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4 hours ago, kanGBK said:
8 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

And then the mother goes out with a warning, when it´s known already. The Brits seem to have a field day in the news today. 😂

,???????????

 

A really weird take, right?  He's one of a handful of foreigner haters here who will come out with bizarre statements whenever there's a foreigner in the news and they think there's an opportunity to put them down. 

 

They're a bit loopy, so what they say doesn't really stand up to any kind of scrutiny.  Just really odd, angry things aimed at other foreigners.

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Never heard of this. One more thing out there ready to get me, I guess. At least no hantavirus, here. Right?

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1 hour ago, Digitalbanana said:

Isn't protective clothing and insect repellent the time old answer?

For ticks long trousers & socks then check after walking through vegetation.

Our dogs pick up an amazing number of ticks if they have gone running through the countryside.

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Quoting Srikcir (because the quote function is broken):  By who and what examination was conducted?

Was it an actual dentist or a general practitioner doctor who is guessing based on what information? 

 

The mentioned Thaiger article has more details.  Seems the family may have self diagnosed the dental problems because she's of wisdom tooth age.  That said, there was some confusion and false starts even after she went to A&E.

 

The Thaiger article is worth a read.  I found it Googling Shalona Beaumont.  There's also some UK articles, but those are blocked here in China.

 

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U catch mainly hiking in forests , jungles,outdoors , right ? In Europe they can transmit u several diseases incl Lyme disease .... 

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6 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

“We here in the UK “

 

Says it all. You’re reliant on a cash strapped antiquated medical system that U.K. people complain about in spades, but also claim it to be the envy of the world.

 

In Thailand there’s no problem actually seeing a doctor. Or dentist for that matter. The standard varies dramatically depending on where you seek treatment.

 

For the record, I don’t envy the U.K. NHS at all. It’s crap.

It's called Socialism and no sane person should envy a system where you could die because of lack of care. 

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that’s really scary. It’s easy to overlook something like tiny bites while traveling, but this shows how important it is to be careful and watch out for weird symptoms after trips, especially in places known for these bugs. Hopefully, more people get the message to see a doctor quickly if they feel off—early treatment can make all the difference.

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8 hours ago, Baht Simpson said:

From the Medicinnet article:

"Chigger bites themselves do not produce any long-term complications. However, because of the intense itching, prolonged scratching may lead to skin wounds that may become infected by bacteria. Chiggers in North America are not known to carry any diseases, unlike some other arthropods."

 

So it seems scratching is the problem, not the bites unlike mosquitoes.

 

Bite remedies:

"Many home remedies for chigger bites are based upon the incorrect belief that chiggers burrow into and remain in the skin. Nail polish, alcohol, and bleach have been applied to the bites to attempt to get rid of the chiggers by "suffocating" or killing the chiggers. However, because the chiggers are not present in the skin, these methods are not effective.

 

Here's how to get rid of chigger bites. Home remedies to help relieve the itching associated with chigger bites may help some people, such as:

 

Taking a cool shower or applying cool compresses

Sitting in a cool bath

Using bath products that contain colloidal oatmeal

Using certain over-the-counter (OTC) medications to help "

 

So, don't scratch and cool showers or baths to relieve the symptoms.

 

Sorry to tell you that Thailand is not in North America.

The scratching is not the problem. 

 

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7 hours ago, John Drake said:

Never heard of this.

Actually,  it's not rare.

 

Farang teens or twens on Samui with fever:  usually Dengue. Those mosquito-loaden evenings are sooo romantic! 

 

Farang teens or twens hiking in the north (romantic "jungle-trekking"): tsutsugamushi fever (=scrub typhus) is quite possible. Should have worn protective clothing.

 

AN members are too old for these adventures,  and stay safely in a/c rooms. 

 

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2 hours ago, Zenyu kanari said:

watch out for weird symptoms after trips

Watch out for fever. That's not a  weird symptom at all.

And when you get home,  don't forget to tell the doctors where you have been. 

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18 hours ago, JoePai said:

the need for preventive measures 

 

And they are ??

Same as for any other tick or biting insect. Insect repellent and careful inspection of clothes and body after hiking through brush. I learned that, like, a million years before I came here. Ever hear of Lyme Disease? Caused by bacteria from the deer tick? That was first discovered near where I lived in the US, a town called Old Lyme. Ever since then most of us are aware of the need to watch for biting insect hitchhikers whenever outdoors. You have to remember where you are, this ain't New jersey. There's not much you can do to control ticks and chiggers in the wild. 

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10 hours ago, sambum said:

 

The point about the NHS is the treatment is free - dependent on the urgency of the situation, you may have to wait a while.

 

In Thailand, I agree that you can get seen by a doctor very quickly, but any subsequent treatment can be very expensive! 

Of course it’s not free? Who do you think pay for everything, Santa Klaus ?

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I was bitten by an ant in Phuket, standing outside waiting for a taxi. My ankle and foot became huge and I couldn’t walk for 2 days.

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1 hour ago, Lorry said:

AN members are too old for these adventures,  and stay safely in a/c rooms. 

Between the age of 55 and 64 I was trail running and cycling through the jungles around Chiang Mai nearly every day. Often got strange insect bites, some that lasted nearly two years. Didn't much like the leeches at higher altitudes.

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20 hours ago, JoePai said:

the need for preventive measures 

 

And they are ??

Take deoxycycline! Good to prevent many things.

 

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Once again the person's breeding status, which is completely irrelevant, entered the article.  17 and has at least 1 kid? OK.

 

As for insect bites, wear long pants/sleeves and treat your clothes with permethrin.  One application lasts 6 or 7 washes and kills any insect that comes in to contact. 

 

And teach your teenagers about birth control and self restraint. 

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19 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

“We here in the UK “

 

Says it all. You’re reliant on a cash strapped antiquated medical system that U.K. people complain about in spades, but also claim it to be the envy of the world.

 

In Thailand there’s no problem actually seeing a doctor. Or dentist for that matter. The standard varies dramatically depending on where you seek treatment.

 

For the record, I don’t envy the U.K. NHS at all. It’s crap.

See what I mean. My post bemoaning the standards of the UK NHS got 7 thumbs down. British people will defend the NHS to the last.
 

 But regular front page news stories in the UK press talk of this or that process being broken, or lengthy waiting times etc. Latest has been about babies dying due to poor care. Constant complaints.

 

Go figure

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15 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

A really weird take, right?  He's one of a handful of foreigner haters here who will come out with bizarre statements whenever there's a foreigner in the news and they think there's an opportunity to put them down. 

 

They're a bit loopy, so what they say doesn't really stand up to any kind of scrutiny.  Just really odd, angry things aimed at other foreigners.

A little bit wrong there. I have posted that the majority of foreigners in Thailand are good and totally normal. However, the ones who behave strange or stir the pot, should be highlighted. Don´t cry because it was Brits again. I say the same when my fellow country men act weird too.

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16 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

What are you talking about?  Many people don't know about this, so the mother hopes that the case will be a warning.  This is quite normal.

 

Your mental problems seem to cause you to cook up some really bizarre things in that noggin of yours...

So, why would I have mental problems, just because I see it perfectly natural to check up about the areas you want to go to, before you go there. 

What you are posting is not normal, and if it is then it should not be. Not checking up on places you wish to visit, might put you in danger, as it did this time.

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16 hours ago, JAG said:

No-one denies that some British people can be silly, make mistakes and make foolish statements at times, which of course are magnified by "social media".

 

You are, I understand from Scandinavia (Sweden)? It must be a great relief to know that the Nordic gene pool does not allow such things to happen!

As I posted in a reply above this one. Never said that Sweden or Scandinavia are perfect and no have these kind of problems. all countries have them, and I am saying same things about Swedish people when something happens. Stupidity should be highlighted, so some people get better informed.

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16 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

I've lived in Thailand for a few years, where, and when, did you hear about this "scrub typhus," as this is the first I've heard about it, and I'm sure many others, living here, and tourists, from many countries, have never heard of it.

It´s the level of understanding on just another post. I refer the the below already posted.
 

4 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

So, why would I have mental problems, just because I see it perfectly natural to check up about the areas you want to go to, before you go there. 

What you are posting is not normal, and if it is then it should not be. Not checking up on places you wish to visit, might put you in danger, as it did this time.

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18 hours ago, BuyBitcoin said:

 

Willing to bet neither you, nor 99% of expats or travellers, or even Thais, knew "scrub typhus" prior to reading this article. 

Yet again. Referring to same, as that takes the edge out of need to know before, as you should check it up before.
 

6 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

So, why would I have mental problems, just because I see it perfectly natural to check up about the areas you want to go to, before you go there. 

What you are posting is not normal, and if it is then it should not be. Not checking up on places you wish to visit, might put you in danger, as it did this time.

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Some off topic also off topic bickering posts and replies have been removed

"Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!"

Arnold Judas Rimmer of Jupiter Mining Corporation Ship Red Dwarf

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4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Yet again. Referring to same, as that takes the edge out of need to know before, as you should check it up before.
 

I though they spoke English in Wales?

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15 hours ago, geisha said:

Of course it’s not free? Who do you think pay for everything, Santa Klaus ?

 

No wonder your post went into my "Junk" folder with that kind of pedantic attitude!

 

"The NHS in England is mainly funded by general taxation and National Insurance. A small part comes from patient charges, such as for prescriptions and dentistry."

 

My point, as you (should)  well know, is that if you get treated for a sprained ankle or a heart attack in an NHS Hospital in the UK - you will NOT have to pay for the treatment, and by the way that includes immigrants - legal or illegal.

 

 

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On 7/3/2025 at 7:18 AM, JoePai said:

the need for preventive measures 

 

And they are ??

And how does someone come into contact with them?

Posted
23 minutes ago, Bundooman said:

And how does someone come into contact with them?

Walk through vegetation where baby tick instars are waiting for you!  This is why after walking through vegetation you must check.  Light-coloured long trousers are better for spotting them before they bite.  Thankfully we do not have the Lone Star tick here in Thailand (as far as I know) which makes you allergic to meat, and any animal products (for example - leather). But many species can transmit horrible diseases.  So be careful when outside in vegetated areas.

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17 hours ago, arick said:

Take deoxycycline! Good to prevent many things.

 

I was planning to go to Chiang Mai for a few days. Just the old city. I read taking 200 mg Doxycycline is effective for Scrub Typhus but not sure at what point I would take it though.

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