MrPhysio

A great deal of information is supplied here by helpful posters. The amount of contradiction may be less than helpful. I would happily meet and talk with you if you are in Pattaya: zero cost, no strings. My training is as a health professional, but I am retired and have no intention of working in Thailand. That does not mean I have retired my wish to assist other humans simply by having a chat. Respond by replying here.

Some time ago, I remember reading where residents in a condo were complaining about another resident waking around in a state of undress, knocking on other residents doors late at night. And they could not get anyone to help them stop the harassment. Is this the same place and undressed individual? As to the comment about carrying a knife (or whisk), added to the comments about Australian nationality plus the observation of the offending part indicating Jewishness. I am wondering if the knife was used for self circumcision or he was knocking on doors for someone to provide a swap for the whisk? But, for clarity, men of a certain age from Australian parents are likely to have been circumcised regardless of religion - that is as it was accepted back then.

It's funny that the example above from a similar story describes housekeeping sending a male member to sort out the problem with another male 'member'.

No details in the report. Recently the Thai Government was alerted by a foreign security agency of an impending terrorist attack in Thailand and to raise alert levels. Also, one photo in the report shows a guy using a known hand gesture with index fingers pointing to the sky and other fingers folded. Perhaps related, perhaps not.

The first warning for blood pressure (hypertension) or heart problems show up in men as the problem you describe. i suggest you have a gdneral health check then an appointment with a Urologist to check the bloodflow using ultrasound. See the symptoms as an early warning and then take the advice. You may save yourself from a heart attack or stroke (not the one you want) that can be very disabling. The comprehensive health check will check your heart arteries as well as your aorta and into your neck . At least you obtain the answers and that can provide a scientific plan in safety. Wishing you well.

Herpes is transmitted skin to skin and condoms are not the complete answer unless you wear a full body raincoat. it can be more obvious on a male than a female. HPV can be problematic also - plus condoms do not work to stop throat cancer via elevator fun ( eg going down). Good luck out there if you like to party. Think about how many other travellers have been down the road you decide to travel on - in some cases in the same night you could be sharing with people at the bar you would cross the street to avoid. Basically playing Russian Roulette with the whole chamber loaded. And yes, I am no fun at parties and have never had an STD nor plan on having that experience.

Do your research as best you can. A general point for all plumbing purchases - If you can, try to find out the lead content of your plumbing as some manufacturers do not have any specifications or limitations and zero checks. One of the biggest plumbing manufacturing countries has no check on the amount of lead in products. Lead, especially for children, can cause neurological damage, lower IQ etc. Lead builds up in the human body over a lifetime. i am aware that people will have no ability to know what is in the supply lines, so taps (faucets) etc are only one aspect.

Additional: If the dogs are released after sterilization and health check - how does anyone know if the dogs are biters? And what stops the dogs contracting rabies or other diseases after being picked up the first time? The dogs need to be removed and not returned. The story goes that Thais cannot afford the health care for their pets, and turn them loose if the animal is unwell, then get a new one. Or if they move areas, the dogs are left (cats as well). Wherever the dogs are, their excrement washes down into the sea, polluting beaches, and the sand is filthy and possibly contains mites and fleas. Food dumped all over the place attracts vermin, and then the plastic and foam containers make the place look bad - (difficult enough looking at some of the tourists who could be advertising for Funeral Homes and what happens if you do not look after yourself. Therefore, any policy must ensure animals are registered and chipped for identification, fines are levied / enforced against owners with roaming and off leash animals. That includes for foreign owners breaking common sense pet ownership requirements.

Thailand has had intermittent attempts, but not for a while. Bangkok was the main focus.

If there is a pack of dogs, definitely more than three and maybe as low as two - and you hurt one of them, the others come for you. If you go down or even if you run, things get very bad for you. I had a nasty dog experience where the pack leader began barking and growling (in a park area near Big Buddha Pattaya, and dogs appeared from everywhere. I am fairly certain there were more than 50, all barking and growling. I was alone. Eventually, they lost interest and went back into the undergrowth, except for the pack leader, who kept following me and growling. I quickly looked for an escape route that would not confront the dog, and it immediately bit my calf. the canine deeply punctured, and the other teeth cut my skin, causing bleeding through my clothing. 5 expensive rabies injections, immunoglobulin, and wound dressings followed. I am a pensioner, so expensive. I wrote on the forums, and all I got was a tirade of dog lovers hating bitten humans. I am sure that if the Thais licensed a non-Buddhist per problem area to clean up the problem once a month with a quick bullet, the cost would not be high, like the failed programs to neuter the animals. A designated disposal arrangement could be organized. Or use the tourist police to supervise. There are enough ex-military here who know gun safety. The people bitten did not cause the problem, so they should not be penalized. Poisoning is generally a very cruel death, so Thais may be more accepting. By the way, any market has chopped up chicken, beef, and pork, and some places have alligators and field rats, none of which died from old age. Therefore, the Buddhist argument does not seem to be sustainable. Every couple of days, I see a pack of dogs chasing both Thai and tourists off a walking pavement into traffic. Up to a dozen 'pets' terrorize people walking. A local vendor feeds them in a bus parking area near Cozy Beach.

Another delusional blame shift. Nobody, unless afflicted by dementia as is Biden, believes he could orchestrate such a plan. I would never trust you to bring me the correct toast. However, if you are correct, then you will be part of the problem that caused the overthrow of Western Democracy via voter deception.

People who travel can obtain medical travel insurance and expats can obtain other types of insurance. However, if you have ever researched insurance companies, false advertising, money grabbing techniques and every excuse under the sun and moon not to pay out, you will understand why the resistance. i research the small print and verified complaints, have been a health professional and seen people being stranded by insurers despite years of policy payments, and have personally experienced the same problems. this includes the major insurers as well as shonky smaller insurers. So, if you have a major accident, cannot fight your own case due to injury, have paid out for years and thrown your money away plus have to then fund yourself, you will have part of the answer. Of course, I suggest doing your own research - as some simply take risks Insurance company loss adjusters and underwriters pay out if forced or to keep investigators away to stop being liable, so there are examples of good results.

Funny - I responded to this thread with no judgment, not knowing the background of anyone here. Provided some advice for free on a forum that may be of benefit to somebody - even if it is not the original poster. I take no offense at potentially false stories. My attitude as a health professional is to provide information to the public. Not my problem if the story is a scam as it is up to the reader or patient or scammer story teller to take it or leave it. As far as health stories go, when heard by someone like me, it is not me who suffers the consequences of false info; the joke is on them and their health. Anyone who pities me and thinks I am lessened for having human compassion is welcome to their opinion. Meanwhile, I will continue reading these stories and use them for ideas and issues where I can give feedback, encouragement, or advice that it is up to the reader to take or leave. This is similar to how Bob likes to interact with others in his way, and everyone else commenting reacts in their own way. All good fun.

Well done Mr. Smith. Yes, the best way to break a habit or an addiction is to replace one bad habit with a nonharmful repetitive activity. In this case, the repetition is drinking a volume of liquid from a container (cup/glass) and swallowing. Initially, there can be the addictive property of the substance, such as alcohol, to get out of your system, but that soon goes. Using something initially like a caffeine-based drink can soften the addictive withdrawal by giving you a subtle stimulant. After a while, the benefits of other substances such as green tea (smaller amount of caffeine but healthy other substances) can maintain your alcohol abstinence.

Next Species? YouTubers & Social Media posters. Yes, I suppose that includes me, but not the first time I have been in line for my opinion to be questioned!