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30 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

Available as Nitromint but very hard to source. Try at Fascino and by that name.

 

See
https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010864-nitromint-availability/

 

It is possible it is now off market, I'm not sure.

 

There is also dermal form (patch) called Nitroderm TTS and that may be easier to find but you would need advice from cardiologist on how to use it in place of sublingual

Thanks, as always, Sheryl.  This is very disappointing!  It is very hard to believe that sublingual nitro is not readily available here in Thailand. I brought a good supply with me last year when I relocated here to Thailand, but will soon be out of supply. I take one tablet everyday before I use my treadmill for exercise. I rarely need it for anything else, thank goodness. But I always carry a small bottle just in case I over exert myself.

Thanks again for the information. I have already fired off an email to the company  mentioned in the forum link you suggested. I will try Facsino, but in the past they have never replied to any of my e-mails. They have no stores in my little town. I'll have to go to Chanthaburi.

Best,

DH

I was just told by my local pharmacy (in Chanthaburi) that sublingual nitroglycerin is not available in Thailand and the only way I could get it would be to travel back to the USA and buy it there.  This can't be possible!  Anyone have any information on this?  If I can't get it here, I will have to end my short lived retirement in Thailand very soon. I have stable excertional angina and need it for my daily exercise routine of brisk walking. And I also might need it for an emergency some day.

Thanks for any replies to this question.

DH

On 5/31/2018 at 6:09 PM, Pilotman said:

They did yes, 

I just did my one year extension based on retirement, in Chanthaburi, and my income letter from the U.S. embassy was about 3 months old. I had been originally told, by this office, that the embassy income letter would be good for 6 months. It just so happened that I was ready to apply sooner (3 months). For residence requirements I just gave them photocopies of my wife's Tabien Baan and national I.D. card. They retained my passport over the weekend and I picked it up the following Monday. I don't remember them taking my picture when I picked it up. All was pretty straightforward. 

Thanks to all who kindly replied to my question (post). This is very helpful information on a confusing topic, at least for me. 

The only thing that concerns me with this model (Y9) is the 3gb of ram and only 32 gb of internal memory. 

Thanks, again for your helpful replies.

DH

Hello all,

I am seriously interested in purchasing this phone (Huawei Y9). Currently selling on "Lazada" for 5,800 baht (https://www.lazada.co.th/products/huawei-y9-2018-i210228346-s317168621.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.1.fcb64a3fAAc9M6&search=1). However, I am very concerned that some of the "Band/Connectivity" websites are showing this model with only 2G band connectivity here in Thailand. This one in particular (https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/vqzk0/huawei-y9-2018-dual-sim-td-lte-fla-l22-fla-lx2/countries?utf8=✓&q[name_or_code_or_keywords_cont]=Thailand&commit=Search).

Also, that the sim2 slot only supports 2G connectivity see: (http://www.phonemore.com/huawei-y9-2018-lx2/specs/3925). The reason this may be a problem is that I currently am using AIS prepaid, and according to online sources, AIS does not have 4G service. So I wanted to add a TRUE sim in the second sim slot for faster Data connections.  Any thoughts on this information from current owners of this phone would be appreciated!  Also, how well, generally, does this phone work for you here in Thailand. 

Thanks in advance for any replies.

DH

6 hours ago, Thailand J said:

You are the writer so give them your info and signature again.

 

Also write your phone number below the signature on the second page as you sign the form, they may ask for it.

Thank you so much.  I just wasn't sure what they wanted. It seemed obvious to me that the person making the application was the "writer."  Oh well, Thailand, I guess...Lol.

DH

Hello again,

One last question (I hope)...I'm filling out the fillable TM7 immigration form (for my one year extension) online and after I get to the second page and fill in the requested address information, it asks for the address and signature of the "Writer."  Am  I supposed to fill this in too, or is that something the immigration people fill in?  Anyone know who fills this in?  Thanks in advance for any replies...DH

Wow!  Great information for all my concerns.

Thanks to all who kindly replied to my question...

Hello all, I will soon be renewing my one year retirement extension and have a question, as this was handled by an agent last year (the original extension based on retirement).  I'm doing it by myself this time, significantly cheaper!  

My question is this;  My 93 year old mother is living in the U.S. with my sister. Sadly, I anticipate that her time is drawing short, meaning that I might have to leave Thailand on very short notice to go back to the U.S.  If this should happen, while on my one year extension, will I be able to return to Thailand and pick up where I left off, just continuing my one year extension with regular 90-day reporting?  Do I need to renew this upcoming extension as some kind of multiple entry thing? Not sure what I should do. 

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance for any replies.

DH

12 hours ago, onera1961 said:

You can use Transferwise (dot com) to transfer to her Bangkok bank account directly. Fund will reach next day. You can use your credit card but your credit card company will charge it as cash advance and slap you with a cash advance fee and interest from day one (no grace period for cash advance). If you you use a debit card, you don't have to pay any cash advance fee or interest.

I used "Transferwise" last year before I came to Thailand, to transfer money from my U.S. bank account directly into my Thai wife's Bangkok Bank personal account. Because of transfer limits, I had to do it in three separate transactions, but it was incredibly easy, smooth and relatively quick. I was very happy with their service and the simplicity of using it. 

31 minutes ago, PerkinsCuthbert said:

Get a Mac, you won't regret it. More expensive but pays for itself in longevity, durability and reliability. After fifteen years of going round in circles with Microsoft the last four, problem-free years with Mac have been a dream. Treat yourself. 

Another vote for Mac; bought a MacBook Air 6 years ago (base model)...been around the world with it. Dropped on concrete a couple of times (in soft case) dropped on carpeted floor 3 or 4 times. And has never needed service of any kind. You just power it up and it runs..it just works. And remains fast just like the day you bought it. Had been a PC/Windows person for most of my adult life, but after this Mac there is no going back! 

36 minutes ago, rockingrobin said:

To me Number 3 is incorrect because the parking bays are to long for cars, and more suitable for coaches / buses etc

Yes, that may be true, but the graphic/picture for number 3 here, was the correct answer to question #11 previously. That's what makes this confusing. 

55 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

Yes.

I guess you also know the questions in PDF format (3 files)?

There you see the "correct" answers at the bottom of the documents written in Thai script.

 

And for this Q21 (1638) it shows "1" as the "correct" answer

 

Thanks for your helpful information!  If I can pass this test it's on to the practical driving test.  Thanks again! 

28 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

I cant give you a 100% certain answer, but my method was switching off the brain (Thai style) and rely on the bold print and entry in the solution list.

If you have 45 or more, don't try to argue, no price to win

Thanks!  At least I know I'm not going crazy... So what you're saying is: Go with the answers given on the online test (even though incorrect), if you want them to be graded as "correct" on the actual test that counts. Right?  

1 minute ago, KhunBENQ said:

Do you refer to this, Q21:

 

YES!

Hello all:

There is a popular online site (http://thaidriving.info) that shows many of the questions that are supposedly on the Theory test for the Thai driving license. One illustration shows different "parking" examples with the correct answer being the two cars parked "head-in" in adjacent diagonal parking spaces; like you would find in a Tesco-Lotus parking lot.

A few questions later, the same question is put forth with this same example, I described above, as an option, but this time it's not the correct answer. The answer this time, for allowable parking, is an illustration showing a car parked in small section of closely spaced diagonal white lines on the right hand side of the road.

This is very confusing and think people taking the test have been tripped up by it. From what I've read online regarding "parking,"  areas marked with white diagonal lines are areas designated for motorcycles.

Has anyone noticed this discrepancy ?  I have to take this test tomorrow and would prefer not to get wrong.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

DH

http://thaidriving.info 

https://chiangmaibuddy.com/thai-driving-license-exam-test-questions/

24 minutes ago, alanrchase said:

I used a photocopy of a valid Middle Eastern driving licence and an out of date IDP issued on that licence to get my initial Thai driving licence.

Sent from my SM-A500F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app
 

That's interesting?  When I originally visited my LTO/DLT office, I had my valid U.S. license and an IDP only 3 months expired, and they just laughed at me and said come back with an embassy doc. Not even close to accepting my documents. 

The thing about the IDP's is that they're only good for 12 months, but most DL's that they are based on are good for much longer periods of time. Just because an IDP has expired doesn't mean that your original DL is no longer valid, or vice versa!

Anyway, thanks for your interesting and surprising input. Glad you got your Thai license.

DH

3 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Most likely you'll be required to do the tests. I presume you don't have an IDP?

I had an IDP for my first visit here in Dec. of 2016, but they're only good for 12 months, so mine expired last December.  I really didn't think anything about it.  The only reason I got it, from AAA in the States, was so I could drive my Thai fiancee's car while I was visiting. I had no idea it was of any use beyond that.

Thanks for your input. You're probably right about the tests.

DH

4 minutes ago, JSixpack said:

 

Sometimes the message may have gone into your junk/spam box. They may even have refunded the amount--as they will do. So you gotta follow up. I'm not promoting iherb but they're about the best we got here. I've found them honest & reasonable.

I know a lot of people here swear by them, so I'll definitely give them another try. There are products I really like, that are just not available here. 

Thanks again for the good information!

DH

Hello,

Because my DLT/LTO office would not accept my reported address from my Immigration Office (had just completed my third "90-Day" report), I was forced to travel to Bangkok to visit my embassy to get a vehicle/residence affidavit. This trip entails a four hour bus ride and a minimum one night hotel stay (realistically two nights). Not the worst thing in the world, but a bit costly for something that isn't necessary for most.  Fortunately, I am close enough to my "Retirement Extension" that I was able to go ahead and get my annual income verification affidavit at the same time.  All good, right?

The evening of our arrival, my Thai wife and I decided to go out to dinner at the "Siam Parragon" BTS stop. It was about 6:30pm and the train was packed with people coming home from work.  I usually try to avoid public transport during evening or morning rush hours, if at all possible, but we were both tired and hungry after the four hour bus ride.

The train ride was only four stops from our hotel in Asoke, but again, it was very crowded with mostly young Thai professionals and a few tourist types, but nothing unusual.  My wife noticed a farang male standing close to me for the whole trip; I did too, but thought nothing of it.  When the train reached the Siam Parragon stop there was a crush of people (us) getting off and a similar number squeezing through to get on. 

I always carry my wallet in my front left hand jeans pocket and am continually patting my upper left thigh to make sure it is still there.  As soon as we had exited the train and had cleared the onslaught of people, I went to pat my jeans for my wallet and it was gone!   I never felt anything, but exiting the train in a crush of people was most likely when it happened.  I was carrying three U.S. credit cards, a  U.S. bank debit card, 10,000 baht in cash, and my U.S. Driver's License.  I am 70 years old and have never lost, or had stolen, a wallet.  When I traveled here from the U.S. I carried everything in a money belt under my clothes.  But never felt it necessary to do that here; until now.  We immediately summoned a transit officer who took us to his supervisors office.  Within ten minutes of the theft, I had cancelled all my cards; none had been used and new ones were being overnighted.  Fortunately, my wife had enough cash and credit to get us through the next day's embassy appointment and everything else we needed. 

After making my phone calls and chatting with the transit officers, we headed to the nearest Thai police sub-station to file a report.  This was my first experience with the Thai police, and I have to say that they were kind and professional; both the young officer who made out the report and his older supervisor.  They couldn't have been nicer.  They gave us a copy of the report and we left, tired and kind of in shock that this had happened.

Sorry for the long post, but it is related to my question.  I can't get a replacement DL from the State of Florida without going there in person.  They will only mail out a temporary permit without photo.  And it will take at least 3 to 4 weeks to arrive. My other docs will expire in 30 days. Does anyone on this forum think that the DLT office would honor a color photocopy of my stolen license (valid until 2021)along with the police report which specifically lists my U.S. driver's license as stolen, as a means of avoiding the associated driving and theory tests?

Any thoughts on this will be appreciated.

DH

1 hour ago, JSixpack said:

 

You didn't get the cancellation message, credit card probably declined. I ordered a month ago and received in 3 weeks.

 

No message from them of any kind.  Credit card looked like it went through.  To be fair, I never really followed up on the order. I think they said on their website that it would take about a month to receive, so I ordered and just forgot about it. Then one day I remembered that I hadn't received it and just ordered a probiotic from Lazada. I know that iherb is popular with TV members so I'll probably give them another shot and hope for better luck.  Thanks for the information.

DH

On 3/27/2016 at 10:29 PM, DogNo1 said:

How about eating Kimchi? Seems to work for me. I also sometimes take Jarrow-Dophilus EPS which I order from iHerb. It doesn't require any refrigeration. Google it. iHerb is my source for supplements here with no shipping charges and a 7 baht import tax on shipments under $80. Full details are on the iHerb site. My orders have recently been taking about two weeks to arrive.

I ordered a probiotic from "iherb" about 10 months ago....still waiting!!

1 hour ago, harrry said:

The driving test should not be a problem.  Sometimes a small car with good rear visability can help as you have to actually back up into a fairly tight for a vigo soi of flags without touching any then drive out. Also do a couple of standard reverse parking manouvers, remember the oposite side to the US.

Thanks for the words of encouragement.  Yes, I agree, a small car would be best and give a larger margin of error for the type of maneuvers they test you on.  Thanks again, for your kind post.

DH

1 hour ago, Peterw42 said:

That has to be a lost in translation thing as marriage has nothing to do with attending a school or getting a license. I can understand the school mentioning a WP as you require either a WP or resident certificate as proof of address for DLT. 

 

I can understand if its an area with not many westerners, the school may be unfamiliar with documents required for a westerner but the marriage thing makes no sense at all.

I would visit a couple of schools and ask, they are usually located close to the DLT.

They should still be able to do the testing side of things then send you to the DLT.

 

Its possible the school isn't set up to do English version of the written test etc, so makes up rubbish about marriage. The school next door probably fine.

You're probably right about the "lost in translation" part. My wife spoke to them in Thai, but her English is only passable.  They were suggested by a Thai friend here where we live because they are located close to the DLT office in Chanthaburi and they issue the license at the school. Their website is completely in Thai with no translation option, and I think you are right about there not being many westerners in that area. My experience has been that the further away you get from Bangkok, the worse the "no English" problem gets and  Chanthaburi is almost to Cambodia.

Thanks a lot for the kind reply to my dilemma.

DH

1 minute ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Can you apply online for a replacement Florida State Licence?... perhaps then have someone post it over here to you from a US address?

I can, but there are two problems. First, without me coming to a FL DMV office in person, they can only send out a "Temporary Permit" with no picture. I doubt the DLT office would accept that. Second, It would take close to 3 weeks or more to get it and my embassy residence doc and medical are only good for 30 days. So I don't think that would be a viable option, but thanks for bringing it up. It was one of the first things I looked into when we got home a few days ago. At this point, the practical driving test and theory test seem to be the easiest way to go. 

Thanks again, for some great ideas!

DH