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This is pretty much it, I'm pretty sure it's the same in US/UK as well these days having a lot of friends who are doctors there and they all say something similar, but doctors are tired of fighting with patients, and now a lot just placate you and send you out the door. If you're not interested in their advice, they're not going to spend time trying to convince you why they want to do it their way or explain, they'll just do what you want, let you walk out the door feeling smug, and try and end the consultation as soon as possible. They have a list of 30 other people to see usually and they're probably already behind, just not worth the effort.

can you see any rashes? Difficult to tell without an exam, but potentially Shingles, does it radiate from back to front?

Yes that is correct. A 2 year license has up to 1 year after the expiration date for renewal in order to be eligible for a 5 year lisence.

Are you looking for a welder or the equipment (TIG welding machine and stainless steel welding wires)? For welders, it's quite difficult if you don't speak Thai.

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/re-entry-permit/ Documents required Passport Application Form (TM.8) (attached photograph (4*6 cm.) that is not less than 6 months old.) Download TM.8 Form (Print out 1 sheet) A copy of passport page as follow Bio data page Passport expiration date page Edit personal information page (if any) Last entry permit stamp Extension Stamp to stay in the Kingdom page (if any) Departure card (Tm.6) and 1 copy (if any) Original documents from relevant authorities and 1 copy (in case of prohibited travel outside the Kingdom)(if any) Application fee 1,000 baht for one time use (Single) 3,800 baht for multiple uses (Multiple) Does anyone know if someone else can do it instead of going in person, i.e can I send a representative with all the required documents and money to get it done instead of going myself?

This is such an odd thread, now it's basically people just commenting on other people's comments but no one is actually talking about the cons of an EV. I'll throw it out there from my point of view. I bough an ICE last year and my wife will be buying another vehcile this year or next year. I've advised her either ICE or EV is fine because we already have an ICE. IMO, for Thailand, and our type of travelling (live in Bangkok most of the time, but monthly excursions outside of bangkok to places like Khao Yai, or Hua Hin further drive would be Khon Kaen, any further and we fly), we need an ICE for the out of Bangkok Excursions, and if we had a second car then EV is fine because it'd be for city driving in Bangkok only. If we were to only get 1 car, it would have to be ICE at this stage in the EV cycle and Thailand's infrastructure. The main cons for me personally are: 1. Charging time - I'm not waiting anything more than 5-10 mins at a station, depsite how well equipped many fuel stations are in Thailand (practically shopping districts), I just don't like waiting around. 2. Charging avaliability - Thailand's Charging stations network is certainly growing and growing fast, but even in the UK it's not exactly universally avaliable yet, but let's say I go for a 3 day trip in Khao Yai, finding a charging station near me can be difficult, and our hotel will likely not have one, which means having an EV becomes more of a liability to me. Even in my Condo there's only 2 EV chargers and there's like 20 EV cars already, which means odds are, my car won't be charged while I'm at my condo, when the <deleted> am I supposed to charge my car? 3. Distance/Range - It's still shorter than tradiational ICE for most EV's and definitley compared to hybrids, so it's not suitable when I travel outside BKK 4. Battery issues and replacements/maintence/damage - If your battery needs replacing, currently it's the same price as the car, this is a huge issue, from what if you get a faulty battery? what if you're in an accident? Currently I just hear many nightmare stories about having to replace batteries with EVs and the longevity issues are a big concern to me. I'm actually very pro EV, because I do think it is the future, and I'm sure these issues I've raised will be addressed very soon since they are very obvious issues that EVERYONE knows about already and every EV maker will continously try and address these points. I think it's likely within the next decade they will figure out - a) Make battery range equal to a normal full tank from a ICE b) Make charging so fast that 5-10mins of charging you'll get around 50% of the batter range, enough to get you to your destination for a full charge up c) Charging stations will be plentiful and everywhere. Condos/Malls/Parking areas will have charging station for (almost) every parking space. d) Batterys are much more robust and maintain same performance for at least 10 years without any drop off. I'm sure there will also be many more improvements over time. For now I would prefer to have an ICE as my sole vehicle, but happy to have an EV as a secondary vehcile. I look forward to the day I can say I'm happy to have an EV as my sole vehicle.

Yes there's been some sort of ban for lazada and shopee to sell actual melatonin. I had to go out and buy some at a supplement store in Central Got the Natrol 10mg Gummies, and it seems all legit from US etc but it's not having the same effect as my last stock (same brand) so not sure if they're fake or something.

I mean, a better way to put it is simply, if you want to practice as a doctor in thailand you need to take and pass the Thai medical lisencsing exams. Doesn't matter where you're from passport-wise, or what medical schools. Everyone takes the Thai ML, Thai's from Thai medical schools, forginers from foreign medical schools, thai's from forgien medical schools etc. It's the same as the US with USMLE, you need to pass the USMLE to practice working in the states. You can simply call the thai one TMLE. Also the TMLE, 2 of the exams are in English, and the last one is in Thai (some parts).

This is correct, barring a few exceptions

Reminds me of this guys bit

Hi all I had the 2 year driver lisesnce (or however long the first one is) and it expired end of last year but the DLT told me I had 12 months to renew it. I've now lost the drivers lisence. If I go to the police station to declare it lost, can I still renew the driver lisence for the 5 year version?

Live! You only die once! I'd rather live till 65-70 but able to eat this, rather than eating rabbit food all my life and live to 80-90.

oof that sounds dark

Just rocked up at the airport, visa on arrival was very convenient, little pricey though.

@Sheryl Just curious why you consider Prof. Chucheep as the best colo-rectal surgeon in Thailand? By the other poster it seems it's probably true seeing as he seems to be well sought after, but just wondering how he got that reputation.