Where to buy HIV treatment drugs in Thailand？

[harryyin]

I am a Chinese and now live in southwest of China,which is borders with Myanmar and Vietnam.I was infected with HIV and now I‘m receiving free treatment of China's CDC.A friend of mine is working in Thailand and he told me that he can buy the drug for me from Thailand.I’m thinking go to Thailand in April or May this year to meet my friend to buy three in one drugs.So I would like to know what public or private hospital I can go and buy such three in one drugs.

And I am 28.I want to find a girl-friend from Thailand that we can look after to each other and marry if we both think it's fine.She should be an infected woman with the age under 30.Does anybody would like to marry me or anyone know such women please let me know.

The reason I want to choose a Thailand girl is that I like Thailand people and I know someday I can travel over Thailand.My family members like Thailand too.They don't mind my public identity（as a hiv carrier ）in Thailand but they mind if that happens in China.I'm not sure if I made myself understood.I urge the moderators do not delete this post.Thank you very much.

p.s. My name is Kevin and I can speak English and Chinese.I learned Thai language in two years at my university but frankly I can't speak or understand complex sentences.I lose my job as a court prosecutor after my boss known my illness.So now my mom and I run a hostel in our house.We are happy and living a middle-class life.

Edited February 14, 2014 by harryyin

[olddoc]

Hello Kevin.

You will not be able to buy "HIV" medication in Thailand without a Thai doctors prescription.

I would suggest you have faith in your Chinese doctors and continue with the treatment they suggest.

[harryyin]

Hello Kevin.

You will not be able to buy "HIV" medication in Thailand without a Thai doctors prescription.

I would suggest you have faith in your Chinese doctors and continue with the treatment they suggest.

Thank you very much.

I know what you mean.I read some articals on the internet and know that drugs in Thailand is fewer side effects compared with in which free offered in China.I feel like vomiting every time I took the medicine but my doctor can't do anything to help me.She just suggests me to take some antiemetics.I did but it doesn't seem much effective.

A Thai doctor's prescription is not a problem. I can accept antibody detection again in Thai hospital,as well a medical inspection.I just need a better health care to prolong my life.Anyway,your reply is helpful to me.Thank you again!

Edited February 14, 2014 by harryyin

[LaraC]

Kevin, i really feel for you dealing with this and its terrible that you lost your job.
Why not try contacting the Red Cross in THailand.
They should be able to help you, or at least give you better information.

[Sheryl]

The least expensive source of these drugs is the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic; this is also the least expensive source for viral load/CD4 tests etc. You will need a doctor's prescription first. See this thread for some recommended doctors and address/location of the Thai Red Cross Clinic:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/285198-hiv-testing-and-treatment-in-los-doctors-meds-costs/

[harryyin]

Kevin, i really feel for you dealing with this and its terrible that you lost your job.

Why not try contacting the Red Cross in THailand.

They should be able to help you, or at least give you better information.

Thank you very much.

In China,the HIV infected person is not allowed to work for public.

Contacting with the Red Cross is an good idea.I will try it later.

[harryyin]

The least expensive source of these drugs is the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic; this is also the least expensive source for viral load/CD4 tests etc. You will need a doctor's prescription first. See this thread for some recommended doctors and address/location of the Thai Red Cross Clinic:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/285198-hiv-testing-and-treatment-in-los-doctors-meds-costs/

Thank you very much.

It's so much helpful.I will ask some advice from my Chinese doctor and then prepare some documents about my treatment respond in China.

[h90]

It surprise me that you need a prescription.....is it true?

You can buy the craziest things, painkiller, valium, viagra, antibiotics, all the hormones and steroids freely without prescription but not HIV medication.

Really? (I never tried, but it surprise me and doesn't seem logic).

[Sheryl]

While antibiotics and many other drugs that would need a script in the west are OTC in Thailand, you cannot legally buy valium or viagra without a prescription. In fact it is seriously illegal to do so.

And yes, HIV meds are prescription only. And pretty strictly controlled. The MoPH is rightfully concerned about the problem of drug resistance.

[h90]

While antibiotics and many other drugs that would need a script in the west are OTC in Thailand, you cannot legally buy valium or viagra without a prescription. In fact it is seriously illegal to do so.

And yes, HIV meds are prescription only. And pretty strictly controlled. The MoPH is rightfully concerned about the problem of drug resistance.

But they are OK I forgot that I am in Thailand....

I didn't thought for the drug resistance...but I should have as it is a well known problem, specially as some people are on and off the medication....

I don't want to further hijack that topic

[harryyin]

You are right. The drug resistance is a serious topic for all HIV+ persons.

[alyx]

Hello Kevin.

You will not be able to buy "HIV" medication in Thailand without a Thai doctors prescription.

I would suggest you have faith in your Chinese doctors and continue with the treatment they suggest.

This is not entirelly correct: it doesn't have to be à Thai physiciian.

Also the OP seems to be willing to buy a particular drug. I am quite sure that not all drugs are fit for everyone and it also depends on which therapy he currently ( withstanding blood and other tests )

[Sheryl]

Actually I am not sure if the TRC will accept a script from a doctor out of country or not, has anyone tried this?

[harryyin]

Another HIV positive person I know is going to Thailand to buy drugs at the end of this month.Good luck to him and his feedback will be useful to everyone who would like to buy treatment drugs from Thailand.

[robertthebruce]

Hi Kevin

Just been reading your post, and i do feel for you with your current situation, As for medication for yourself in Thailand , like the other posts have said, ''The Red Cross'' would be a good start, if not, they could point you in the right direction..

As for finding a ''Partner'' i am sure you will find someone , who will love you and be there for you 24/7, like wise you would do the same for her too..

Sorry to hear that you lost your job, but you sound upbeat which is a great attitude..

Thailand and Thai people are very accepting of most things, which is one of the reasons i live here, everyone just gets on with it, ...

All i can say is Look after yourself, and remeber its 2014 , there is so much Technology and Medication out there, and its getting better every day.

All the best,please keep us posted with the outcome.... BE STRONG....

Cheers

Robert

[harryyin]

Hi Kevin

Just been reading your post, and i do feel for you with your current situation, As for medication for yourself in Thailand , like the other posts have said, ''The Red Cross'' would be a good start, if not, they could point you in the right direction..

As for finding a ''Partner'' i am sure you will find someone , who will love you and be there for you 24/7, like wise you would do the same for her too..

Sorry to hear that you lost your job, but you sound upbeat which is a great attitude..

Thailand and Thai people are very accepting of most things, which is one of the reasons i live here, everyone just gets on with it, ...

All i can say is Look after yourself, and remeber its 2014 , there is so much Technology and Medication out there, and its getting better every day.

All the best,please keep us posted with the outcome.... BE STRONG....

Cheers

Robert

Hi Robert,

I'm reading your reply with tears.I suffered a lot of things in these two years and I have no one to talk to.Discrimination can happen anywhere and anytime here.It's extremely hard for AIDS patients to seek legal help in China, and there have been several court cases over AIDS employment discrimination, the claimant failing to win in all of them.

As you said it's 2014 and maybe we can be saved in the next ten years.Who knows.

Finding a partner is difficult here because of the gender imbalance.It's terrible to live alone 24/7 till the life ends.Oh please forgive my sentimental.

Thank you again for what you have said.

Best Regards

Kevin

[belg]

start a new dating site for HIV people...

[smileydude]

The least expensive source of these drugs is the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic; this is also the least expensive source for viral load/CD4 tests etc. You will need a doctor's prescription first. See this thread for some recommended doctors and address/location of the Thai Red Cross Clinic:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/285198-hiv-testing-and-treatment-in-los-doctors-meds-costs/

Kevin, I'm sorry to hear about your situation but with the advances in HIV treatment your chances of living a normal life are much higher then before. I agree with Sheryl's advice as The Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic are very experienced in HIV treatment and they treat patients with dignity and confidentiality. The Thai Red Cross Anonymous clinic was founded and staffed in collaboration with top immunologists from Chulalongkorn University so you will be in good hands as they have recognized expertise in HIV treatment in Thailand. HIV treatment for thais is free of charge under the Universal Health Care program but even for you I'm sure the price of treatment will be reasonable.

Since there are currently many combinations of anti-retroviral medications available I advise that it might be best to undergo testing for viral loads and CD4 counts again in Thailand to evaluate your current condition. If you have any history that you can get translated into english from your hospital of treatment in China that may be helpful for doctors in Thailand.

I hope this was helpful and I wish you the best of success in finding someone to share your life with.

Edited February 16, 2014 by smileydude

[Asawak]

Hi Kevin

Maybe it might be interesting for you to get this information about HIV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCZVYvKUQ2o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTxvmKHYajQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dVYJp5dHf8

Wishing you all the best.

[thhMan]

Wow... I never thought things could be so tough...

Let me know and I can work on a HIV dating site if its ever needed.

Respect !

[Dap]

The least expensive source of these drugs is the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic; this is also the least expensive source for viral load/CD4 tests etc. You will need a doctor's prescription first. See this thread for some recommended doctors and address/location of the Thai Red Cross Clinic:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/285198-hiv-testing-and-treatment-in-los-doctors-meds-costs/

Sheryl, you are an absolute gem

Edited February 16, 2014 by Dap

[LaraC]

Hi Kevin

Just been reading your post, and i do feel for you with your current situation, As for medication for yourself in Thailand , like the other posts have said, ''The Red Cross'' would be a good start, if not, they could point you in the right direction..

As for finding a ''Partner'' i am sure you will find someone , who will love you and be there for you 24/7, like wise you would do the same for her too..

Sorry to hear that you lost your job, but you sound upbeat which is a great attitude..

Thailand and Thai people are very accepting of most things, which is one of the reasons i live here, everyone just gets on with it, ...

All i can say is Look after yourself, and remeber its 2014 , there is so much Technology and Medication out there, and its getting better every day.

All the best,please keep us posted with the outcome.... BE STRONG....

Cheers

Robert

Hi Robert,

I'm reading your reply with tears.I suffered a lot of things in these two years and I have no one to talk to.Discrimination can happen anywhere and anytime here.It's extremely hard for AIDS patients to seek legal help in China, and there have been several court cases over AIDS employment discrimination, the claimant failing to win in all of them.

As you said it's 2014 and maybe we can be saved in the next ten years.Who knows.

Finding a partner is difficult here because of the gender imbalance.It's terrible to live alone 24/7 till the life ends.Oh please forgive my sentimental.

Thank you again for what you have said.

Best Regards

Kevin

That is so moving. Wish you a lot of strength and support Kevin.

Obviously you have HIV, not AIDS, and its terrible that companies would discriminate in this way and that there is no recourse for you regarding losing your job.

Most people are still very ignorant about HIV.

Hopefully one day there will be more awareness and hopefully it will also be curable.

Take care Kevin, and hope you find what you are looking for both in terms of treatment and a loving partner.

[sberry5]

Hello Kevin my name is Scott from The HIV Foundation Thailand. Our organisation runs a free service that helps people with HIV to access the health system and to get the treatment they need. In our current service we provide support to both Thai people and others from neighbouring countries. We walk through the health system with people with HIV and accompany them to appointments as they need them. We do this because the Thai health system is so complicated and many people get very confused about how to get what they need. Many people on this stream have suggested the Thai Red Cross and this is a great idea but yes you will need a prescription from Dr here first.

Some of us at the foundation also have HIV ourselves and so if you call us you can be sure that you are with friends who will understand and help you. When you come to Bangkok call us on 026340541 and if you like you can ask for me directly. Unfortunately we can't help you find a girlfriend but I'm sure you can sort that problem out for yourself! Best wishes, Scott.

Edited February 16, 2014 by sberry5

[tingtongtingtong]

Prescription from here:
http://pozboysg.tumblr.com/post/36344282081/bens-letter-seeking-hiv-treatment-in-bangkok

Cheap meds / tests from here:
http://th.pagenation.com/bkk/Niranam%20Clinic_100.5318_13.7321.map

Cheap Meds / tests from here:

http://th.pagenation.com/bkk/Niranam%20Clinic_100.5318_13.7321.map

EASY

Good luck.

Why are you limiting yourself to HIV+ women?

Edited February 16, 2014 by tingtongtingtong

[asdecas]

Hello Kevin my name is Scott from The HIV Foundation Thailand. Our organisation runs a free service that helps people with HIV to access the health system and to get the treatment they need. In our current service we provide support to both Thai people and others from neighbouring countries. We walk through the health system with people with HIV and accompany them to appointments as they need them. We do this because the Thai health system is so complicated and many people get very confused about how to get what they need. Many people on this stream have suggested the Thai Red Cross and this is a great idea but yes you will need a prescription from Dr here first.

Some of us at the foundation also have HIV ourselves and so if you call us you can be sure that you are with friends who will understand and help you. When you come to Bangkok call us on 026340541 and if you like you can ask for me directly. Unfortunately we can't help you find a girlfriend but I'm sure you can sort that problem out for yourself! Best wishes, Scott.

Great post.

[tingtongtingtong]

http://www.bluelight.org/vb/threads/690158-The-HIV-Megathread

[tingtongtingtong]

start a new dating site for HIV people...

Why? He should date HIV- women if he wanted to too

Edited February 16, 2014 by tingtongtingtong

[harryyin]

Kevin, I'm sorry to hear about your situation but with the advances in HIV treatment your chances of living a normal life are much higher then before. I agree with Sheryl's advice as The Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic are very experienced in HIV treatment and they treat patients with dignity and confidentiality. The Thai Red Cross Anonymous clinic was founded and staffed in collaboration with top immunologists from Chulalongkorn University so you will be in good hands as they have recognized expertise in HIV treatment in Thailand. HIV treatment for thais is free of charge under the Universal Health Care program but even for you I'm sure the price of treatment will be reasonable.
Since there are currently many combinations of anti-retroviral medications available I advise that it might be best to undergo testing for viral loads and CD4 counts again in Thailand to evaluate your current condition. If you have any history that you can get translated into english from your hospital of treatment in China that may be helpful for doctors in Thailand.

I hope this was helpful and I wish you the best of success in finding someone to share your life with.

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Thank you very much.

Testing for viral loads and CD4 counts again in Thailand is necessary and indeed under my budget.

I took the highly active anti-retroviral treatment drugs just now and I have to go to bed.

Thank you all and have a sweet dream.

[harryyin]

Prescription from here:

http://pozboysg.tumblr.com/post/36344282081/bens-letter-seeking-hiv-treatment-in-bangkok

Cheap meds / tests from here:

http://th.pagenation.com/bkk/Niranam%20Clinic_100.5318_13.7321.map

Cheap Meds / tests from here:

http://th.pagenation.com/bkk/Niranam%20Clinic_100.5318_13.7321.map

EASY

Good luck.

Why are you limiting yourself to HIV+ women?

Thank you so much.

I think HIV - women will not accept me and they may discriminate against me.I don't have the initiative when facing them and I choose give it up.

Maybe all of these were my suspicion.

But one thing is certain that I do not want to infect my woman/wife with HIV.

Perhaps people will say YOU CAN USE THE CONDOMS.

But I really want our babies.

[Sheryl]

Hello Kevin my name is Scott from The HIV Foundation Thailand. Our organisation runs a free service that helps people with HIV to access the health system and to get the treatment they need. In our current service we provide support to both Thai people and others from neighbouring countries. We walk through the health system with people with HIV and accompany them to appointments as they need them. We do this because the Thai health system is so complicated and many people get very confused about how to get what they need. Many people on this stream have suggested the Thai Red Cross and this is a great idea but yes you will need a prescription from Dr here first.

Some of us at the foundation also have HIV ourselves and so if you call us you can be sure that you are with friends who will understand and help you. When you come to Bangkok call us on 026340541 and if you like you can ask for me directly. Unfortunately we can't help you find a girlfriend but I'm sure you can sort that problem out for yourself! Best wishes, Scott.

Great post.

+1

I'm glad to learn oif the foundation, have added mention of it and website link in the pinned HIV thread.