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Stairs work. It's a different experience though. I just like to get my heart rate up quickly for 30 minutes a day or so in AC while I read on my Kindle. It keeps my blood pressure down and my spirits up.

Does anyone know of a gym that has a stair climber? I know that Virgin has one, Jetts has one and Ruamchok Fitness has one. I really like Ruamchok Fitness Center but it is kind of far from where I'm staying. Virgin Fitness is expensive and I prefer not to go to a mall. Jetts may be the best choice but it would be nice to find another option. Thanks.

Focal sells a roll-on and a pump spray as well. Works great for me too. I appreciate that it really is fragrance free. It's not a antiperspirant it just functions as a deodorant.

Thank you!

Can anyone recommend an orthopedist specializing in shoulders? Thanks.

I buy them directly from Hanes and shipped by Borderfree. Excellent service. https://www.hanes.com/international-faq I have however found that Marks and Spencer cotton briefs are an excellent replacement for Hanes Comfort Fit and are often on sale at Robinson/Central.

https://www.foodpanda.co.th/restaurant/dz4t/taye-ethiopian-restaurant Still open and still really good. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293916-d8138686-Reviews-Taye_Ethiopian_Restaurant-Bangkok.html

The Labor Office in Bangkok did NOT require or even mention a syphilis blood test in June 2021 to renew my work permit, only the medical form was required.

Luckily I have had the old style with address for the last 15 years but I'm running out of pages and am concerned they will insist on moving to the new one. I heard some reports of getting a printout from the Bangkok labor office that includes the address to go along with the new style work permit which will be accepted at some places instead of the residency certificate. Has anyone done that?

It is confusing figuring out which TCL tv sold here matches the specs of the highly rated ones on consumer reports etc. I bought a 50 inch 6 series and am very happy with it. However it is in my bedroom and has a constant glow on the screen when plugged in. Annoying and a common problem on some models I discovered. All in all happy though.

For the last 10 years or so I've used Dr. Donna at MedConsult Asia for my work permit medical certificate. I've never done the blood test and it has never been an issue. Recently I have read reports that the Bangkok labor office is requiring it of all applicants. Any recent reports from people who did not submit the form? My work permit is from Thammasat, a public university, so maybe that has made a difference? I know for years many have insisted the blood test is an absolute requirement and that the form must come from a hospital and not a clinic, but that has not been my experience., so far anyway......