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I mixed in dollars in another thread, but the figures for the three procedures below are all in Baht: At Thammasat University Hospital, a government hospital in Rangsit, (just outside of Bangkok), they do 3 procedures: TERP for 20,000 Baht HoLEP for 70,000 Baht Rezum for 100,000 Baht Amounts are approximate.

Sorry, it should be in Baht.

For what it's worth, being treated for BHP at Thammasat University Hospital, a government hospital, in Rangsit, I know that they do 3 procedures at very good cost. The lowest being TERP for $20,000, HoLEP for 70,000 and Rezum for 100,000. Those are approximate as I was verbally given those figures, not a written estimate. I'm still researching procedures and haven't decided if I should have one of them at Thammasat or look at other procedures to do. I don't have specific information on the urologists, but the doctor who does HoLEP has just come back from a year in the UK for further training and work experience.

You throw around these “nuggets” like they were candy; they address little of what is seen in the photos that look more like a blanket bombing strategy, than precision bombing. Also, the casualties, “number of people killed in Gaza since 7 October has risen to 5,087. Women and children have made up more than 62 percent of the fatalities, while more than 15,273 people have been injured” don't back you up. Maybe if you were standing in the middle of the rubble, you would have a different opinion. I also find it interesting that it is okay for early Zionists to fight and kill for political gain, but other people fighting for the same rights on the other side must be eradicated. Reminds me of another political solution that we all agree is abhorrent, but seems to be playing out in Palestine, where people are herded and controlled, rights taken away, private property and land confiscated; with no future in the box Netanyahu helped build.

How can you check that it accepted your data (I used the upload Excel spreadsheet method)? When I went to log in again, it asked if I wanted to overwrite the data, so I canceled as I didn't want to start over.

No the number doesn't have to be a US number. But it does have to be one of the 25. Which does not include Thailand. I'm using a US number to get bank or other verification codes from US companies to my Skype here in Thailand. The verification codes go to my US Skype number; as I needed to set up those accounts to be received with a US number. I also tested and sent a message from my US Skype number to my Thai AIS number. But it still not quite what you need, if you will be in the UK and want to interact with your Thai bank.

Skype instituted SMS several years ago, I have a USA number that I receive verification codes for US websites, like banks, etc. I don't know if it's because I pay for a Skype number, as I use that for my Skype account. When getting a Skype number you can select a country the number is associated with; see below. A Skype Number is a second phone number which is attached to your Skype account, allowing you to answer incoming calls on your Skype app anywhere. People can call you from their mobile or landline and you pick the call up in Skype. A Skype Number is great option if you, or your friends and family live in different countries, or plan to travel abroad and want an affordable way to keep in touch. Anyone can dial your Skype Number from any mobile or landline and you simply pick up the call on Skype.

Some doctor I went to see in Nakhon Phanom was complaining how Thai companies set up coal-fired electric plants in Laos not thinking that the wind would blow the pollution back into Thailand. You also have the countries that process raw material (like Thailand and China) buying those products from the poorer countries, so they don't have to deal with the pollution. So yes, an Asian problem.

Thanks. That would be hard tracking down, so I guess another reason to not go down that road.

I don't think I've seen this asked: How do insurance companies find out you had a test or condition that you did not list in an application? Especially now that you are in Thailand, and any of this took place years ago in the West? By the way, here is a link regarding how one insurance company processes some claims: How Cigna Saves Millions by Having Its Doctors Reject Claims Without Reading Them (msn.com)

Is some short-term insurance required when returning to cover the time until receiving the non-O? Thanks.

There was an article that mentioned it would be ready at the end of December: Laos-China Railway Unveils Ticket Reservation App on First Anniversary - Laotian Times

Laos-China Railway Unveils Ticket Reservation App on First Anniversary - Laotian Times

In early November, I crossed over via friendship bridge in Nakhon Phanom with a hundred. They didn't have change in USD but tried to get it which caused a bit of delay. I said I would take anything and after a phone call to the higher ups they finally gave me change in Kip.

Just in. You can soon download an app to reserve tickets: https://laotiantimes.com/2022/12/04/laos-china-railway-unveils-ticket-reservation-app/

Eight years ago, I used a Thai company in LA, which has a large Thai population. All I did was hand them a list of items in my boxes. Each box measured .75 meters square, so large, but not huge. There were 7 boxes with books, kitchenware, computer, etc. I am American, not Thai. Just paid the fee, which was reasonable. And they shipped the boxes by boat. It was supposed to take a month, but took longer. Everything arrived in good shape, with no problems with customs.

Several months after my cataract surgery, my lens started to become cloudy and the doctor used a laser to “burn off” the particles that had collected on the surface of the lens, so you might not need another new surgery. My vision became as sharp as after the surgery. Now, it's been over ten years and my vision is not as sharp as before, so I was recently wondering if I could do the surgery again; it's good to know that we can have them replaced up to 3 times.

As I recall, I went in a week before, but my insurance was dated to start two days later closer to my "true renewal date" and they did not accept it, so I had to have a change to my policy so it started one day before the rescheduled appointment, which was a week later. The policy began one day before that new appointment, and the extension ended based on the insurance. So, I guess I lost a day or so of extension, as they both were not aligned. I checked and this year's dates were a few days before last years, so this process caused me to lose a few days. I could have timed it better and only lost one day, or asked my insurance company to add an extra day, which I would pay for, but I want to change to an O-visa, so it did not matter.

I had to apply for an extension on my O-A in mid-March this year. LMG, my insurance company, gave me the option of the new insurance and renewing my old policy. I opted to go with the old policy as I intend to change to an O visa near when I have to renew again. I went to CW and had no problem getting my extension with the old policy. When I first used this policy, they wanted it to go into effect a day before my appointment, so I followed that guideline this year as well. As I said, had no issue.

I had noticed a few hospitals renovated in Vientiane the past few years, and a Thai hospital group opened an international hospital in that city. So, it seems, things are beginning to improve, on that front, at least in Vientiane.

A guy who owns a visa company in Laos was interviewed several times by a popular Australian YouTube vlogger who lives in Vientiane, “Now in Lao”. The contact info is below, and you can search “Now in Lao” channel to see the video clips: CONTACT CHRIS BARTH: https://www.facebook.com/laosvis Whatsapp +8562054649654 I haven't used him, but he was informative and seemed honest, but you can watch for yourself. And he is open to inquiries, and should let you know how he can help.

The Facebook group should have the latest info, as that document is dated 2014, so if there was a change, it wouldn't be reflected in that list. The week before the pandemic closed the borders, I had gone to a police station in Thakhek, Lao to show them a stack of paperwork similar to those listed with the end result being to get permission from the government to get married. I was there with the girl's uncle and parents. The police looked at my papers, then showed me examples of what they wanted, and even photocopied some examples to take back. Of those listed for the foreigner, below are the not-so-obvious ones: Personal letter: a bio, and I think an explanation of how we met. Working certificate: work history Status: confirming that I was single, and if previously married documentation that I was legally divorced. Commitment letter: that I was committed to marry her and if we divorced, I would guarantee that I would give her the funds to return to her family in Laos. For me, the borders closed the following week, so I never had an opportunity to go back with revisions. Good luck.