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My bet is a fan blade. The fan is running very slow, maybe something is stuck in the blades.

Yes you can do via the Philippines. They actually are far more helpful than trying to call the US.

If Zyrtec bakes you drowsey, try Benadryl. AKA Diphenhydramine. I have used it for most of my adult life.

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3 years ago I sent a camera body to the US for repair via FedEx. When it came back, they sent it fedex. And so with Fedex or DHL, they made their stop at customs. Customs wanted about 6,000 THB for duty. The camera was 8 years old, and worth about that much. I mentioned that Fedex sent the dang thing. I told Fedex to send it back, I was not going to pay it. A few days later they sent an email suggesting I pay 4,000thb. I told them to send it back, I was not going to pay. A week later I got the camera body. I paid nothing.

There has to be some charities around that would love to have stuff, and come pick them up. Children's homes as well, if you have kids clothes.

Buy a bag of dried kidney beans and make your own? Worth a try if you like beans. Canned beans have a ton of sugar as well.

I personally know of a few Thai's that when they travel to the US, they only eat at Thai restaurants. I would bet it is the same for everyone. I laugh when people reply "they should eat local". Do as I say, not as I do.

Okinawa is fairly cheap. I was on Kadena for a few years. 2nd hand cars are dirt cheap and always low miles, as the island is like 90 miles long and maybe 10 miles wide. If you are near one of the many bases, rent is high, as it is based on what the US govt pays the military persons and contractors. Expect a one bedroom to run upwards of $1500 and up a month. As a foreigner, you will pay the highest rate even if not affiliated with a base. Food if local, is cheap. I ate a lot of sushi for next to nothing, a dollar and change for a 2 shashimi fresh off the boat. But there are so many foreigners, the locals are real tied of them. I expect to see them booted off the island in the next 10 years.

Scotland or Canada. If they would have me.

I remember when Chump said he could shoot someone in the street and walk free. Please someone turn the tables. Maybe we should do a "fund-me".

I got different numbers from a Thai gov website: 1669 is for snake removal, and 191 was for emergencies. How many different numbers are there?

Our local school in the country has Students Day every year. I've been to this event for 6 or 7 years. Each year, each student is given bags the size of big garbage bags full and overflowing with bags of chips, cookies and all manner of junk food. This event is supported by the schools. Fewer advertisements will not solve the problem. Education for parents and teachers is a good start.

My 50 year old Thai wife wanted to visit her daughter in South Korea, who is married to a Korean. My wife was denied 3 times with the KETA program. You had to figure out how to specify certain things on the form to make them happy. So not just dubious singles.

I recently bought a watch for the wife on Lazada, shipped COD. On arrival, I charged it up, but it would not connect to my Bluetooth. Tried different ways for a day, then requested a refund. The seller had 4 days to respond. Got no respond from the seller. I I was instructed by Lazada to send it back to the seller. When the seller received it, Lazada gave me a credit in my "wallet". Now I can't get it from my wallet to buy something else. Such a mess. I refuse to use Shopee anymore. The shipper they use in my area is total junk. Packages either never arrive even after being signed for by the delivery guy, or take 5 days of longer. Shopee is terrible for service as well.

So, gambling, when run by the government is ok, but not in private? In a year or two it will be deemed bad for public health and outlawed again.

I would never move back to the US. I would leave Thailand if the taxes got stupid. Of course the Missus would want to go along. Possibly somewhere in northern Europe like Scotland or Ireland.

"I have been paying for my own hospital treatment, which included in patient for dengue fever etc etc and most recently paid, 28K THB for a colonoscopy and removal of polyps. " \ Not sure where you had that done. Did they use a golden probe? I had one 4 weeks ago at Bangkok Hospital in Korat. Total cost was 12,000 THB. Polyps removed and tested as well. That is why I don't have insurance here. My total payments for health care here has been under 20,000 THB a year. Far under what the premiums for insurance would be. When I get quotes from the insurance companies, they list of exclusions is crazy. I had back surgery 45 years ago, so they will cover nothing for my back. Other things that were done ages ago are also not covered, no matter the time span. It is nothing but a legal scam as far as I am concerned.

I know a whole slew of people ( I can think of at least 20 quickly) that have smoked since early adulthood or before, almost daily. None are serious drinkers. None are super aggressive like the drinkers I know. None show any outward signs of psychosis. Most have led active, very productive lives. They had well behaved and smart kids, and are still active in their later years. I know of no one ever interviewed for any tests or polls on their use. There is more to legalization than the "concerns" of politicians. My bet is money is the number one director of legalized or not for any recreational drug or drink. If the governments were making money on it, as well as the politicians, you can be darned sure it would be legal.

My Thai pharmacist told me Melatonin is restricted in Thailand. I had some Gabapentin from the results of back surgery, and it really helps me sleep. 100mg right before bed. I am back to getting at least 6 hours sleep a night, vs. the 3 before taking it. It does have a side effect of dependence. You have to slowly taper off, or you will not sleep at all if you stop. I had been on it for 15 years due to neuropathy from back surgery. I feel groggy in the AM until a cup of coffee. It is available at pharmacies here.

I would have been far too embarrassed to tell anyone I was so drunk, laying in the street. Geez.

I had an injection in my foot early last year at Bangkok Hospital in Korat. It was under 3000 Thb. I am 67, and pulled a tendon in the arch. One shot and I have been fine since.