oldthaihand

Thanks Sheryl and Tywais. You both helped me to feel confident that this isn't a good idea.

Did you try?

1.) Close browser, Reopen browser (If still experiencing issues proceed to step 2)

2.) Restart Computer

(My apologizes if I'm underestimating your computer knowledge)

A family member back home (US) asked if I could get some Tinidazole to treat another family members Giardia. I have a few concerns: (Any advice is appreciated)

Is it legal to send this medication from Thailand to US? (If it's not, obviously I will not send it.)

I haven't researched the safety of this medication much. However, if something happens to him I'm sure I could be held liable. Even if the chances of something happening are very remote. Why should I take the risk so he can save a few dollars. (I presume this is why they want it. I guess it's cheaper here.)

Is it even available here over-the-counter or at all? (I imagine it is available over-the-counter)

Perhaps, you've gathered I'm not really "feeling this." Just interested in seeing what people thought.

Thanks!!!

Sing_Sling makes some good points.

Somewhat outside the box but true non the less.

Looks like a lot fun.

Thanks for sharing.

Most of these Thai cops are way too smart to step out into the road to "flag down" motorists.

Are you kidding? My missus nearly ran one down last month that just jumped out and nearly caused a multi car pile up on rama 9. THey do it ALL the time.

Yeah they do.

Coming back from Hua Hin about a year ago I was barely able to stop in time. Doing all I can to bring the car to a halt and waving the officer out of the way. He just stands there with his hand out. He didn't budge. Think he was blowing a whistle. Yeah I remember perfectly. Helmet, sunglasses, whistle with his hand out.

Just another hazard of LOS. (I guess in reality it happens everywhere)

"Police intentionally impede progress of your motor vehicle without regard to your ability to avoid hitting them."

Of course, hope this situation works out well for all involved.

Did JFK to BKK on Thai Air when they were doing that route. One of the best flights I've taken in Economy Class.

Yeah. Did it both ways. JFK to BKK had the entire middle row to myself.

Not a bad ride in either direction.

Just read on wikipedia that some magazine said Thai might be bringing this one back.

It is easy to critisise - But what about all the street crimes in the UK - How many ever get to court and if they do what happens / Samui generally has a very low level of crime compared to many places - but the police in thailand and here are ........./ I think Samui has more positives than negatives and the New Major and Tesse Bahn are doing a good job IMO /

But in the UK you cannot pay to get out of it. Do the crime do the bird time. No excuses.

in the uk u can get out. not with money with informations. uk like a grass. i prefer thailand. example if someone shot my brother. they catch the man he gets life. What about my life. i am still going to be skint i still have no brother and the only peace i get is that the man is locked up and will get out 1 day. from a clever point of view i would rarther accept money of a few million baht maybe more because i am forang. forang prices sometimes work for us. the criminal become skint i get money. i still feel bad but i am richer and i feel bad rarther than poor.

just my take. it makes common sense to me. better to take a criminals money than lock them for life. let them have no money and no power nearly the same as being banged up. on the other hand if the person has no money then he should have thought o that before he done the crime. or maybe i have been here too long .)

Better for you personally right? Clearly not better for society when people can do whatever they want if they have enough power.

It is easy to critisise - But what about all the street crimes in the UK - How many ever get to court and if they do what happens / Samui generally has a very low level of crime compared to many places - but the police in thailand and here are ........./ I think Samui has more positives than negatives and the New Major and Tesse Bahn are doing a good job IMO /

But in the UK you cannot pay to get out of it. Do the crime do the bird time. No excuses.

Have you ever been stopped by the police ? 20 Baht or 100Baht to escapse a trip to the station ?

IMO better to go to the station. Might only be 20 or 100 Baht but it certainly contributes to the the moral degradation of society in a small way.

Obviously many aren't concerned with the effects their money and behavior have on Thai society.

Going to get my flak jacket now.

People dont have a finite amount of blood in thier body so its impossible to say its a "waste" as if giving 1 pint for a protest means 1 less pint that could have been donated to the hospital.

I am quite sure some of the people that did this will also be blood donors and some will not.

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Chai Krup. Thank you!

I'm not discouraging people from donating. And I'm definitely not expressing any opinion at all concerning Thai politics. (Glass houses come to mind)

But I worked in a Blood Bank for several years in a city in the Northeast (US) and a shortage of blood was never a problem. In fact, I heard stories about all the blood that was destroyed not long after the September 11th attacks because it had expired.

Saying it's selfish or wrong because this blood could be used in hospitals instead is a very weak argument against this act, IMHO. Certainly not a crime against humanity. And to suggest that it is even on the same level as true crimes against humanity is to make light of actual crimes against humanity and the level of human suffering they inflict. Shame

Is this really the point?

Yes that is really my point.

Arguing the "blood protest" was wrong because it was wasting blood that could be used to save lives is very weak.

Again, I'm nonpartisan.

I'm not discouraging people from donating. And I'm definitely not expressing any opinion at all concerning Thai politics. (Glass houses come to mind)

But I worked in a Blood Bank for several years in a city in the Northeast (US) and a shortage of blood was never a problem. In fact, I heard stories about all the blood that was destroyed not long after the September 11th attacks because it had expired.

Saying it's selfish or wrong because this blood could be used in hospitals instead is a very weak argument against this act,

As a former Blood Bank worker, then surely you know that shortages/surpluses are regionally and situationally determined. There is no such blood surplus here as you experienced in the USA.

IMHO, it is selfish to shamelessly discard this essential medical component and particularly for such a worthless cause.

The choice to donate is, of course, entirely voluntary, but it's ludicrous for someone to go to the trouble of having blood extracted from their body... only to throw it in on the ground. While it's certainly their right to do with it what they want, they are stupid to toss out potentially life-saving material.

The health hazards of such nonsense far surpasses any civil liberties. Blood is a notorious medium for disease-causing organisms to thrive on. That's why septicemia (blood infections) kills thousands every year. It's also why hospitals around the world spend billions of dollars properly and safely disposing of blood-contaminated articles.

Fortunately, I just read that out of 100,000 promised donors, only 500 idiots came through today, thus reducing the hazard.

I don't think it's selfish. As, I don't see how this act has affected the availability of blood products to patients in need.

Obviously, the worthiness of the cause is debatable.

(Though as mentioned before, my comments on this topic are nonpartisan.)

As for the health concerns, I'm not sure what you are saying about septicemia is relevant. But I do think there was a significant risk of spreading disease. Hepatitis and HIV are the two I would be most concerned with. I saw blood being splashed on police shields and people walking through the blood. Hopefully, everyone exposed took proper measures to disinfect their gear, clothes and shoes. (Of course many didn't)

Again my point is this is not a selfish act and wasting a precious commodity.

Any doctor or nurse who take the blood to be wasted, probably don’t care how they do draw the blood. They used dirty needles, or same needle. This would one more Mr. T. legacy transmitting HIV from one to all his supporter

Perhaps underestimating the compassion and intelligence of Thai medical professionals.

People come from all over the world to be seen at Thai hospitals. The healthcare system is world class.

I'm not discouraging people from donating. And I'm definitely not expressing any opinion at all concerning Thai politics. (Glass houses come to mind)

But I worked in a Blood Bank for several years in a city in the Northeast (US) and a shortage of blood was never a problem. In fact, I heard stories about all the blood that was destroyed not long after the September 11th attacks because it had expired.

Saying it's selfish or wrong because this blood could be used in hospitals instead is a very weak argument against this act, IMHO. Certainly not a crime against humanity. And to suggest that it is even on the same level as true crimes against humanity is to make light of actual crimes against humanity and the level of human suffering they inflict. Shame

Hitting someone in the head with a blunt object or kicking them while they are on the ground should be punished as harshly as stabbings.

Obviously robbery is a serious crime but this type of behavior is on a different level.

How about expedia???

Was there about a year ago. No complaints. Beautiful quaint little train station.

Hands down the nicest airport I've ever passed through.

I'm so happy Avatar got sh*t...

I agree. Terrible movie.

Let me guess, you guys cant stand the very notion that we humans might be portrayed as villains eh?

Yeah that's probably part of it. Perhaps some other underlying and unresolved issues as well.

I think most Thais understand food on the tabel, decent lodging, fair government institutions and social justice. If a governement delivers those basic needs, then I doubt if ordinary Thais would quibble whether said government was democratic, authoritarian, constitutional republic or even totalitarian.

Yes, just like people the world over.

Thais aren't so different from other people. Though, in general they certainly are exceptional in certain respects. (e.g. hospitality, jai dee, etc...)

I would say most westerners don't either...

Second that.

The lakes created by the dams will have larger surface areas than the portion of the river they replace. This will result in increased evaporation and a little less water flowing downstream.

It is my understanding that the lakes will also be used as a source of water for irrigation which if true will also reduce the flow downstream.

That makes sense. Didn't even think evaporation too since that water is not really moving, getting hot and such a large surface area. I am still amazed at how fast water evaporates here considering the humidity. I lived in Southern California where the heat is the same but very limited humidity and things seem to dry there just as fast as here.

Area goes up by the power of 2. volume by the power of 3. This ofsets increased area and means less loss by evaporation. Why elephants have big ears to keep cool!

Not sure of your logic Astewpot.

My understanding is that elephants have large ears to increase the surface area so the underlying tissues which are infused with blood carrying capillaries are able to dissipate heat to the surroundings (Usually air) at a faster rate. The only reason that this example is relevant to the subject at hand is because of the idea of increased surface area.

I agree with rogercw and johnpoole. i.e. more surface area -> increased rate of evaporation -> less water -> less flow downstream

Of course, the flow rate after the dam can be regulated. But in order to keep the water at a given height before the dam, the volume of water passing through the dam will be less than that that passed the same spot before the dam was erected.

Back in 2004, I had an item valued at around 400USD mailed to me from B&H.

I got a notice in the mail and picked it up at the post office.

I've been using Google DNS for a few weeks now here in the States. Seems a bit slower to me. I'm gonna be switching back to comcast's servers.

sad indeed

Second that. Poor lady.

(Yes, I know she was doing a bad thing. Yes, drugs are bad.)