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Since posting Ive received private PM's thank you - I will see any good hospital for diagnosis, then seek lower cost treatments once I understand the correct diagnosis.

Apologies in advance for gatecrashing the topic although it is related.

Any advice in getting a correct diagnosis? I live a clean life, no drink, no smoking, no drugs other than medical prescriptions and good diet. Im mid 40's but Im having symptoms of low T and high E for past 6 months and getting worse...

Any advice in getting a correct diagnosis of any underlying condition affecting T and E levels and treatment at affordable prices and would this be covered on medical insurance?

Any advice appreciated.

I have had various symptoms on and off the past 12 months or longer although recently things escalated. 

I don't drink or smoke and I eat a really well balanced diet, no sugar, low fat and I have  clean lifestyle (maybe need a bit more exersize that's all) etc although I've put a lot of weight on and Im experiencing other low mood, irritability symptoms. I'm in my 40's and I have a history of a kidney issues and I suspected adrenal gland issues.

I went for a private T hormone blood test and it was on the low side so I want to find a good Endocrinologist in Bangkok preferable close to the Onnut/Srinakarindra side of Bangkok although I am prepared to travel a little further if need be.

The nearest large name hospital to me is Samitivej Srinakarindra I am wondering if I should go here or not. I have some medical insurance but not sure if this is covered or not so I am expecting to pay my own way.

I saw this old post from 2013, I'm just wondering if the same advice applies or if I should seek the closest doctor at Samitivej..

I have a feeling i'm going to need to source ongoing treatment also and I know that meds can be costly at the large hospitals.

Any advice/experiences would be appreciated.

I used to like Koh Samed years ago and it was a place I fell in love with when I first arrived many years ago when the little wooden huts were a few hundred baht to stay and a weekend there was like a weekend on a deserted paradise island out in the middle of the ocean..

..it seems that will have changed by now, commercialized, thousands of tourists crammed into little boats..

..Im glad I got to experience it when I did  before the crowd. Find somewhere else for future, shame as it truly was a tiny jewel.

A limited company needs to be officially closed otherwise someone is still liable for any matters relating to it and official penalties will be building up for non compliance.

You might get away with 'walking away' from a company as some respondents have stated although if you have any long term commitments or reason to stay in Thailand I would recommend closing it down officially or transferring it into someone else's ownership rather than having something outstanding that could potentially come back to bite later.

On the other hand if you are leaving the country never to return that's another matter however I would still do the right thing and close it officially as you never know what might turn up in the future and especially so in the age of technology and data collection and sharing.

A work permit would suffice if you work.

1 minute ago, macanello said:

Paying a mortgage here every month of 20,000 baht and the car payments are 13000 Baht. Dead money isn't an option for me as the capital is being used constantly and being used in this country.

It looks like you need more money.

Welcome to Thailand!

PS - Don't shoot me I'm only a messenger

For a decade or so globalization was being promoted..

..and this is just one of the symptoms of a global crackdown/pullback on immigration. Trump and Brexit are showing the way...

..others are free to follow suit.

Three steps forward one step back.

Things will come around again but there will be casualties as there are always.

1 minute ago, elviajero said:

You're right but the OP is asking about a visa, not an extension of stay.

Thanks for clarification I see yes, I wasn't aware what 'marriage visa' was referring to exactly. I know of a Non Immigrant O Visa based on marriage that can be extended.

I thought that the options to extend an extension of stay based on a Non O visa include either showing 400k THB in your bank seasoned for 2 months prior or showing 40k THB deposited to your Thai bank account every month?

If Im correct then it wont matter how often you make transfers as long as the 400k is there for 2 months prior to your application and remains in your bank whilst under consideration.

Maybe someone else would confirm or elaborate.

TNT is quick and fast although to get the good rates you need to register with a Thai company.  FEDEX 25kg promotional boxes are the lowest cost for smaller amounts and can be used to put about 30kg in each.

The cheapest method is likely going to be Airmail although more admin to do. Don't go for the first quote and get quotes from different airlines. If you need assistance with importing / exporting between Thailand and UK ping me a message.

I haven't used sea freight from Thailand.

???????????? Don't panic and scare away the tourist dollars ???? ???? ????

ridiculous to hold it, as is anyone who runs it

6 minutes ago, mauGR1 said:

..Careful, compassion and common sense don't go well with this kind of news

Its the principal

7 minutes ago, hobobo said:

You can go visit him at the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, give him a shoulder to cry on, a bit of therapy, and maybe pay his hospital bill... Just saying

That's a little extreme..

..Im thinking more of giving every guy a fair and decent chance instead of being judge, jury and executioner from an arm chair and without knowing the full story.

Just now, roo860 said:

 

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champion

17 minutes ago, roo860 said:

'It's very easy to jump to conclusions ', been better jumping from the balcony.

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Lets hope you and POTY both never require medical assistance eh!

Due to the pollution Excema is the least of our worries, firstly how about..

• Heart disease / widening of the heart valves / increase in heart size
• Pulmonary lung disease/bronchitis
• Asthma
• Lung cancer
• The immediate and long term health of your family/children/parents/pets

I thought pancake day wasn't until March?

Meanwhile..

Beware of getting first stages of heart disease and chronic pulmonary disease/lung cancer from the polluted smog

7 hours ago, sanemax said:

12 posts .

Its up to people to back up their claims , too post links .

Its not up top others to search .

*Donald Trump is the new Jesus Christ .

If you dont believe me , do a web search .

Point proven *

Claims were backed up, which you ignored.

Besides no one has to back up anything, its an open forum discussion.

If we are being over critical you misspelled 'two' as 'too' and your punctuation is extremely poor.

7 hours ago, sanemax said:

No the Pound didnt drop 25 % on the day of the referendum , the Pound was about the same rate a week after the referendum , maybe you are getting confused , because the referendum wasnt in Feb 2016 ,it was in July  

My mistake the referendum was in July and the GBP dropped 25% since 2016.

The point is the GBP has dropped 25% since 2016. Thanks for scrutinizing every word that is typed though.

11 minutes ago, sanemax said:

OK , where and when and who promised that exiting the E.U would be easy ?

Who promised that the UK would get a "easy and favorable" deal ?

You claimed that the person who stated that was lying , so, who was/is lying ?

Just one click away you can find all sorts of interesting stuff on Google..

https://www.independent.co.uk/infact/brexit-second-referendum-false-claims-eu-referendum-campaign-lies-fake-news-a8113381.html