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Epstein, Trump, Jean Luc Brunel all had modelling agencies. Straight out of the sexual predator's playbook.

I really find this hard to believe.

Whilst I would definitely recommend a printout, it is not a requirement. However do download and save the pdf. The reason I say this is when Thai e-visa make software changes, they are reflected on the way the visa details are shown on the visa that can be downloaded from your Thai evisa account. They really really struggle with the nation of The United Kingdom and it can be changed to all sorts of inaccurate names. If you have downloaded the pdf, any software changes won't affect your copy.

Some may recall I had a tendon operation 8 weeks ago. Since the operation, I have had paralysis of the hand. The medical term is 'finger drop'. Prior to the operation, my hand was fine. I have pointed this out to the orthopaedic surgeon on each follow-up appointment. His replies have been as follows (in chronological order over the 8 weeks) "Don't worry. It will return next week." (after 1 week) "Don't worry. It will definitely return next week because you have some wrist movement." (after 2 weeks) "Don't worry. It will return in 2 more weeks. I think it is neurapraxia" (after 4 weeks) "Don't worry. It will probably return after 3 months." (after 5 weeks) "Don't worry. Usually it returns." (after 6 weeks) After no improvement at all, he arranged an EMG and nerve conductivity test in the neuromuscular department of the large prestigious Pattaya hospital, followed by the results being presented to me by him in orthopaedics. I did the nerve tests. As ever he was overbooked and my appointment with him was over an hour late. I was a little unimpressed that he had not even opened the test results when I saw him. He then had to phone the neurologist to discover how to open the document. He quickly scanned the document but could not understand it. He then had to phone the neurologist again to get her to explain it to him. (I can speak Thai) He just wanted a binary explanation with the answer being 'neurapraxia' or 'axonotmesis', no detail, no nuance. She said "axonotmesis". He then told me that my paralysis will resolve itself in 3 to 6 months. He then stressed I was "not to worry or think too much". (My hand is paralysed I remind you.) I will be honest. Today was yet another series of indicators that showed he is taking on too much work to do his job properly. He even asked me why I had a plaster (Band Aid). I explained I had just had a nerve test (arranged by him). "Oh that was today, was it?" he replied Another indicator was the nurse rolling her eyes on finding out my hand was paralysed (post-op) and then immediately saying she would get the doctor. (She knew more than she was letting on.) In addition were there many highly over-optimistic prognoses. This orthopaedic surgeon has left me in a far worse state than before the operation and I have paid a large amount of money for him to do that. The neurologist's report ends with the conclusion, "There are electrophysiologic evidences of left radial nerve degeneration, lesion below branch to BCR muscle, no sign of nerve regeneration below branch to supinator muscle." Could anyone let me know if i) this paralysis may resolve itself ii) whether I need an operation iii) what the chance of a full recovery from the paralysis is I am happy to copy out more details from the neurologist's report if that helps. There are lots of abbreviations and numbers.

I don't know where to start with this ill-informed post. But he could simply turn up at an airport, preferably Bangkok, with a ticket out of the country and 20,000 Baht to clear the overstay fine.

There's the issue.

Bangkok Hospital (Pattaya) has large balconies and locked windows meaning the balcony cannot be used.. Probably related to when Finance phone up and tell the patient the amount due.

"...a long stretch in jail." may not be the case as Mr. Mos is part of an organisation that can provide high-level protection.

No, he does it through intermediaries. It's pay for a pardon. The cash comes from the released and the intermediary. One is rewarded with a pardon, the other government contracts or positions.

Yes, I have come across this type of desk referred to as "filtering" or "screening", even though they call it "Information".

You would need to give the 'local' all the right documents. At Jomtien, if your documents are not complete, you don't get a queue number. There were agents amongst this morning's early supplicants.

It opened at around 7:45 am.

If he smacked his head on the pavement rendering him unconscious and was then rushed to hospital, this may have escalated to something far more serious.

What time does the Jomthien information desk start giving out queue numbers in readiness for the 8:30 kick-off? (It'll be busy on Tuesday after the Bank Holiday. I am assuming it will be closed for The Chulalongkorn Day.) ;

I am pretty sure he will. He is over 18. It is a requisite to apply for citizenship.

How on earth did he manage to survive in society and hold down a job till 31 and then go from 0 to 100 and kill somebody over "hostile glances"?

Lol, this ain't Europe. You can live here as long as you like but don't think that you understand politics here or think that it is a good idea to get involved.

Ok, that's great but the prednisolone and the other steroid were only an add-on prescription today without explanation 7 days after the operation possibly in response to me mentioning I had a rash near my armpit. If it were to strengthen the tendon, they would have been prescribed from immediately after the operation. The tendon itself appears to be healing well according to the doctor who felt it through the skin. The NSAID is a combination pill with tramadol. So, if I want reduce the tramadol, it reduces the NSAID. If I want to keep the NSAID as prescribed, I have to take pointless Tramadol. I have no pain. However, I can see the logic of the anti-inflammatory. I am of the opinion this doctor is a big over-prescriber. If I asked him what he had prescribed to me, I don't think he would have a clue.

I had the surgery 7 days ago. No, Pattaya Distal biceps tendon

So just to recap. I was in excellent health, taking no medication. I required a tendon reattachment surgery. In total, I have been prescribed 9 different medicines within one week of the operation. 2 painkillers (tramadol 10 days, pregabalin 15 days) 1 antibiotic (dicloxacillin 5 days) 2 supplements (calcium & vitamin D3 50 days, vitamin B1,B6,B12 33 days) 1 anti-inflammatory (dexketoprofen 10 days) 1 benzodiazepine tranquiliser (lorazepam 5 days) 2 corticosteroids (prednisolone 5 days, triamcinolone acetonide 6g tube) Apart from a small unexplained rash (near the point of the post-op nerve blocking anaesthetic) there is no call for extra medication. I did ask the doctor and he simply said all medication should be taken as prescribed until the pills are finished. I cannot believe this is not over-prescription. I do not believe it is in my best interest to take all these strong medicines simultaneously. The prescribed calcium intake via supplement is 1.5 times the recommended daily intake. I eat a very balanced diet with lots of fruit, veg and dairy. So even a straightforward prescription of a mineral supplement has been over-prescribed. If I followed the doctor's instructions, I would be taking around 2.5 times the recommended daily calcium intake for 50 days. I did not and will not start the lorazepam or prednisolone. I discontinued the pregabalin. I have reduced the dosage for the tramadol, dexketoprofen and calcium & vitamin D3 I took the dicloxacillin, vitamin B1,B6,B12 and triamcinolone acetonide as prescribed. Many years ago, I remember getting a similar haul of drugs from Lat Phrao Hospital. Eventually I ended up going to another hospital, The new doctor looked at the bag of drugs and just said, "Throw them in the bin."

I was not on anything before the operation. I was in full health. I stated it was a tendon reattachment,

I took the full course of antibiotics. I didn't touch the benzodiazepines,

You are correct. The hospital pharmacist typed the combination the wrong way round. 100% sure. 50 mg once a day before bedtime.

Yes, I suspected there was overkill here. Unfortunately, the tramadol / anti-inflammatory is an all-in-one pill. So I will stop the Pregabalin and consider reducing the tramadol / anti-inflammatory combination pill to one a day or two half-pills.

It has already begun and was inevitable. Just look at other countries. Branch coverage has been dramatically reduced there. Thailand previously, and perhaps still, had a very high density of bank branches. Unsustainable economically. On the flip side, branch closures do introduce inconvenience. This is certainly the case in my country, the UK. My town has 15,000 people. Not a single bank or building society.