SelcouthNomad

On 9/15/2020 at 2:33 AM, beau thai said:

Thanks for the feedback-and location confirmation. Will the test results take a while before he confirms what allergies- gluten, dairy or whatever? And was cost reasonable?!

Skin scratch test takes 20 minutes.  Blood test results (for food allergies) take 1 - 4 days depending on how busy the lab is.  I don't want to share full details ..... but she has some mild to moderate allergies to environmental stuff and we are still waiting on the blood test for food allergies.

The doctor did say though that careful testing is the most conclusive method for food allergies.  But have someone close by with medication in case of a severe reaction.  He also mentioned that even with what seems to be an allergy to a specific food, it could still be allergens on the plan (pesticides, preservatives used in processing, etc.).

We visited the Phoom Allergy Clinic today.   The location on google maps (as of 14 September 2020) is correct.

I highly recommend Dr. Paradorn Salakwiset

I am by nature distrustful of doctors (a long history behind that).  We spent about two hours talking to the doctor about all the symptoms, learning about allergic reactions, getting tested, discussing medication, and generally getting every possible question answered.  I felt this doctor is highly knowledgeable, determined to help his patients live a better quality of life, and very respectful.

We both like this doctor and would recommend him for any allergy problems you have!

Thank you elektrified for verifying this is the recommended allergist to visit!

I did find an allergy clinic doing a google search, "Phoom Allergy Clinic" with Dr. Paradorn Salakwiset, MD.  Does anyone have experience with this clinic/doctor?

My girlfriend has developed a new allergy to food, probably wheat, and we want to talk to an allergist as the reaction is enough to be worrying.

 
Can anyone recommend a good doctor?

I did find a thread from 2019 asking a similar question that recommended a very good doctor but with very vague details:
 

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The doctor has moved next door to Ruamchok Plaza. He's considered one of the top allergists in the country. You have to look around for his clinic as he has moved around to 3 different locations in the plaza over the last year or so.

Does anyone have a name for this doctor, his current location, a phone number ... anything?

Thank you for any help!
 

Monday I extended my girlfriend's tourist visa (Romanian Passport) in Chiang Mai, then extended my own tourist visa on Tuesday (USA Passport).

My own extension was smooth as this was a normal 30 day tourist extension.

For my girlfriend, she obtained a letter from her embassy via email but received only 20 days.  The immigration officer said they needed an original letter or her visa would be canceled.  Problem is we are in Chiang Mai, her embassy is in Bangkok, and they cannot send mail from the embassy.  They suggested instead contacting a courier service to pick up the letter.

This has me a bit concerned about my own situation, as the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai said they do not offer original letters for visa extension either for pickup or by mail.  Has anyone managed to get an original letter from the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok?  Will they send it by mail?

Can anyone recommend a courier service that could pick up a letter from the Romanian embassy and deliver it to Chiang Mai?  My first thought was DHL, but we have not yet been able to arrange anything.

Thank you for any advice!