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Just send it back by registered mail. It will be tracked throughout the system so you will have evidence of it being delivered. Cheaper than the express services also

My local Pharmachoice pharmacy just told me that the factory now has Lispril 20mg available again and they will order for me. They probably have 10mg also, if ordered from the factory

I had a very comprehensive check up 3 months ago at Ram's check up centre (in the recently built facility just south of the main hospital). Smooth, speedy service. The cost was 8,951B, which struck me as good value.

This must be a very valuable plot, given its size and location, certainly too valuable to be used as a parking lot or vendor space indefinitely. It is adjacent to two condo buildings and a hotel, as can be seen in the photos. I suspect it is only a matter of time before it too becomes the site for a condominium or similar.

The One Chiangmai condo near Central Festival claims that it will have the biggest pool in Chiang Mai. I don't know how they define "the biggest pool", but if you are looking for such may be worth going to their onsite sales building and asking for further information. The condos themselves are still being built but the basic structure is there.

The tax office is part of the government office complex at City Hall. My experience of the staff there is that they are very helpful. It is not necessary to hire someone to help you. However, it probably would be useful to take a Thai friend

23 hours ago, DUNROAMIN said:

that very few people would actually turn up

I was there. There were not "very few", but over one thousand, according to Thaiger. They were vaccinating fast, once you got to the vaccination station. The crowds were substantial and it took me about three and a half hours to go from the entrance to the exit because of the large numbers.

A brief follow up. When I originally posted about my experience, I did not know what would happen if your blood pressure remained high. Would you still be vaccinated? I now know from someone else's direct experience. He got vaccinated today in spite of his blood pressure remaining high.

Unfortunately, as those waiting for a vaccine probably know already, vaccine supplies in Chiang Mai are now very low, resulting in delays

10 hours ago, falang1969 said:

A serious question, how do you know it was the AZ vaccine? Were you told that or did you actually see the vaccine packaging?

I saw Astra Zeneca labelling. Afterwards I received a message with the follow up appointment date and including the manufacturer, lot and serial number---see attached image

24 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Add your experience to this thread...  Linked below.

 

Sheryl has set it up as a ‘go to source’ to identify the details of how, where, and which vaccine people have been getting. 

 

I posted here as you suggested

 

Successful vaccination report

Province: Chiang Mai

Date: 12/6/21

Location: Sansai Hospital

Age etc.: Over 60

Registration method: Registered on Mor Prom using my pink ID card

Vaccine: Astra Zeneca

Efficient process. As far as I could see, I was the only foreigner. I was clearly an oddity because I could hear one of the nurses asking another whether it was OK for a farang to get the vaccine. I was treated with courtesy and consideration

24 minutes ago, samtam said:

In Chiang Mai?

 

Yes, Sansai Hospital is in Amphur Sansai, which neighbours Amphur Muang

4 hours ago, beau thai said:

i second this. used them many times great choice service and price. run by identical twin sisters who take pride in the work from their workshop

I third or fourth this. It is an excellent choice

On 5/30/2021 at 6:52 PM, richard_smith237 said:

 

It puts you in the elevated position of being the target of all those on ThaiVisa.com who say the Pink ID card is completely useless and then accuse you of believing you have somehow become Thai  !!!! 

 

 

Its a handy ID to carry around instead of needing your passport. 

The Yellow Book is the more useful part of the process and can be useful as a proof of address as some DLT’s etc

I registered for my Covid-19 vaccine using the Pink ID numbers (will see what really happens when I go for the vaccine next week). 

 

 

This is a very accurate summary. The yellow book and pink card have their uses (in spite of the sometimes bizarre attacks from posters on Thaivisa...)

I agree---Best Friend Visa are excellent and good value

23 hours ago, Dante99 said:

https://www.chiangmailocator.com/wiki-legalizing-thai-documents-for-use-abroad-p209

 

possible useful information seems complete, you may not need all steps like the legalization by your embassy but it could be needed

Thank you very much for this link, which contains what looks like complete information, clearly presented

11 hours ago, canthai55 said:

You need a translator certified by the Thai Government.

I got one a few years ago.

Will have to go dig up the paperwork and find the contact details.

Located in CNX near Maya - or was when I got mine

Thank you. I would appreciate it if you could find the contact details. What were you using the translation for?

I am helping a Thai friend of mine make an insurance claim from a US insurance company (Brighthouse, formerly Met Life). He was married to an American, who unfortunately died. The American had an annuity/life insurance policy naming my Thai friend as the beneficiary. We have submitted documentation already. The only remaining item that the company wants is a death certificate. We have sent them already the Report of the Death of an American Overseas, supplied and certified by the US Consulate, but this does not seem sufficient. Consequently, we need to send the Thai death certificate. I am sure they will need a certified translation. I am concerned that they will not accept a translation self-certified by the translator. But who else to certify it? Has anyone had experience with this?

I can recommend Chang Riep's shop. It does not look like much at all, but he does quality work. I have used him several times and always found his prices very reasonable and been happy with the result. However, I cannot give you an estimate for your job, because mine have been somewhat different (eg. including panel repairs). Put อู่ช่างเรียบ into Google Maps to find him. It is in the very general area of the Dhara Devi.

Unless your Thai is good, take a Thai speaker with you

I have looked for but never found replacement lamp shades in Chiang Mai. If you do find them, Stargazer, please post where.