Thai 4 year Degree and Zero English?

[herfiehandbag]

I wonder how many (if any) English (only) speakers she prescribes for every year.

 

I don't really understand Top Chaoren's business model, they seem to swamp the place with shops. Mind you, pretty girls, and I do like those tight white trousers suits they wear!

[Peterphuket]

That's because they all think the universum revolves around them, and they think they are at the centre.

[Snackbar]

B25.00 in a B20.00 shop

 

B17.00 Mr DIY

 

TIT

[Ben Zioner]

20 hours ago, rexpotter said:

Another try at eyeglasses....The gal said she was an Optometrist who spent 5 years at a University in Bangkok. To my surprise she spoke ZERO English, which is shocking to me. If Thai was the international business language, I would speak it fluently. She had all the modern equipment so I felt confident that after 30 minutes of testing, she would be able to at least prepare a decent pair of glasses for the office only. Nope. I arrived today to try on my new eyeglasses that were so substandard I was shocked. Essilor which are my current lenses were purchased in Indonesia for less than half the price. I agreed on some locally made lenses and I was assured they were as good as Essilor. that were not much cheaper and they were so poor they were impossible to accept. 1000baht down the drain. May fly to Singapore to get some.

Go to Rutnin. Possibly better than most eye care facilities in the West.

[Grumpy one]

1 hour ago, Dionigi said:

You were robbed mine cost 20

SHE ITE, I forked out 99 baht  😭

[CharlieH]

42 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said:

Go to Rutnin. Possibly better than most eye care facilities in the West.

Not the place for an eye test unless you have serious problems in my opinion.

 

"The estimated cost of a primary general eye examination is starting from THB 4,500 (not including medication).  

***This is only the estimated cost. It can be changed due to patient condition and situation."

[Ben Zioner]

18 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

Not the place for an eye test unless you have serious problems in my opinion.

 

"The estimated cost of a primary general eye examination is starting from THB 4,500 (not including medication).  

***This is only the estimated cost. It can be changed due to patient condition and situation."

Didn't say they were cheap. I just confirm they are tops. Also OP seems to be the sort of guy who would have a proper health cover. 

 

I see them once a year, follow up visits are more like THB 1500 , but I pay only 10% of those bills. Remember, Thailand is now a country for people with proper health cover.

[rexpotter]

4 hours ago, Presnock said:

 

Actually, my daughter goes to a Thai University and EVERYTHING had to be done in ENGLISH including the interview.  And,

due to other reports of "poor" English, new testing was supposedly being set up.  I wonder what college this ladi obtained her degree - one of those that family money kept greasing the wheels of education I guess.  Who hires that kind of graduate?

Thats great. Good for her.

[rexpotter]

1 hour ago, Ben Zioner said:

Go to Rutnin. Possibly better than most eye care facilities in the West.

Thanks, it looks inevitable.

[rexpotter]

The point here is Thailand Is supposed to a be a world class medical hub. Over almost 25 yrs in the area, the level of English has not improved. It has gotten worse, even amongst professionals. Yes, it’s a difficult language, but I would consider it mandatory for all in the medical profession here. The other part which is more serious is that the students only get a translated version of what was originally written if they only learn in Thai. So, whomever went to University in Sweden, France Australia etc, kinds of writes all their training material with their particular twist to it when they return and eventually teach. If you go to one doctor that comes from CMU for instance you have basically visited them all unless they have had intensive overseas training.

[rexpotter]

3 hours ago, mfd101 said:

I got new long-distance (ie non-reading) specs a year ago at Bangkok Vision Center, Wattana (near Benjakiti Park). Couldn't be better.

 

Up steep stairs, small, friendly, spoke English, tested my eyes, discussion, laughed at my jokes, chose my frames (Essilor) from limited samples, glasses ready later that day, careful fitting, 7000฿.

 

One year later couldn't be happier with them.

Well, if they laughed at your jokes, I'm headed there.

[Celsius]

since no one asked was she hot?

[NoshowJones]

22 hours ago, rexpotter said:

Another try at eyeglasses....The gal said she was an Optometrist who spent 5 years at a University in Bangkok. To my surprise she spoke ZERO English, which is shocking to me. If Thai was the international business language, I would speak it fluently. She had all the modern equipment so I felt confident that after 30 minutes of testing, she would be able to at least prepare a decent pair of glasses for the office only. Nope. I arrived today to try on my new eyeglasses that were so substandard I was shocked. Essilor which are my current lenses were purchased in Indonesia for less than half the price. I agreed on some locally made lenses and I was assured they were as good as Essilor. that were not much cheaper and they were so poor they were impossible to accept. 1000baht down the drain. May fly to Singapore to get some.

My wife was at College/University in full time education here up country until she was 23 years old and hardly knew any English at all when I met first met her. 

[quake]

22 hours ago, Will B Good said:

So did mine.........can"t see or read a b****y thing

 

I seem to have problems when I click on them JAV porno sites.

[digger70]

5 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

This is the best way.

I got a new script last year from the eye doc at Phayathai hospital.

Entered all the deets online and two weeks later my titanium progressive glasses arrived in the mail two weeks later.

are perfect and cost Bt3800.00

Yes that's about the right price for a Decent set of Specs .

Mine were only a few thb cheaper.

[CM Dad]

On 4/1/2024 at 12:06 PM, rexpotter said:

Another try at eyeglasses....The gal said she was an Optometrist who spent 5 years at a University in Bangkok. To my surprise she spoke ZERO English, which is shocking to me. If Thai was the international business language, I would speak it fluently. She had all the modern equipment so I felt confident that after 30 minutes of testing, she would be able to at least prepare a decent pair of glasses for the office only. Nope. I arrived today to try on my new eyeglasses that were so substandard I was shocked. Essilor which are my current lenses were purchased in Indonesia for less than half the price. I agreed on some locally made lenses and I was assured they were as good as Essilor. that were not much cheaper and they were so poor they were impossible to accept. 1000baht down the drain. May fly to Singapore to get some.

If you chose to live in Thailand then learn the Thai language.

[Goat]

On 4/1/2024 at 12:06 PM, rexpotter said:

. If Thai was the international business language, I would speak it fluently.

What about if you lived in Thailand, which would be even more helpful ? 

[donmuang37]

On 4/1/2024 at 12:06 PM, rexpotter said:

Another try at eyeglasses....The gal said she was an Optometrist who spent 5 years at a University in Bangkok. To my surprise she spoke ZERO English, which is shocking to me. If Thai was the international business language, I would speak it fluently. She had all the modern equipment so I felt confident that after 30 minutes of testing, she would be able to at least prepare a decent pair of glasses for the office only. Nope. I arrived today to try on my new eyeglasses that were so substandard I was shocked. Essilor which are my current lenses were purchased in Indonesia for less than half the price. I agreed on some locally made lenses and I was assured they were as good as Essilor. that were not much cheaper and they were so poor they were impossible to accept. 1000baht down the drain. May fly to Singapore to get some.

You are clearly going to the wrong place.  I have had the same eye doc for 21 years.  She speaks English and dispenses excellent eye glasses.  She uses Nikon lenses... which are made in Thailand, but to Nikon QA standards.  Not dirt cheap,  but reasonable.  Looks like your attempt to scrimp has backfired!  Sorry about that.

[rexpotter]

20 hours ago, quake said:

 

I seem to have problems when I click on them JAV porno sites.

My favs. 

[rexpotter]

16 hours ago, CM Dad said:

If you chose to live in Thailand then learn the Thai language.

Nothing to do with the Thai language. Its called 'Western Medicine'. You don't go to Norway to learn how to cook Thai food.

[rexpotter]

20 hours ago, digger70 said:

Yes that's about the right price for a Decent set of Specs .

Mine were only a few thb cheaper.

Thanks a long way from me.

[sirineou]

On 4/1/2024 at 12:06 PM, rexpotter said:

who spent 5 years at a University in Bangkok. To my surprise she spoke ZERO English,

I guess your Thai must me very good then, unless you two had this conversation in a third language.

[mrwebb8825]

I'm still trying to connect the title with the topic. What does her education, degree and English proficiency have to do with the poor quality craftsmanship of the finished product? Was she required to read the prescription into an AI computer lens crafting machine in English?

Sorry but it just seems your title is 1 topic and your whining about high expectations and substandard results is another.

Now, since you claim to have lived here 25 years and counting, one would think the onus is on you for not having learned anything about living here.

Edited April 3 by mrwebb8825

[JayClay]

On 4/2/2024 at 10:37 AM, Celsius said:

since no one asked was she hot?

 

How could the OP know that? He didn't have a pair of suitable glasses 🤓.

[SAFETY FIRST]

On 4/1/2024 at 12:06 PM, rexpotter said:

spent 5 years at a University in Bangkok. To my surprise she spoke ZERO English

Same in other countries. 

 

The French refuse to speak English 

[rexpotter]

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Same in other countries. 

 

The French refuse to speak English 

Admission Required Documents A photocopy of official high school transcript A photocopy of High School Certificate or Diploma (if graduated) A verification letter of current student status (if studying) A photograph (450 x 350 pixels) in school uniform or in formal dress (shirt) Original official and electronic score of TOEFL(iBT) or IELTS (Academic) or PTE (Academic) or Duolingo with at least 2 years’ validity (if any) Applicant is recommended to order English Proficiency electronic score before the application period. It takes approximately 10 Days to be processed.   (Click here to see Sample and How to order score) Lingua Franca is not required

[rexpotter]

1 minute ago, rexpotter said:

Admission Required Documents A photocopy of official high school transcript A photocopy of High School Certificate or Diploma (if graduated) A verification letter of current student status (if studying) A photograph (450 x 350 pixels) in school uniform or in formal dress (shirt) Original official and electronic score of TOEFL(iBT) or IELTS (Academic) or PTE (Academic) or Duolingo with at least 2 years’ validity (if any) Applicant is recommended to order English Proficiency electronic score before the application period. It takes approximately 10 Days to be processed.   (Click here to see Sample and How to order score) Lingua Franca is not required

From Mahidol University, the best Medical School in Thailand. Rated #36 in Asia and #248 in the world.

[rexpotter]

3 minutes ago, rexpotter said:

From Mahidol University, the best Medical School in Thailand. Rated #36 in Asia and #248 in the world.

Also kind of wonder now if her father was an Ophthalmologist. She had all of the most modern equipment you could buy. And she kept telling me about a great Doctor she knew I could visit. Well, I thought she was a Doctor...Oh well, very polite and we simply were not able to communicate, She gave me a full refund. No problem.