a second opinion especially as my insurance does not cover Rurtnin Hospital. -

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Pakitti-Tayanithi

Thanks Sheryl. If you know this specialist, how's his English? And is he the type who gives time to his patients to discuss the details of the condition etc...

yes I did. I am now looking for a second opinion.

http://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/condition/epiretinal-membrane

Cannot help with your query but the information in the link may be of interest to you.

Thanks! yes I did quite a bit of research on this and looked at the Moorfields' too. What I am looking for hough is a recommendation for a specialist so I can discuss my condition and what can be done.

Can people recommend a Retina specialist / Surgeon at Bumrungrad Hospital? Looking for second opinion about epiretinal membrane.

Many thanks

Thanks! I ended finding a useful template from Thailandlawonline.com. The sample they put on their website is free and rather comprehensive but you can buy the full English Thai version too. Useful.

I read in TV awhile back that there is a simple template in English for people who want to write their will and have it translated into Thai. I did a search but couldn't find the link or the template itself. Can anyone please help? Thanks.

Success! went to Songkla Immigration and got the re-entry permit within 10 minutes. Thanks for the suggestion and advice

Thank you both.

I hope someone else can confirm if the border crossing does offer the service.

If you really have a valid visa a re entry permit is not required.

My visa is valid and real and I have read about the need for such a permit and in fact got one at the airport last year when I was on the same visa and left Thailand to go on holiday. So I a not sure what you're trying to say.

Where did you get the "visa" from ?

A Thai Embassy or Consulate outside Thailand or from a Thai immigration office ?

CW Immigration

If you really have a valid visa a re entry permit is not required.

My visa is valid and real and I have read about the need for such a permit and in fact got one at the airport last year when I was on the same visa and left Thailand to go on holiday. So I a not sure what you're trying to say.