TimBKK

Hi all, looking for a gynecologist recommendation in Pattaya - a specific doctor, ideally, or a hospital/clinic generally.  Early 30’s Thai woman, issue might be something called Uterine fibroids.  @Sheryl

Thanks in advance for any help.

Some online shops (wisely, IMO) switching from Line to Telegram for sales.  

13 minutes ago, ignore it said:

⁹Cops be licking their cops waiting for re-criminalization.

 

"Your busted!, we can settle this informally here ($$) or we can go down to the station."

 

And Medical Clinics be gearing up to do exams, write prescriptions  and issue medical certificates. 

is that what they be doin’?

From Candy Afterdark:

About the current cannabis situation:
    1.    You can still buy our products — our products are made from cannabis leaf.
    2.    If you want a patient card, search thai traditional clinic or “ขอใบผู้ป่วยกัญชา” or “คลินิกแพทย์แผนไทย,” or message us — we’re happy to help.

We know this situation feels unfair and strange, but it looks temporary.
Thank you for being with us — we’ll get through this together.

Most banks and brokerages already ask for citizenship to open and/or maintain an account - BOA, Chase, WF, Citi etc.  I am hard pressed to believe that they would ignore this information and slap the tax on everyone, including people they know the tax isn’t applicable to.

“We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold.”
 

Better dead than Red

1 hour ago, Andycoops said:

The Nips are welcome to them.

1950’s checking in

20 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

Vietnam has visas still for Indian visitors which ensures only quality indian visitors. 

 

The proliferation of open soliciation by indian visitors has destroyed Pattaya. 

This is a significant advantage for Vietnam, IMO and especially for those weighing TH vs. VN for long term stays.  Nice little bit of insight there.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

4 hours ago, Mark1969 said:

I lived in Pattaya previously for over a year about one year ago. I was planning to move back to Pattaya, into the Central or Jomtein area.

 

However, I just saw a bunch of Youtube video's saying Pattaya getting real bad with people from India taking over, sleeping on the beach, using beach as a public toilet, etc, but I'm not sure if it's really that bad or if the video's are just focusing on negatives for attention. I don't like males from India much, but i do like the food.

 

How different is it from a year ago?

The level of Indian annoyance is not so different from a year ago.  They still don’t know how to walk in a civilized fashion, that hasn’t changed - but the annoyances are generally avoidable with only minor inconveniences.  My context is central Pattaya, have no idea about Jomtien.
 

3 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

The reentry permit from agent for 4k is a multi entry. 

Same price you pay at airport if you use 200b optional service fee. 

Got that - is it included in Maneerat’s fee, or not?  That’s why I asked the OP directly.

On 6/13/2025 at 11:42 AM, ExpatDraco said:

Hi all,

 

Jomtien immigration, retirement extension, 1y (inc multi entry) *without* 800k in the bank (3 month application before the yearly renewal date with popular visa agent in Soi Post Office, Pattaya).

Price: 16500 + 3000 = 19500THB.

 

The extra 3000 fee is needed for the Bangkok Bank paperwork. This changed from last year because nowadays the Pattaya branch can not provide it anymore and the paperwork has to go to Bangkok Bank in BKK and they ask for the extra fee.

 

Warning: turn around time now 3 weeks to get your passport back although you can get it back in +- 1.5-2 weeks if you fancy a day trip to BKK!

 

Also you have to do a short trip to Jomtien immigration to get your picture taken.

 

Things needed:

 

Valid passport, watch expiry date.
Updated bankbook: deposit and withdraw some money on application day and update your book afterwards.
Bangkok Bank account/app needs to be updated by Bangkok Bank and daily transfer limit upgraded to 1m THB. You need a document from your mobile provider for this. (For True go to the Pattaya Tai branch near Tukcom instead of the busy Central Festival branch.)
Photo's (I think 2)

 

Not sure about these documents but I had them with me:

 

TM30
Copy of Rental contract
Copy of house book
Copy of ID card houselord

 

Hope this info was useful.
 

Does the price include a reentry permit or cheap/throwaway health insurance?
 

2 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Its irrelevant how long its takes, From reading your comments it sounds like you don't have a clue about electrics but are quibblibg over £15 for an electrician to change the lights, why don't you do it your self, you will need

1 x steps 1000b

1 x tester  100-300bt

1 x electrial screw driver .100-300bt

1 x pad saw incase different size, 100bt

 

Well over 800b

Just changed one without any of those things, which IMO illustrates how absurd a 200b install fee is.

You are right about one thing, I did not have a clue about electrics…other than knowing 200b is a joke.

Just now, Johnlkuk said:

 

Please don't suggest this, it is irresponsible as the fitting can still be live. 

Shut the power off first if you DIY, or pay the money for someone else's risk. 

Good point.  Although, I was just doing as the maintenance guys had previously done  

Just now, Photoguy21 said:

If it is simply a bulb change, why cant you do it yourself?

After being told 200b per, I will - not going to entertain pure greed in this instance.

And, this condo has a reputation for room lighting issues so its nothing more than a opportunistic money grab.

33 minutes ago, short-Timer said:

When it comes to weed, you get exactly what you pay for. 

in this instance, you have no idea what you are talking about.  You’ve never tried this vendor’s product, have you?  I have, regularly, and it is nothing as you presume and post above.

“When it comes to weed, you get exactly what you pay for.“

Wrong, again.  Have you not seen the massively overpriced trash in most shops in BKK, Pattaya, Phuket?  

2 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Always That is not just a bulb, it is a whole light fitting, they need to cut the power, remove the old and connect the new ones. 800bt is cheap

no need to cut the power, just turn the light switch off.  Takes the technician a few minutes, at most.  Not cheap but I suppose it’s all relative.

Just now, spidermike007 said:

I think a lot of ex-pats come here and they start counting in Thai baht. I find it helpful sometimes to count in dollars, if the condo was charging me $6 to replace a light bulb, I would consider that a bargain. Especially considering the fact that more than half of that cost is the bulb itself. 

200b install only.  Bulbs purchases separately by the tenant, think I paid 159b.

21 minutes ago, CanadaSam said:

The OP mentioned the cost of CHANGING the light by juristic, never mentioned if it included the light fixture.

 

At my condo, they charge 50 baht for changing only, reasonable, IMO.

200b for install only - takes the technician at most 3 minutes to replace one.

50b seems reasonable.

Juristic: “1 light bulbs 200 baht so 4 baht 800 baht kaa”

me:  get ****ed (paraphrasing)

Central Pattaya - outrageously greedy if you ask me

True, the OP has several good options.  A  post that lists “top tier” agencies without Cambodia Inter, though, is lacking.  But, I digress.

Where can I buy a motorcycle helmet with Western safety standards in Pattaya?  And, estimated ballpark price?