Carlosm

On 6/14/2025 at 12:16 PM, DrJack54 said:

Which immigration office? 

Phetchabun

17 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Which immigration office.

"Usual 2k baht" sounds like bar stool.

Why did you pay it

They visited my house, have already checked and it's the normal amount.

On 6/11/2025 at 1:36 PM, DrJack54 said:

Immigration can and sometimes do make a home visit for extension retirement. 

Don't concern yourself

Happened  to me, took me by surprise. Thankfully that was 8 years ago and nothing since though they wanted the usual 2,000 baht.

When i researched this some years ago i found that the best fruit is pomegranate. Wife gets it from the local market. Doesn't taste too good to me so put it in some palin yogart.

Also i found, off topic a little, that 100% dark chocolate is really good for diabetics and can be cut up and put into your breakfast bowl.

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i5353588475-s22754380953.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1

1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said:

I hesitate to challenge you but isn't it spelt:

 

HbA1c

 

I did this test twice (5.x result) and will do again this month.

It cost me 350 Baht at Lifecarelab in Pattaya.

 

I hesitate to challenge you but isn't it spelt:

Lifecare lap ? 😝

5 hours ago, moose7117 said:

There is a thing called a CGM.

I use the Freestyle Libre 2

It is a small device that sticks to your upper arem and constantly monitors your blood sugar levels, they pair with an app on your phone.

I have been using them in Australia for about a year and it allowed me to get a good understanding of what foods affect my sugar levels, also how certain foods give a rapid spike where others are more gradual.

this has allowed me to set a diet for myself and as of my last blood tests the endocrinologist has taken me off all meds.

Thats interesting. Did you find it easy to use/set up ?

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

Again, where are you located? Might be able to do this at a private lab. 

Near Wichian Buri, Phetchabun.

14 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

As OP has diabetes, moved to the main health forum.

 

As you seem to realize, the preferred test is the Hb1ac which is a measure of avetage blood glucose over a 3 month period (and thus  is usually done at 3-6 month intervals depending on how stable it is.)

 

Unfortnately the hand held meters for Hb1ac are, in my experience, very unreliable.  Best to have it done at a hospital or (large) lab.  

 

Where in Thailand are you and what hospital do you use?  If it is a government hospital that you rely on for inexpensive medications you may have to put up with their system even if also getting periodic Hb1ac elsewhere . 

 

Note that while the Hb1ac is best overall measure of blood sugar control, there is still a need for onetime blood sugar monitoring in some situations e.g. if on insuln or if oral medication dose has been recently adjusted. ..or experiencing possible symptoms of hypoglycemia. In contrast to the Hb1ac,  hand held meters to test blood sugar are accurate and readily available, Accucheck being recommended brand. 

Yer, everything i've read states that home Hb1ac test kits are unreliable. My local hospital is goverment, though very good do not do the test nor would they draw blood and send it off. They told my that the nearest hospital that would do it is 40 minutes north of me but told me that every day the queue starts at around 4am and by the time it opens at 8.30am there are hundreds waiting and dozens if queue jumpers. TiT.

I am diabetic and go to to hospital to do a fasting blood sugar test once a month (they also check my urine). I dont think its a good way to test as it only checks blood sugar levels for the last 24 hours.

So, was wondering if anyone uses a home test kit to check your hemoglobin like this one :-

https://shopee.co.th/Accugence-5-in-1-Multi-function-Blood-Glucose-meter-Uric-acid-meter-เลือดคีโตนเมตร-glucometer-ชุดเบาหวาน-Gout-Tester-เลือดคีโตน-Uric-acid-น้ําตาลในเลือด-monitor-พร้อม-Test-Stri-i.364666565.28319890559?sp_atk=7389d809-4867-4b2d-b1bb-21decfc40522&xptdk=7389d809-4867-4b2d-b1bb-21decfc40522

I'm on a low budget unfortunately so this seems to fit my needs. Thanks in advance.

This looks like what you are after :-

https://www.temu.com/search_result.html?search_key=Ultrasonic Dog Repeller&search_method=user

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

20th when? 

In any event not important. 

The fine will be 2k if you go tomorrow or wait till you have business at immigration. 

20th this month, its a 4 hour drive there and back but i dont want any complications with my ext'n of stay.

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

When is next extension due. 

You have two options.

Wait till you have business with immigration or go anytime suitable.

The fine does not accumulate as does overstay.

The fine will be 2k 

 

Rule #1 don't rely on reminder email. Put date into your Google calendar 

My next extension of stay is on the  20th, is that too late ?

Just now, DrJack54 said:

When is next extension due. 

You have two options.

Wait till you have business with immigration or go anytime suitable.

The fine does not accumulate as does overstay.

The fine will be 2k 

Thanks.... feel like such a plank 🤪

Normally i get an email reminding me to do my 90 day report. This time there was no reminder and i've missed it by a month. Tried doing it online but in vain telling me to report to my immigration office in person immediately.

So, what can i expect ?, first time in 25 years but that won't help.

On 8/12/2024 at 3:50 PM, Utalk2mutt said:

This is what you asked for so I obliged. If you’re not interested because it’s not in Phetchabun then don’t join simple really.

Its meant as a joke .....

Got to laugh tho', Chinese online store that doesn't sell mobile phones !

15 hours ago, Utalk2mutt said:

Carlos input TVRRCJ that’s a fantasy league in Issan.

Phetchabun ... pretty close to Issan.

2 hours ago, RickG16 said:

I don't want to miss out on opportunity to finish ahead of Tom Cruise......

Tried looking but i'm useless at searching and couldn't find any Fantasy football section.

So, would someone point me where i could join a FF league, my ones from England have parted ways.

4 hours ago, Tug said:

Cool did he comment on the air tag tracking device?I have one hidden in my truck Incase it gets stolen 

Which air tag do you use and how accurate is it ?

20 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Or you could Google Fullmatchreplay or Soccercatch, for example..... And then watch at your leisure. I tend to right-click once the show starts and link to the video and download using By Click Downloader.

Nothings better than watching it live.

On 3/1/2024 at 12:28 PM, brian2322 said:

I rented at the Peak Towers for a couple years.  It does get some pretty strong winds during storms, so I would definitely be concerned if they built more floors than they were allowed to.  It's got beautiful views on the beach side.  My only input is probably generic for hi-rises, there aren't enough facilities for the number of people that live there.  There are 2 pools with a total of ~20-30 chairs and a smallish gym and 30ish floors with ~10 units per floor.  So when residency picked up post-covid it was difficult to get a seat at the pool or use the common gym.  However, this is likely the case with most hi-rises.  I moved to a low rise and am happier here with the ratio of residents to facilities here.

When you lived at The Peak Towers was there much within walking distance such as any night life ?

1 hour ago, newnative said:

Done.

Thanks 4 that.

On 3/2/2024 at 7:49 AM, newnative said:

Sent a private message to your mailbox.

Hi, could you send me the pm, i bookmarked this thread expecting more replies as i too have been looking at the same 2 condo's.