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Forgive me for butting in on your conversation with another member, but I always like a good joke and would be grateful if you explained to me where the joke is in your comment "The oil bypasses the gasket"

And a passport check every time a foreigner enters a casino, plus a photo for face recognition, plus all ten fingerprints, plus the tax identification number, plus a saliva swap for DNA analysis, plus anything else they can think of as they go along.

The tattoo is visible more clearly in this photo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zxtq7jJi92e_7xa8qy1F1bOq15zrqdVO/view?usp=drive_link

It very much looks that way, on the right side of her abdomen, and a teeny-weeny part of the top of her labium majorum dexter (right major lip)

Thank you for posting the photo of the TDAC kiosks. I was wondering what they look like.

@Rolo89 A Tip: next time you walk into a bank, don't ask about opening a bank account. Instead, ask about opening a savings account. It may sound strange, but in Thai banking lingo, most times a bank employee hears "bank account" he jumps to the conclusion that you mean a current account.

Thailand, respectively the country's Revenue Department, does not "expect" you to pay taxes. It either sends you a tax bill or it doesn't. If it does, ask it to give you a letter addressed to the bank of your choice recommending that the bak open an account for you. Alternatively, you may pay your taxes in cash.

Thailand, respectively the country's Revenue Department, does not "expect" you to pay taxes. It either sends you a tax bill or it doesn't. If it does, ask it to give you a letter addressed to the bank of your choice recommending that the bak open an account for you. Alternatively, you may pay your taxes in cash.

From what I've learnt by browsing the Internet since seeing this topic, there are different types of leishmaniasis and not all respond to the same type of treatment. I have also seen emphasis given to early analysis and diagnosis of leishmaniasis, followed by appropriate treatment. With symptoms showing after a sandfly bite, if I would even know that it was a sandfly, I would not trust myself to self-analyse, self-diagnose and initiate self-treatment.

Thank you for the link, but I cannot find any mention of Invermectin in that article.

I agree and I took pains not to link to anything from the CDC.

Care to share that joke with us? Please give us the link.

That's bloomin' marvellous. How does one sign up for membership to get these digital receipts with a button to tap or click on to have it in a PDF format? However, does this PDF document have the VAT information my accountant needs for tax purposes (seller's VAT number and VAT amount)?

This was my Google search: https://www.google.com/search?q=treatment+of+leishmaniasis+in+humans&oq=treatment+of+leishmaniasis+in+humans&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDggAEEUYJxg7GIAEGIoFMg4IABBFGCcYOxiABBiKBTINCAEQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAIQABiGAxiABBiKBTIKCAMQABiABBiiBDIKCAQQABiABBiiBDIKCAUQABiABBiiBDIKCAYQABiABBiiBDIKCAcQABiABBiiBNIBCTEyMzU1ajBqN6gCCLACAfEFQ632BzJdmHk&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 None of the search results on the first page mention Ivermectin for treating leishmaniasis in humans. Also the WHO report "Control of the leishmaniasis", which can be downloaded at https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-TRS-949 does not mention Ivermectin for treating leishmaniasis in humans. Personally, I would recommend following the advice of Dr Jurai Wongsawat mentioned in the OP:

According to the news, article Dr Jurai Wongsawat recommends an insect repellent as a protective measure against sandfly bites, not Ivermectin.

What does Ivermectin have to do with this topic?

The most important thing to know about jokes is that most don't travel well.

Seeing that the OP is in the UK, I also quote this excerpt from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/shingles-vaccination-guidance-for-healthcare-professionals/shingles-immunisation-programme-information-for-healthcare-practitioners#shingrix-vaccine "The schedule for Shingrix consists of 2 doses a minimum of 8 weeks apart. The recommendation for severely immunosuppressed individuals is to give the second dose 8 weeks to 6 months after the first dose to ensure individuals are protected as soon as possible. . For immunocompetent individuals the second dose can be administered 8 weeks to 12 months after the first dose. For operational reasons a longer dose interval is being recommended in England and Wales (6 to 12 months) but the second dose may be offered from 8 weeks after the first dose. Local operational guidance should be followed and either schedule is clinically effective."

"SHINGRIX is administered intramuscularly as a 2-dose series Administer the second dose 2 to 6 months after the first" Source : https://shingrixhcp.com/recommend-administer/dosing-storage/

The discomfort following the injection depends much on the choice of the injection site, also on the injection technique. The nurse at my local clinic in Italy did a good job.

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UK Supreme Court says legal definition of ‘woman’ excludes trans women, in landmark ruling By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Updated 8:57 AM EDT, Wed April 16, 2025 London (CNN) — The United Kingdom’s highest court ruled that the legal definition of “woman” excludes trans women, in a case with sweeping consequences for how equality laws are applied. Britain’s Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the definition of a woman in equality legislation refers to “a biological woman and biological sex,” sparking celebrations outside court among gender-critical campaigners. The court decided on whether trans women with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) – which offers legal recognition of someone’s female sex – are protected from discrimination as a woman under the nation’s Equality Act 2010. Read more: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/16/uk/uk-supreme-court-ruling-definition-woman-intl/index.html

What or where is Southpark Asia?

I think you should ask your question in the visa forum. https://aseannow.com/topic/1356064-thailand-digital-arrival-card-tdac-system-is-online-but-not-announced-as-starting-yet/?do=getNewComment

To call people whom I don't have on WhatsApp, LINE or WeChat, I use a VOIP app. ChipButty mentioned one above, and there are many others. VOIP calls can be made to both landlines and and mobile phones. The other party does not need any app to receive the call. Personally, I am subscribed to Nonoh and VoipDiscount.