curtklay

The Nan office. I realize the topic is about Jomtiem, but it just goes to show anything can change.

I have always got the letter and bankbook updated the day before I drive 2 hours to Immigration, and never had a problem. But for the past 2 years, they have made me go to a local bank branch, deposit 100 baht, then return with the bank book updated for the current day.

54 minutes ago, dotpoom said:

Would you be suggesting that doctor's in the West don't do the same. I'v watched umpteen documentaries on how the drug companies pay doctors (and give grand holidays) to prescribe all sorts of s - - - to unknowing patients.

  Isn't prescribed drugs one of the leading causes of death...up in the first 3 if I'm not mistaken. 

Very true. Except we are talking specifically about antibiotics. US doctors are now very hesitant to prescribe antibiotics unless they are convinced they will help the condition.

In Thailand, you can buy them over the counter, and doctors hand them out for almost anything. It's just another example of how backwards things are here.

Yes, prescription drugs are are a leading cause of death in the west, but they are not necessarily "prescribed". Opioids are now common street drugs, and are easily obtained illegally. But you are certainly correct that the drug companies are "pushers" and doctors are "dealers" when there is big money to be made.

Thais are pill happy; they think there is a pill for anything and everything.

A Thai doctor told me, "If I don't prescribe some pills, my patients think I'm a lousy doctor".

I see humor has returned to TVF, along with living color.

3 hours ago, NongKhaiKid said:

And not just any expert, a Thai one !

They have Thai experts?

Nice photo of a door.

13 hours ago, elliottm said:

Give up whoring (at your age) and use your home country health care?

Give up whoring???

I'd rather be dead!

55 minutes ago, Peterw42 said:

My wife explained suicide and how it fits with buddism. If you take your own life you are in a state of pergatory, destined to live that day over and over, you dont move onward, upwards next life etc. In the west we can maybe gain some comfort, they are no longer tormented, at peace etc. 

 

Another example of how Buddhism is a religion based on fear.

Thailand's future leaders.

With replies like these, I'd stay where you are.

So with a low IQ in the United States of only 98, this explains the 16,000 plus murders per year in the US, compared with countries with an average IQ above 100 such as the UK (573/year), Netherlands (137).

That is one weird explanation.

Can't help but wonder what your IQ is.

Puh-lease...they couldn't find more convincing actors than this?

manfredtillman:

I think you have the ultimate cure...glucosamine and a bottle of booze!

Another day in paradise?

And another day in Pattaya.

Yes, ask at your major hospitals. If there is none on staff, they can direct you to the nearest private office.

So we're looking to the Thais for safety tips now?

Well, you got me there.

Good point!

The big XP scare was the best thing that ever happened to me.

I bought a Mac.

Are you serious??

True Visions doesn't give a damn what you think. When the girl said she would pass your complaint to the appropriate department, she meant the garbage can.

They should REALLY upgrade their programming, instead of running 40 year old movies repeatedly day after day.

Next time you're in Kasikorn Bank, take a look at their monitors and see what they're running...XP.

If they're not afraid of it, why should you be?

Microsoft is full of sh*t and always has been.

I would go for the new car.

Buying a 5 year old car in Thailand is like buying a 20 year old car anywhere else.

OK... you're right.

But is it worth all that aggravation over 20 baht?

I have been approached by phony parking attendants many times, but have found that when I comply with their petty extortion, they actually keep an eye on my car for me, and even stop traffic when i am leaving.

I realize this is not Chiang Mai related, but this forum is as close as I can get.

I am seeking an English speaking personal lawyer located in Phrae province, for general services such as drafting a Thai will, usufruct, and maybe a house sale.

Nan or Lampang would be OK too.

I see law offices around the Phrae courthouse, but was hoping somebody with some experience could give me a referral.

Thanks in advance.

Dick Dasterdly:

If you were standing near the bee nest watering pot plants, no wonder they weren't aggressive. They're stoned!