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The basic liver workout includes the so called liver function tests (ALT, AST, γGT, Alkaline phosphatase and birirubin -direct and indirect). An upper abdominal ultrasound is all you need from the imaging standpoint. If the results are abnormal there are more tests to do. Any internist can order and interpret the above, no need for a gastrenterologist at this stage. If you go , like for a yearly checkup, include also in your blood tests a CBC (complete blood count), creatinine, glucose and electolytes. (not expensive to do, give a better general picture of your health). Add also a urine test for good measure.
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This is my advice and please take it seriously
1) Do not take any form of testosterone before your prostate is checked by a urologist and a PSA blood test is done. You have to be absolutely sure that you are free of prostate cancer before you do anything. Sometimes in elderly men prostate cancer lies there in a semi-dormant state and is fired up by testosterone with very bad end results
2) your best bet would be to to use Nebido injections. It is an intramuscular injection, usually done at the deltoid muscle area of your upper arm, that you need to do every 3 months. I suggest that you have that done by your urologist as well, as it is not completely risk free if you do it on your own (potential complications : muscle hematoma, intravascular injection, nerve injury)
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Hey guys,
I went for my first retirement extension yesterday at CW. Here is my experience.I was planning to be there at 08:30 when they open but I got a little late and arrived at 09:00. At that time there were already 80 people waiting in the same queue before me. My application was checked 5 hours later at about 2:00 PM and all finished at about 3:00 PM, so there was a very long wait. Too many people and the pace was really slow. About the money requirements I was asked for the bank letter and a bank book updated the same day, which I already had done at the bank on the lower floor. My bank letter was 6 days old, no problem with that. No detailed statement or same day transaction was required. About my address, I had to fill my address details on the application and was given a blank piece of paper to draw a map of my location. Nothing else was required about my address.Also they asked for photocopies of my passport and bank book. I paid 1900 baht total. I asked about multiple entry and was told to go to C2 counter for that There I applied for a 1 year multiple entry permit and that took another 2 hours and 3800 baht. I finished everything about 5:00 pm.
My advice for anyone who has not done it yet :
1) go to CW as early as possible. I would suggest to be there at 8:00, before they open and wait near the door.
2) allow enough time to get there as the traffic is very heavy in the morning. I took the BTS to Mochit (30 minutes from Thonglor) and a taxi to CW (45 minutes in my case)
3) get the application from the info desk in the first area (if you want a re-entry permit ask also for a re-entry application) after the entrance and go straight to the next room to get your queue number quickly. Do not spend time filling the application before you do that. You can fill it up while waiting for your number to be announced. In my case the turnover was 15 applications per hour.
4) in the first area where is the info desk there is a jar with glue to attach your photo to the application. Only 1 photo is required for the retirement extension ( and one for the re-entry permit)
5) your correct queue number should be L-something, and the desks that do the work are on the left side as you enter the big main area, Take a seat, probably you will have to wait for long
6) after getting a queue number go downstairs and get your bank book updated . All major banks have branches there.That will take you about 10-15 minutes. After you get your bankbook updated go to one of the copy shops, same level a little bit further down to the left, and make a copy of your updated bankbook and your passport if you have not done that already ( the page with your name and picture, visa page, entry stamp page and departure card slip)
7) draw a map with your location in a A4 piece of paper beforehand, if you don't want to spend time looking up Google Maps at immigration. I also gave them a Google Maps printout
8. for a multiple entry permit you will need another photo and 3800 baht. When your L number is getting close to be called up go to the info desk and get an application for multiple entry(if you have not done that before) then go to the queue counter and ask for a C2 number, so you can save some time waiting in the C2 queue. Fill up the application while you are waiting
9) between 12:00-13:00 everything will close for lunch break. There is a food plaza downstairs with cheap local food, many cafes and multiple shops of all kinds including a 7-11
10) the toilets are next to the exit door of the main area and are reasonably clean with toilet paper readily available.
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7 minutes ago, MichaelJohn said:
The last 2 years I have had to deposit money whilst I've been at CW. (I do that after I get a queue number).
This year she wanted a copy of the bank book showing the deposit AND a signed, detailed statement from the bank as well as the normal letter (stating B800k had been in there for 90 days).
can you get this signed detailed statement from every branch or you have to go to the branch where you keep your account ?
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32 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:
You will get varied advice. Also depends which imm office. My first ever, I did my bank letter the day before. Next day the io asked me to show activity THAT DAY. (I had deposited 100baht on day of letter)
Fortunately I had my Thai partner with me and she ran off and deposited 100b. So recently I went to CW few weeks ago to do my 7th extension. I had form all filled out etc. Walked straight past all the folk filling in forms to desk for ticket. She looked at my extension form and gave me que ticket. I then went to bank. All banks in building at bkk. Was in and out in few minutes. Lady even knew I needed activity. Easy.
By the way I was still there after lunch break. Allow a day. Oh you didn't state where your doing extension. Important.
I will do it at Chaeng Wattana. My bank is Bangkok Bank
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On 12/4/2018 at 10:00 PM, Geode said:
When I applied for and obtained my first retirement visa two years ago I was asked for no proof of residence. The only address information was on the TM.7 form. The renewal last year was the same. But when I went into the main office in Bangkok last Thursday to renew I was told I needed a map with my location marked on it.
about this map, is a printout of your address in google maps sufficient for them
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Hi guys,
On the info sheet for retirement visa it says in the documentation requirement section, that you have to provide "the updated bank passbook on the date of submission of application...". Is this strictly enforced ? I mean the day you're planning to submit the application, do you have to go to the bank first to update the passbook ? That would delay you to get into the queue system.Are there any banks in the Government Complex where you can do that ? Can you do that in an ATM without having to wait for the bank to open ?
Thanks in advance for your replies
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Hello guys,
I went to Immigration at Chaeng Watana today to ask about the document requirements for the 1 year retirement visa I am planning to apply for next week. I am over 50, entered with a 3 month visa 2 months ago and I already have the money in the bank for 6 months. I was not able to speak with an officer as I would have to wait for 2 hours only for a couple of questions. I was given a paper from a trainee at L8 desk, she could not clarify any questions. In the requirements there is no mention of proof of address, only in the TM7 application form I have to fill in my address details. Is there really no need to provide any proof of address ? I have rented with my girlfriend an apartment in the Sukhumvit area and the landlord insisted that the contract should be done in her name as I did not yet have a long term visa and that he would change it to my name after I get the 1 year visa from immigration. Any comments or advice welcome. Thanks in advance
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Hi, I am planning to come to Thailand shortly and after a couple of months apply for a retirement visa. As I will be applying in Thailand do I need to bring from my home country a police clearance document ?
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3 hours ago, Sheryl said:
Caverject is off market in Thailand.
There is another brand of the same drug called Prostin VR that may or may not still be on market, I am not sure.
Trimix has bever been available here. It is possibel some hospitals pharmacies are compounding an equivalent.
the best thing to do is see a doctor specializing in ED to find out what your options are. Some suggested docs specializing in this:
https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Kavirach-Tantiwongse
https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Premsant-Sangkum
Both Bumrungrad and Bangkok Hospital are very large institutions and if any hospital is compounding this they likely would.
Many thanks for your response
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Hello friends,
I will be coming to live in Thailand next month on a retirement visa and as I started using Trimix lately , I wonder how can someone get that in Thailand. As this is a matter of great importance to me I would appreciate any info on the subject. It was mentioned in a post 2 years ago by the member SailingHome that you can get it from a Thai compounding farmacy. Is this still possible in 2018 ?
Is it good enough after shipment ? as my doctor told me this should be refrigerated all the time. Is Caverject or any other brand of injectable alprostadil available ? Any info on prices ?
Many thanks in advance,
Sam Watson
Are regular chest X-rays safe?
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Yes its safe. No need to worry about it.