DUS

I guess you are referring to DBS (deep brain stimulation). Yes, it is scary but fascinating, often yielding impressive results.

Hi, It might be a long shot but I wondered if anyone can recommend a Neurologist and/or Physiotherapist specializing in the treatment of patients with Parkinson´s here in Bangkok. I am aware of the Center of Excellence at Chula with their Parkinson´s specialists but when I spoke to them they were very clear and open in the way that they said "What isn´t it the official guidelines we don´t follow or like to discuss". It might not have been the exact wording but the message was clear. And I don´t criticize that approach at all. Mind you, apart from the standard treatment approach, I am particularly interested in more "experimental" approaches as a complimentary treatment. When I asked about "wellness devices" such as photobiomodulation/red light therapy (like Symbyx Biome, the Beech Band etc etc) I got the above "It´s not in the guidelines" response. When I asked if they could recommend a colleague who is also looking into those complimentary/experimental approaches they, as expected, said "No, we don´t know any of our colleagues doing this." Well, if they don´t know, maybe the wisdom of this forum does. Do you happen to know some doctor/neurologist focusing on PD who has a more "holistic" approach to the treatment of the condition? From red-light, to beech band to supplements and god knows what else is out there? If so, I´d be delighted to hear from you. As for the Physiotherapist: Anyone you have had positive experience with (in the treatment of PD)? Thank you! DUS

It is a tourist visa but so far my bank accounts with KTB and KrungSri are working just fine.But this being Thailand this fact doesn’t mean they won’t be closed in the future. Only the Lord Buddha knows.

Hi, Maybe I get lucky and can avoid contacting all the hospitals etc here in BKK individually by asking our members here on the site. Maybe somebody already knows the answer. As someone with osteoporosis I am used to having DXA scans. But I would be interested to get an REMS test, since I read that "REMS also assesses bone quality and provides a fragility score, offering a more comprehensive evaluation than DXA which mainly measures bone mineral density (BMD)". The last time I asked at BNH they only offered the DXA scan and my Endocrinologist said she wasn´t aware of any hospital offering REMS. When checking various websites they always mention DXA but not specifically REMS, so chances are that this technology is not yet available in Thailand. Or does anyone know of a place offering it in BKK? If so, I would love to hear from you. Cheers DUS

Thank you all for your replies! To provide one more opinion piece on BCH, I would like to add my personal experience now after having had the checkup yesterday. Maybe someone will stumble across this thread in search of information in the months ahead. So I went yesterday morning for the "Platinum checkup". I arrived at around 07.30 and headed to the registration counter as it was my first ever visit to this place. Registration went smoothly and took less than 5 minutes. From there it was straight to the heath checkup area on the second floor, where a nurse was immediately available to check me in. During this quick process, I was also allowed to choose a doctor from a list of around 10 or so with whom I would like to discuss my results later on. It was easy to communicate with both doctors and nurses in English. Whilst the building has at times more the flair of a government hospital (compared to the so-called "5* hospitals like BNH etc) I was impressed with the efficiency and speed at which the whole check-up was conducted. Took less than 3 hours for the original checkup booked. It was nice that at all times a member of the staff would take you from one department/room to the next, always doing the communication with the department staff informing them on what I was there for etc. Easy going, and actually better than my one-time experience at Samitivej where I was only given directions on where to go next etc. including changing building complexes etc. So a big thumbs up from me for BCH. Once all test results were in (I headed back to the department at 10:30 after using the food voucher in the food court) the doctor spent a lot of time explaining and discussing the results. I was very happy with that! Given that I only paid a fraction of the price BNH & Co would have asked for, I will definitely visit BCH again for future tests. On a side note, given one specific test result and a family history of issues with that one, it was suggested to me to see an Endocrinologist about it. I accepted and was seen by one 90 minutes later. Due to a pre-existing condition, I also asked for an appointment with a spine specialist, who I was also able to see within minutes after reviewing the general test results. So, yes, very happy with the doctors and the overall experience/process.

OK! 🙂

WIshing you a speedy recovery!

Thank you! Can you name the blood tests that are missing? As for PSA: that is included. Earlier today, I sent them an email asking about various tests (including the EST) and the respective prices.

I am looking at this "Platinum" package: https://www.bch.in.th/package/Health-check-up-2025

Hi, It is the time of year again where my annual health checkup is due. Over the last 8 years or so, I've usually done them at BNH and once at Samitivej. But their recommended packages for my age group have gone up and up and up and are now in the 30-35k range, which is too much for me these days. As a result, I started looking at alternatives and was positively surprised by the Platinum package offered by Bangkok Christian. At TBH 11,990 it includes most of the tests the much more expensive packages at BNH and others include. I have never been to BCH, so I wondered if a member here has some first hand experience, especially with doing one of the health checkup packages. I don't necessarily need the -admittedly nice- "hand-holding" by the nurses like at BNH who always take you from one test/department to the next etc, but I would hate it if the organization at Bangkok Christian would be overly chaotic. Anyone with recent experience at BCH who can provide some feedback on this? Thank you! DUS

He is a devil who isn´t even trying to hide it.

I would like to agree that the worldwide debt-driven economic system is rapidly approaching its end. But that has nothing to do with tariffs or trade imbalances. But anyways, back to my morning coffee. Way more important and pleasurable than talking about #47.

I hope so, too!

Earlier this evening, I was kind of surprised to see lots of people still outside various condos and even hotels with their suitcases, obviously afraid of going back in and fearing another earthquake.

Hardly shook? Wtf do you live in BKK?