AjarnMartin

Where possible, I pay all my bills either by SCBEasy or via the barcode scanner on SCB ATMs. Unfortunately, PEA is NOT available for this facility which is incredible given that it's a nationwide utility. I therefore pay either at the Tesco Service Desk of any store or at a 7-11.

Went to the hospital, I guess one of the expensive ones.

Did a Biochemistry test, checked my diabetes, blood sugar levels, Cholesterol, triglycerides, etc.

It cost me 6000 thb, and a doctors fee 1900 thb, for a 2 min chat about the results.

8000 thb for a check up and a doctors fee.

I think it is expensive.

Anyone else goes to regular check up and some consulting with a doctor about our diabetes, who can tell me how much you pay?

I think I want to change hospital next time.

This is way too expensive for the tests you outline. I have a blood disorder (lupus anticoagulent syndrome) which is being managed in my home country via the Internet and for which I must get six-monthly, full, fasting blood tests locally in Phitsanulok. I then scan the resultant two-page report to my doctors and they, in turn, respond with medication management advice. I refuse an interview with the hospital's doctor (it would be futile) and negate the associated cost. The bill comes to 1300 ThB.

Slightly off topic but has anyone got any advice on obtaining medicines over the counter in Thailand?

In another example, there is a renowned monk living in his own temple in Phuket (Luong Phu Supa) who claims to be 117. He cannot apply to the Guinness Book authorities because he has no birth certificate which is not a rare occurrence in Thailand, especially more than 100 years ago.

I have met him and he has no cars, planes, branded goods of any sort and is just a humble, intelligent devotee of Buddhism who puts his longevity down to only eating nine spoonfuls of whatever he is eating at each meal. And before TV aficionados jump on the bandwagon, the spoons are the normal size and not from mechanical diggers.

FUI the movie Yes or No and Yes or No 2 was a box office success both in Thailand and all over Asia...

wiki

It's you who's out of touch man...

FUI the movie Yes or No and Yes or No 2 was a box office success both in Thailand and all over Asia...

wiki

It's you who's out of touch man...

FUI - For Ure Information? Heaven help us!

No mention of digital books - epubs - that can be had online for free or very, very cheap

IMHO and having been teaching English here for more than five years, Thais just don't read! When the question is posed as to what book they read last, the answer is invariably, 'cartoons'. A sad indictment of the education system. :-(

This is actually a flight I've considered in the past as part of my return route home. Can't describe how goddamn scary that is!

Definitely pilot error.

R.I.P. to the flight crew that was lost out the rear. A terrifying day in aviation.

Typical of the idiotic TV armchair critics who can analyse the cause of a crash prior to an investigation. Does it require a frontal lobotomy before residing in Thailand? I'm sorry, I missed this part of the processing.

Just answering an email to the Royal Orchid membership would be a start

Just answering an email to the Royal Orchid membership would be a start

Good point Steve. I have been a member of this this airlines frequent flier programme for many years and their customer service is so appalling that I rarely use the airline. They don't react to genuine concerns and there is a plethora of misinformation. On top of that, the aircraft are old and shabby, the Business Class lounges are poorly serviced and the flight attendants are surly. I'm booked on a Business Class return flight BKK-SYD in October and will weigh up their current status before disregarding them as a preferred carrier for good.

OMG... for 18 gram cannabis...that is incomprehensible...in Holland you can legally obtain it

That's 18 KG, not 18 grams.

You have to excuse the average TV contributor as being illiterate and self-opinionated. :-)

Whereas farang teachers in Thailand are all top quality.......just sayin'.

Little in Thailand is of quality, farang and Thai.

Unless I have misconstrued your comment, you seem to be saying that there are few quality teachers (either Thai or foreign) in Thailand. I guess you are able to make such a sweeping statement because....?

You've obviously got access to some remarkable statistics.

Whereas farang teachers in Thailand are all top quality.......just sayin'.

Little in Thailand is of quality, farang and Thai.

Good question Jay

I'm certainly no expert on anything electrical and have often wondered why my Combi Microwave from the UK cannot be used without melting plugs. Is it because of this 15/15 business?

In my kitchen I also have an extension lead plugged into a wall socket and when I simultaneously use the kettle, toaster and rice cooker the extension just trips out. One device at a time works OK.

Where can I find advice on this which is written in Mickey Mouse, layman's terms because I'm currently designing a house?

Many thanks.

He must have pulled his own wisdom teeth already

Dentistry school should be 3 or 4 years ...

He is in year 6

hmmmmmmm

Actually, dentistry is a six year course along with medicine. Check your facts before jumping to inane but conventional TV criticism.

Perhaps this one.

PhD in English Language Teaching (PHD ELT)

Thanks aidenai and Simon 43 for your suggestions - some research to do... :-)

I'm a teacher of English, having worked here for 5 years and am toying with the idea of taking a Doctorate. I have an MSc from Manchester (UK) and wonder what would be available to me. Thank you.

I have never had a high opinion of English Teachers in Thailand but this chap is barely literate in the language.

How on earth could someone like this get a job teaching?!

Patrick

You know all the English teachers in Thailand then? Obviously you're speaking from an elevated, erudite position! I am one of those teachers on whom you pour scorn and I've never met you but I have a Masters' Degree, Cambridge University teaching qualification and many years of experience in Thailand.

Why don't they take this video to the Police Station and ask them why they don't enforce the law? Filming the BIB whilst you do it could cause a stir. I remember recently, a much respected farang who filmed an officer at Immigration who was asking for a bribe. That went viral.... Loss of face or what? Probably just "what"!

You have omitted one of the most important benefits: enrollment in the Thai Social Security system, which not only provides full health care cioverage at a very low price but which you can remain in for life even after you stop working provided you keep up the small payments.

in fact, people sometimes get a WP and job just to get into that system, especially if they have pre-existing conditions which make it hard or impossible to get private insurance.

I'd be grateful to learn more of this. I've held a continuous WP for five years and would love access. can anyone direct me please?

Like most things in Thailand there are different ways of skinning a cat. Makro Phitsanulok membership is open to both businesses and individuals. It makes no difference if you are Thai or farang. Best bet is to go to the information desk of the store and ask! Here, I had to show receipts for 3000 THB of previous purchases and they gave me the card on the spot. Good luck.

Why do you carry your UK cards/licenses in Thailand ?

Thanks for this tip, Spoonman. Like an idiot, I've been carrying mine around for years - :-)

The past participle of the infinitive verb 'to shrink' in English is 'shrunk' so, in a present perfect question it should read: "Has your English vocabulary shrunk over the years". Of course, if you're American, they don't seem to bother too much with past participles which is a minefield for English students. A recent American English teacher wrote on his application to become a teacher - "we don't learn verb tenses in America"! Heaven help his students... :-(

Are we sure this isn't just a stitch-up? Why is the he/she/it on the right wearing a sash from three years ago?

I'm staggered by this, unless I'm not in full possession of the facts. Based on what? The facilities are dire, restaurants mediocre, miles of walking... Obviously a typical Thai transport hub.

Do any of the erudite and knowledgeable people on this forum realise the date? Oh Dear!

"The international airport will have 180 less flights or 10 million less passengers each day after budget airline Thai AirAsia relocates to Don Mueang airport on Monday"

How do you get 10 million passengers into 180 airplanes?

Me think......180 flight/day and 10 million passengers/year.

Yes EOW, but all of our members have'nt got the brains to work that one out......Well done !

But some of them can spell... :-)

The headline in TV "Chance of floods in Bangkok..." was directly opposing the headline which read "SLIM chance of floods..." - alarmist or what? No, just poor reporting to stimulate the inane comments from the readership. :-(

Its down in Bang Na

Down for me in Phitsanulok and no access to dTac for information or support... :-(