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Ihm just curious: pricing at government hospitals
Chongalulu replied to DUS's topic in Health and Medicine
Only ever had relatively minor incidents and always at a government hospital,very cheap ,just a few hundred baht . Worst thing was a cracked metatarsal in Khanom where doctor consultation ,X ray and a cast was 1300 baht and all done in a couple of hours. I paid and got out quickly before in my mind they realised they’d undercharged! Only other experience was a much more complex operation for the missus by a very experienced surgeon at Yanee private hospital Bangkok involving 3 nights in a nice private room and follow up consultations. 80k baht . Again I thought that perfectly reasonable vs UK . Never really experienced any inordinate waiting times as I might in A & E in UK. So pretty satisfied in all ???? -
Police raid condo of German tax fraud suspect hiding in Thailand
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Clever. Haven’t heard that before…. -
Unhinged Bangkok taxi driver threatens to murder passenger
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
…and don’t forget the handy compensation also.. ???? -
Unhinged Bangkok taxi driver threatens to murder passenger
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Yes,I’ll be very relieved to get that back ! ???????? -
Honda Wave, Yamaha Finn, gearbox and riding
Chongalulu replied to driver52's topic in Motorcycles in Thailand
"Moped" was derived from old legislation in U.K. where it was a low capacity engine (50cc ?)motorcycle but had to have pedals too,enabling 16 years olds to have transport.They were only cosmetically functional but complied with legislation. Mo = motorcycle, Ped = pedals -
Honda Wave, Yamaha Finn, gearbox and riding
Chongalulu replied to driver52's topic in Motorcycles in Thailand
That’s why I was surprised that my full face helmet actually fitted (with a bit of pushing down on the Click's seat to get it to lock) . The reviews say it doesn’t! It’s an easy fit in the Wave along with the gloves. With an expensive helmet it’s a must it’s secure,as you say -
Pattaya Beach Hotels and Bars Benefited from Crew of USS Nimitz
Chongalulu replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
I think it may have gone over your head…? -
Honda Wave, Yamaha Finn, gearbox and riding
Chongalulu replied to driver52's topic in Motorcycles in Thailand
Interesting. We have an 8 year old 125 Wave in great condition but considering passing it on to the family. I am tempted by the newer technology ,cvt transmission and bigger engine of the Honda click 160 although missus favours another 125 Wave which has barely changed. We don’t use it beyond short journeys often filling the spacious under seat with shopping,or my full face Arai helmet (which also actually just squeezes under the click seat. Any suggestions /tips? -
Pattaya Beach Hotels and Bars Benefited from Crew of USS Nimitz
Chongalulu replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
"Baht"? Just for a moment I was wondering what you were about to say .! ???????? -
Toyota Yaris 2022 Tyres. Any suggestions please.
Chongalulu replied to Gee Bangkok's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
These are a low rolling resistance tyre (supposed to aid fuel economy) but there’s always a trade off with tyre technology,which may be ride comfort? I don’t think the Yaris (great little car it is) is high on ride comfort anyway so perhaps a more conventional tyre (like the Turanza mentioned by previous poster) might help in that respect. My daughters Yaris in U.K. now has Bridgestone Turanzas which they’re very happy with. -
Thai Expert Explains High Electricity Bills in Thailand
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Global Energy prices always in the end are reflected in utility bills .notwithstanding any governmental subsidies (like France ) or taxes distorting that. And It isn’t just LNG prices ,which Europe for example imported very little of given their reliance on Nordstream pipelines pumping actual gas from Russia supplying nearly all of their needs. -
Thai Expert Explains High Electricity Bills in Thailand
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
What about all the innocent people dying? Isn't that bad? It is,but not in a way that has many practical negatives for the rest of us. There are quite a few not innocent people dying too… -
Thai Expert Explains High Electricity Bills in Thailand
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Wow! Lights AND music! /j Are you calling him a lyre…? -
Thai Expert Explains High Electricity Bills in Thailand
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
It tells me that it is very significantly lower than in my U.K. and the rest of Europe. -
Thai Expert Explains High Electricity Bills in Thailand
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
What were you saying during the pandemic when at one stage the oil price went negative and the energy companies lost billions? The same with airlines.You appear not to understand the economics of a volatile commodity industry where profitable times balance out the troughs of losses. Well yes it very much is the effects of the war which is behind the significant inflation "and stuff". You also have to explain how the preceding decade(s) of low inflation and interest rates fit into your theory….? ???? -
Thai Expert Explains High Electricity Bills in Thailand
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Well I’d much rather be paying my energy bills here than on my house back in the U.K. (which I rent out) . The council tax alone is 12000 baht per month and the utility bills will be that again (plus 50%) ! ???? My tenants pay that… -
90 Day Report Online - How long pending?
Chongalulu replied to ubonrthai's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
One thing to be mindful of is if doing your report circa 15 days before due date (assuming approved within 2 days) your next 90 day report is due from that date ,not 90 days from the original due date . Given the online reporting has worked seamlessly for me since the new website this effectively doesn’t matter so I always report the full 15 days beforehand to cover eventualities, so"loosing" 15 days each time. -
Do you ùse an Air Fryer ? Did you know ?
Chongalulu replied to Social Media's topic in General Topics
Yup,those are the ones I always use. Best price/quality combination. Made in Netherlands if I recall?