Mekong Bob
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This is as much Chiang Mai related as a boot in the bawz
Chiang Mai expats may reside in Chiang Mai, but their interests, their hobbies, their politics may go way beyond the city's boundaries.
Just take a look at the topics discussed on this forum, Sharktooth, and you'll see that many topics are not related to the city of Chiang Mai, but rather to the kaleidoscope of personal interests of individual expats in Chiang Mai.
Enjoy life!
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For past 14 weeks, I have been enjoying NFL Football via downloaded high-quality high-definition video.
Just learned that The Pirate Bay(TPB) website is down, and may not go up again.
Can someone please recommend a good alternative?
Thank you!
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E visa now accepted for Mandalay.
I just paid 7,200baht return for travel during January and couldn't see anything at the price you mention.
Manseer,
Do you have a Thailand Non-Immigrant Visa? You now have a Myanmar eVisa, correct? Point of entry: Mandalay International Airport.
Nice work!
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That sounded great until the last sentence.
where does the thai wife/girlfriend get her visa from?
I believe Thai citizens can get a free (no-fee) visa to any ASEAN member country, including Myanmar.
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E visa now accepted for Mandalay.
I just paid 7,200baht return for travel during January and couldn't see anything at the price you mention.
please check out the Bangkok Airways website for current fares.
what is an "E Visa" (Education/Teacher Visa?)
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like to see Mandalay? Here's what I l learned at a local tour agency today.
from Chiang Mai, Bangkok Airways flies to Mandalay three days a week. Mandalay to Chiang Mai too!
It's only a one and one-half hour flight, direct (no stopovers). Fares start at about 1,600 baht, each way.
Visa to Myanmar (Burma) costs 2,800 baht and takes a week. This travel agency offers this service.
if, however, you hold a Thailand Non-Immigrant Visa (Retirement, Married, etc.), and reside in Chiang Mai, the Myanmar visa must be obtained in Bangkok. Uggghhhh!
Anyone have another option?
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Here is one. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/717362-looking-for-a-podiatrist-recommendation/
If you simply search the TV forum ("foot doctor" or "podiatrist") there are many more posts listed.
There are no podiatrists (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine DPM) in Thailand, no medical schools of podiatric medicine, no programs within medical school in Thailand.
There are orthopedic surgeons throughout Thailand.
If you are taking blood pressure meds such as amlodipine, your feet will swell. very common side effect..
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a brilliant side-step, Darkside!
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It's calendar time. Years ago; Thailand put out some lovely calendars featuring 12 absolutely beautiful Thai ladies. I recall Saeng Som whiskey sponsoring one very nice calendar.
Any idea where to find such calendars this year?
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If you get a copy of City Life Magazine they devote a page to useful numbers,emergencies and Hospital numbers.
The December issue should be available in the next few days.Far too many numbers to list here.
Fire no is 199, RAM emergency 053 224 861,they have 2 "Heart" vans for emergencies.Police 053 814 313-4,Accident 1193 etc etc.
just returned from Chiang Mai Ram Hospital, where I checked out the "heart vans" and Information Desk.
The vans are parked outside the Emergency Room entrance. Numbers shown on the vans are 053-920-300 (Mobile CCU)
and 053-895-001 (Hotline).
At the Information Desk (Counter No. 7), the young lady at the desk did not know the number for emergency (ambulance),
but dialed the operator. According to the operator, 053-895-551.
When the Info Desk clerk was asked to explain the discrepancy, she smiled and replied that I could use either number.
Confused? Me too!
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not a good walk, Julie.
take a pedicab (samlo) and support the samlo driver!
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98.5 is now on the air, and includes USA CBS Radio news on the half-hour, according to my farang friends. Can you confirm, and perhaps other info about this station?
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for Hang Dong District residents, what is phone number for police and emergencies? Is "191" best?
fire emergencies? will Chiang Mai Fire respond to Hang Dong call, or need to call HD Fire Station?
medical emergency (such as heart attack) and need ambulance to Chiang Mai Ram. call hospital?
Thanks.
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So has Sripat got the robot, will cost about $17,000 US for the pleasure, not! But this is prostatectomy, not HIFU,
Alot of resistance my many doctors to HIFU - despite widespread use in Europe and USA.
Thanks for the heads up on Samitivej.
Pachoderm,
Do prostate patients need a biopsy before HIFU and after HIFU (to determine progress)? How many HIFU treatments generally required?
Why do many doctors "resist" using? Not effective? Not a good alternative to surgery?
Robotic surgery is about $17K (550K baht). About 3 times more expensive than a standard "open" prostatectomy, I would guess.
Agonizing decisions for patient, treatment vs surgery, open surgery vs robotic surgery, etc.
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any reports on daVinci robotic prostatectomy surgery in Chiang Mai?
CM Ram now has robot.
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http://www.chiangmairam.com/NEW%20CMR/Physician%20Eng/Ophthalmology%20Clinic%20Eng%20.html
These are the Ophthalmologysts in RAM-Chiang Mai.
Dr. Paradee is good.
But take care for their (glaucoma) prescriptions. I.e. for Xalatan-eye-drops. One 2.5 ml botte ~2.250 Baht, in a Central pharmacy you'll get 3 bottles for the same price.
I understand that Xalatan (generic: Latanoprost) requires refrigeration while in storage. Once opened, 2.5 bottle is good for 30 days without refrigeration.
Lumigan eye drops do the same job, no refrigeration needed, 490 baht per bottle.
Hope Xalatan is maintaining good eye pressures for you!
BTW, hospital pharmacy prices are notoriously inflated - as much as 300%
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In Chiang Mai, ophthalmologist (MD) glaucoma specialist. recommendations?
I know of Dr. Thidarat, Dr. Ketsara, and Dr. Linda as glaucoma specialists.
Others are retina specialists, I am advised.
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Ok I got it sorted. Promanada Samsung Customer Service . 4500 bht and 3 days. If anyone is interested. Apperently not. Mods can close.
4,800 at Samsung Service Center.
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thanks again dru2. The term "Panthay" maybe limited to Hui Muslims in Burma (only), if I am not mistaken. I thunk the Thai, Khon Mueang, and Lao would use "Kokang"or "JinHaw".
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Not all Yunnan Chinese in Northetn Thailand and Northwestern Laos are known as "Jin Haw".
Those in Northern Burma are known as "Kokang" Chinese.
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Tai Lu is spoken in some parts of Chiang Saen area.
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thanks, dru2, for your "mueang" reference.
"kam mueang" is taught at AUA Language Center in Chiang Mai, upon request.
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Thanks , Sparkles!
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Where can I go to find info on the flu season(s) in Chiang Mai and the price and availability of flu shots in the area?
Cheapest steak that's edible?
in Chiang Mai
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I enjoy eating the top-grade Thai tenderloin (nuea kho-khun) at Rimping Nim City. 1,500 baht per kilo. As good as imported beef tenderloin from Australia or New Zealand.