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Have people tried the oral testosterone sold in Thailand? Two brand names are Testos and Testocaps.

My question is whether they work and in what dosage.

My doctor is not too keen on injections because of the big ups in testosterone levels. He recommends gels but they seem to be hard to get.

The pills are also easy to take and preferable - assuming they work.

I need this in one eye. Since the surgeon who did the other eye botched it (had to get subsequent surgery) I am being cautious. The first surgery was not in Chiang Mai, but in the south east. 

I am considering a Dr Paradee, at Sriphat. Any opinions about the surgeon or the hospital, or anything in general? If the opinion is inflammatory then maybe send me a message instead? 

Thanks much, I am understandably apprehensive. 

2 hours ago, elektrified said:

I can not recommend him at all. I went once. Nice guy, years of experience, but I had to get up and walk out with a hole in my tooth and go to another dentist the next day (I paid of course). He assured me at the initial appt. that he would be prepared for the procedure. On the day of the procedure and after about 4 injections, the pain from the drilling into my back molar was unbearable. He stopped and admitted that he only stocked one Thai brand of anesthetic and didn't even use it often as Thai people don't like paying extra for it. (My wife has never had anesthetic while replacing fillings!!). He said he should have ordered some others after our first appt. but didn't.

My now dentist of many years has a cart with numerous short, medium and long acting anesthetics and he mixes up different ones. I've never had any pain whatsoever with any work he has done (crowns, etc.)

Who is your dentist now?

Although I have half decided to try to locate the CMU dental clinic and give them a shot. 

Look for a recent thread started by me in April. It has information about a clinic very near Big C Extra on Super Highway.

Cost is 500-600 baht. I used it last month to go to USA. 

8 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said:

The above mentioned clinic is Payon and I highly recommend... 

 

Yes, Dr. Jay is a one man operation, and has done crowns for me. The only thing he farmed out was a root canal though it was done in his office. I have been going to him for near 20 years now. 

 

I think you will find that he is just what you are looking for... 

 

https://www.payondentalclinic.com/index.html

Thanks. What are his prices like?

Some prices I read about for crowns approach US prices.

I know there is a dentist request every few weeks. As far as I can tell, the answers point people to one of the bigger outfits, where several dentists work for a company.

I am looking for a dentist - or two - who works independently but has all the necessary equipment.

Somewhere in central Chiang Mai, and towards Hang Dong, will be fine. If someone knows of such a dentist - especially with good experience with crowns - I will appreciate it if they can post it. 

Are testosterone patches or gels available in Chiang Mai?

If so, where can they be found. 

Several posts have recommended the Covid insurance sold for 650 baht on websites.

But it's not really 650 baht. It requires a negative PCR test to kick in. So the cost is really almost 4000 baht.

I guess another possibility is to buy the insurance, use it to obtain the Thai Pass, and then forget about the PCR test. Just consider the 650 baht another fee imposed for the good of some.

Is that possible to do, or will Thai authorities check further on the validity of the covid insurance?

N Health labs, located in the next lane south of Big C Extra on the Super Highway, will do an antigen test and have the results in an hour, they say.

Results are emailed and can be picked up also.

The cost is 490 baht. 

Google has the location.

On 4/18/2022 at 8:33 PM, elektrified said:

Center For Medical Excellence (CMU), Hang Dong Branch, Hang Dong Road, drive through service. Very professional and well-trained staff that does the testing out front. 400 Baht. Document with test results provided suitable for airlines, etc. In and out in around 25 minutes. 8:00-20:00 open Sunday.

 

I believe Klaimor offers the service as well at a slightly higher price but not open on Sunday.

I popped into Geriatric today to confirm about the antigen test.

Well, it's no good for international travel. I was informed that they only issue certificates in Thai, which is not going to be of much use in most countries.

They did suggest some other places. I will post if I find something decent.

18 hours ago, elektrified said:

Center For Medical Excellence (CMU), Hang Dong Branch, Hang Dong Road, drive through service. Very professional and well-trained staff that does the testing out front. 400 Baht. Document with test results provided suitable for airlines, etc. In and out in around 25 minutes. 8:00-20:00 open Sunday.

 

I believe Klaimor offers the service as well at a slightly higher price but not open on Sunday.

Not finding it in Google Maps. Where is it?

Google only shows the Suan Dok branch.

2 hours ago, grin said:

It is ChiangMai Hospital: Google Maps

84/3 ถนน ซุปเปอร์ไฮเวย์ เชียงใหม่-ลำปาง Tambon Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand

Sorry don't have the address in English. Maybe the KKDay site (above) has better info.

Found it in Google.

Seems to have a ton of reviews critical of the staff. Hope your experience was more neutral!

If I can't find anything else then I may pay these people a visit. But there is a narrow window for a test before the flight, and I don't want an incompetent staff to add to my woes.

On 4/11/2022 at 8:54 AM, grin said:

I signed up on the KKDay website for an antigen test at Chiang Mai Hospital for about 24 USD providing document showing passport number as required for US entry:  Antigen test .

Which Chiang Mai hospital?

I can go there directly and find out.

It looks like an antigen test for Covid is accepted by US authorities for entry into the country.

Where in Chiang Mai can I get the test along with all the documents that will need to be shown to airlines.

Thanks everyone.

Searched Google maps  and found the clinic. It's located just before the road turns west. Looks like it is in the same block/building as Riders Corner bar.

Any recommendations for an ENT, specifically throat, specialist?

I am looking for a private clinic, not a hospital setting.

There's nothing in the list above.

Thanks!

While I appreciate the effort made by Gambooler in his replies, I was not looking for a theoretical discussion of the treaty. The above two replies tell me what is actually happening.

If some government decides to collect tax later I will give it to them.

I just have to convince myself now to fork out what these firms are charging - which is about 3 times what is common in Los Angeles.

You can get the yellow booklet at the Health department office on Suthep Road. Takes about a week and you have to provide them with your certificates.

The yellow vaccine booklet has been an internationally recognized proof of vaccination for many many years and is good to have.

Just a few days ago the Philippines refused entrance to some people because they didn't have the yellow booklet.

Can you tell us what this"savings clause" is, if it is possible to do so briefly?

Sumalee wants 6000 baht an hour, even at the first meeting.

So if you decide not to use her services you are out a minimum of 6000 baht, maybe twice that.

How does that compare with other lawyers?

Some years back there was a discussion here about the merits of the income tax deduction for Americans, using a treaty with Thailand.

There were two groups - one vehemently skeptical of the deduction. The other group was inclined to go along with it.

The filing was to be done by a Bangkok tax adviser - American International Tax Advisers.

Some people actually took them up on it, and I wonder if they will post how it went. Did the IRS accept it? Were there any subsequent hassles?

The tax adviser gave a persuasive presentation in Chiang Mai yesterday, but for me the best persuasion would be people's experience.

Thanks!

I read in another thread that Thai Immigration is accepting 1 month  insurance for entry for people with re-entry permits. This is O visa holders I suppose, and regardless of the length of time the extension is valid.

Is this only Covid insurance or general health insurance?

What do informal reports suggest - this has become the norm?

What is the worst that can happen if the immigration officer decides 1 month insurance is not enough?

There is another thread on this topic, but it has descended into squabbling, and I don't think anyone in need is going to get to my suggestion. Hence a new topic.

When I was looking for one, I found that there is really only one real doctor in Chiang Mai who specializes in feet. Tanawat Vaseenon, and he has some training in the U.S. also. His evening clinic was on Thipanet Road, not far from the moat. I am sure he is affiliated with a hospital also, but I don't know which one. This information is about two years old, so people will have to do their own research.

He corrected a diagnosis my US doctor had made, confirmed with x-rays later on. To be fair, the US doctor was not a specialist.

His pricing was also fair, at 300 baht for a consultation. X-rays are done in a nearby hospital, and you pay them directly. However, he has instructed them on how to take the x-rays, and sometimes 10-15 shots are needed from different angles.

He did miss something that I thought he should have looked into, but a chance discovery not long after brought it to light.

That was an obvious thing to do first off.