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Can anyone provide the physical address and the mailing address of the Royal Thai Mint?

Does anyone have experience with buying coins and other numismatic items from the Thai

Mint?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Cabergoline is sold as 'Dostinex' by alldaychemist.com ... this mega site from India does guarantee delivery to Thailand.

Delivery charge is $25.

Here's a link (copy & paste into browser): www.alldaychemist.com/

Generic Name: Cabergoline

US Brand : Dostinex 0.5

Manufacturer : Sun Pharma

Strength: 0.5 mg

I would heed the advice of other posters on this subject.

I have a question about current exchanges rates (Thai Baht for U.S. Dollars). If I use PayPal to send someone (friend or vendor) money from the U.S., what is the exchange rate from the Thai Bank?

In particular, I'd like to know about the current rate from Bangkok Bank and Bank of Ayuthaya ... I may be off on the spelling of that one, but I mean the one with the big yellow sign.

If I send $100.00 (Pay Pal charges me a fee = charges me almost $104.00 for this) from the U.S., how much is actually deposited into the Thai banks listed above.

I see the exchange rate on this site reported at 30.21 Baht/US$; but, I know the actual exchange rate if you exchange U.S. dollars for Baht at a bank or foreign exchange

'booth' is actually less, perhaps on the order of 29.Bt/$ ??

Thanks for any answer(s) and info provided.

If the diseased toenail does not hurt, simply file it down ... I recommend a metal file that would be suitable for machinery ... not an emory board.

If it hurts, or you simply can't stand the way it looks consult with a podiatric surgeon. If the nail root is removed along with the nail, it will

not grow back. I've had this done to both of the great toe nails and am happy with the results.

In 1995 my Thai wife got a 10 yr. tourist visa to the U.S. We were/are legally married and had a son who was/is an American citizen. When we traveled to the U.S. my in-laws

in Chaiyaphum cared for our son.

My wife owned two homes at the time in Thailand, had a bank account, etc. We visited the U.S. for about two months.

In 2009 I applied for an Immigrant Visa on her behalf which she obtained. We moved to the U.S. in Dec. of 2009. She has her Permanent Residency Certificate (Green Card) and Social Security card.

She successfully obtained a driving license in the U.S. (took exam in English as required) and now has a decent job that she enjoys working as a chef in a decent Thai (well, Americanized Thai/Asian) restaurant.

The age difference will keep them from getting a Tourist Visa!!!

Not necessarily. When I was 55 (few years ago) my Thai wife, who back then was 23, got a Tourist visa (to the U.S.) that was good for ten years. We were legally married and we had

a son who became an American citizen. We did have our son (age 2 at the time) stay with his Grandparents in Chaiyaphum. I bought a home for us that was solely in my wife's name.

What may have helped her in obtaining approval was my writing a letter (and submitting it along with the application)explaining exactly why we wanted to travel to the States, where

we planned to stay, length of stay, etc.

We relocated to the U.S. in 2009, and my wife has a Permanent Resident card (Green card). We,ve been here for about 14 months now and my wife (and son) love it here ... even the

snow! I miss the heat of LOS. My wife has a Social Security number, a job as a chef in a decent Thai restaurant and she also successfully obtained her driving license here.

Persist in your efforts and good luck!

"You're confirming what I've been saying all along. They don't have time to analyse the length of periods between visas, where they were issued and total time spent in Thailand. They are too busy and just quickly count the stamps. They were doing that in Penang too."

... what about Singapore? It's been years since I visited there; but, when I did, there was never a problem with the number of entries on a Tourist visa.

We (myself, my Thai wife and our son) moved to the U.S. in early Dec. 2010. I had to relocate to the U.S. as I have a type of leukemia, CLL. Now we're in frigid New Hampshire;

and, man, do I miss Thailand now.

I lived in Thailand for ten years. I had a few very good steaks while living in Bangkok; but, was never happy with steak I ordered at any restaurant in the Pattaya/Jomtien area.

My wife is an excellent cook. We used to buy the best beef we could find at Carrefour, FoodLand, etc., and she'd cook them over the charred wood (20 Baht/bag!)in the barbeque.

They were very decent this way, so if you have an area where you can barbeque steaks, I highly recommend getting into that. Good luck.

" ... ive never once seen a white male pushing drugs in Sukhumvit or causing trouble in gangs like the West Africans do, theyre the reason why i will never step into this area again in the evening."

It is important to differentiate country of origin with the Blacks. I believe many that come from West Africa are of questionable character, whereas most African Americans and folks of color from Canada

and other Western nations visit (or live and work in) Thailand for the same reasons most whites do.

I am living in the States presently (since last Dec. '09); and, for the last 5 years before departing Thailand I lived in East Pattaya (yeah, on the 'dark' side). I will be travelling to BKK in about a month for business

and some sight seeing. I have read and heard so much about the deterioration of the lower Sukhumvit area, especially after dark. Personally, this saddens me as when I lived in Bangkok (2000 - 2004) we enjoyed lower

Sukhumvit. Is the general recommendation now to avoid this part of BKK altogether or only late at night. Would anyone care to offer guidelines? ... are there any links to discussions on this forum regarding this?

... I don't mean to try to detour the present topic.

Pizza in Thailand just does not fully compare to pies made in the US, Italy, etc.

However, I was always fairly satisfied with the attempts at Madrid restaurant in

Patpong.

Better take a S&W with you. Anyway, ... rarely see any BiB,..."

... I would tend to agree with a S&w (or Colt) ... if you can get a permit to carry.

'Bib' ? ... maybe one who didn't get his (refuse to use the word 'fair') share of bribes

committed the crime.

We are back in the USA; and, I really miss prices in Thailand for medical care.

I formerly went to Bangkok Hospital in Pattaya, PIH and Pattaya Memorial. There

are pros and cons of the three. For what I needed to see a specialist for, Bangkok

Hospital in Pattaya was awesome. Sure, I knew that for most things it cost more

than the others in Pattaya; but, it was worth it.

I have nothing negative to say about the hospitals in Pattaya, with the only exception

being Banglamung. My wife was mistreated, or rather I should say treated without being

examined (!) at Banglamung government hospital.

For the money, Queen Sirikit Hospital in Sattahip is a gem. Some of the doctors who

practice at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital and PIH also can be seen at Q. Sirik for far less

than they charge at the private hospitals in Pattaya. Foe those without private transporation,

there are buses that go to Sattahip which are very affordable.

" ... So my question is which hotel has the best breakfast?"

When in BKK I believe that in most hotels you can have breakfast in bed ...

my favourite!

... don't even ask me about lunch.

"I am missing out the Place ..."

Just curious ... is this your first attempt at a 'storyboard?'

If not, I think I was fooled by your command of the Englit language!

There is a decent parking garage in Patpong (BKK); and, to the best of my knowledge, it is safe.

It is on Soi 'Patpong 2,' which runs between Silom Rd. and Surawong Rd. There is a Foodland (food market)

on the same soi.

From the parking garage you can walk to the 'Sala Daeng' station of BTS Skytrain on Silom Road in a few minutes.

Along Silom Road there are some decent places to shop and of course dine. Thumbs up for Madrid on Patpong 1 if you are

an American expat (or tourist). The Night Market in Patpong (Soi 1) is famous or infamous!

As the garage is in Patpong, I recommend that you obtain a parking space there before night activities start, although

I never had a problem getting a space ... for my car!

Chok dee kup

Here is a telephone number where you can inquire (BKK). It is/was only available in LOS ...

Berlin Pharmaceutical Industry Co Ltd

Office :

359 New Rd

Bangkok 10100

Tel: 0 2225 4261-3

Fax: 0 2225 4260, 0 2223 1011

WebSite: http://www.berlinpharm.com

Good luck

I am living back in the US now; but, when I lived in LOS I had a couple of friends who mailed Thai pharmaceuticals to Canada without a problem.

Basically, the meds were shipped vis EMS at the Thai Post Office. When the the receipt was filled out at the Postt Offie, the sender(s) used false names.

All meds mailed that I heard of made to the intended recipient(s). As best I understand it, this is not legal; but, oftentimes, perhaps mostly, overlooked unless

the quantities are 'large.'

What officials here and also in Canada are looking for are 'copy' medications, which sometimes can be extremely dangerous.

This is a huge problem around the Globe; and, particularly in Asia, including LOS.

Those who have looked at shop townhouses know they are not that expensive although not cheap compared to lower end condos.

In my opinion investing in a shop townhouse for personal occupancy represents a solid investment. The first floor can be used as

a personal garage for parking. Guaranteed parking will become far more scarce over the next couple of decades. I have seen a

couple of townhouses with the ground floor level being used for parking on Soi Bukoew. Vehicles garaged this way are reasonably

safe as well.

" ... all vacant land between Beach Rd and Third will be developed."

I think of this as well; and, I would bet that all land between Third Road and Sukhumvit will be developed.

Twenty years of development in Pattaya is a long time. Imagine the changes that will occur on the darkside.

Quite likely it will no longer be 'dark.'

Oh ... should you go to see Dr. Chanvit on Prataumnak, please tell Nong (his secretary and nurse?) that 'Peter from the U.S. says hello'

We moved to the U.S. this past December.

Nong is a sweetheart!

I don't have personal experience in this area; but, I know a few folks who had the Botox treatments (injections) in Pattaya by a Dr. Chanvit who owns and runs a clinic on

Soi Prataumnak (? sp) about 100 meters or so South of Bangkok Bank and Top Pharmacy and on the same side of the Soi as both. Those I know who had the Botox

treatment by Dr. Chanvit were very satisfied

I visited Dr. Chanvit myself for years at his clinic on Soi Prataumnak for other purposes and found him to be very congenial, competent and more than fair in pricing.

His level of English is acceptable. About a year or so ago, Dr. Chanvit opened another office in Pattaya which is new and more upscale. I never saw him at the newer

location however.

I meant to add the following to my previous post:

My wife and I lived in Bangkok for several years prior to moving to East Pattaya. We both had dental work done at Bumrungrad and later

The Dental Hospital.

We both agree that we were much happier with the dental work done at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. We used to discuss the apparent higher

pricing levels at Bangkok Pattayta; but, now that we reside in the U.S., we both realize what a bargain such quality work is in Thailand and

especially at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. Dr. Thappasit is dearly missed.

I would like to add that I had one implant done in Thailand. For that I went to PhyaThai in SriRacha as the lady impantologist that did my

implant offered to do it for 40,000. Baht (in 2009) ... 75,000. Baht at Bangkok Pattatya! I am also very satisfied with the implant at

PhyaThai. I have several friends in the Pattaya area who also had very good results with implants at PhtaThai in SriRacha.

I had dental work done at both Pattaya International Hospital and Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. In my opinion the quality of the work done at

Bangkok Pattaya is quite superior and worth the extra cost. I had two root canals done at Bangkok Pattaya by a female Endodontist, a root

canal specialist. She had an amazingly gentle touch and demeanor. She even hummed musical tunes while she worked. I cannot remember

her name; but, if you inquire at the reception desk in the Dental Department (clinic) I am certain they will steer you in the right direction.

Many fear the root canal procedure; but, trust me, it is very tolerable with the lady Endodotist at Bangkok Pattaya. The fear was the worst part.

Both of my experiences were practically painless.

For general dentistry and making of crowns, I found Dr. Thappasit at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital to be the finest dentist (? oral surgeon) I had ever

encountered. He attended Colombia Univeristy and Georgetown Dental School in the United States. He is a remarkably intelligent gentleman and

a superb human being. Dr Thappasit has a keen sense of humor as well.

Checking with a friend now, believe his wife's case took about four months. One thing that really sped things up is that since they've lived here for at least one year, they were able to file the original I-130 petition and supporting documents with U.S. Immigration there on Wireless Road. It can be a MUCH longer process if you're required to file in the U.S.

You can start the learning process here: http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visas.html

Mac

Yes, all of the above is true. My wife and I, along with our 6 yr. old son who was born in BKK and is an American & Thai citizen, moved to the USA early last December.

We lived in Thailand for about 9 years.

We filed the I-130, etc. at U.S. Immigration and Homeland Security office on Wireless Road, and the entire process took about 4 months.

I will say that one has an easier time if they have been legally married for two years. My wife received her Permanent Resident Card ('Green Card')

three weeks after we arrived in the States. She received a Social Security number about 4 weeks after entering.

My wife misses Thai food and her family; but, she love it here in the States. Our son has adjusted beautifully to school here in the U.S.

I hope all goes well for you.

"I won't have the 65,000 baht social security income for 2 years."

Whenever you receive your funds from Social Security, they can be directly deposited into an American bank and the funds withdrawn over here each month with ATM withdrawal fees from the American bank(s), which are much less with 'non-debit' ATM cards, plus the 150 Baht per transaction fee from the Thai bank(s). If you go this route, I suggest having two accounts (I do, one debit, the other non debit, both with ATM cards) so you can transfer online (only use bank that has online banking) in case you lose a card.As mentioned, the withdrawal fees from the American bank(s) are far less with a non-debit ATM card.

My son, both a Thai and an American citizen, receives Social Security funds under my account. His monthly amount is directly deposited by the Treasury into Bangkok Bank in New York and wired on same day to his account at Bangkok Bank here. There are no ATM fees involved. The money, as with any transfer, is done at the current (inter-bank) exchange rate.

I believe you (and your wife) can possibly also have your funds directly deposited into Bangkok Bank in New York and wired over here to Thailand in the same manner. I suggest visiting the International Banking division at the main branch of Bangkok Bank in Bangkok once you are here. Of course a call to Social Security's Regional Office in Manila could possibly confirm the feasibility of this before you come. The tel. number there is 632 - 526 - 5936. If this works out for you, it would eliminate ATM fees altogether.

Good luck.