mikey88

Hello…

Anyone done a drive to the airport lately.

Someone told me that….coming from the moat….you could take THIPANET Road and turn right at Mahidol to get to the airport.

Thereby avoiding the jam underneath the flyover turn.

I didn’t think you could do a right turn there…?

Does anyone know the facts…

Appreciate the help as always….

6 hours ago, stupidfarang said:

Doxizosin is the local made drug and works very well for me, I was proscribed 4mg by the doctor but now only use 2mg. Cost for a sheet of 10 pills is 7baht, you can buy a box which is around 130 baht (cannot remember the exact price. Tamsulosin is imported and is a lot more expensive and not easy to get outside larger citys.

That’s very useful information….another poster said they use Doxizosin as well…..

130 baht for a box of 30..

Compared with the generic Tamsuloscin (UROFLOW)……which cost me about 700 baht …

Thanks for the help.

18 hours ago, connda said:

I just checked with Khun Jum at Peera Pharmacy and she carries Dutasteride (Avodart) and Tamsulosin (Harnal OCS).

Thanks you for your help…

Did she mention costs…

18 hours ago, connda said:

I just checked with Khun Jum at Peera Pharmacy and she carries Dutasteride (Avodart) and Tamsulosin (Harnal OCS).

6 hours ago, pattaya1234was said:

Duodart is certainly available here. I live in Pattaya and it was out of stock for a few months last year. Fascino normally stocks it and I was using Bangkok Drugstore ,on line, when it was not available here. Many of the Pharmacies on Rama IV at its junction with Suriwongse also stock it. Prices range from 1400 to 1800-much cheaper than the hos[ital price.

Hope that helps.

That’s great …I appreciate it…

Any idea of general price…?

Hello.

The Australian prescription is Duodart (tamsuloscin and ductasteride) ……but I am told that’s not available here.

So I’m looking at getting  the Dutasteride and the Tamsulosin separately….

Can you tell me what price I should pay..?

And where to get it…

I have the Tamsuloscin….but not the other….

Thanks and all the best …

Anyone have any tips of where that place might be. Doesn’t matter where. Severe asthma is the reason for the possible relocation. The AQI map for all Thailand this morning was not promising. Most everywhere looked not that good….even the south.

Any tips most welcome.

Thanks in advance.

That’s all been a great help…..thank you all very much.

Great stuff.

2 hours ago, Dellboy218 said:

3m filtrete go up to 270cm in length (Lazada). These are the ones I use and have done for years.  No idea which is best but the prices can double this time of year.

Thanks…yes 300 baht now or so…. But I can’t make out the actual length of the roll by looking at the Lazada ad….

onr time they sent me just 4 individual precut squares instead of a roll…..cheating….

Hi…wonder if I could get some help.

Do you think the Hi Care filter paper rolls are as good and effective as the 3M ones.

And what about value for money.

I can’t really work out the length of the rolls on the ads.

Are they 250 cms long….?   And is the 3M product the same length…

What’s your experience?

Thanks in advance…

Thanks very much for all the helpful replies. Appreciate it greatly….

Hi…just planning ahead to help an elderly friend. They live alone. If there’s a serious problem….can he call an ambulance and reasonably expect it to turn up. ..?  And how to do this….?  And if there’s a charge that’s no problem….

He is in Mae Rim….

Thanks for the help…

Any thoughts…. every AQI site I look at gives me a different reading for  Ching Mai….sometimes greatly different.

Thanks for all that information.  It’s been an eye opener.  
 

So I am  paying income tax already …..in reality…?

I had no idea.  I never really looked closely at the Book Bank until the other day.

I might just leave sleeping dogs lie.

what do you think.

9 hours ago, Captain Monday said:

• Apply for a tax ID number at your local Revenue district office soon
• In January ask for the Tax withheld document from your bank
• File a tax return in 2024

Then as long as you are entitled to a refund should be able to get the tax withdrawn returned by mail/cheque in a few months. 

Twice a year I have a deduction labelled as ‘Tax’ from my account.

What is this….do you know..?

Hello all,

Wonder if anyone with personal experience in this can tell me what they did …. or give advice.

I have a lifetime Thai partner who’s a good bit younger than me.

I’m in the early 70’s.

They work but the money is not going to be anywhere near enough for their old age or retirement.

I don’t want particularly to just give cash.

I’m thinking of a long term …safe….investment .

Something that I might be able to add to over the remaining years and something they can access in 20 or so years…?

Any thoughts ? 
 

On 10/13/2023 at 4:24 PM, NoDisplayName said:

Yes, apparently.

My wife will have a flu vaccine provided thru her Aetna/Bupa insurance with southern strain vaccine.

 

https://www.who.int/news/item/23-09-2022-new-recommendations-for-the-composition-of-influenza-vaccines-in-2023-for-the-southern-hemisphere

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Thanks very much….invaluable. Appreciate it…Cheers.

15 hours ago, swm59nj said:

To the OP.  It’s is to my understanding from what a doctor told me once.  The flu vaccines are created for the regions they are administered in. 
I suggest you contact the provider that administered your vaccine to be sure if it covers the specific region you are inquiring about. This way you can be sure you are adequately protected.  

Thanks  for that….

Car parking.

How’s the parking situation.

is it allocated or free for all.

And are there enough.

CM is all about where to park …

On 10/4/2023 at 2:46 PM, Sydebolle said:

Yes, they might do it but beware, it comes a platinum pricing and is a gold trove for those running it! 

Thank you….I appreciate the help…cheers…

On 10/3/2023 at 11:02 PM, CharlieKo said:

On the basis that cremations seem to be organised by the family of the deceased it's probably going to be very difficult to find a funeral service that perform such duties. 

 

Consider finding a trusted friend who will help, and give them authority to carry out your wishes. You may need a lawyer to make it legal. 

 

There are some Christian churches that have cemeteries. If that is an option for you. 

Thank you for your help….

Hello,

Appreciate your advice and experience.

How do you organise a funeral service and cremation in Chiang Mai without going through a Temple…?

Are there private funeral operators here that will organise a secular cremation..

If so…..any idea of the cost…?

Thinking of a private cremation and a small service….not the full Buddhist temple ritual…

On 9/11/2023 at 1:38 PM, Aussiepeter said:

As Silkair folded during covid, I flew SCOOT from Singapore to C Mai return during August for dental treatment (cheaper). I wanted to check my return flight & went to CM airport assuming there would be an office there for SCOOT/Singapore Airlines - there is NOT ! After checking on the net, I found that the only way to contact them was to call their office in Singapore, which I did. Very disappointed with Singapore Airlines - how can you fly direct into a country but not have an office/presence there ? Their Business Class service from Brisbane was horrible too. At 100k baht, I expect more than 2 lousy half-glasses of warm beer in 7 hours in J Class. At least I could buy beer on the SCOOT flight - $9 SGD a small can and it was cold. I assume all airlines are being cheapskates now after covid, even in Bus Class.

Thanks t for this insight into the Sing Air business class………I was considering it…

On 9/7/2023 at 4:10 AM, nglodnig said:

AFAIK Singapore Airlines don't fly directly into CNX so they are unlikely to have an office. Thai USED to have an office in the Old Town but that is long closed down - go to the airport

On 9/7/2023 at 2:55 AM, arithai12 said:

THAI has a large office at the airport, ground floor between domestic and international counters. SIN I don't know, but many international airlines have small offices in the corridor leading to security/immigration on the 2nd floor - with limited hours.

Thank you….do you know if you can buy an International ticket at the airport office….?   I’ve been having trouble with using Visa online.