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Until now (will probably change 2025) I have always got the answer from the local revenue dep that as foreigner, retired no work permit and income only from pension I cannot file online. Felt

Thanks Sheryl Felt

Thank you for replying. No cervical spine MRI or no daily back/neck pain except morning stiffness which I put on age 👴but I have a broken thumb and a minimal shoulder fracture (have CD`s of both with x-ray images) Felt

Would like information about one or more recommended public hospitals in Bangkok or/and with a semi-private department that still accepts foreigners for treatment, (arm/shoulder surgery). I am aware of longer waiting times and more bureaucracy than at private hospitals, but as a pensioner I have plenty of time. Thanks in advance. Felt

Great for the environment🤔😒 Btw, no need to push because its clear to hear that people don't do much else in Hua Hin than sitting in a car on Petchakasem with tailgating ambulances. ☹️ Felt

Thank you for replying. So, we are supposed to only add interest gained yearly on the top of pension income🤔But income (in my case pension) has to be proved with a 12 month bank statement here who show the transfers month by month, but I never touch saving or the interest on bank account abroad so will be exciting to see if they go to the length and demanding bank statement from bank(s) abroad which then most likely have to be translated and verified by Mfa.... Felt

This has probably been answered earlier but its hundreds of posts to search through so I allow myself to ask if there is anyone who already pays taxes here and knows the tax rate on bank savings and interest on this when the savings are in home country. Btw, I'm already a Thai tax resident but so far as we know until now only pay tax on what is remitted from home country. Thanks Felt

👍Well said.

Wasn't it after the Hatyai bombing in 2003 and subsequent unrest that we were all obliged to register our sim cards! So, it hasn't been much help then, but now they reckon it will🤔 Felt

Interesting. The "green mile" you mention is that a stretch of walk path on the main road, or an overpass? Btw, can you who seems to live nearby the parks recommend a hotel near the parks. I have some embassy / hospital business to do in Bangkok this week and would like to get me a walk /run or two in both of the parks. Thanks Felt

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I wonder if the Thais in our home countries think the same way🤔 If so, they will have a full-time job just reporting their own Nationals where I come from. Felt

Anyone with experience from Rachvipa MRI รัชวิภา เอ็ม อาร์ ไอ เซ็นเตอร์ – ศูนย์ตรวจเอ็มอาร์ไอมาตรฐานสากล (rachvipamri.com) Thanks Felt

what goes around comes around i.e. with a law in any aspect made for misuse due to cultural inherited corruption on any level in the population. Felt

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Ok thanks, then I do as you recommend. Btw, do you know if mri.thailand have CT scans as a service? Felt

Will a CT/ and or CTV for sure show a tumor? I can do this here with or without insurance and it will not ruin me. However, I also have the option to get it done in home country where any sign of tumor / cancer will be treated quickly and no question about price, our taxes cover that. I have always been skeptic about health and especially "care" when the system is business oriented so I can see for me a long row with test and a nurse standing behind the doctor listing up prices for tests but no secure result for the correct treatment whatever they find. Thanks Felt

No stethoscope listening. 😕 Felt

Thank you for the recommended Iron supplement. (Is this on the gentle or harsh side of constipation) Btw, and as mentioned they did a chest x-ray, but no heart, lungs or oxygenation 😕check as far as I know test procedures. Felt

No and I did not even know what it was until I just now google it. Felt

Thank you for replying. They tested hTSH T3 free T4. (Negative) / Troponin I (Negative) and then the thing which of all the test I think the doctor put most weight on the FDP D-Dimer (Sysmex) 2.540 ug/ml (H) / Glucose (Random) 88L mg/dl / Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin (L) / Sodium L, Anion gap (L) / Pro Brain Natriuretic Peptide 340 pg/ml / Red Bloodcells 3.83 (L), Hemoglobin 12.0 (L), Hematocrit 35.0 (L). Remark H = above reference, L= Below reference range. They did a chest x-ray and this electro thing with a a lot of cables to chest /legs and got no negative comments about that so probably normal. I have been quoted 25K for a CT whole abdomen with contrast and 20K for CTV extremities is that more or less the price in a private hospital? Btw, my blood pressure was in hospital yesterday 98/64 and have recently been lower than expected and admittedly I've been a bit low on energy lately. Lastly Iron, can I get good Iron supplement over the counter in Thailand or is Iherb best option? Thanks, Felt

In the last 2-3 weeks both my ankles have swollen up and as of today I can barely fit my feet into a pair of trainers. I have taken various blood tests and an ultrasound of both legs (negative) Now the hospital will do a CT scan with contrast of the abdomen + CTV extremities as the doctor believes the swollen legs are due to what he think is a problem in the abdominal region which may be linked to cancer. (For the record, I rarely if ever have a stomachache) I have never had swollen ankles before in my life and with an active lifestyle of road cycling, jogging and swimming as well as a smoke/alcohol free existence, I have some issues with sharing the doctor's view. Anyway, If there is anyone on the forum who has experienced something similar, I hope they will share their experience. Thanks Felt

Thanks for the replies. Any cost indication? I already have x-ray. Felt

Does anyone know if there are hospitals / doctors in Bangkok and possibly can recommend a hospital that as far as possible use non-surgical treatment where the doctor will try to set the bones without surgery and use plastering / spica-cast for a broken thumb? Thanks Felt

Thank you for replying. Did your better half add you to the property? Inform Accommodation>Add- Yes Did they export the PDF, and print it? - Do you mean print it out for me to keep in passport? If so- Yes If they did this in the last seven days you can search for the record - Yes and just searched now and I'm approved on the record. Felt