mizztraveller

Britain!

We were picking up our daughter from the airport in November and for some reason there were simply no taxis (it wasn't Loy Krathong) so we had to get a songtaew. When one stopped we told him where we wanted to go and he asked us 'how much'? We'd paid 100 baht to get there so said '100 baht'. He shook his head so we said '120 baht'. Again, he shook his head and said ' no - 90 baht!' He nodded his head at each of us saying '30 baht, 30 baht, 30 baht'

Result!

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Khun Took 200 Baht a session.

Khun Took not around today so I saw Khun Gai. Not the best physio experience I've had to be honest - she wanted to do traction on a machine rather than manually which was a waste of time. She then passed me to another (male) physiotherapist who performed manual traction and massage which was better, but still not a patch on UK NHS physio.

By Thai standards, expensive too. 250 baht for a 3 minute chat with an ER doctor and 350 baht for the physio session.

I don't recall Khun Gai. I thought Khun Diow was the best there - by far.

When I first went there it was 170 Baht for about 90 minutes. I remember when the price went to 200. Sounds like it has doubled since then.

I'm paying 350 baht for a 30 minute session. I thought perhaps the first session was more expensive but I've just paid the same for the second session. I think I'm going to try elsewhere as she really doesn't fill me with confidence.

Any further suggestions? Are there physiotherapists in Chiang Mai RAM?

You get it in many countries,its worse in Cambodia and Bali. I've been approached at least 50 times by sunglasses sellers, I'm bored at saying no thanks so now I don't acknowledge them at all and that's the best, they leave straight away

In Cambodia , if you say 'no thanks', they'll frequently ask you 'why not?'

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Thanks for the suggestions. I'd thought about getting one of those travel neck supports and changing the 'filling' to rice. Will that go mouldy if I heat it in a microwave?

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Does anyone happen to know if/where I can buy a wheat bag in Chiang Mai? I don't know if they have an alternative name in the US and Australia but they're bags containing wheat which are heated in the microwave and applied to the body to relieve pain. Strangely, I didn't think to bring one with me!

Finding a masseuse who's really qualified worries me. We all know how easy it is to 'buy' the qualification! However, as my problem is the reoccurence if two prolapsed discs in my neck, I need traction and manipulation rather than massage. As I've had this before and had various therapies (osteopathy, chiropractor, acupuncture) I know what works and what doesn't. Thanks for the suggestion though, for some people this would be a good idea.

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Thanks. I'll go to Rajavej tomorrow morning. Can anyone give me a clue how much a physio session is likely to be? Sent from my GT-I8552 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

Khun Took 200 Baht a session.

Khun Took not around today so I saw Khun Gai. Not the best physio experience I've had to be honest - she wanted to do traction on a machine rather than manually which was a waste of time. She then passed me to another (male) physiotherapist who performed manual traction and massage which was better, but still not a patch on UK NHS physio.

By Thai standards, expensive too. 250 baht for a 3 minute chat with an ER doctor and 350 baht for the physio session.

I already know the exercises I need to do (and am doing them) but I really need manipulation too. It's a reoccurence of a problem I had 2 years ago so I know what needs to be done to fix it again.

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Excellent! Cheaper than a high street massage yet done by a professional!

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Thanks. I'll go to Rajavej tomorrow morning. Can anyone give me a clue how much a physio session is likely to be?

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Harrry - where is McKain?

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Thank you Elekrified, that's very helpful.

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Costas - if you're going to respond can you please be more positive? If I knew the answer to the questions I wouldn't waste my time posting on this forum.

I don't feel well and I don't want to get a songtaew to the hospital only to be told to return another day and I'd be very appreciative if someone knew an alternative choice.

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I need to see a physiotherapist. The one recommended here is Khun Took at Rajavej Hospital. When I call the number it rings out for ages then goes to fax.

Can I just go to the hospital and wait to be seen or must I make an appointment?

Alternatively, can anyone suggest a different physio?

Thanks.

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We're only here for 7.5 months!

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We're a British couple, over 50 and we got a multi-entry non-immigrant type O visa before our departure in the UK. We had to show savings of 800,000 baht each. I don't know if these are available from Laos or KL though but you definitely don't need a Thai wife to get one if applied for in the UK!

There didn't appear to be a shortage of tourists in Walking Street last night. Even at 5pm, I don't remember ever seeing it so busy.

Thais are a peaceful race compared to the Vietnamese! As well as driving with their horns every couple of seconds, many have loudspeakers on the outside of their homes so that the whole vicinity can hear their karaoke.

This question does make the OP sound like a tightwad, so I say fair game.

So ... there's 2 bars and one has free beer and one doesn't. Which one would you choose?

The one with the pretty girls.

Well, we've found the level now!

This question does make the OP sound like a tightwad, so I say fair game.

So ... there's 2 bars and one has free beer and one doesn't. Which one would you choose?

Pantip Plaza?

I know there was one from Airport Plaza on Festival's opening day - maybe it's still going. I'll ask when I"m next there.

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Well excuse me for being 'tight' but why on earth do I want to pay for anything which is available free if charge? Maybe it's because we've been 'tight' that we've been able to retire in our mid 50s, live in Chiang Mai for 6 months a year and not have to worry about the price of beer and eggs.

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Does anyone know if there's any free/reduced price transport from the Changklan area to Central Festival? I know there's some available from Le Meridien and the Empress to Promenada so wondered if Festival were offering anything.