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This is a "short story", compared to my driving licence renewal. New address and new passport= 3 day nightmare! And then, even though I've got cataracts (fixed soon I hope?), they did everything to pass me, tapping me on the arm when the 2 sticks were aligned, giving me 2 or 3 guesses to get the colours right. And didn't even put "glasses" on my licence! Lovely people.

1 hour ago, Gsxrnz said:

Personally, I find the disorganized Thai bureaucratic system much less tyrannical than the organized and brutal bureaucracy of my home country, the Democratic Socialist Republic of New Zealand.

Might get better once Horseface pisses off!

15 hours ago, Mark Nothing said:

No, I do not read pharmaceutical inserts anymore because I have rejected both tablets and vaccines.  Instead, years ago I transitioned to the devine medicine, urine, which returned my body to health and vitality.

You could probably make a good income in public toilets.

On 1/17/2023 at 2:36 PM, Dazinoz said:

Wasn't trying to buy illegal Thai ID. I wanted a legal one for her.

 

She will probably get more ripped off in Myanmar as she is not very smart. She has been in Thailand over 10 years and I think would have been entitled to a Thai ID if she had proof of that.

 

She is going back to Myanmar with a friend soon hopefully to get ID.

She's not the only one who's not real smart!

On 1/17/2023 at 2:19 PM, Robin said:

Just because the man is a "Tick Tok Star" does not mean that he is not entitled to justice when being sold a bad second -hand car.  If the dealer managed to unload a 'dog' onto the unfortunate man, the dealer should make some recompense.

I was always told that Porsches do not break down.

 

He's an idiot!

On 1/10/2023 at 10:41 PM, Microwave said:

I’m not sure how they work, I just know that they work to completely get rid of hemorrhoids.  They’re non habit forming and safe to use as often as needed. 

Best dosage is 500 mgm twice a day. Don't take for longer than 3 months.

13 hours ago, habuspasha said:

Thank you for this.  I wanted to get a second bivalent booster shot before my trip to Thailand the end of this month.  (I had my first bivalent (5th Moderna) last Sept, before my last trip.)  The pharmacist wouldn't give it me.  She said the CDC (I'm in NYC) didn't recommend it.    I called the CDC for clarification but so far they haven't gotten back to me.

Just get vaccinated for OCD!

19 hours ago, damo1967 said:

That is not 'uncommon' for those imbecils that do not have proper insurance and can not pay the hospital.  He was lucky he got any treatment.

How empathetic! <deleted> insurance companies will do anything they can to avoid paying out. And what's an "imbecil"?

8 hours ago, KannikaP said:

I read this as 'If you pass a PCR test in your own country, you will need Covid Insurance to enter Thailand' 

If you do not pass the test, you should not be allowed to get on the plane!

"Arrivals!"

On 12/30/2022 at 7:12 AM, soi3eddie said:

Is this the same health minister who derided foreigners as dirty and bringing in the virus? Double standards or what! And we all know why. Money talks and those living in Thailand put at risk to keep the pay masters happy. 

 

He didn't say foreigners were dirty, but Europeans. And I can assure you he's spot on!

On 12/30/2022 at 6:11 PM, thaibeachlovers said:

Do they still do radical prostatectomies? If so don't get one of those. Ruined my life.

No sex life still beats the alternative!

On 12/28/2022 at 1:11 AM, Lancelot01 said:

I have written about this situation here before.

I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate late last year. 

I decided I didn't want to continue with the prescribed medication and so, after consulting Dr Google, I changed my diet (to Keto) and took more exercise. That was in January. 

After four months I had lost 20kg (+/-45lbs), the prostate reduced and, in consultation with my doctor, I discontinued the medication. 

A further 'side effect' was that my blood pressure returned to normal and, again after speaking with my doctor, I  no longer take bp medication. 

Eight months later, I am still reasonably fit, the weight has not returned and I can still enjoy a eating and drinking. 

 

 

Weight is everything!

On 12/31/2022 at 12:10 AM, Sheryl said:

Posts with factual misinformation, and repliles to ssme, have been removed.

A daunting task!

On 12/30/2022 at 3:00 PM, VocalNeal said:

^ Well I suppose it might be akin to asking around for the price of stuff before actually going out to buy something????

Society's accumulated knowledge is built on the experience of others.????

Medicine in Thailand is a business.????

What <deleted>. Why don't you go and become a doctor, and then work for free?

On 12/8/2022 at 7:14 PM, rodknock said:

i wear dvt stockings, have since 2015.

where in Bangkok can i find a good doctor or place to purchase good stockings?

thank you

Lazada.:- Class II or III stockings are much cheaper than, say, the shop at the Police General Hospital. (300 baht compared to German imports at 1300 baht.) Black or beige. I often wear coloured class 2 stockings so I don't look like my grandmother!

18 hours ago, 4MyEgo said:

I have to disagree with you, as I believe the blame lay solely on the intruder, I mean you know that you wouldn't risk going onto a neighbours property at night or any other property for that matter.

 

It's called trespassing and the intruder was out to steal, regardless if it was ganja, his intention was clear, a good beating should have made him learn a lesson, in my days, the cops would do it.

 

The fact that he refused medical treatment when it was to be administered, shows to me that he is incapable of accepting things for what they are and has a problem mentally.

 

He is lucky my wife didn't catch him in our yard as she wields a manchette pretty well and won't think twice about using it.

 

As for the relatives, well to me, it shows that they are only after money as they can't see past their own noses, the guy was in the wrong place at the wrong time and unfortunately got a beating which medical treatment could have sorted, however he refused it, so there is no manslaughter case to be answered and no compensation to be made in my opinion.

 

Everyone has a right to defend their property and this sends a clear message and is within his rights in my opinion.

I'd be worrying about my wife, if I were you!

19 hours ago, Artisi said:

Why should they prosecute him? 

Because he killed a man!!!

Recent research shows adverse effects in knee joint from too many cortisone injections. (We all know that anyway. Damages tendons). They're getting better results from hyaluronic acid injections. (A lubricant often used in eye drops for treatment of corneal pathology).

On 11/9/2022 at 7:44 AM, jaywalker2 said:

Get a crown. It's important for keeping the bone intact, maintaining the structure of the mouth, and ensuring proper bite. You shouldn't even get your wisdom teeth taken out unless it's unavoidable. Dentists often say you don't need them but their removal causes the mouth to shrink leading to constricted airway, breathing problems, and other issues.

What <deleted>!

On 11/9/2022 at 7:27 AM, Lacessit said:

It depends on where the tooth is, one's age, and how important that particular tooth is in biting and chewing.

 

At my advanced age, I would only have teeth restored if critical. Two extracted in the last two years, I get along OK without them.

 

IMO you could probably have a molar in the position you describe removed without missing it much.

 

I've found dentists here can extract teeth quite painlessly with injections, your choice if you want nitrous oxide instead.

 

You do have the option of replacing with an implant later; however, that's a lot more expensive than a crown, 55K-60K baht.

You don't have Nitrous Oxide "instead of an injection". You still have the injection.

On 11/4/2022 at 9:15 PM, Mark Nothing said:

5 years ago I poured all my alcohol down the toilet and was almost sickened by the toxic stench.  I will not be contributing to the monopolist's coffers anymore.

You mean it went through your body first? Or are you a holier than thou goody goody?

23 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Rocket surgery?  Perhaps it's "brain science"!

No; "brain science" doesn't sound nearly as catchy.

On 10/25/2022 at 4:58 AM, Rory Pedley said:

Perharps I should change my original post to; 

"Are there any dental hygiene experts out there that can tell me how I should be brushing my teeth." ????

I guess I'll go back to looking on eBay or get somebody to send some from overseas.

It's not rocket surgery! Poor brushing technique is nearly always due to laziness. You must brush for a TIMED 2 minutes, not guessing. And when you turn your hand around, don't miss the canine area. And each tooth has 5 surfaces. And floss at night. And think about a "Waterpik", because all the brushing in the world won't get every bit of stringy food out, just the plaque.

You could always go for an electric toothbrush, which are always soft. They usually have 30 second warnings, and a 2 minute alarm. In the end, they don't clean better, but clean easier. Therefore, better for people who don't have good brushing technique.