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  1. 20 hours ago, AdamsAnt said:

    Many have you left the same comment, so I’ll reply here regarding those comments.

     

    We have to first get an X-ray. That’s step one. There’s no specialist to go to yet as they don’t know where to send us.

     

    The problem then comes from when the X-rays are returned, we’re sent to a general doctor who simply dismisses the pain, the lump, and the mark on the X-ray.
     

    Ram didn’t even want to look at Lanna’s X-rays. They wanted new ones, which started with seeing a doctor who asked what the problem was. We explained. The doctor said “oh I can’t see this” when we gave him Lanna’s X-rays which is marked where the problem is (marked and measured by Lanna who still dismissed it). 

     

    We don’t know who to ask for or what specialist here deals with this particular issue, thus the post here. We’ve thankfully not needed the hospitals here and obviously don’t know how to navigate them.
     

    It’s not like we know exactly what the issue is to request a specialist, that’s what we were hoping the general doctor would help us with. We only have some evidence of a problem and some ideas of what it may be.

    Your comments are very confusing--i have never had either Ram or other hospitals send me to x-ray upon entering the hospital--only a dr sends a order for necessary tests--and i have had drs at Ram and Bkk Cm happily review any test results from another reputable hospital--however, it would not be unusual for a dr to want to their own tests--this would be true here or in the US or anywhere, I believe.  Additionally, you say, you don't know "what specialist here deals with this particular issue" sounds foolish--medical specialties are the same here or in any country with accredited hospitals (as here in Thailand), so you can talk about a tumor in the chest wall--the lung??--google and it will tell you what dr to see for that, even if common sense does not tell you.

     

    Now with all that said, it makes me think, in reality, you must actually be just trolling, as it does not seem someone could be as foolish as you are making out.

     

  2. 6 minutes ago, phetphet said:

    All the hospitals that I have used here in Thailand usually have a website, and a 'Find a Doctor' option.

    Here one can usually see the different departments, doctor's education, speciality etc.

     

    So it is possible to find several specialists in a chosen field, choose one and make an appointment to see them.

    exactly correct--if i do not know of a doctor or specialist, i will search the specialist department i want, and review the various doctors' training and additional educational and work experience, looking, for any overseas experience in the US, UK, Germany, Australia, etc--not that such experience is mandatory, but, if you are searching among a list of unknown doctors, it is a good starting point.

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  3. 1 hour ago, jimmym40 said:

    1.   Not on FB.

    2.   Not a gated community

    3.   Hours can be from 4=8 hrs a day

    4.   Pay:   4 - 600 baht a day

    5.   Begin work 9 am.

    6.   Normal maid cleaning duties:    Dust, sweep (inside and out) mop, clean bathrooms (2)

     

    As stated previously, everything is negotiable with both parties.   I left that open in the beginning to open up more possibilities for more candidates qualifying.

     

    Some want to work, but not full time, some want extra 1 or 2 days to supplement their current position.  

    Yes, you left it open, but too open--by clarifying you have ensured that you're not a cheap charlie trying to take advantage, and may actually draw more sincere interest.  Some, share they want a maid for cleaning, but once the individual is on the scene, the duties increase to include all kinds of other responsibilities--so, it's good you clarified.

     

    However, often it is by word of mouth ==Thai friends recommending a name--i have yet to see an agency in CM, like in Bkk that offers maids, often from Myanmar, which one can interview and select.

  4. Most will not want to share a candidate unless you provide a few more details--all one needs to do is to look on Jobs Chiang Mai on FB and can see those looking for a maid and offering a poor salary and extensive household duties and long hours, etc.

     

    At least post the required hours for the days you want worked and clarify duties---cleaning only,. no cooking, laundry, childcare, garden work, etc, and what you will pay for each day worked--what's at least a range.

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  5. On 9/3/2022 at 9:10 PM, Bassosa said:

    It's at my business

    You mean your wife's/Thai partner's business, at which you can't be seen working? Well, too late to return the blocks, and even if one could do it themselves, not all of us, myself included, are so inclined anymore to do a great deal of manual labor if instead we can pay someone to do it,

     

    I would follow the advice given about supervising, etc, (even from a discrete distance) to make sure

    it gets done--the other advice offered--go back to where you bought the blocks and ask them for help in the installation.

  6. 1 hour ago, mania said:

    I just did one from here in the USA as my Thai license expired

    pretty painless now & all done online to send photo, pay fee etc

     

    I did mine here & it was sent to me quckily

    https://international-permit.com/en-us/price.html

     

    There is also this one which is cheaper but has to be done thru mail

    https://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html#overseas

    What about the other way--if going back to the US, and my US state driving license has expired--can i get an IDP here, or use my Thai driver's license to rent a car in the US?

  7. 20 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said:

    I would reconsider - they look very untidy to me... and will you forever have to battle cutting that grass? 

     

    I know, you did not ask for my opinion - but just trying to help.

    I was thinking the same thing--some times in the past, i have had to abandon more ambitious plans, and stick to the "KISS rule", just to get the job done and maintain my sanity--when i realize that, in reality, no one but me, will likely appreciate the fancier landscaping projects, i had to admit adjust.

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  8. 22 hours ago, novacova said:

    There’s a lot of good multi trade tradesmen. If you’re in the city and want a good price, then you’re best bet would be to find someone in a village outside of the city. Show him what you want, hop in the truck with him and get the supplies. Sit and watch them work and have buy them lunch, and beer whiskey and munchies for them every day after work. Average 500฿ a day per person 

    Having lived in Thailand, in various places, for well over 20 years, and having Thai family, friends, workers, etc,, and spending the last 7 years in CM, your advice is spot on! Prior to CM, in more "rural living", I did what you describe above many times--especially, the "sit and watch" and "diplomatically supervise and re-direct" as things sometimes veered from the original set of directions.

    If you don't do the "sit and watch", even here in CM, you may return to find the end result somewhat lacking from what you had expected.

  9. 5 hours ago, actonion said:

    Nothing wrong with Ford's  easy to work on, parts not overly expensive, and twice i have been smashed into by Thai driver's driving  Toyota's, Isuzu's , both sustained serious damage, but my old Ford Ranger 2002   had little damage..       Never had a problem finding a  garage to work on it ( in East Pattaya)..

    Unfortunately, haven't found that to be the case here in Chiang Mai.

  10. 3 hours ago, seedy said:

    Mine are one Nissan, One Honda, two Isuzu

    Brand loyalty not my thing I guess !!! 555

    All bought second hand too.

    Tires I go local - great shop close to home.

    Yes, most any local shops will work on those--try taking in an older model Ford, and as another poster also commented, and they will not want to work on it.

  11. 11 minutes ago, Adiudon said:

    I own an old Ford, a 15 year old Focus that I bought cheap with a few problems 5 years ago.

    I am a mechanic so it wasn't a problem to fix but finding the parts local to my area was, but a quick search of Lazada found everything I needed, either here or from China.

    When I was asking around locally for parts it was amusing to see how scared the Thai mechanics or shop workers were about anything other than the usual common makes of vehicles, other than basic items the answer was always no, no have.

    One of the best sources of information I found which could help your search is joining a Thai based facebook group for your vehicle, (there is one I looked) you could be lucky and find a competent repairer close to your area.

    Yes, I found, basically, the same thing--pretty much automatic rejection of wanting to tackle my Ford--unfortunately, I am not a mechanic, so could not tackle the problems myself.  But, as you mentioned, i found a lot of accessories and a few parts on Lazada--looked overseas to ship some from the US, but very expensive--I also did join a FB group of Ford Escape owners, all Thai, but they accepted me in and were of help at times, but most of them lived in Bkk or other provinces than Chiang Mai.

    I have a repair guy who is "ok" and we have made do for now, but I was on the search for someone better--thanks for the suggestions!

  12. 18 hours ago, seedy said:

    I am surprised - don't know why at my age I am surprised by ANYTHING !!! 555

    Not really that surprising--Ive lived in Thailand over 20 years, the last 7 in Chiang Mai--very little surprises me anymore.  Were you older vehicles foreign cars?  Or, Toyota, Honda, Mitsu, etc--most local auto shops will work on those cars of any age, but most have rejected working on Fords or Chevys--that's why I posted here, seeing if I could get a lead on a new shop--Expat Auto did recommend one that, time allowing, I will check out later today (Saturday)--will let you know.

    Like I offered in my original post--I actually do wish i had not made the Ford purchase--I know better to stick mainly with Toyotas and Hondas--my other three cars are all Toyotas--two trucks and an SUV--anyone can work on them--my new Toyota truck I take to the Dealer--yes, under warranty,   On my older Toyota vehicles I checked around and got recommendations--looked at Expat Auto also, and while i like them, their prices were similar to the dealer's, and when i inquired about purchasing a new set of tires, I was quoted a price, which included  extra charge for balancing and alignment--every other shop I asked, did that for free upon purchase of four tires.

  13. 19 hours ago, seedy said:

    Never in my life owned any Ford

    Was replying to your post that the car is too old for Expat to work on it.

    Ok, I understand--I did check just yesterday at Expat Auto and they recommended another shop at which to check, so hope that might work out.

  14. 17 hours ago, seedy said:

    How old is it ? My 1997 and 2001's are no problem. And of course the newer model also.

    Sorry, another follow up and one that might seem obvious and was mentioned here,  and that I should explore--and that is to take it the Ford dealer--I just haven't, assuming their unwillingness for older models or the cost, but I may well be wrong--so I will explore that option as well.

  15. 17 hours ago, seedy said:

    How old is it ? My 1997 and 2001's are no problem. And of course the newer model also.

    Mine is a 2004--are you indicating that you take your later model Fords to expat auto for repairs or just general maintenance--oil changes, etc---I had recently taken asked Pro Auto, which is often highly recommended, about working on my Ford, and they declined. 

  16. 45 minutes ago, seedy said:

    Expat Auto very good.

     English speaking owner

    Yes, I know Expat Auto and actually bought a different vehicle from them--unfortunately, they are not into addressing the needs of older Fords, and are on the more expensive side of auto maintenance and repair.

  17. 54 minutes ago, yeahbutif said:

    Rayong garage..

    "Rayong garage"  is this a name of  a shop in Chiang Mai??

     

    If not, i cannot actually take it to Rayong--just not very practical.

  18. Hello.

     

    Is there anyone who could recommend an individual or auto shop that can work on my older model Ford Escape?

     

    I have tried a few shops, and they leave a bit to be desired==so. am on the search for a new option.

     

    Would greatly appreciate any advice or recommendations--(the best advice i should have followed several years ago

    was NOT to have purchased this car to begin with--but, the family likes it, a nice mid-szed SUV, a V6 so has some power, and let's 

    not forget the snazzy sunroof.  In reality, i have already put enough money in the darn thing, i'd lose on trying to sell it, so just looking for someone proficient to work on it.)

     

    Thanks very much

  19. On 8/10/2022 at 4:45 PM, 1FinickyOne said:

    I just bought some recently.. not sure if it was in Big C on the highway... or Lotus in Borsang?? But I don't think I see them for sale regularly... but then again I do not search them out... 

     

    just checked the label, I think it was tesco/Lotus in Borsang - it came in a package of 4 - - so, it is probably in any Lotus... maybe call first to save yourself a trip... 

    Thanks, I will take a look--Lotus is one of the few places I haven't been to.

  20. 7 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

    Makro for the win..now just need to be a member or bribe one!

    Ive been told that for the Makkro in Chiang Mai that the membership requirement has changed.

    Now, anyone may be a member in order to accumulate points, or, can purchase items without a membership number.  Has anyone else heard this or done this?

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  21. 29 minutes ago, FriendlyFarang said:

    Makro usually has them

    But I noticed that sometimes some types of apple are just not available for some time. So if they don't have them now, try again in a while, then they might have them.

    I recommend "Pink Lady", imho best taste and good consistency.

    Thanks, I do go to Makkro on occasion, but haven't looked there for apples--yes, i know the Pink lady, great taste, but it is about sugar content, and not that you must, but in the article i copied about Granny Smith apples, they have some characteristics that are especially helpful in those wanting to limit fructose and uric acid.

  22. Hello All---not my usual. more serious, medical question, but still very much health related and related to Chiang Mai.

     

    For any reading the latest research about sugars, fructose (which metabolizes into Uric Acid), fruit is great, apples are great, as they contain great fiber and other things which are of help--but in moderation--too much fructose (fruit sugar) is harmful to some, especially those with diabetes, hypertension, gout, etc--so, Granny Smith apples are not only very delicious, but the lowest in sugar--I have friends in Bkk that buy them at supermarkets, but i have not been successful in finding them in Chiang Mai--I have tried, the Central Supermarket at Central Festival (where i expected to find them, but didn't),. Tops, Rimping, Big C, all to no avail--they seem to have every other type of apple, ranging in flavor and cost from 15 baht per, to more than 100 baht per, many imported, but again, no Granny Smiths--if they have them in Bkk, thought we would have them here.

     

    So, if anyone knows a market that might have them, I would appreciate the information.

     

    For those interested, below is a copy from an online article about why Granny Smith apples are so good.

    Why Granny Smith Apples Are The Preferred Choice

    This next study is important cause I find its’ conclusions very true since I’ve felt the same experience with Granny Smith apples. I’ve noticed a good way to keep the pounds off and control hunger more than anything which leads to eating less and losing weight is to eat a Granny Smith apple before a meal and you will notice that your hunger will subside and you’ll end up eating less. This is what I call a “diet hack”, a shortcut to losing weight. Take my advice, it works and so do the researchers of this 2014 study agree as well. The study studied seven varieties of apples on how the bioactive compounds affected the good gut bacteria of diet-induced obese mice. The researchers found that compared to all the other apple varieties, Granny Smith apples had the most beneficial effect on gut bacteria and that’s why I eat mostly eat Granny Smith apples myself compared to all the other apples.

    The researchers explain that Granny Smiths are high in non-digestible dietary fiber and polyphenols, and low in carbohydrates. Even after chewing and exposure to stomach acid and digestive enzymes, the compounds are unscathed when they reach the colon. The bacteria present in the colon then ferment the compounds, producing butyric acid that spurs on the growth of friendly gut bacteria, according to Medical News Today. If you are overweight and want to lose pounds, make sure to add Granny Smith apples in your diet. You’ll thank me!

    Apple Cider Vinegar from Gout and You

     

    Gout And Eating Apples

    When it comes to gout, you should know what apples contain about 14 milligrams of purine compounds per 100 grams of fruit, so it is very low in purines. Applesauce, apple juice and dried apples are also low in purines. Make sure to watch out for the sugar content but for the most part they are allowed in a gout diet. Apples are also high in vitamin C which may help support healthy uric acid levels.

    Although there haven’t been any studies as of yet that have analyzed the impact of apples on gout patients, one study shows promise and concluded that apples can combat against inflammatory diseases. This study clearly outlines the anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory role of apple, so a similar response could be expected with gout sufferers after consuming an apple. Another 2013 study on colorectal cancer found that apples possess anti-inflammatory characteristics as it inhibits the activity of COX-2 which is another player when you suffer from gout inflammation.

    Finally, a word about fructose. Apples do contain a large concentration of naturally occurring sugar fructose, so again my advice is best to stick with Granny Smith apples since it also has the lowest sugar content from all variety of apples. One cup of sliced Granny Smith apples contains 10.45 grams of sugar. As gout sufferers, it is important to watch out for our sugars --glucose and fructose.

     

     

    Thank you

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