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So, for usage of 500 units, I will save 80 Baht. Big Deal!

Now they need to do something about double pricing in government hospitals. I have a disease which requires a special semi-annual blood test that cost me 11,900 Baht at the Udon Thani Hospital, but only 4,500 Baht at the local Army Hospital. They use the same lab in Bangkok, and everything is exactly the same. My meds cost 7000 Baht per month from UTH, and I get the very same medication from a company in Bangkok for 700 Baht per month. The disparity in prices can only be explained by sheer greed and ripping off the farangs. Thais don't pay anywhere near that price at UTH, and the cashiers have already told me that there is a two-tier system of pricing. God only knows what those prices would be at a private hospital.

I find it laughable that so many posters will give the Thais a pass for their rude and selfish behavior and call it a cultural norm. It is nowhere near normal for human beings to be so uncaring and indifferent to their fellow man. God has given to every man a conscience that is designed by HIM to condemn or approve one's behavior. HE has placed in every human heart a universal standard of moral behavior that works in synchronicity with the conscience. Unfortunately, most of the Thais that I have met are walking in spiritual darkness and simply refuse to come to the light. Their hearts have been hardened by sin, and what we witness in this culture is a manifestation of the consequences of a refusal to acknowledge GOD as their supreme Father in Heaven. If they were responding to HIs light, God would be evangelizing this entire country to introduce them to Jesus Christ; but instead, there is very little evidence that the Holy Spirit is at work here. And yes, God will remove His hand from a nation that willfully chooses to walk in darkness. Romans 1:20 says...For ever since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, being understood through His workmanship [all His creation, the wonderful things that He has made], so that they [who fail to believe and trust in Him] are without excuse and without any defense or justification. .

No more scout uniforms, an easing of other dress restrictions like school uniforms, an easing of restrictions on haircuts, putting an end to corporal punishment, promotion of LGBTQ++++ rights, and the next generation of kids will make this place a worse cesspool than it already is. If you think "kids gone wild" in the USA is crazy, just wait. You ain't seen nothing yet!

Thai people in general are totally unaware of what is going on around them, and they never give a second thought to common courtesies that we practice in the West. Here it's all about "me, me, me" and to he** with how it affects anyone around them. You can see it in the way they drive, the way they walk up/down stairs or on a sidewalk bumping into people like a line of marching ants or even lining up in a queue or paying at a cashier counter. They have absolutely no regard for their fellow man, and the streak of selfishness runs deep in most all of them. It is no stretch to say it's even coded in their DNA. For me this is one of the hardest things to adapt to in Thailand. Total chaos rules the day in this country, and living here is not for the faint hearted!

Several years ago I purchased a toy poodle puppy for my wife. The dog was not housebroken, and we both worked during the day, so when I came home from the office the dog had pooped and peed all over the house. I rubbed his nose in it and cleaned his snout by sticking it in the toilet bowl and flushing it. My wife felt so sorry for the dog and said that I was being very cruel and inhumane to the poor thing. My answer was "trust the process and be patient, and in the end we will all be better off including the puppy". Change is never easy, and sometimes it's very difficult and harmful, but difficult times requires difficulty measures. Go Trump!

The sound of the barking dogs doesn't bother me near as much as the righteous indignation that I feel towards the dog owners for allowing their animals to upset the peace of the neighborhood. I take it as a personal insult against me and our neighbors. It is disrespectful and a slap in the face to everyone within hearing distance of the dog(s). In my mind, the peace of the community takes precedence over the individual liberty of the residents. The same rule goes for loud music! Over the past 15 years I have personally approached three separate neighbors at their front gate to peaceably and diplomatically share my concerns about their barking dogs or loud music, and each time I was met with nothing but disdain and hostility. To this day these neighbors still refuse to speak to me or even acknowledge my presence on the soi. There's just no way to win with these people. I am totally convinced that selfishness is simply written into their DNA!

You can expect to see more and more of these types of stories, mostly embellished and untrue stories used as propaganda against the Trump administration. So-called paid independent journalists around the world will be creating dramatic sob stories to perpetuate the narrative that Trump is a ruthless dictator. Don't fall for the BS!

What more proof do you need than the Covid debacle? You should know by now that your government will lie to you if it's convenient for them. Thank God for conspiracy theories. Question everything!

What the OP is experiencing is called "sound or auditory hallucinations" or "musical ear syndrome". I have had it for years, and it drives me crazy. I have a song or music without words playing in my mind every waking minute of my life since about 5 years ago, and I'm 76 now. The song may change several times a day, or my mind may simply make up a song that I have never heard before. Some of the songs I recognize and can place the singer(s) and even the circumstances in my life where and when that song played an important part. Other times, I recognize the song but just can't place it. The music never goes away, but I have learned by experimentation that if I go to YouTube and find a song or songs that I really like, for example, a contemporary Christian song, then that song will be cast into my mind and replace some of the unwanted songs that fill my head. I have also discovered that if I start to count to 50 in my mind, that distraction will cause my mind to stop playing the song, and even forget it, and replace it with another as if I had just changed the channel. I recently visited a mental health physician, and he recommended that I try a medicine called Risperidone. He insists that some of his patients had good results from that medication. I used it for one night and had terrible side effects, so I immediately gave up on it. It is also highly addictive, so I suppose I will simply have to learn to live the rest of my life with this affliction. You can check it out here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_hallucination

And Udon Thani it would only be 30 days unless you go in 30 days early for the extension, then you have to wait 60 days to get your permanent stamp.

I'm with Bangkok Bank online, and regardless of what daily limit you set for yourself, they will always require a photo to process any transfer over 50K if you are using the app on your phone. Using a browser on your computer will not require such a photo.

The best way to answer that question is to ask "what did he do right"? And the answer is "nothing"!!!!

I have been "awake" for years ever since the truth came out about the Gulf of Tonkin incident, the assassination of JFK and Martin Luther King and 9/11 just to mention a few. I will never again trust anything the US government tells me, and I will question every narrative they come out with. When you notice they are "pushing" a narrative and the mass media is parroting that narrative, you can bet your bottom dollar it's a lie. Did anyone not notice that the number of flu and other viral infections suddenly disappeared when Covid came along. Normally, 100's of thousands of people die each year from the common flu, so it stands to reason that anyone with flu was being labeled as a Covid patient. There never was a so-called Covid pandemic, and nobody was given a vaccine. They were given an experimental gene therapy that destroyed the immune system, and the pharmaceutical companies knew all along that it didn't prevent one from getting the virus, nor did it keep the virus from spreading to others, and it certainly didn't cure anyone. Everyone who died of any co-morbidity issues was labeled a Covid death, and the hospitals were compensated big money for any death that was reported as Covid. It was all a scam!

This is a new scam going around the US, especially now that Christmas is upon us, but it could easily spread to Thailand and the rest of the world: Beware of Brushing Scam! A recent scam has been showing up in many states. We have not had any local reports but want to make residents aware before you are victimized. A "brushing" scam is when someone receives an unexpected gift or item not ordered in the mail from a place like Amazon or other company. Examples of gifts include, rings, bracelets, necklaces, Bluetooth speaker, etc. The gift will have the recipient’s address but not include the sender's information or be from a known retailer. When the recipient opens the package to see what it is and possibly who sent it, there is a QR code to scan to find out who sent the gift. Once the code is scanned, all the information from that phone will be sent to scammers. They receive all access to the phone. All personal and financial information is accessible to the scammers and often the victim's bank accounts are drained. The gift can be kept or thrown away, but the QR code should NOT be scanned for any reason. QR code scams are nothing new. These scams show up in all places, including parking meters. Inform your family members about the scam and avoid scanning any unknown QR codes included in the package.

I am really surprised that these private hospitals have been allowed to charge these exorbitant prices without posting prices or at least giving quotes for services and materials before they are requested. Name me one other industry where one buys a product or service without first knowing the price so that one may make an informed decision before giving the go ahead to purchase? They have been taking advantage of the public for way too long, and it needs to stop. Where are our advocates who can take these grievances before the proper government authorities? Even some of the government hospitals are getting in on the scam. I was recently diagnosed with Leukemia and was charged 7000 Baht per month for medication that I must take the rest of my life. After complaining to my doctor multiple times, she made contact with a local supplier in Bangkok and sourced the very same med from the same manufacturer for 700 Baht per month, so the hospital was charging me 10 times as much for the same medication. After having lived in Thailand for 15 years and knowing what I know about the way business is conducted in this country, I would suspect that many palms are being greased all the way from the prescribing doctor to the managing director of the hospital to the Minister of Health who allows this travesty to continue unabated. Someone prove me wrong!

It's a known fact that loads of Electromagnetic Radiation comes off the Wi-Fi router. I bought a USD300 meter to check, and if I am within 5 meters of the router, the lights go from green to red and all the bells and whistles go off. If one is exposed to that for several hours per day, it will dramatically affect one's health. My desktop is connected to the internet by ethernet cable, and I use a wired mouse and keyboard. My meter gives me a safe reading that way. Ditch the Wi-Fi, and if you go with wired components, make sure you disable, not just disconnect, the Wi-Fi on your computer, else it will be sending out EMF waves looking for a connection all day.

Careful with your rebellious attitude, Redwood! I was recently called to Customs in Nong Khai and was scolded for importing personal use meds from India for the 2nd time to treat my Leukemia. I was sent up the road to the Thai FDA to apply for an import license, and there I was threatened with confiscation of my meds and a 50,000 Baht fine and 5 years imprisonment if I attempted to import again. They denied my license since that drug is available for purchase in Thailand, although at an outrageous price. They will keep track of your name and import activity in their computers, so there's nowhere to hide.

Never ever give your wife/gf the authority to make decisions without your input. It sends a message that you are a pushover, and if you give them an inch, they will take a mile. My wife and I discuss all issues before we make a decision, but if there is an impasse and we can't agree, then I make the final call.

You can see the FDA in Nong Khai for the license.

I ordered a drug for Leukemia from India for only 875 Baht that was costing me 7000 Baht per month at a government hospital. The first delivery came straight to my home, but the 2nd delivery was held up at Custom's in Nong Khai. Customs wanted to confiscate the tablets, but my wife talked them out of it this time and paid a custom's tax plus 7% VAT. We were sent to the office of the FDA nearby to request a special license to import the drug in the future, but we were denied since there are other companies in Thailand which already import that drug. We were threatened again with confiscation but were allowed to keep that shipment; however, we were threatened with a 50,000 Baht fine and up to 5 years in prison if were ever tried to import medications again. Believe me, if you are importing meds from abroad, they have your name in their computer system, and they have the capability to keep track of your activity. It's just not worth the risk.

As someone who lived in the PI for 11 years and have now lived in Thailand for 15 years, I agree with the Filipina even though I have had great marriages with both Thai and Filipina ladies. I'm sure that my marriage experiences have been an exception to the rule. As a single man, the PI wins hands down!

I doubt very seriously that anyone, including a rescue car or ambulance, is going to rummage through your bag looking for instruction unless they plan on pocketing your cash if you are unconscious. As has been mentioned, they will take you to the hospital that pays them the largest commission for bringing you there. So far as using your credit card, I am told by Bangkok Hospital Udon that if you are unconscious when they check you in and are unable to sign a release to use that credit card, it will be rejected. For that reason, I requested an additional card in my wife's name on my Visa card account as she will certainly show up if needed unless we are both unconscious at the same time. I suspect that nothing you plan for will ever go as planned. Don't forget...we are living in a land where Murphy's Law rules the day....."If anything can go wrong....it will."

Dude, the lyrics to that song make absolutely no sense at all. Most of the songs back then were written by people that were high on drugs, so the lyrics are ridiculous. Sure, the song is great for listening and dancing, but just don't dwell on the lyrics, and enjoy the rhythm. The lyrics are here: https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/doobiebrothers/whatafoolbelieves.html However, I can tell you exactly what the fool believes. He believes there is no God! Psalm 14:1-3 reads thusly...... The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they have committed repulsive and unspeakable deeds; There is no one who does good. 2 The Lord has looked down from heaven upon the children of men To see if there are any who understand (act wisely), Who [truly] seek after God, [longing for His wisdom and guidance]. 3 They have all turned aside, together they have become corrupt; There is no one who does good, not even one.