orang37

6 hours ago, sead said:

As if you all thought that Prawit, Prayuth etc was the only irrational people

My faith in the irrationality of my perceptions and thoughts is sometimes shaken by finding myself believing I can see that others are irrational.

Gym and cold showers help restore my sense of being a meaningless, deluded, bit of self-organized organic goo addicted to its own hallucinations of linear time, and a fictional narrative of a personal history titled "The Greatest Story Ever Told."

Equal access to gyms and cold showers !

3 hours ago, daveAustin said:

Disagree. Do you know what Buddhism is? One that speaks to others about how one should not live one’s life should not desire to look good. 

And, your psychic powers tell you that the intention of these Monks is to "look good" ?

9 hours ago, seedy said:

All that product knowledge, customer service lost. Now it is minimum wage packing box stuffers who you are dealing with. Knowledge - zero. Customer service - who cares ! I make minimum wage

I wonder which rose-tinted reality you are referring to here. This one ?

Big Rock Candy Mountain

In case anyone can benefit from this information: the Nakornping Hospital OPD in town (Changklan) does not provide booster shots; the main Nakornping Hospital in Mae Rim does.

On 8/18/2022 at 10:04 AM, Inala said:

How does such an innocuous post descend into petty bickering ...

 

... what with 2 years of covid, the European war and now the war in the western pacific getting ready to kick off, who can blame us I suppose.. 

"Some are born vicious, some achieve viciousness, and some have viciousness thrust upon them" Shakespeare did not write.

In the past, I used the "Three Elephants" gold shop in Talat Warorot, on Wichayanon road. along the west side of the Ping, a bit north ( 100 meters ?) of where Chang Moi dead ends at that road, just after the place the songthaews stop.

https://www.google.com/maps/@18.7918674,99.0005346,3a,15y,228.9h,85.41t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sdNc8nDdubZoHgU4xrL5akg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Very helpful people !

Just now, transam said:

Why so expensive....?

"There are medical reasons for me to have both eyes done at once, under general anesthesia; please spare me your random thoughts on that."

Sawasdee Khrup,

Best wishes to Khun Wandr, and others, planning for eye surgery !

I was recently quoted 140,000 baht for cataract surgery in both eyes, in one session, with general anesthesia, by Dr. Paradee at Sriphat/Maharaj.

I was told that prognosis for one eye is uncertain because the extent of macular damage can only be seen after the cataract is removed (i.e., during surgery).

There are medical reasons for me to have both eyes done at once, under general anesthesia; please spare me your random thoughts on that.

Has anyone been able to use an American Visa card (not a debit card) to pay for surgery at Sriphat ?

cheers, ~o:37;

Booster #3 available ar Airport Plaza this week ?

thanks, ~o:37;

Here in Chiang Mai, Dr. Somboon Chaisrisawasdisuk, M.D., RCST is the dean (formerly dean of the medical school of Chiang Mai University) of northern Thai plastic surgeons. He is semi-retired, but, he's doing two or three extensive facial surgeries a week.

"treatment at privat hospitals was not convincing."

what does that mean ?

7 hours ago, ezzra said:

... if god loved you you'll get out of it lightly, otherwise...

I shudder to think of which god that is.

~o:37;

8 hours ago, Berkshire said:

Do you even understand what that means?  It's more to do with Thailand having a trade surplus with the US.  America does not want its trade partners to artificially weaken their currency to gain a trade advantage.  Are you suggesting Thailand is deliberately weakening the THB?  I wish they would...:-)

Are you suggesting Thailand has a trade surplus with the US ?

https://tradingeconomics.com/thailand/balance-of-trade

On 6/6/2022 at 10:16 PM, Baron Samedi said:

I was packing my barrel bag when I got the notification.

 

I am afraid to ask, but, what is a barrel bag, and what goes in it ?

~o:37;

4 hours ago, JimmyJ said:

Who gives the hotels their star rating?

A slight variation: who is paid off to get a higher rating ?

~o:37;

important: wear appropriate attire !

15 hours ago, Expat68 said:

The older I get the more I like being quiet and peaceful

Indeed, I also experience the reverse: the more quiet and peaceful I am, the younger I get.

~o:37;

As Khun Mahseer suggested, Talat Thipanet is the place to go,

I believe the Roob is Luang Por Tuit.

Tomorrow,, I will PM you contact information for an expert at that marker I've known for many years.

Gold case ? Any gold-shop can check that for you.

I have noticed that many things appear golden in Thailand for expats ... for a while.

cheers, ~0:37;

Really appreciate your advice !  The house I rent was sold 2 years ago, It had a termite problem then, and I'm surprised the bank inspection didn't stop the sale. Recently the termites have gotten dramatically worse.

I am afraid the new landlord may try to stick me with a very expensive repair bill. I have a 1 year lease, currently. I'll have to get the lease translated into English, but, I* doubt there's anything in there about termites.

thanks !  ~o:37;

Me, too; I am looking for a termite specialist.

cheers, ~o:37;

15 hours ago, NancyL said:

It's good news for Chiang Mai, in general, that this big hotel is back in operation.   A Thai Rotary Club will have meetings there several times a month, Chiang Mai Expats Club will resume monthly meetings there in June and I hope other local organizations will support them, in addition to individuals enjoying their good pool and exercise facilities.

Looking forward to a re4port from you on what is functioning inside the women's dressing area.

cheers, ~o:37;

Saunas said to be working. Jacuzzi's closed. I didn't ask about the steam room.

~o:37;