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That is your answer - they are made for deserts. Or for cooling outside on the pouch.

Or forget the YouTube and do it yourself? As for bars they are private property and cameras are not normally welcome.

Good old Lazada index again - "AC Power Travel Adapter Converter Plug" rather than 90 degree or just plug - travel adapter normally means you plug a different type into it. Good find.

Not a breakfast sausage (but have seen same brand for sale at times) find Itoham brand has a good taste for me (not being British may not be same taste most want).

Ask around with MC drivers - in cities trucks for such rental park on side streets with phone numbers on side. Or if step-son is Thai have him arrange. Most families will have a member with pickup wanting to make a few baht but if not as above - there are people available parked on roadsides that am sure step son could find.

Do not see what you want but a two pin 180 deg plug is available https://www.lazada.co.th/products/2pin-flat-plug-butt-electrical-plug-socket-power-connector-cable-cord-female-male-diy-rewireable-power-plug-15a-125v-i4292325987-s17058285751.html? if you could run ground wire to appliance and less than 15 amps. Otherwise only see the EU 90 deg which is not flat as you want and would require additional ring for ground.

Actually my check for April 1st shows 12800 PHP total for 25sm room so about $230 direct book with hotel. But you could go higher of course. Accommodations are always more expensive than Thailand (not only in PI) and Pattaya is known for low prices due to huge surplus of accommodations and not exactly a high class reputation (working on that) or the cleanest waters.

True but they will not be of top Thai standards or at the price they go for in Pattaya. You will have to pay for top notch accommodations (but it can vary greatly day to day if in city with festivals).

Now we know - but OP asked about a Pattaya vibe and that would be Angeles. Believe the Central and Southern islands have some good beach areas but can't speak on them. But PI took a major hit with covid restrictions and is just getting back to some semblance of tourist activity.

Except for a few girls/bars there is almost nothing other than low to mid price accommodations. Angeles is more of the Pattaya vibe but without the water. But my opinion is second hand and based on what I have read/seen on YouTube.

Actually Electrolux is a brand name - not a maker anymore AFAIK. The Otto TT-131A at under 300 baht appears to be exactly the same as the Electrolux Model 131A at over 500. So if you need a warranty on a 300 baht item maybe a good choice - but at that price travel/replacement would likely cost more than a new Otto in my mind.

Actually there is not much wealth involved if paying Thai rate at a government hospital - but they normally want every condition signed off before surgery so normal to have a long list of different departments doing exams and any finding abnormal having to be explained.

By all means avoid anyone you have such vibes from - especially if exam was as brief as you indicate. If the cataracts are not causing you issues (often they can wait) might want to make glaucoma priority - as there is no turning back that damage once done.

I was just working with the quote. So he charges 5k above the normal price - this is common when using doctors at government hospitals on a doctor to patient basis (rather then obtaining service from normal queue system/training). Often there is a special system in place for such activity at larger facilities and set higher payments are made when using. Edit: Now you are making claim this is an off-book "tip"? Maybe - but remember government hospitals have freedom to charge foreign customers more (much more) if they wish to do so.

First thing is to find out what is wrong (causing the blurred vision). Rutnin is a top facility and should be first step if in Bangkok - if not in Bangkok probably worth the trip. Not all blurred vision is a simple fix. There could be cornea damage, as I have, but as said good eye exam comes first.

It is safer to stay a night in hospital - just as with other often out patient procedures - but it adds to costs so often we are shown the door by insurance or expensive western medical facilities as quickly as possible. Expensive room motivation. In Thailand room is often not a major expense so less push to get you out the door.

So if he does it on your back porch it is 20k but 25k if he does it with actual sterile medical equipment in a controlled hospital setting with nurse help and full emergency facilities and to you that is all about money? Nobody is going to argue money is involved but often we do not appreciate how much it does cost for back up facilities (especially to medical standards).

1. Much less cost to patient/insurance for an overnight stay in Thailand than most countries. So no motivation to save on a cost/risk basis. 2. Much stronger sun/UV - darkness is needed. 3. Much lower quality emergency services available if required. 4. Better chance of instructions being followed in hospital rather than from a printed sheet. 5. Cost/risk as above - just better to play it safe. 6. Yes - the hospitals, that many of us use, with room rates at 10,000 baht per night often operate return next day as the sums are much higher. It is not a money grab.

Did not have good luck with more expensive units myself so currently have 300 baht Otto TT-131A and very happy with it. Only 700 watts but English muffin is ready in seconds.

Almost nobody ops for comprehensive insurance in Thailand as the cost is excessive.

Well this was only about 5 years ago and hospital had an active ophthalmology department.

Don't believe they are that common in normal hospitals - my top rated private hospital here in Bangkok referred those needing VFT to Rutnin Eye Hospital until just a few years ago (when they purchased a machine). In USA shopping mall optometrists had them decades ago.

Iif they dilate and check should be able to determine glaucoma - the visual field test will indicate how serious - but normally they are done together as below. https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma#:~:text=What is glaucoma%3F,a comprehensive dilated eye exam.

The are private hospitals and then there are private hospitals - not all are quality - but for out patient operation should not matter as doctor is key to that.