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Do a little bit of research. I have just had a fantastic experience at the private SamitiveJ hospital in ChonBuri only an hours drive. Fast professional booking of appointment, caring nurses, efficient doctor and great radiologists. Cost for an MRI, doctor consultation before and after MRI and 1 week medication. Cost 8,080 baht. You can't beat that.

Update and hopefully final one. I had my MRI at the SamitiveJ hospital yesterday. The final cost was 8,080 baht. This included MRI, doctor fees before and after MRI and 1 week medication. As @CharlieH suggested I have C6 Nerve Root (C5-C6 Disc Level): Pain can radiate from the neck to the shoulder, outer upper arm, down to the thumb and index finger. The doctor prescribed Lyrica (Pregabalin) 75mg for minimum 6 weeks and Celebrex 200mg the same. He said 90% will work if not an operation. He said Physio will probably not help. Fingers crossed this will work. Thanks once again to Charlie and @Sheryl.

I just read again. The question is about Pattaya "Do I need to notify Immigration that I am back in Pattaya?" Can you read?

I thought I would update this thread as it may help anyone interested. I have been considering the advice by @CharlieH and @Sheryl. I have been following a number of sites online and tried to work out an exercise programme for myself, so far no better. I have also had 6 chiropractor sessions again no better. So I have bit the bullet and booked an MRI at SamitiveJ hospital in ChonBuri for a C Spine MRI without contrast, it's on promotion at 5,888 baht plus pre consultation fee of between 800 and 1500 baht. Depending how this goes I may visit a Spine specialist recommended by @Sheryl Thanks again

What's that got to do with the specific question about Pattaya?

I did a Residents Certificate there a few weeks ago hardly any due for that desk. 300 baht. I had to update my TM30 as I had a new passport. Very easy, you don't need an agent, waste of money.

Start your own thread and don't hijack this one. You will get a better response.

I always use Bolt and always go for the cheap economy car option. Most of the time the car you get is excellent. Also this is one of the only services that I prefer to pay Cash. Payment by card and they can add anything they want.

Yawn Yawn Yawn

Considering the amount of foreigners with houses and condo's here in Pattaya I wonder why they have never opened a branch here.

I don't know what the fuss is about. I pay all my bills automatically by bank direct debit on the agreed date every month. 3BB, Electric and water. Once set up you can forget about it. You still see the bill either paper or via the app in advance of payment. Easy

Must be your bank then. I have a UK Mastercard and a UK visa card. Both are no fee and have an excellent exchange rate. I use them all the time and have done for 12 years. Never had an issue.

Thanks for the positive reply. Yes I probably do use my mobile a lot but no more than I have always done. As per my original post I am having chiropractor sessions doing exactly as you described but so fat no joy, that is why I created this thread to get some ideas. Cheers.

Thanks for the positive reply. Yes I probably do use my mobile a lot but no more than I have always done. As per my original post I am having chiropractor sessions doing exactly as you described but so fat no joy, that is why I created this thread to get some ideas. Cheers.

Thank you. I find it painful in my neck to sleep on my left side and yes my pillow is soft and probably too low. I will look for an alternative.

Thanks for the advice Sheryl

Thanks for the advice Charlie

Thank you that's my theory on why this started. My worry is, what is the treatment. It's been a while now with no improvement.

Thank you. Both shoulders and both arms are affected. The swelling in my neck is on my left side between the shoulder and neck just above the collar bone. The pain is sharp in upper arm when I use my arms to stand up applying pressure. I can raise my arms but in a circular movement I get pain in upper arm, this is both sides. Back of the neck around the highest point of my spine is sore. Some pain at the lower part of left thumb above the wrist. Thing is I can still go to the gym and do cardio treadmill and bike but no weights or lifting. I am 69 years old by the way

Thanks Charlie. It's both arms/shoulders that's the problem. I had no previous problems with my shoulders until as I said about 6 weeks after my right hip replacement. I am considering an xray as a first step but am unsure if it will show what is the problem. MRI would obviously be the ultimate test but for shoulder's and neck both sides it will be expensive.

I had a hip replacement in the UK last August which went very well and I was soon back in the gym My problem is that about 6 weeks after my op I started to get severe shoulder and arm pain, which also radiates down to my left thumb. I also have a slight swelling in the neck above the left collar bone. I don't know if this is due to the use of crutches etc. Now 6 months later this is no better. I have been going to a Chriopractor for 5 sessions, he says I have pinched/trapped nerves. But after 5 weeks it is no better. Any ideas advice for diagnosis and treatment @SherylThanks. I am based in Pattaya.

At Jomtien you only need a new TM30 if returning to the same residence, only if you get a new passport. I found this recently when I needed a residence certificate for my driving licence.

Yes it's that horrible Las Vagas complex, can't stand the place.

Book into a decent place for s few days. Have a look around, decided where you want to stay. Then book long term. Pointless booking a long stay in advance.

Probably not going to be a follow up. But I the shop confirmed that the necklace was not bought from them as it didn't have their stamp in the gold. Further investigation revealed that the son had a copy made and swapped it out. Cashing in the original gold to feed his drink/drug habit.