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That is very good advice, but the doctor in question has her after-hours clinic (or the first of her extra jobs) on the top floor of the hospital from 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m., so the wait is not too long.

It is very kind of you to take the time to comment so fully and helpfully, and as you say the answer is not straightforward. The doctor wants me to have a full bladder at 10 a.m., but not to drink after 2 a.m. So I will take the minimum amount of water that will prevent dehydration and its effects. Some months ago, I had a meal which upset my stomach for a couple of weeks. After the problem subsided, I was left with minor stomach pain, bloating, and gas in the upper abdomen so that I was burping throughout the day. I went to Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital and to the center on the third floor where people pay one or two thousand baht for a check-up. The doctor prescribed Omeprazole and Domperidone tablets and a couple of bottles of Alum Gel. After three weeks, I felt fine, but in view of my age, the doctor advised me to have the ultrasound test. Out of my hearing, she told my wife that she wanted to check the condition of my aorta. The woman doctor, by the way, was very thorough and really good - this is for those who might live in Prachuap.

Thanks for the link.

That's good news for me, but not for you. I never knew that government hospitals were so expensive.

Next week, I have to have an abdominal ultrasound examination, and the information I was given says that I should not drink any water for eight hours before that happens. However, I am 78 years old and I am not sure that I can get up in the morning and not drink anything until the examination is complete. Would sipping a little have much effect on the outcome? Thank you.

Thanks very much. I will try them.

I used to love apples, but over the past few decades they seem to have lost a lot of taste as growers prioritize appearance and shelf-life. They look beautiful and they are usually juicy, but for me they compare poorly with what I used to eat in the UK in the 1960s. I am surprised at the variety available in the big supermarkets, but I have been disappointed with the ones that I've tried. Could someone please suggest a variety that is worth eating?

Indeed, you can, but coming up on the northbound side is a little scary as there is not a proper lane for vehicles joining Phetkasem Road.

Thank you. I should know better.

There are many fine places for cycling in Thailand, but Thap Sakae straddles Phetkasem Road, and the traffic whizzes through and the noise is tremendous. How do they come up with such daft ideas?

As the population of Hong Kong is only 7.5 million and as 1.5 million of those are over 65, this seems a bit optimistic.

Of course. Thank you.

If he bought the truck on credit and had only third-party insurance, he'll be paying for his brief ownership for quite some time.

It is good to know that there is enough water in some parts of the province.

I don't believe this. I live in Thap Sakae, one of the affected areas, and since December 6th, 2022, we have had heavy rain on only three days, and 20 minutes of drizzle on another dozen occasions. The level of the groundwater must have fallen considerably because our trees are not producing much fruit even though I water them carefully, and some trees are starting to die. I can't imagine how farmers or all the people who depend on their gardens for fruit and vegetables will get through the next hot season if their wells are running dry.

Aren't there always fewer deaths on the roads during long holidays than on other days. I thought that the normal average was about 40 - 50 a day. Congestion saves lives.

My bread dough improved considerably when I started to use 'Saf-instant' yeast rather than 'Perfect.' In addition, I now buy 'Divella' Italian flour from Makro and my bread tastes better.

He loaned 15 million baht to 'his shared biological sibling.' His brother? Or his sister?

I know this man. He approached me in Lotus in Muang Prachuap with a story about his Thai girlfriend having stolen all his money, and he offered me a very cheap-looking watch in exchange for money. He claimed to be an Italian, but he looked like someone from Iran or Afghanistan (I worked in the former country in the early 1970s). When I walked out to the car park, I saw him getting into a nice, big SUV, so I figured that a little deception was needed to fund his trip.

In Thap Sakae district, we have had two days of heavy rain in seven months. Given that the southern part of the province has had a shortage of water for decades, some planning would have improved the situation rather than pie/plane in the sky.

I wonder why they didn't choose the quieter roads from Thap Sakae to Chumphon?

This is of tremendous help. Thank you very much.

Mosquitoes have disappeared from my house. There was a time when the first thing I did each morning was to zap a few dozen in the kitchen, and mosquito repellant was often on the shopping list, but I haven't bought any in at least six months. Insects are endangered. I saw a solitary butterfly (or moth) a few days ago.

Thanks very much indeed.

Is Royal Ploughing Day a holiday for government employees? I looked on Google, but I couldn't find a clear answer. Thanks.