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If you are talking about chains like Boots and Watsons they charge more than the local pharmacies. Part of it probably has to do with having to pay more for their space in a mall.
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Thailand to Tighten Air Quality Safety Standards
rwill replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Change the regulation and then do nothing anyway. -
So, are BA.4 BA.5 sub-variants containable in Thailand?
rwill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Both Pfizer and Moderna have already done so but it is going thru testing/approval right now. And even if they become available in other countries by then will Thailand once again drag their feet in obtaining them? -
No Thai Customs charges ever if package is valued at less than 1500 THB.?
rwill replied to JimmyJ's topic in General Topics
I read on a shipping site that customs exemption was for items less than 1,500 baht and less than a kilo in wieght. Unless they contain prohibited or restricted items. I try to keep packages small and light and never have a problem receiving them. The exception to the exemption is when your package arrives with UPS or DHL. They like to create problems that don't exsist. In my experience UPS is the worst offender. But I read others here saying DHL is bad. I have had many packages arrive with DHL no problem at all. A couple of things DHL sent me an email and said they needed a copy of an ID, a description in Thai of the item, and a purchase receipt copy. But I received them no problem after that. UPS has on a few occasions demanded that I either mail them my passport or bring it to the customs office at the airport to get my package delivered. Once was for a box of candy canes. -
Senna Tea - where to get it or/and "local name"?
rwill replied to aldriglikvid's topic in General Topics
most pharmacies carry senna products here. -
About 4 years ago we were staying at a hotel in Nonthaburi. My wife is somewhat claustrophobic and doesn't really like going in elevators. We were on the 6th floor or so and decided to go down the stairwell. When we turned to go to the ground level floor there were boxes and other junk completely blocking the door. So we had to exit on the second floor and take the elevator down.
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Online 90 day report
rwill replied to peterfranks's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
It's an optional field. You could leave it blank if you wanted too. -
Petrified log in Tak recognised by Guinness World Records
rwill replied to snoop1130's topic in Central Thailand
The hub of petrification? -
Soy milk with 2 ingredients only - Soybeans and Water. Anywhere to buy this?
rwill replied to JimmyJ's topic in Chiang Mai
If you look at the side panel it list one ingredient. Whole Soy Bean 100% -
Yes. I am on Schwab One International account. I don't maintain an address in the US.
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Welcome to Thailand - where the customer is usually wrong!
rwill replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
They wouldn't have to tell me I don't have to eat there. I guarantee I would not. -
Schwab charges no fees and they also rebate you the Thai ATM fee instantly. There is no limit to the rebate allowed per month like some other banks do. Also add: One thing with the Schwab debit card. You can take out $1,000/day BUT only $500 at a time. If you try and take out more than that they will lock your card until you contact them. I found that out by accident the first time I used mine. Just want to add: Never take the exchange rate the ATM offers. It is the biggest fee of all. Always select 'continue without conversion' or whatever your bank says similar to that.
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Should Thailand buy oil and gas from Russia and Iran?
rwill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Well OPEC charges Asia more for oil than other regions. They probably should look for alternatives. It might at least get OPEC to give them the same rates as other regions. -
I see them around my home for a couple of weeks and then they disappear for about 3 months and come back again. They must migrate some. Thai name: นกกะรางหัวขวาน I just say nok garaang Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops) (thainationalparks.com)
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COVID-19 Cases Will Be Rising over Next 10 Weeks
rwill replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Just like influenza we will be living with it for the rest of our lives. Eventually it will become just part of the norm, like Flu, and not be thought about much. Influenza kills around 500,000 people a year and no one gives it a thought really. Just like influenza vaccines the covid vaccine will probobly become a mixture of 3 or 4 strains thought to be most prevalant at the time.