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My Thai family Thai son and his Thai wife both very well educated (and 4 kids) are very careful about using any medications. Son's old school buddy is a doctor at one of the bigger hospitals here in Chiang Mai. Son called him 20 minutes ago and asked 'is Melatonin banned or restricted, does patient need a document to buy it?' Dr. said 'let me check and I'll call you back'. Then the return call: - Yes it was restricted about 3 years back but after perhaps 3 months the restriction was withdrawn. - He also shared, the Health ministry website re medicines is vague and confusing on this item and it seems that the restriction was never justified. - Dr. called a friend (a qualified / experienced pharmacist, snr. professional staff member at a big serious Pharma chain in Thailand, he confirmed the restriction was imposed then quickly removed several years back. I've bought Melatonin several times on LINE shopping sites in the last 2 or 3 years. No mention of restrictions.

"Left wing socialist globalist liberalism" How's that?

"... And when the other side is accustomed to getting their way for 50 years, they'll screech like banshees." Strange comment; how come the US has been swindled, surely the US has thousands of clever economists / negotiators?

It was for a short time. But has been legal again for some time.

Thanks Sheryl.

I've been taking Melatonin pills / gels for years, about 10 nights per month, 10 or 12 mg. Always work for me, doze off quickly, good sleep and no hang over etc. I've always bought on line and try to buy 1 or 2 bottles (120 pills bottle) each time, depending on prices which is a roller coaster. Bought many different brands from many different manufacturers / distributors. Always seem to be the same quality /affect. And I have bought from Lazada on a good price, but the bottles didn't mention the Lazada name. Is Lazada really relevant? From my understanding they are not pill manufactures and I very much doubt they have any real knowledge about any type of medications.

There has been on Thai web boards, my Thai adult son just mentioned it, and son and wife were just discussing reminded themselves the need to monitor the whereabouts of their 4 kids at all times.

Trumps national approval rating also down quite a way.

But joe public is not allowed to take that leeway and is required to not move his / her vehicle so that the cops can gather evidence.

Lots of salient points. Here's another example: farang goes to local private hospital (small city), talks to the receptionist at the main desk and explains what the problem is and mentions an allergy he needs to be careful about. Receptionist prints a document then take the farang to another office. Then chaos: Fifteen minutes later nurse at the specific dept., who speaks good English brings the farang back to the main arrival desk and says 'wrong department'. Two assistants at the main arrival desk also speak good English and now speak up to the farang. 'Sorry but main receptionist can speak zero English and he just guessed where to send the farang. Farang now getting a bit annoyed and says 'Let me speak to the supervisor'. Supervisor arrives and gets all the details, speaks English and says to the farang 'why did you come here, the receptionist cannot speak English. By this stage someone has called the 'hospital international office and a young look krung man (speaks perfect Thai and English) arrives, he realises this situation is not acceptable and says that he will explain in Thai but then realises the main receptionist has disappeared. International office man asks the 2 reception assistants if they are sure what dept., the farang should go to. Yes, and documents prepared. International office man then escorts the farang to the correct dept., along with one of the reception assistants. They stay with the farang until he has seen a doctor, had blood taken and has a next appointment slip in English and farang pays the bill. International office man gives the farang his business card and says (in English) 'at next appointment please come direct to my office and I will escort you as needed. Farang asks 'why didn't the junior reception assistant speak up quickly to indicate the farang is being sent tp the wrong dept? Answer: 'they are very junior in rank compared to the main reception guy who cannot speak English and it would be very rude / insulting if they spoke up and made the main receptionist lose face.

And why would trump single out Thailand for special tariffs / zero tariffs?

So do you have a clear specific definition of 'look shady'? What about if their tattoos are all hidden under a shirt / blouse on arrival?

Quote: "...I agree with you about what this clown in the White House decides and I do not see why any decision about Ukraine is down to him. " I wish someone with credibility would strongly tell trump he's out of his territory; he has no right in any way to tell Salensky or Ukraine what they have to do. If this were another country many leaders would be giving trump clear indication 'absolutely not your call'.

Seems to me that trump and his 'team' have not realised that many / most countries can trade with more than 100 other countries if needed. Many countries; At least China and many EU countries have clever folks who can search out the products they want outside of US manufacturers. And many might well be inclined to do business with alternative countries / suppliers on a specific basis of 'no import / export duties or tariffs'. And very possible the countries these suppliers come from would very much like to move totally away from any trump bs.

I certainly agree that trump is all over the place at the moment. I do wonder if trump realises that Russia taking all of Ukraine is a very bad move for Europe. As said trump is everywhere in his statements and I wonder how logical his thoughts are. I've read in other reports that Zelensky is correct when he says he has no absolutely no authority to 'give' Ukraine or Crimea to Putin. Seems to me that trump doesn't buy that line, I guess because trump believes he can override US law / any law / any country.