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19 minutes ago, chiang mai said:

Since when is an MRI conclusive proof of cancer, surely a biopsy is the gold standard test?

I made my post (and link) in the hope it might benefit others. Not to enter a debate as to what can conclusively prove or not prove cancer.  I followed the advice of one of the top urologists in Thailand and he is confident the MRI is as far as humanly possible sufficiently conclusive.

Read the Daily Telegraph article which in effect supports my doctors advice.

If you are a prostate specialist then let us know your credentials.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/01/19/prostate-cancer-could-ruled-simple-mri-scan-prevents-25000-biopsies/

A couple of years ago doctors in Pattaya were trying to persuade me to have a biopsy as my PSI level was high/above the norm. I did some research including on this forum and found a well respected doctor in Bumrungrad who recommended an MRI scan, which  showed simply an enlarged prostate but no evidence of cancer.

The scam was paid for my insurance company.

Since the time of my scan my PSI level has fallen to not so far from normal.

I am posting this simply to tell my own personal experience as everyone is different.

But lessons from my experience may benefit others.

OP writes:

"I have recently moved here to retire (though I don't look anywhere near old enough to retire)"

-Often those who claim not looking old enough to retire are around 58, but think they look 38, but the rest of us believe they look 78.

Grateful to dabhand and Sheryl for the useful replies. Guess have to 'wait and see' what happens!

Thanks!

I am reading that for the forthcoming 10 year Visa one requirement will be for insurance cover for both In patient and Out patient cover.

My platinum BUPA insurance only covers in patient treatment.

Anyone know roughly how much extra to pay percentage wise to get coverage that includes out patient cover too?

I will call BUPA when the new Visa details are fully confirmed but if anyone has some input now, gratefully received.

Many thanks in advance.

Lock him up for a long time; then deport him and ban him from re-entry to Thailand indefinitely.

Why does Thai immigration allow such scum to be here?!?

Surely very easy for Thai Visa or anyone else to contact Thai Immigration and ask them if any plan to dis continue on line reporting after 1st January?

12 minutes ago, OMGImInPattaya said:

UK national policy isn't made for the benefit of expats...it's made for the benefit of 98% of UK citizens who live in the UK, who voted for their freedom, which is priceless.

It will soon be dawning on those 98% that the enormous rise in the cost of living and their decreased standard of living is  far from a vote for freedom!

Tell her a close relative has a problem and needs to stay with you for a while...

Anyone contemplating finishing off their spouse should seriously consider getting it done WITHOUT being caught........

2 hours ago, 55Jay said:

Mine is 500,000 Baht per month.  But I live in a 3,000 Baht/mo 17sq meter fan room on Soi Hump Hump and dine on 30 Baht rice and monkey balls.  Livin' the Dream, mate!    

U are paying far too much for the rice; can get it for 10 baht where i live...

OP writes: "Can anyone recommend a trustworthy place to replace the screen on my Samsung 10.1. tablet in Pattaya "

Well i would suggest you start at the official Samsung service center in Sukumvit Road (spelling error) not far from Big C south. Use google or whatever, to get the precise address/phone number.

Samsung have staff on site to do the work and I have been to the place previously for my phone and tablet and acceptable service. I have not needed to replace my Tablet screen so not 100% sure they can do the work, but surely they can, so either phone in advance to find out or just go along to see them.

Please post here how you can on with getting a new screen, cost etc.

The FTSE 100.

This Damien May is one of these typical do gooders who should not be allowed in Thailand; if there is a problem with under age workers let the Thai's sort it and these foreigners who are in Thailand on a moral crusade should be in there own countries sorting out problems.

Apparently the Bank of England maybe about to cut interest rates; will such an action cause the FTSE to rise or fall? (My internet research gives contradictory opinions).

Thanks any input

OP asks:

"Can all the new chip cards be used online? Has anyone successfully done so? I'd just go get one but I'm outside Thailand and need to know for another purpose."

The answer is yes. The first time I used it on line needed to do some security questions but thereafter usage is fine and straightforward.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/TRUEVISIONS-WINS-RIGHT-TO-AIR-EPL-MATCHES-30291383.html

I assume another way to avoid or delay filling in the form is doing the 90 day report on line (for those who have on line reporting available).....

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/this-is-now-project-betrayal-%E2%80%93-and-we-are-all-victims/ar-AAhGoNc?li=AA9SkIr&ocid=spartandhp

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/bill-coles/eu-referendum_b_10567404.htmlrediction

Will this "expert" be eating his words soon!?

Despite what Cameron has said to the contrary, it seems to me if the vote is to "Leave", Cameron then needs to resign as do the likes of the Chancellor and other 'Remain' ministers.

Anyone else agree?

Yesterday 5th June I was invited by a thai friend to visit HTMS Chakri Naruebet. An aircraft carrier vessel which is moored at the dock within The Thai navy museum in Sattahip. A drive of about 1 hour or so from Pattaya.

The vessel so i believed was open to all the public.

Necessary to provide proof of ID before getting onto the vessel. So as a foreigner i brought along my passport.

On arriving at the museum we went to where the vessel was docked. An official was at the boarding point screening people and I could see that there many people, including Thai families already on the vessel.

However when the official saw me it was made clear to my Thai friend that as I was non Thai I was not allowed onto the vessel as it was still in active service and we were turned away.

What a waste of my time!

This is just another example of the continuing and growing discrimination against foreigners in Thailand; be it for new unfair immigration requirements, land ownership, price discrimination and so on, etc etc.

There will surely come a time if not here already that most of us who contribute a lot financially to the Thai economy and to the well being of the people here will say enough is enough and look elsewhere to live.

Am I correct or not?

Don't say much for what is available in England for this relatively young and likely rich farang to pay so must money and travel to the other side of the world to get a bit of nookie......

OP: why don't you phone the ban and ask them?