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I had my Pfizer done there yesterday and it certainly wasn't over 60's if anything the opposite. A few pregnant women and Thai's having it done also.

It's a long process as someone suggested up-thread. 

My next one is 16 September so I'll plan it from my observation. They are setting people in time groups strictly every hour. If you get there 1 hr early you'll be shuffled to a waiting area until your time has arrived.

Observing yesterday's plan I noticed that around 4pm the waiting was minimal. I plan on arriving at 3:30 pm for a 2pm appointment.

Why don't you get an agent to do it for you if the hassle is too much.

You personally don't have to front at the immigration office to do it.

You can get the motor cycle guys to do it for a couple of hundred Baht and your stress free.

Does anyone think they'll close Swampy down?

3 of my neighbours are in the process of throwing some gear together and locking their Condo's up and heading home to the U.K and Germany to sit it out.....

26 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

So many dangerous comments and bad advice. I too have had pulled muscle in lower back with spasm. Not fun and  can take 1-3 weeks to go away. Every few years I get and it started with sports injury many years ago. 

-Yes, easy exercise can help, as long as it does not put strain on injured area.

-Physical intervention by hard massage or worse, by chiropractor is not recommended and can make more damage. chiropractor is not a  medical doctor and bases activity on manipulation of spine.  If a lower back issue, the problem is either with muscles or something else. There is a reason why professional sports teams have health care  team of physician,  physiotherapists and nurses, and not chiropractors.

- Warm bath and support stretch can reduce pain. If serious muscle and support tissue injury, the physiotherapist is the health professional best trained to show how to manage and to prevent future injury.

-Lower back pain can be symptom of lung cancer, gall stones, kidney damage and many other illnesses. If pain is intense and does not go away after a few days and there is continuous fever, medical attention is required.

- Strong pain killers without supervision can create more damage because you will not be aware of the warning pain if you coverup pain. The goal should be to regain mobility, to manage pain, not to conceal it.

 

What do  doctors recommend? In my case a few tablets a day that contained methocarbamol and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Methocarbamol is a mild pain blocker that has been around 50+years and has few side effects.  If someone has heart problems then definitely no strong NSAIDS like Celebrex or ibuprophen. Why not? Because they are not recommended for people with heart disease, blood pressure issues or kidney problem. Arcoxia is Cox-2 inhibitor and the drug is restricted in many countries because of damage that can occur.  If you want to take these drugs , then speak with doctor first who knows your medical history.  Just because you can get some drugs in Thailand over the counter does not make them safe or without serious risk.

 

If pain persists or worsens and you have fever or nausea, you must seek medical care.

 

Interesting, everyone's advice here is 'dangerous'? and your advice...is not? Seriously.

Firstly, an X-Ray would show exactly what the problem is and take it from there.

I had chronic pain for years and reluctantly sought out a Chiropractor (who will do X-Rays).

Rarely do I have pain now-so it definitely worked. But as with anything 'one size doesn't fit all'.

Osteopaths offer similar treatment to a Chiropractor.

Good luck...

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19 hours ago, Caldera said:

I tend to tip those who don't annoy me (by asking inane questions about my location while dozens of other drivers are able to use their excellent map) and those who have to wait for my order at the restaurant for a longer than usual time more generously than others. I'd guess that their salary isn't bad compared with similar jobs, but I'm sure some tips here and there are appreciated.

Frustrating, some of them. Wanting me to go downstairs and collect the delivery. I won't be in it bring it to my room or I won't pay. I use cash on delivery for that reason, they quickly find me.

1 hour ago, sammieuk1 said:

Surely time to ready the drones and take out these out of control killers ????

It's a little quiet in the west-my guess is they're onto it-less is more.

My concern is once the masks are off even after vaccination how many people will succumb to it.

We've been wrapped in cotton wool for a year. There should be a gradual release from the them in stages.

5 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

The requirements for a TM28 were changed a year ago. A TM27 is now used for a change of address.

Most offices only want a TM30 report done when you change your address.

Thank you Joe

Hi, is the TM28 still active. I've moved to a new condo and the landlord said he dropped my passport details at the condo office.

Translation issues between us. Do I have to do a TM28 and has condo management done the TM 30 for me. 

Do I have to go to immigration and report.

Thanks

Try soaking your feet in Magnesium Salts. You can purchase a kilo from Shopee for about 20 baht

Also excellent for a bath soak (if you have one).

12 hours ago, TSF said:

Just curious what's the ballpark rate for doing Thai-English translations? Not legal work but things like academic research or company documents, things for Thai uni students or corporate people.

Just sent you a PM.

3 hours ago, Jonathan Swift said:

So, you would rather they not have bothered at all? Completely ignore the issue? Set no example whatsoever? That make you happy Mr. Cynic? Merry xmas. BTW, Mr. Native English Speaker: Thais.  Plural. No apostrophe. Apostrophe is for possessive, as in the Thai's motorbike.  How many Thais (Thai nationals) comply or don't comply is beside the overall point. Foreigners who come here and flout Thai law are committing an especially egregious act since they are guests and have no right to be here except by virtue of the permission of immigration and the terms of their visas. No matter how you slice it, or try to gaslight and turn it around back onto Thais (plural, Thai people) farang are going to draw more attention under such circumstances, and rightfully so. Farang are not entitled to flout laws simply because Thai people get away with it in THEIR OWN COUNTRY! Thais, Thai government, don't appreciate farang coming here and treating the whole country as though it were their personal amusement park, which is what these bozos did, they flaunted it, and got caught. Capiche? Get it? You know whose country it is now, right? And as far as violence, I don't know where you're from, but where I'm from violence, murder, and massacres are the rule of the day rather than the exception (USA), I have no criticism whatsoever about the same issues in Thailand. There are more violent acts in one hour in the US than you'll see in 6 months or more in Thailand. Most go unpunished. I'm not here to preach to Thais as to how to run their country. I'm grateful to be here. 

 Can you just repeat that please?

Smart move appealing- enough time to sort out selling and getting his affairs in order.

Never a boring day in the land of giving just impossible to know what they'll be gifting tomorrow.

16 hours ago, herfiehandbag said:

Milk of human kindness flowing freely then?

 

What is it about people having problems with visas which so delights so many on TVF?

There's always one.

Rightio, are they going to have staff waiting at arrivals to put padlocks on these passengers who know nothing about this extra benefit -who's going to shackle them and keep the key. What if they refuse?

The Thai's do not explain anything-I can see them just saying "hab".

Eagerly awaiting the first reports.

They spent it on the yellow t-shirts they were given.

I find it hard to believe they'd complete 14 days without alcohol and cigarettes?

Omg! a car crash waiting to happen. Ruby Princess 900 infections (40% Australians) and 28 deaths

Thailand,  but wait...there's more.

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

I just went on the site and now have approved report for the first time ever. Always got the popup message before due to an old entry and a new passport,

I was so shocked that I didn't know what to do at first. Completed page 2 and did submit and got instant approval. Saved both the pending and the new report receipt that I will print out later to put in my passport.

Same here.

Thailand, the gift that keeps on giving.

Why not give each other what they want-problem solved.