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I take norfloxacin - relief within a day https://www.thailandmedical.news/pages/drugs/genrx-norfloxacin Check with your pharmacist, but ask for dysentary medication - does not sound to me like you're in Imodium territory anymore ****************************** You might be aware that norfloxacin, like other related drugs, may have very serious and permanent side effects--in the US, it carries that is called a "black box warning" for all doctors and pharmacists and is to be used when all other antibiotics may have failed in helping---below is an example of the most serious side effects (and i have had family members and friends be prescribed levofloxacin, a related drug and too often prescribed for minor respiratory problems) and had these very side effects that lingered for years. Norfloxacin may cause swelling or tearing of a tendon (the fiber that connects bones to muscles in the body), especially in the Achilles' tendon of the heel. This effect may be more likely to occur if you are over 60, if you take steroid medication, or if you have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant. As I shared, family members and friends, quickly discontinued use of this drug due to strong tendon problems, and even after stopping, the aches lingered for years.

Sorry, read online or ask a knowledgeable doctor, only use Imodium in an emergency where a toilet is unavailable---Imodium is an "anti-motility" drug, stopping the muscles that make you poo--it does nothing to help the situation and actually can do more harm if used unnecessarily. The "runs" is your body's effort to empty itself of the bacteria that is causing the problem--Imodium just "locks" up this stuff inside your body--as advised by other posters, drink lots of water and be sure to take the electrolytes--Gatorade, or easily available at most 7-11's and pharmacies, which is powder mixed with water--very important to take those. But, unless, traveling or a toilet is unavailable, don't fall for the myth that imodium is good for you--let your body rid itself of all that bacteria. Same when one vomits--ur body is purging what is causing the problem--you would rarely ever take an anti-vomit drug (unless directed by a doctor for very particular reasons)--if you plug yourself up with Imodium, you are literally letting that "crap" fester inside your gastro system--let your body do its job as unpleasant as it may be.

Exactly, getting a good android tablet and use the kindle app--I have four various kindles that are really not in use---up to the Fire, color, versions--then realized that using the kindle app was, in my view, better--it has the functions of the kindle devices, often with better specs on a decent tablet--and, with the app installed on various devices you can login and any of those devices or share with another family member.

Literally, the "devil is in the details"---obviously, they may appear to be the same, but they are not---review the policy details--all the "fine print", not just general categories--see for caps, co-pays, if only accidents, emergencies are covered--which is usually the case with travel insurance.

It does not have a Michelin "STAR"--stars not given to such restaurants--it has, I believe, a Michelin guide recommendation. Stars are a whole other category to earn.

Exactly, why doesn't he offer recommendations if he has them. But, again, why fewer and fewer want to post or help here--any comments get attacked by those lurkers who have nothing else to offer but their negativity. Glad you aren't renting to him, for sure!!

Again, if you think there is no more animosity between the Grab, etc and the other long-established taxis, you are sadly misinformed. Do you really think simply because something became "legal" in Thailand, that this stops all the previous problems?? That is laughable--it is now "legal" or "illegal" and therefore all problems cease--what a fantasy!! You must read more of local news and news around the country--battles continue!

It appears to be for GRAB, not Bolt--then Grab may have negotiated a fee with the Airport, as have the other blue/yellow taxis have--and, I never said it was "illegal", i said "approved" by the Airport--and, you maybe not discouraged directly by the airport, especially if they are making revenue, but you are kidding yourself if you think the other taxis who have claimed that territory (rightly or wrongly--TIT) for so many years are pleased with GRAB, or any others coming into their previously claimed areas---have you not read about the open battles in cities all over Thailand between taxis. baht busses, etc with (before Uber), Grab, etc.??

yes, it is possible, of course, but most do not have the approval to pick up passengers incoming at the airport--but, it is done, of course, other airport taxis do not like grab or bolt, etc as they must pay a fee to the "airport" in order to collect customers, Easiest thing is to turn left after departure, and take an airport taxi--to most hotels in the city the fee is usually only 150 baht--if to a home, then can negotiate that.

If it was available at McCormick Hospital, I am assuming it is available at most other Chiang Mai hospitals--just asking if anyone has tried other hospitals, and, if so, what were the costs? Thanks!

really, they are are for sale so many places--if you have any Thai friends--and I am consistently surprised how many expats live here and have no Thai friends whatsoever, but if you do, ask them, they will know a local place for the burners and gas tank. My Thai kitchen is outfitted with a gas burner I bought at Home Pro--a stainless steel, double burner, etc and I was so proud (this was years ago) and my Thai family scolded me and said i had failed to talk to them or realize that down the road and inside a soi was a Thai appliance shop which had better than I had purchased at Home Pro and for nearly half the cost--and not far from there was a gas company that happily delivered the tanks and exchanged them when needed. So, as a Thai friend for the location nearest you!

PEA in Chiang Mai--and other places, I don't know--but, here--condos are also often charging double--the condo i lived in years ago in Pattatya, not Chiang Mai--didn't deliver the direct bill from the govt electrical provider, but a slip with your electric bill on created by the condo management, and, guess what--cost was near double.

laws or regulations were changed, but there are criteria, i think like having more than 5 units in a bldg or something like that, plus, TIT,many rules and regs are routinely ignored. and often the utility rates, for water and electric are something, when renting a condo/apt, are assumed the cost is the real cost. few check until after signing the lease.

the key thing to check is what has been suggested already by one comment--do you pay directly to PEA, or to another entity? Sounds like you live in a condo, where often a surcharge is added, which in some cases DOUBLES what the PEA would charge.

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I couldn't agree more about Vision Center--have purchased many glasses there, and had eye tests done for my family as well--rivals anything I have had done by professionals in the U.S.

Yes, I knew that already and was discussed--I was just sharing for those with Aetna that it does something similar.

I have seen that Aetna/Allianz gave a 10% rebate on a policy if no claims were made in previous plan year.

sorry, forgot a funny old saying a friend once told me--"Good clean living will only get you so far!"

yes, we are responsible to a degree--but, one can never be sure when a cancer shows up, or some unexpected illness or injury, despite one's best efforts at good health and safety!

exactly right--some choose to self insure to keep all money in a fund that grows each year--which of the PC plans do you have?

some of good options allowed by PC--20% for no claims--but, of course, this will change once you make a claim, and as you near the next age bracket 74/75 and, of course, you assume the first 40,000 baht of a claim.

Yes, of course Aetna Thailand is not directly the same as Aetna overseas as there is a CIGNA international and CIGNA Thailand--and everyone's experiences may vary---but for quite a few years, my family's experiences with Aetna Thailand have been very good. I think the OP was looking for private coverage for his Thai wife--and for that Aetna Thailand would be a good fit--he says she is 42 and in good health.

that seems wrong--they have an office, i was told here in Chiang Mai--try contacting them directly.

exactly, seems curious--but, will accept it at face value--very rare, even without any claims, that a carrier would reduce premiums but i do think that PC has it that premiums can be reduced 10% if there have been no claims in the previous plan year--like I said, i found PC to offer some options not seen in many carriers.