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You estimate the volume and weight of your possessions and the removals company book that space on a container for you and come and pack it for you. You can also buy insurance. They label the possessions on each box for potential import tax but if you put the order in your Thai wifes name then you may avoid any import tax?

I used Dkbb from Bangkok...look them upon Facebook. They fitted out my entire house.... bespoke design, quality, and fitting all brilliant.

Hi all...my annual extension finishes 11th November.

I usually apply for further annual extension mid October and immigration office Udonthani say come back mid December to collect.

I need to be out of Thailand from 2nd November to 2nd December and am wondering if this is possible without srewing up extension.

Assuming all goes well with annual extension in mid October can I leave 2nd November on a re-entry permit during my consideration period.

When I return early December what date will they stamp me in too. Will it be the end of consideration period..mid December?

TIA for guidance..

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On 5/30/2023 at 5:39 PM, carlyai said:

So you had the cataracts removed?

Can you recommend a Dr.?

What cost were both eyes?

My wife needs to visit about her eyes/cataracts. Thanks

Hi...no I am dealing with a detatched retina...

As Sheryl says you go physically there and make an appointment after registering at the hospital. 

Can be very busy but you can make a private evening appointment if they cant see you during the day.

9 hours ago, luckyscruff said:

Been to Khon Kaen  for a Detached Retina and cats in both Eyes , Could not have had better service 

Posted 9 hours ago

Khon Kaen University Hospital (Srinagarind) Eye clinic is best facility in that region .

Professor Tan speaks fluent english if you can get him..

On 3/15/2023 at 9:59 AM, Sheryl said:

Thanks for the update. Did you go through private or public channel?

Hi...the eye clinic (no.5) was rammed Monday and could not take anymore people that day. You cannot book an appointment in the day clinic...just queue.

You then have an option to book for an evening clinic which you do in a different building and basically also register yourself in the hospital.

That evenings clinic was also full so I booked an appointment for the following evening.

You then on the day have to pick up your file where you registered, collect your "hospital card" and your appointment ticket.

Then back to main Eye clinic (5) where you give your file and then wait to see the doctor. 

You then discuss fix procedures options and they agree surgery date and cost...then down to surgery building to check in for operation date and overnight room and arrange Covid test on op day.

Just arrived...done covid test and awaiting result. Into room midday and op tonight 7pm.

There did not appear to be a "private" route or fast track.

20 hours ago, nigelforbes said:

 

Interesting and confusing that you guys have both been through the procedure yet I'm being told it's high risk and to wait, I'm not sure what to think on this point.

I think if you have an actual detachment you should seek a second opinion....the recommendation in the UK is you should get it fixed asap as the re-attachment is generally stronger when caught early...

6 hours ago, Sheryl said:

The best eye facility in Issan is the Eye Clinic at Khon Kaen University Hospital (Srinagarind).

 

There are a variety of treatment approaches to detached retina and it needs a retinal expert to determine the best approach for a specific case.

 

 

Thanks Sheryl...went today got appt for tomorrow afternoon 

22 hours ago, nigelforbes said:

I'm going through similar currently and have been seeing Dr Roy at the Rutnin. I tore my retina which was lasered at a private hospital in Chiang Mai after some considerable delay, through not fault of my own. Both retina's were photographed at the Rutnin and found to be well vasculated with no signs of detachment. Despite those things, I still have flashes to one side of the eye in the dark and have fairly recently experienced increasing spiders webs which are only noticeable in bright light. A follow up visit with Dr Roy two weeks ago shows no change to six months prior although it's likely I may go back for another check this month.

 

It seems that treatment is fairly high risk and is only done as a last resort, it's better to live with slightly obscured vision than to risk intervention. If ever the retina starts to peel and a curtain descends, that's the time to have the procedure. What stage are you at? Sorry, I don't have costs details yet because I'm not to that stage. I am considering having the lens replaced in my other eye because of cataracts, that will leave me with one good eye, potentially, if the worst happens.

Hi...mine definitely detatched and higher risk to leave it detatched as you can lose your sight completely... 

Had both lens replaced about 7 years ago 1 longsighted and 1 shortsighted and the brain sorts it out. Had a detatched retina about 2 years ago that was repaired at Moorfields London and was perfect.

This detachment is bottom the previous one upper.

I'll update when I get sorted..

9 minutes ago, transam said:

I went to BKK for a retina fix, they were talking 250,000bht, was given information to get it fixed at the gov Queens hospital in Khon Kaen. Which I did. It entails registering at the hospital to get to see the head eye honcho, a professor, nice bloke, perfect English.

 

Took all day, but he operated that very night. I had the eye emptied and filled with gas, under local anaesthetic, not nice, but it worked, though had to spend 2 weeks looking at the floor, day and night.

I was in hospital for 4 days,  total cost was 66,000bht, a very big cost difference..That was 4 years back....

P.S. He used laser and nitrous oxide to do the repair, he thought one or the other, but had to use both..The N2O was very painful...

Thanks for info...had the gas under local in UK as previous tear was on top of eye so fortunately had to sit upright and not face down.

That's why their recommending heavy oil to allow me not to have to lie face down....

Planning to head to Khon Kaen tomorrow...hopefully I'll be able to see your professor.

It's that or hop on a plane and go to Moorfields eye hospital (again) in London. 

Hi,

I have a detatched retina on bottom of my eye. Unfortunately my private insurance has this eye as an exclusion, as I had previous operations on it in UK.

Just been to Bangkok Hospital Udon Thani who are recommending silicone oil operation to push the retina back into position and then a further operation in a few months to remove the silicone oil.

This comes at a considerable cost depending on local or general anaesthetic.

Has anyone any experience of having a similar operation in the NE at a general hospital, such as in Koen Kaen, and able to share approximate costs it would be greatly appreciated.

TIA

Hi...couple of quick questions...

I'm returning to UK for a couple of weeks 16th Jan 2023.

How soon before 16th Jan can I purchase either a single or multi re-entry ticket at immigration. 

2 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Ah, I didn't know it was so long -  thanks.

The UK passport expires about 3 days before we fly from the UK. We could change the dates back, but giving less time there. Might be better for peace of mind. 

If I were you.....I would check where your nearest UK passport office is to where you are staying....it might be nearby and even if it's a bit of a drive, make it a day trip out.

Save you all the hassle of going to Bangkok on your return.....unless you live there.

4 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

So if you were I, would you go ahead with the flight booking and travel with a new Thai passport and nearly expired UK one?

The other option is to go on the Thai passport only with a visa(which should be easy to get) which would save me the worry of not being allowed to leave the UK. I don't want to go in person to the Passport Office, unless they have one in my city. 

The turnaround time for UK  visa on the Thai passport can take up to 6 months currently ...my mate just got his wifes yesterday and flies tomorrow. You can pay for a fast track visa but it isn't cheap. 

Will your daughters UK passport run out in the UK?....if not I dont see any issue ...in flight back from UK you just use her new Thai passport to check in and show you have a current UK passport.

12 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Do you mean book now for a couple of months time?

 

 

Could try and book now for when your back in case they are overrun with people trying to get passports for hilodays.....when I was in UK pre Ukraine war, I was able to book an appointment for the following week.

On 8/7/2022 at 8:51 PM, Neeranam said:

That's what I was hoping if it is too late to get a new Uk passport. Thai one is no issue.

Best to get a new UK passport when back in Uk.

You can book an online appointment at the local passport office....costs a bit more but very fast

4 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Can you not remember if they checked money in the bank last year when you picked up your new extension ?  I applied one month ago and just picked up mine yesterday in Trat and as usual they never checked money again. 

Last year I left the money in my bank just in case they asked but they didn't. 

I was just wondering if they could ask as part of the conditions for giving me my passport with the extension.

20 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

There have been no changes for a extension of stay (it is not a visa) based upon being the parent of a Thai.

No insurance will be required to apply for the extension.

Hi...I am doing my second extension based on my son later this year.

Current extension finishes mid Nov and planning to apply mid October (Udon Thani). I have 2 questions..

(1) Does the 400,000 seasoned in the bank account have to be the bank 2 or 3 months before the date of application in mid October..

(2) Once the application is done, when is it safe to reduce the bank balance below 400,000. If I remember correctly, last year I applied mid October (30 days prior to visa ending) and didn't get my extension from immigration until mid December...30 days consideration period from end of my then visa.

TIA for confirmation 

I'm probably way off the mark...but if the kids were born in Thailand and have Thai birth certificates can the op not obtain Thai passports for them at local embassy. Which they use to enter Thailand.

Then apply for non O visiting family. Then do an annual extension when in Thailand.

I'm probably missing something .....

Hi all...my 1st ever 90 day report is due on 8th March. 

How early can I do it in person and apart from passport do I need to bring anything else or have any official forms to fill in.

TIA

2 hours ago, digbeth said:

My Honda RF keys has a switch off function where you can turn off the keys and even if you're near the bike, it can't start and be ridden off unless you press the button to turn the key back on again, useful for when you're at a cafe or camping near the bike unfortunately later models seem to have done away with this button

Just got a new PCX yesterday and I "turn off " the key every time I park and alarm it.

38 minutes ago, RubbaJohnny said:

Is that acceptable for entry?

Yes...I used it for (3 mth) non o

3 hours ago, Almer said:

Also you have to renew from within your home country, not fools these insurance company’s and they have seen it all before

Most holiday  insurance purchased in UK only covers a maximum 2 month trip....You can upgrade Staysure basic policy to premium which gives 1 three month trip in the year the policy is live.