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Anyone know if there are any bars open in Suvarnabhumi airport after 9 00 pm ?

What happens if you pay by credit card ? I thought they offered protection or at least pursue the vendor .

Could this be an indicator that Thailand will drop the Thai Pass scheme and end all restrictions for arrivals to Thailand ? England does so this coming Friday 18th March , no vaccination certs needed nor locator info ( Scotland decides today ) and also Canada is easing up though not totally . Other countries to follow

Similar to your police motor bike picture , I have been half way across a zebra crossing here in Thailand , when a heavy truck has come through at about 70 km p hour and blasting his loud horn as if to say , get out of my way . Only yesterday I was doing 90 km ph when a tail gate pickup overtook me and then pulled left into a side street about 400 meters further on and causing me to almost stop as the outside lane was busy . As already said I think the mini tour bus drivers are the worse , maybe kamikaze survivors ?

Hi Sheryl , I did not know there is an alternative to general cataract surgery . Can you please explain the alternatives in the highlighted bold print above .

That is scary and a senior doctor ? Is the dedicated eye hospital name start with a R and end with a N ? If so I also read the reviews about overcharging foreigners , true costs well over estimated cost and the long waiting times , despite having an appointment some patients waited another 4 hours beyond their appointed time and one person was charged because he was unable to wait too long . In my experience an appointment time is given in both private and government hospitals but every patient is given the same appointment time and then it is first come first served . As for the inflated foreigner charge which was condoned by the Thai government recently ( farangs may pay more for services across the board ) , I will be selective in my choice for medical treatment and although it may cost more , treatment in most western countries hospitals is much more reassuring when considering risks and post op success .

Indeed , I have bought a re-entry permit at swampy before at 1000 baht . You are confirming that a 30 day covid policy will cover the remainder of my extension period of about 5 months ? Good news if that is the case .

Can one of the well informed give some clarity on the Thai Pass insurance please . In my case I have a retirement extension that is valid to this September . I will leave Thailand for 1 month soon and buy a re-entry permit for my return in April . What I need to know is the length of the insurance cover I will have to take out if 1/ I do not show a flight leaving Thailand after my return and 2 / If I show a leaving flight say after 1 month . The reason for my confusion is that I think that I read on this forum that a 30 day covid policy is all that is required for any period .

It could be that Thailand has just shot itself in the foot by its so called neutrality and the encouragement of Russian tourists because when other western friendly countries become aware of the event of Thailand's close communist associations there may well be a lack of the free world tourists . Can you imagine sharing a hotel with a mass of misinformed Russians ? There is only one way that Russian tourists will be able to afford to travel and that is if the ruble and economy are supported by the communist clans . Some interesting times ahead I think .

Me too in Antalya on gulets . Very relaxing and I remember one trip when we were in a large river fed from the mountains and the water was freezing despite the temperature being about 40 c

As you will know, Russians are fed propaganda from the controlled Russian TV and most believe what they are told . Russia is an insular country because of close controlled communism and if you do not conform with the laws or tow the line , you will be in big trouble . The Russians who are trapped abroad will be told the truth and only last night on TV there was a Russian lady who had joined a demonstration opposing Putin in London saying she was embarrassed and ashamed to be Russian . At the same time 2 ladies in Russia said they were 200% behind Putins actions but only because they are fed lies and B/S . I would like to see stranded Russians repatriated so they could spread the truth about the murderous Putin . Tis not only Thailand who are feeling the pinch , most countries will be effected in some way . I say to Thailand , how about sending foreign aid to Ukraine and give instead of taking for a change . Like Russia the Thai people are not shown the slaughter of the brave Ukraine folk on Thai TV

I agree , because the situation was belittling as Sirineou had previously asked for a beer and was denied by the waitress but when the Thai aristocracy walked in and got their beer , I also would have been annoyed . However I know that this is the way things work in Thailand , the haves and the have nots live different lives . I suppose that if Sirineou had not asked for a beer he would not have been upset at the vips being served with beer . Sometimes you just got to bite your tongue but as you get older bad manners , discrimination and lack of respect become more difficult to tolerate .

I never had an injection , only a series of numbing eye drops . So an injection is not always given although it can be and that is up to the surgeon . Quoted from link below . My operation was carried out by a dedicated UK eye hospital Cataract Surgery - Oxford University Hospitals https://www.ouh.nhs.uk › files › 34212Pcataract

Thanks for your info but what outlet do you buy Kirkland pills from . Do you trust Lazada or Shopee as they do sell fakes , probably unknowingly . Also your 2 links are both addressing USA products and it seems that it is not possible for the buyer to get the same level of consumer confidence in Thailand .

You did not have an injection prior to the operation ? because the author of this topic , Mike Bridge , is the only person to mention that . The 25,500 baht was a good deal . Were the results good ? Was it the University hospital in Ubon or a private clinic and how long ago was the op ? Did you stay in a hotel in Ubon for the 1 week interim check-up ? In the UK , where I had my first op , the check-up came after 1 month post op and is carried out by an independent clinic of your choice but having said that the operating clinic tell you to report back at any time , if you have any problems .

Just to add that there used to be a theory that cataract operations should only be carried out when the cataract was at a bad stage but this is not the case in most western countries however it seems to be in Thailand as my Thai eye doctor stated this along with another from the Bangkok hospital in Korat . I am unable to read any of the letters on the eye test and my UK surgeon confirmed an eye op was needed. One of the benefits that I have found is night at when in a car . If I close my un-operated eye I no longer have a halo glare . It was this that stopped me driving at night but hopefully in 1 months time when both eyes will be good , I will be able to drive at night . Anyone considering a cataract operation may well be scared and nervous but that is natural . It is a simple procedure giving life changing benefits . I have no concerns for my second op later this month knowing there will be a big improvement in my eyesight .

Does anyone know of an outlet in Thailand that sells genuine / not fake vitamin supplements . I am trying to source benfotiamine pills but all the normal online companies give me no confidence with much of their produce coming from China and the price variation for the same pill is sometimes huge . I tried my local pharmacies and government hospital but not have any . In the western countries you can normally buy with confidence as the product has established manufacturers with government approval and licence to produce but I am not aware of such laws in Thailand .

Had my left eye done in the UK but never had an injection , only a series of eye drops . Post op I was given a plastic eye shield cover ( to wear when in bed ) that was taped to my cheek and forehead . It was to protect my eye from me inadvertently rubbing it when sleeping . I was also told no washing hair or water in the eye for 1 week and no air flights for 2 weeks . 6 eye drops a day . Also operation is apparently one of the commonest and straight forward operations performed globally however it still make sense to do a search on the hospital and surgeon IMO . Finally I have been told that cataract operations can cost as little as 22,000 baht in a Thai government hospital with the surgeon being a well qualified Ophthalmologist . The cataract operation will give you your youthful sight back and improve the quality of your life .

Is that £466.54 a marriage pension and please explain what a protected payment is , cos I have never heard of that .

So true but one thing we have learnt is that if you mention the threat of nuclear weapons the opposition backs down . The possession of nuclear weapons is meant to be a deterrent against nuclear war because of the potential global destruction . So Putin has used the threat that enabled him to attack Ukraine and be unopposed by NATO forces and he now has control of the chess board . NATO must be naive and unprepared as there have been altercations within Ukraine for 8 years . The writing was on the wall when Russia reclaimed Crimea . Will the west continue to watch the murder of innocent Ukraine citizens ? As it stands the western governments are prepared to let 100 s of 1000 s of innocent people get slaughtered , hoping that it will avert Putin pressing the button but there is no guarantee because he knows the west will back down again if he threatens nuclear weapons . Putin may not stop in Ukraine and he will take actions against all recent sanctions and possibly double the price of Russian oil & gas . As a footnote , I see next to no Thai TV coverage on this war and the Thai people I speak to have little or no knowledge of this event . Is this your experience too ?

Indeed , Ukraine on their own makes me feel sick and I have started to avoid watching the news because in my opinion NATO has blood on its hands because of a cowardly stance . It is prepared to supply arms but not fully engage the tyrannical Russian forces . In Putins eyes I would think that NATO are involved as accomplices of Ukraine by association . In the mean time the remaining Ukraine citizens in many towns and cities are struggling to live as they have no drinking water , food , heating , transportation , electric , health care or means of communication . I admire the volunteers who are very brave and humanitarians .

Her statement brought the threat of nuclear weapons by Putin . It seems that Putin has only to threaten or shout and the west back down . I hope I am right inasmuch that the western armies have a plan to either assassinate Putin or join up with the Ukraine forces to stop this slaughtering of innocent people . For 2 days now 2 cease fire corridors agreements , to enable Ukrainian people to flee to safety , have been reneged on with Russians gunning down women , children and the elderly on theses escape corridors . How the hell can the rest of the world stand by and witness theses atrocities is mind boggling and all because they are scared of Putin . I say hit Russia now with everything we have and at the same time disable nuclear storage sites . However there is one concern and that is his nuclear armed submarines and the thoughts of China . Would China come to the aid of Russia ? If Putin is not stopped now the rest of Europe are in danger .

I do not want to digress from the main topic but my thoughts are relevant . Russia is the 2nd biggest supplier of oil and gas in the world and any halt on buying either of the commodities will drive up prices at the fuel pumps and domestic heating bills to an extent that many families , globally , will be unable to run a car or heat their house . On the other hand , continuing to buy from Russia will fund Putins atrocities . International tourism will soon be put on the back burner because flying will become expensive and unsafe . Thailand needs to change its mindset and come to terms with the fact that the good old days are gone , drop all entry restrictions to fully vaccinated tourists or simply close the country to tourists completely , thus ending all the confusion on entry compliance to Thailand as a holiday or retirement destination . Also , never mind the tourism , Thailand needs to wake up and be thankful to and respect the expat retirees who support many Thai families and businesses .

Pot & kettle come to mind .

Agree that everyone is entitled to their opinion and you have the choice of talking to them or ignoring them . Keyboard warriors ? all part of the fun . It would be a boring world if we all had the same beliefs and controversy is the spark for debate . Treasure the free world and free speech because it may not be around for too long .