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Several private hospitals offer free vaccines to foreigners. I have been vaccinated at Bangkok Hospital in Hua Hin three times. I expect to get an email from them this month re a fourth injection. VAX with Pfizer. Terry . . .

Comments re the deaths and injuries at Thammasat University in 1976, may well lead to defamation hearings. I was in Bangkok in October 1973, where allegedly many were killed and wounded. I recall hearing machine gun fire overhead and saw one helicopter. My wife and I ran several blocks and finally found a taxi. Terry . . .

Her Majesty did good for her people and the world. RiP

Those bombers also hit bridges here just a few miles south of Hua Hin. EOD removed bombs here just a few years ago. Also, the declaration of war against the U.S. was not delivered by the Thai ambassador. The U.S. sought no reparations. The United Kingdom certainly did.

At the HHIO (Hua Hin Immigration Office) they want to see the Visa account bank book. I go the day before to our SCB branch to get the statement and letter. I also deposit 100 THB to show activity and update. Terry ( a few miles south of Hua Hin )

Thai family down the street sent their son to work in the fields. He wanted to join the RTP but couldn't. Homeowner's stepdaughter went over to work in massage. She was to marry a Korean, but she had a police record.

The English version of events was a bit muddled. Those three personalities that commented on the contestants and whatever else they were muttering about was not translated. Perhaps that was merciful.

Ground pork at a local Lotus's was used to make pork burgers. My wife made the patties and cooked the burgers. I bit into one and came up with two strands of wire about 2 inches long. I took this in a plastic baggie and told the meat department. A supervisor came out, collected the baggie, and took down my phone number. Nothing in two weeks. I've lived here in Pran Buri since 2008. Terry

https://cashchanger.co/thailand/mc/superrich-thailand-future-park/303 This is their web site at Future Park. It is/was next to KFC on the basement level as you enter from the taxi area.

In February I did not look for it. Here is there web site for Future Park: https://cashchanger.co/thailand/mc/superrich-thailand-future-park/303 I think they are next to KFC as you come in from underground parking. I live south of Hua Hin.

I have cashed Ben Franklins, $100 bills, at the Superrich in the Future Park Mall in Bangkok. The last time they did not accept some bills that were used, but not tattered. Also, dunno if the new more 'secure' bills with the bluish tinge will be accepted. I haven't tried yet. Terry

My wife of almost 50 years is now 76. I am 73. She was the youngest of 15 children. Her father emigrated from China before WW 2. He had two wives, one from China, and one from Thailand. We have five adult children and 12 g/children. One son and two grandsons are in the USAF. It is hard for me to relate to this discussion. I agree the judge should examine the lifestyle of both the Danish husband and his wife. An intercultural marriage is always difficult. I think our lives have been very well lived. Her father lost his business near Ayutthaya and a son was wounded by the Japanese when they occupied Thailand. In our early years in the U.S. she watched the documentaries on the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. She said, "Why did you stop with 2 atomic bombs". Terry ( a few miles south of Hua Hin )

I'm guessing that Pak Nam Pran is the port. The town of Pran Buri is not on the coast.

My wife is Teochew(*) and Thai. I used to address my sister-in-laws as "EEE" until I learned the Thai word sound is not that proper. (*) I hear the word "That-chu". See: https://www.theteochewstore.org/blogs/latest/how-to-address-your-relatives-in-teochew-ten-basic-rules

Rain came at 0215 with not too close lightning and thunder like potatoes bouncing and rolling along the floor. DB (dipping bowl) gauge at 0700 shows about 1/2".

No rain just a few miles south of Hua Hin. Distant rumbling thunder morning to afternoon.

Good to see you back in the saddle, Rooster. I seem to have a symptom of Long-Covid. Muscle pain on and off in all limbs, esp. in upper thighs and hips when I bend to pick up a mango off the ground. I bought a test kit and will do the swab under the tongue soon. My 3rd Pfizer will be on 21 April. My wife has to wait until June. I'm worried about her as she is 76, and like me, has diabetes. Terry ( just south of Hua Hin )

I have neuropathy that was diagnosed 23 years ago. However, intense pain in both hips and upper legs causes me to have restless sleep. This has been going on for two weeks. I often get up at night and use the faux Lazy Boy to elevate my legs. I take acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours, as well as a set of five pills provided by my sister-in-law in Bangkok. These work but no idea what is in them. I am 72 and also have diabetes.

I use TOT too. I noticed the envelope and name change and did not know a merger with CAT. I live just south of Hua Hin, east of Pran Buri, and near Pak Nam Pran. Thursday morning tried to open internet, then saw flashing red light at LOS on the modem. I called TOT in Bangkok. They said a large outage in the Pran Buri area. My last downloaded email was about 0300. It cleared at 2130, so about a 19 hour outage. Another call to TOT in Bangkok. They said a fire in the local ISP had caused the fiber optic outage. Say, "Lucky Bones", just look at the time of your last email and that should give you an idea of when your link went out of service. Just saying. Terry

I know someone, Les S., who has had three of the four dengue strains. The last one he did not have a fever. I'll send this link to him. Fogging seems to be local houses and areas paying for fogging. We live just south of Hua Hin. A few years back the "or-boh-sor" paid for fogging. Our house at the end of the street was ignored. It is a puzzlement. Terry

Fellow who fought fires on wild lands and mountains says any underarm deodorant will help ease the itching. I've used vinegar spray for rashes over large skin areas.

I used an almost 2" book with a hard cover after putting the brace slat horizontal. That makes for a ~25° angle. This is quite comfortable. I can now do 10 to 15 minutes easily. Thank you for the book suggestion. .

It is not adjustable. If I do toe stands then it is bearable for a minute or two. I find it hard to stand straight up while holding on to a oversize couch back support. I'll experiment.

Our nephew in Bangkok gave a slant stand to us many years ago. He has gout. I found it behind a door in a spare bedroom. I've just begun using it. It is very painful to my calves. My neuropathy affects all six body extensions. I am almost 73, and also have diabetes. I see a neurologist at Phraram 9 Hospital in Bangkok every six months. No therapy is cited or offered; however, 'pain' pills are either Cymbalta or Gabapentin. These are for depressed people and those with epileptic and other seizures, respectively. I become a zombie when I took the former, and a very relaxed non-zombie when I take the latter. I rarely have used either. I look forward to stretching my calf muscles and flexing on my toes. I walk up and down two flights of stairs at our house several times a day, ten risers each. Terry ( a few miles south of Hua Hin )

Just south of Hua Hin, heavy rain 0930-1030 Sunday morning, then another round of heavy rain to light rain to angel pee very late Sunday evening (2230-2330), total ~1.5". Terry . . .