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Hi. I got a quote from Bumrungrad for 1M baht for Mako robot assist. Did you get a direct anterior approach? In other words, did they go in through the front? Bangkok Phuket wants about 550k baht. Money is not my main consideration. Thanks for your recommendations. How was your recovery pain? Did you need to take opioids during recovery?

Yes, please. I'd like as much data as possible. This is a major decision. If you have time to discuss in DM, would appreciate it.

I posted last week in the Phuket forum and got no replies. So, I thought I'd post in medical forum, which has a bigger audience. OK by you?

Hi. I've been delaying major hip surgery in Bangkok for a long time due to other health issues getting in the way. Does anyone here have experience getting orthopedic surgery at Bangkok Phuket hospital? How did it go? I think I'll need to have it done here in Phuket (rather than Bangkok), so I'm kind of looking for words of reassurance. Thanks!

Hi. I need a hip replacement, and it's way overdue. I'm gathering data about having it done in Phuket, at Bangkok Phuket Hospital. I live in Phuket, I like the surgeon here, and they would fly a highly experienced Bangkok surgeon to Phuket to lead the procedure. However, some expats I trust have said I must fly to Bangkok to reduce risk and ensure the best outcome. On the other hand, a Thai friend who works in the medical industry assures me that Bangkok Phuket hospital is fine. Has anyone here had orthopedic surgery in Phuket, or have friends who have? How was the outcome? Would you recommend it? Much appreciated! I'd prefer to stay near my home for this major surgery, if it's safe to do so.

Poor guy makes it to 64, maybe he retires after saving money for decades. He's enjoying Thailand with a Thai GF, riding a boat, silly T-shirt ... and the next thing he's cut down so randomly. Wish he could go back in time and run into the store or something.

I can't reliably walk until I get a hip replacement. How much would a "girlfriend" be per month to cook for me, clean, and maybe occasionally other "duties"? Can she be trusted around computers and expensive stuff? In an ideal world, she takes care of me after major hip surgery? Thank you.

I can't reliably walk until I get a hip replacement. How much would a "girlfriend" be per month to cook for me, clean, and maybe occasionally other "duties"? Can she be trusted around computers and expensive stuff? In an ideal world, she takes care of me after major hip surgery.

"The monk closed their eyes during the sex and also asked his followers to record the sex, saying he would show the videos and pictures to a Vajrayana deity on Pron Hub as a way of showing respect to the deity generating income."

Hi. I'm considering a move to south of Pattaya. Not sure where yet. I have gastritis and I need very bland, made-to-order meals delivered to my home. For example, grilled chicken with no seasoning, grilled salmon with no seasoning, steamed vegetables, fresh vegetable juice, grilled potatoes, fresh fruits, plain brown rice, etc. Nothing fried. It's hard to find very plain food in Thailand! Can I find that near Pattaya? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

I miss social distancing.

Recreation is necessary to recuperate from a stressful life. Stress is a factor in most diseases. Therefore, recreational use is medical use. This isn't an empty slogan. Anything that can help us relax without causing horrible side effects (like alcohol or cigarettes) contributes to health. Also, it's cannabis -- not dope, weed, or marijuana. If we want to resist prohibition, it helps not to use slur words intended to vilify this ancient medicinal herb. "Marijuana" was popularized by Harry Ansliger in 1930s in order to give cannabis racist connotations. He told the US Congress that "Marijuana" makes Blacks and Mexicans sex crazy. If he had used the word "hemp" or "cannabis," then US prohibition would never have passed in 1937. The original Constitution of the US was written on hemp. "In particular, he latched on to the story of a young man named Victor Licata, who had hacked his family to death with an ax, supposedly while high on cannabis. It was discovered many years later, however, that Licata had a history of mental illness in his family, and there was no proof he ever used the drug." https://www.cbsnews.com/news/harry-anslinger-the-man-behind-the-marijuana-ban/

I dated a TG who owned a beauty salon. I had been to the salon and it was legit, with some employees. After the 3rd date, I asked if we could go to a hotel room, and she agreed. Fast forward about an hour later and she asks me for 2000 baht. I said, "Why should I pay you? You're not a prostitute." To which she answered, "I know I'm not a prostitute. That's why I charge more!" I didn't see her again. Everything is a shade of gray here in LOS.

The only way I approach these balcony railings is on my knees or belly. Can't always say it was a death of despair. It could have been a few drinks and lost balance, especially for someone who is tall.

Are they going to legalize it for 2 years and then torpedo all the casino boats? LOS.

Very stable convicted-felon genius.

Here's what I understand so far: I am only taxed on money I bring into Thailand each year. What stays in the States is not taxable by Thailand. Is that right? Let's say if I bring 1M baht into Thailand next year to support myself. I pay taxes on it to Thailand. But, if I want to deduct that 1M baht from my US taxes, it has to be earned income (from work) and not money from interest, dividends, or capital gains. Am I on the right track? If most of my income is from investments (I'm retired), and I bring that over to support myself in Thailand, would I be unable to deduct those Thai tax payments from my US tax return? I think so. But, not sure. Is there a link to an easy primer on this stuff? Thanks.

Thank you.

If you look closely at the picture above, there is a reflection of a McDonalds in the glass. Sell Big Macs only in drugstores I say! More health damage is done by McDonalds than by every cannabis dispensary in the world. Destroyer of coronary and metabolic health.

Am I understanding you correctly? Did you just say that Americans like me can deduct any taxes paid to Thailand from their US taxes? If I bring in a million baht from the US and pay Thai taxes on that, the Thai taxes will be deductible from my US taxes? If so, that effectively means I'll continue to pay no Thai taxes. Am I getting it right? That would be a relief.

Red Bull Heiress came from Thai elite Fumed at rumors spreading on the street Plucked her eyebrows on the way Shaved her legs and then he was a she

Did shops sell medical-grade flowers then, or just the liquids? The liquids and edibles are useless to me. Hopefully, nothing changes except I need to buy a license.

If they ladyboy gang joins up with the samurai gang, our only remaining hope is Batman.

Agree. And hospital beer bars are the only viable solution to alcohol.

If not for cannabis, there would be no jazz. “Vic and I were blasting this joint – having lots of laughs and feeling good, enjoying each other’s company. Just then two big healthy dicks [detectives] came from behind a car nonchalantly and said to us, ‘We’ll take the roach, boys.’” Detectives confided in Armstrong that the arrest was prompted by a bandleader who was jealous of Satchmo’s natural talent and called a “stool pigeon” on him. Luckily, the detectives were fans of Armstrong’s music, and although he spent nine days in the Downtown Los Angeles City Jail, his jaunt to jail only proved to cement his love of the plant. That’s one reason why we appreciated pot, as y’all calls it now. The warmth it always brought forth from the other person – especially the ones that lit up a good stick of that ‘shuzzit’ or gage, nice names.” — Louis Armstrong (Satchmo) Source: https://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/louis-armstrong-and-cannabis#