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On 1/5/2018 at 11:29 AM, Davai said:

Report from Banglamung Hospital 

 

Fresh new Registration is only every Monday 

 

Delivery Cost 

C-Section : From THB 20k to 30k

Normal Delivery : From THB 5k to 15k 

 

All depends if any complications

 

This is quote for us, both me and my wife are holding foreign passport 

 

People there can speak English but it's better to bring thai person on day of registration if you have a Thai friend 

 

I have a Russian friend who gave birth at Banglamung it cost her THB 10k and she gave the doctor extra THB 5k token for appreciation 

 

Doctor and nurses happy their follow up they don't need to wait for Q number she can direct meet doctor any time VIP service 

 

My wife is due end of February 

Did you check the prices at any other places?  It would be interesting to have a comparative chart for all the local hospitals packages , including private.

Is it required to get 2 separate queue numbers when doing extension of stay.  A friend got sent back from the Extension desk after prelim documents review to get TM30, which required joining large Tm30 queue and additional wait time.  Or is it recommended to get TM30 first and then go to the extension desk.  Will they issue 2 queuing numbers at entry?

Thanks for any info on this.

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Is it your first extension or are you applying for renewal of an existing one?

All extensions application use a TM7 form. Download,  complete and print 2 sided this. Fillable TM7 form.pdf

Your marriage certificate would need to be legalized by your embassy or a government agency where it was issued. If you have done it once already it would not need to be done again. If not in English it would need to be translated.

Not sure about the TM30 form being needed. Lots of mixed reports about it at Jomtien.

Thanks Joe. It is first extension for spouse. Do you have the link for the non-fillable TM7 form as prefer to handwrite it.

Also if the marriage was abroad and has been legalized by authority abroad is that acceptable. (wondering what exactly legalized means though?)

Cheers and happy New Year

Any ideas?  Is the form the TM-7?

Did a quick search and saw some people said tm47 required.  Is this still required and what are other docs.  Do you have to report into the TM30 office as well when doing this?

Thank you

For first extension of Non Imm O. Husband already on 12 month extension.  Other than passport copies, marriage certificate is there anything else?  Does marriage certificate from abroad (in English) have to be notarized?

Will the spouse have to fill out a separate TM30 for the first extension at Jomtien  even though husband already did for himself alone previously?

Thanks for advice to all.

On 12/23/2017 at 10:17 AM, dinga said:

Confirm both.  On retirement at age 60, I received a lump sum (refund which I understand related to the 'pension' component of the monthly SSI payment from salary) and on-going SS coverage with auto monthly deduction from nominated bank account.  

Thank you for the responses, but this is different from what the SS staff explained.  The lady was very clear and said through a translator, that if you take the lump sum retirement payment, then you only have the right to stay in the SS medical for a maximum of 6 months, even with the monthly payment.  She strongly advised to leave the money as is in the fund, so as to provide indefinite medical with monthly payments, and then when ready to leave Thailand at some point in future, visit office to receive lump sum which will automatically activate the 6 month termination period.

As this is completely different from what others have written, but similar to what I saw on another thread, could someone provide a link, or any attachment which shows what the actual rules are in writing.

On 7/7/2015 at 12:56 PM, hereforgood said:

American

 

When I went down to set up my automatic withdrawal they issued me a new card at the same time and what was even better and very unexpected they handed me fifty five thousand baht cash could not understand why they explained that with my retirement that I had built up and they were paying me in a lump sum I had to sign a receipt and they handed over the money. I would have thought they was deposited in my bank account or give me a check but nope 55,000 hard cold cash. I've dealt with a lot of government agencies here in Thailand but the Social Security has their shit together they know what they're doing their organized and it works

This contradicts what another poster said, that you either can take a lump sum payout at age 55 OR get ongoing health coverage indefinitely for 432 baht a month, but NOT both....can someone else confirm which is correct.

On 8/9/2017 at 10:34 PM, Sheryl said:

Ulcers are often in the duodenum which is located sort of horizontally from around the midline of the abdomen and then a little to the right. For that matter, the stomach is sort of crescent shaped with the lower part (usual site for ulcers) lying mid-line rather than left.

 

in any event, pain can be referred along nerve routes so where you feel it is nto necessarily the exact location of the problem.

 

That said, right-sided pain can also be indicative of liver or gall bladder problems. An ultrasound of the upper abdomen would be useful. Also take note of when the pain occurs or what makes it worse, GB related pain  usually worse after eating food that contains fat.

Sheryl

Do you know the local brand name of any dual combo antibiotic in 1 pill?  Could this be taken alone if the pain isn't too bad, or do you have to also take the PPI?  In other words would the treatment work just with the antibiotics?  Could this be an acceptable approach rather than jumping straight in for an endoscopy?

Thanks for advice.

2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Queen Sirikit is a viable option yes, but you cannot make appointment nor choose your doctor and waits will be long. You will also not be able to see a specialist straight away, you will have to run a gauntlet of medical students/interns/GPs first and likely have to come back another day to see specialist. Also possible they will initially want  to treat you symptomatically before  referring to a specialist or undertaking any major investigations.

 

I don't have any info on GI specialists at Pattaya Memorial.

 

If it were me I would see recommended specialist at BPH first to find out where things stand and then, if expensive investigations and/or surgery are recommended, see about going elsewhere for them.

 

Uninsured you would nor want to have surgery at BPH (nor probably at any other private hospital) but the costs of investigations, even at a private hospital,  would be affordable for many people.  Couple thousand baht for ultrasound if indicated, approx 25K for endoscopy, few hundred baht fort stool test etc.

 

Having already seen a specialist and having written recommendation for tests or treatment in hand will expedite process at Queen Sirikit or other public hospital compared to starting out at them.

 

 

Thanks Sheryl, that is very practical advice!

Is Queen Sirikit Hospital down Sattahip way a viable option?   Knew someone who had stomach surgery there, and said it was good value, but no idea how it works.  Do you just show up or can you request an appointment with a specific Doctor.

Thinking ahead 2 steps and assuming after initial diagnosis, that an endoscopy followed by surgery is required, is this a cost effective option?

Also, any views or recommendations on Pattaya Memorial?

Thank you to all.

On 12/10/2017 at 1:38 PM, joealx said:

Get an endoscopy at Bangkok Pattaya.

Thanks for advice.  Do you know what the approx. cost is?

Also does anyone have other recommendations for this procedure in Pattaya area.  Looking for the best value combination of quality and cost as this will not be covered by insurance.

23 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Ultrasound is unlikely to be recommended and the only blood test likely to be helpful would be for h. pylori, and I am not sure any of the labs there can do that (and if they can, very expensive).  More commonly in Thailand something called a Urea Breath test is used. Alternatively, a direct test for h. pylori can be done as part of gastroscopy, and gastroscopy is where you are going to end up if  initial treatment fails. It would also be the most certain way of ruling out gastric cancer if that is what has you worried, and would identify any structural problems with the stomach and duodenum as well.

 

Most doctors would probably treat you symptomatically at first without any costly investigations. But if you want the most thorough examination then go for gastroscopy.  This can be done at very reasonable cost in Bangkok at this hospital:

 

http://www.chulabhornhospital.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hey Sheryl, doing a bit of internet forensics, some website say the ultrasound could be used to detect certain anomalies as below.  Is it really of no value?

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-ultrasound-test

Ultrasound testing helps in the diagnosis of a wide range of diseases and conditions, including stomach problems, gallbladder or pancreas problems, and abdominal pain. During an ultrasound test, high-frequency sound waves, inaudible to the human ear, are transmitted through body tissues using an instrument called a transducer. The sound waves then echo back and are picked up by the transducer, which transmits the information to a computer that displays the it on a monitor.

Ultrasound is used to create images of soft tissue structures, such as the gallbladder, liver, kidneys, pancreas, bladder, and other organs and parts of the body. Ultrasound can also measure the flow of blood in the arteries to detect blockages. Ultrasound testing is safe and easy to perform.

What Digestive Problems Can Ultrasound Diagnose?

Ultrasound may be used to detect many digestive problems, including:

Cysts or abnormal growths in the liver, spleen, or pancreas

Abnormal enlargement of the spleen

Cancer of the liver or fatty liver

Gallstones or sludge in the gallbladder

1 hour ago, JAS21 said:

My wife and I have used this place for quite a few years now.

 

I organised a 'look down' for the same time as the 5 year 'look up'. The price was very reasonable and of course they put you out ...

The website looks to be in Thai...do they have any contacts there who speak English?

On 12/6/2017 at 12:48 PM, Sheryl said:

https://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/doctor-profile?v_id=240&depid=11

 

She is only there on Sundays, rest of the time is in Bangkok

Sheryl, I am looking for the best bang for the buck option in terms of correct diagnosis and analysis.  I do not have an unlimited budget.

Would it be better to do the complete abdomen ultrasound at Phayatai along with blood tests at one of the private labs, since this is what the specialist you have indicated may recommend anyway.

11 hours ago, Grumpy Old Man said:

My neighbour ordered his new 2018 model Toyota Hilux Revo three weeks ago and it is due to be delivered in the third week of December. . . . .  

Thanks...is that the new model the Rocco or the standard Hilux Revo

On 12/5/2017 at 8:39 AM, phutoie2 said:

https://www.toyota.co.th/en/model/hilux_revo_double_cab

 

Prices here.

I haven't seen any on the roads yet.  Sometimes the price list comes out before the date of distribution.  Has anyone purchased one and received it from the dealer?

On 12/4/2017 at 11:37 AM, Sheryl said:

Please i dicate the nature of the problem. GI specialists have subspecialties.



Sent from my SM-J701F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app
 

Bloated stomach, intermittent dull pain in mid stomach

Does anyone know when this recently announced upgrade will be available for purchase?

Thanks

Does anyone have a recommendation for such a specialist?

Thank you.

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14 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

I think you are asking the wrong question.  Cost of  prenatal care and delivery - whether vaginal or C-section - is not what you should be concerned about, it is the cost of complications. Particularly complications in the newborn which can run to millions of baht.

 

Other aspects you might or might not care about would be:

husband/partner allowed in delivery room (only in private hospitals)

pressure to have unnecessary c-section (pretty much all private hospitals, but will vary with the doctor)

 

And for a non-Thai woman, certainly English speaking on the part of the nursing staff is an issue. Unfortunately that is not great anywhere, even at the priciest private hospitals, but it is certainly better at private hospitals.

 

The best value for money is definitely the government hospitals but they fall very short on English speaking, are very crowded, long waits.

 

Assuming you are able to withstand expenses over 1 million baht in a worst case scenario, then among the private hospitals, I would say the best value for money would be Phyathai Sri Racha or Pattaya Memorial. As a great deal does depend on the doctor (especially if you have specific requests. like wanting to be allowed in the delivery room, natural birth etc.) I suggest you  consult a few until you find one you are most comfortable with.  At Phyathai Sri Racha you can email or call Gavin Waddell and ask him to suggest and OG-Gyn .  089 7500293  [email protected]  Be sure to mention any specific concerns

 

 

Thank you for the response and  info!

2 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

Can you describe in detail what it is you want to do, exactly?

 

Do you want callers to go to voicemail? Or do you want them to receive a Thai message about the call not being completed?

 

Often the SIM has programmed the phone to divert calls (busy, no answer, no service).

 

So check your Settings, Call, Divert where you will likely see cal divert to +66 819 0099. If you do not want to divert calls to VM then change the settings, and/or remove the number. You may have to restart the phone.

 

You may also be able to cancel the service with *141SEND, then press 2, then press 1 (I think).

 

To resubscribe enter *141SEND

 

You may also be able to manage this service via their mobile or web-based app.

 

In detail I do not want any calls to be sent to voice mail, either when the phone is on silent or when it is turned off.

OP any idea of the release date in 2018?

16 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Modified advice is same as above but free is nto an option.

 

Do not have delivery anywhere that you would not, in worst case scenario, be able to afford the expenses associated with complications.

 

The least expensive options in Pattaya are:

 

Government hospitals - Bang Lamung, Pattaya City, Queen Sirikit in Sattahip, Red Cross Hospital in Sri Racha  (Queen Sawang Wadhana Memorial Hospital)

 

Pattaya Memorial Hospital

 

The first category are the least expensive but a lot of disadvantages for a foreign women, especially in terms of language (nurses will speak no English, and that really matters when in labor!), and things like having husband/partner in the delivery room (usually not an option). along with long waits, even in the after hours clinic.

 

Suggest you check out Pattaya Memorial first and see if you can find an OB there you feel comfortable with.

Thank for advice. 

I do not require "free" or necessarily want the least expensive option, but the best value for money.

Assuming periodic pre-natal checks and eventual caesarian package, what would be the best option close to Pattaya for

-pre-natal (does not have to be the same as delivery doctor but within Pattaya preferred)

-Caesarian package ( best value and service package-within or close by to Pattya)

You mention Memorial...how does Phayatai in Sri Racha, Queen Sirikit etc compare in terms of service and value.

Thanks to all who may have  information for responses.