SammyJ

Not wanting to be pry, but, if you are comfortable, can you share more details about what he did for you? What was involved and at what hospital and related costs? thanks

have u lived in CM long--been around--why would you ask if there is "any part of CM free of encapments?" where do you suggest the homeless go?

u said went to hospital and "he said", of course, not the hospital said, but who--which kind of dr--and what hospital--i now live Chiang Mai, but lived in Pattaya, Jomtien area for years, but that was years ago--the key hospital to go was the bkk=pattaya hospital, but likely have others these days. bkk-pattaya hospital or others, would have a colo-rectal specialist--that is the best dr to diagnose the situation---u can have an anal abscess from something inside rectum that "scratches" the internal walls--could be constipation/or even diarrhea or other things--then bacteria enters, the body tries to seal off the infection, hence the abscess and redness on surface on butt as it searches for an "outlet"==the "walnut sized" lump under--likely too "sealed off" for antibiotics to impact successfully--drainage works to release the pain and contents--however, sometimes drainage brings only temp relief as the "sac" left behind will refill--and could result in a fistula--this is why a good colo-rectal surgeon is the best to diagnose--maybe it is something else, but this dr will know--if it is drained, they often open it up, so that it can heal from the "inside out", and then there is far less chance of a fistula or further problems. Go see the appropriate specialist.

It sounds like a anal abscess--can be quite serious--with a well-established abscess antibiotics will unlikely penetrate the mass -- but it can develop into creating a fistula -- if your local hospital has colorectal surgeon, that is who you need to see, not a dermotologist --it needs to be drained and the "sac" removed, or it will simply fill again, or lead to a need for a fistula operation--nasty business--refusing treatment and delay will only make it worse.

well, not for me to say, but why not send off a message to the Thaksin family and ask them if they'd like to join in?

not really, but it doesn't even matter--i shared my view of what "mega rich" rich is, but to someone else it might be different--but, my point remains, truly mega rich may well be singing, but you never saw members of the Thaksin family, or similar, singing with locals at a pub. "

They most certainly can--but most Thai "mega rich" are found at local sing-songs. He may be rich, but mega rich invokes Thaksin-type families, and just can envision them joining locals for a "sing-song".

I am sorry, but the guy you mention is "mega rich" but he and his wife do "sing song" in the local restaurant??

I agree--the other amenities were in place before you bought your condo and are common amenities in most buildings--EV charging is fairly new and seems reasonable that it is something that your local association should review and decide with input from all owners. If any resident started doing anything new on common areas that impacted other residents, financially or otherwise, it is only fair and reasonable to discuss it and decide with all owners having input. If you suddenly started to use the common areas to sell food or plug in outside musical instruments or special lighting for your vehicle's parking, you can be assured that other residents would speak up.

Rarely, from my experience, is it the doctor who informs the insurance company--when the claim in submitted after, or for pre-approval, medical records are reviewed and the insurer's claims adjuster reviews the information and makes a determination. It is always quite possible that there are no medical records of previous treatment where the current medical treatment is being provided, and the current doctor has no knowledge of any previous treatments--the previous treatment might have taken place at a different hospital or even in a different country. The adjuster reviews to see if such a medical situation was declared as a pre-existing condition when the insured individual completed their initial application or if medical records show that the whatever the insured is being treated for should have been shared previously and perhaps the claimant wasn't accurate in completing the initial insurance application. Insurance companies are "for profit" businesses and will not pay claims that do not comply, in their view, with the policy.

Hello, Have done lots of research on this topic and seen a variety of recommendations as to treatments/medication -- plus, the latest on MCT oil and the new studies that demonstrate a positive impact on lessening seizures. I am in consultation with my local vet, whom I really like, but who has limited experience with this issue, so I thought I'd ask if anyone has had any of your dogs with various seizure problems and what treatments you may have tried and what, if any, success you found. Just adding that Purina created the following dog food--it is hard to get and quite expensive--but one can by a good quality MCT oil and add it yourself to your dog's food--a great many have reported improvement in their dogs' seizures. TREATMENT CHOICES: DIET In 2017, Purina released a veterinary diet designed to supplement anti-seizure medications. The diet employs medium-chain fatty acids as a fat source (fats come in short, medium, and long-chain types which relate to the length of their chain of their carbon chain) and it turns out that MCT's have a direct anti-seizure effect. Dogs that were not able to achieve full seizure control with medication were able to improve control or achieve total control after a 3 month trial on this diet. It is not meant to replace medications by any means, just give them a nutritional boost.

"often docile street dogs" not sure where you read that--if some are, at times, it may be to people, but when seeing another dog, a smaller one, good luck in the art of self defense,

You are looking to walk him "where"? Will you have a house with a yard? You do know about soi dogs, etc?? It seems you need to do a bit more homework--google can also help with info on importing dogs to Thailand.

Yes, order earlier--put in the fridge and heat it up later in oven or microwave--or try the Meals on Wheels 4U delivery service--farang owner--and have English speaking help at their number--if having trouble with deliveries, you might be able to work something out as to where you are and see that timely deliveries will arrive. But, as stated, if you wait until 5 or 6 or 7 and try to order, then it's a challenge as to who will pick up the order. Some allow you to put in your order earlier but then have it delivered at a later time--that can help also.

exactly right--so many options from top brands to more economical brands!

We have lime, lemon and orange trees--the get partial or limited direct sun each day, and during this season, limited to no rain, we water mid morning and then again mid-afternoon, and they seem to be doing ok. We had tried some before with more direct sun and only watering once a day, and they all eventually died.

Well said!

Sorry. if they are incorrect--I was calling them by the names my Thai driver said they were, so i assumed he knew correctly. I did name them in an attempt to upset you?!

Another example of understanding where one is living or moving to--noise, from loud music playing in shopping malls and supermarkets to restaurants, is a staple of Thai life--like it or not, there it is--if that is of major concern, then a house in the country, might be a a bit of an escape--i have lived years in Pattaya, Bkk, Hua Hin and now Cm--alll the same.

i have been to most every Rimping---and other comments aside, they are pretty well stocked--but, it should not come as a surprise to buy more western foods is going to be more expensive. I have been to the Rimping Nim Daley, the River Ping, the old Promenada Rimping, MaeChoke, and one other, the name used escapes me, it is the smallest of them all, and one of the original stores, and it might be the only one which does not have a butcher shop and bakery section--are there other "mini-rimpings" about elsewhere in CM? Also, there is the supermarket on bottom floor of Central Festival, fairly expensive, and the closest to Villas--but nothing here compares in selection, and in high cost to the Gourmet Supermarkets in bkk, found at Siam Paragon, and other high end malls. Tops in Central Airport is also good. From your situation, Central Market here, and Tops, I think, will deliver, but u will have to wait--if on a budget, Makkro, is chaotic and busy and large, but has good prices--maybe best to go there, stock up and pay a bus or driver outside to take you home.

Yes, I agree--if converting an already registered and plated and insured (at least to the minimum)--from two wheels to three, is allowed--but electric carts, scooters, are not able to be registered--now, full blown, full size electric cars--tesla style, or its imitators from China, etc, am assuming, they can be registered, etc, but i have not seen one, but hard to say, i assume they are about somewhere??

i agree 100%--and it is correct here, having lived in various places around Thailand for over 20 years, that often Thai drivers etc flaunt the road rules--but, as u said, one should do their best to follow them--that said, i do hear many expats friends that think they don't have to do so--well, if one has lived here long, you know of accidents where the farang was in great trouble. Maybe some remember the older tourist in the last year or so, who was on a rented motorbike, i think, but managed to hit an elderly Thai man who stepped out in the road--the Thai man subsequently died, and the family wanted large compensation (well beyond what the minimum mandatory pays)--the farang had no private insurance--he was charged, had passport taken, ankle bracelet attached, and was asking for anyone to help him raise money so he could pay the family and leave the country. Yes, rare example, but there are typically, many smaller cases, that still can cause complications, especially if you plan to live here. Another tip, of course, if you have a car or motorbike--get additional private insurance--it is not that expensive and can be a lifesaver in a serious situation. Too many have been told not to worry about, because you get the mandatory insurance when your register that vehicle annually--not enough!

my error-- i assumed when someone referred to an electric vehicle it was understand that that meant "powered" by electric. Yes, as i was told, if a vehicle--not a bicycle using the side of the road--but if a vehicle is not registered, plated, insured, it is not be on public roadways--ask the DLT or your insurance agent to get ur own information. I was simply trying to provide some information for the original poster--not start a silly, debate. It's why these forums are near dead with few new posts on any regular basis--some seem to just sit back and wait to pick at one's effort to help--who wants to bother to post. Ok, come back now with your snappy, helpful reply!

probably true in most cases, but if there was any serious personal injury or property damage done, it's likely the police, under pressure from the Thai family injured would not be fast and loose with the road rules to overlook the violations. So, as i had shared, as with most things here--be informed, and then proceed as you wish knowing the risk involved. (and, btw, do remember, for those who have lived in Thailand for very long, in the case of a motor accident of any kind, not always, but often, the farang, even if not in the wrong, IS in the wrong)

i was just sharing what my Thai insurance told me--bicycles are not powered vehicles--but you may have seen in the local Thai news that recently the police fined a farang who had been riding his bike, not on the side of the road, as most bikers do, but out among the traffic. Do as you wish!