I am looking for some kind person who is prepared to hand-carry a small tube containing medical test strips from the UK to Pattaya.

Unfortunately, these strips are not available in Thailand, hence the need to buy them in the UK. I need them to check my blood INR. I have an artificial heart valve and I take warfarin which thins my blood - hence the need for regular testing.

The strips are in a small tube, approx. 8cm x 3 cm and it weighs a few grams.

If anyone is willing to help me with this, I will arrange to have the strips delivered to your UK address and I will collect them from you when you get back to Pattaya.

Many thanks

Mobi

...about 8 weeks in my case

I am looking for some kind person who is prepared to hand-carry a small tube containing medical test strips from the UK to Pattaya.

Unfortunately, these strips are not available in Thailand, hence the need to buy them in the UK. I need them to check my blood INR. I have an artificial heart valve and I take warfarin which thins my blood - hence the need for regular testing.

The strips are in a small tube, approx. 8cm x 3 cm and it weighs a few grams.

If anyone is willing to help me with this, I will arrange to have the strips delivered to your UK address and I will collect them from you when you get back to Pattaya.

Many thanks

Mobi

Can you not have someone send them from the UK through the post ?

I am looking for some kind person who is prepared to hand-carry a small tube containing medical test strips from the UK to Pattaya.

Unfortunately, these strips are not available in Thailand, hence the need to buy them in the UK. I need them to check my blood INR. I have an artificial heart valve and I take warfarin which thins my blood - hence the need for regular testing.

The strips are in a small tube, approx. 8cm x 3 cm and it weighs a few grams.

If anyone is willing to help me with this, I will arrange to have the strips delivered to your UK address and I will collect them from you when you get back to Pattaya.

Many thanks

Mobi

Can you not have someone send them from the UK through the post ?

If you have nothing helpfull to say better you say nothing don,t you think the BM has considered this

I am going to UK next week (14th) for one month return Sept (12th?). I live near Manchester.

I am going to UK next week (14th) for one month return Sept (12th?). I live near Manchester.

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I am going to UK next week (14th) for one month return Sept (12th?). I live near Manchester.

Thanks for offering. I will get back to you. It doesn't matter where you live as I will have the strips mailed to your UK address.

And for those who were wondering, these strips are quite expensive and I cannot risk them in the mail as it is very unreliable. Many parcels never arrive. A couriered package may be held up in customs. So hand carry is by far my preferred method of delivery if I can find some kind soul who is willing. One tube of strips will last a year.

Wow my faith in mankind has been restored ty for the act of charity or kindness is a better word, sorry that you live in manchester tho but then 1 has to live somewhere i guess.

Wow my faith in mankind has been restored ty for the act of charity or kindness is a better word, sorry that you live in manchester tho but then 1 has to live somewhere i guess.

Actually I live in Bang Saray near Pattaya. It would be more accurate to say I visit UK to see my daughters/grandsons. The good thing about living near Manchester is I can watch my favourite team in the flesh - the red half not their noisy neighbours.

The bad thing is the climate! My Thai wife & I are perished all the time we are there - 10 visits so far; all in Summer & the temp has NEVER got over 22!

Mobi,

I am coming across on Holiday with my kids on the 19th Aug arriving on the 20th.

Staying in Jontiem (Panchalae condos)

I could bring the testing sticks across if you would like.

Dave

Edited August 5, 201510 yr by wibblewobbleboy

Coming next week.

Where do you get them from?

I'll bring you some

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a good bunch here on Thaivisa.

a good bunch here on Thaivisa.

Yes, they are. Contrary to popular legend, a lot of expats here in Pattaya are very decent folk.

Unfortunately, you only hear about the bad ones as they make all the headlines.

May I thank all of you who have offered to help and I will be replying PM.

What a silly Billy Mr Mobi .................. I read you've just recently returned from UK I believe. Forgetful silly Billy, or maybe just too busy.

What a silly Billy Mr Mobi .................. I read you've just recently returned from UK I believe. Forgetful silly Billy, or maybe just too busy.

Nope - nothing like that.

I have only just been given a test meter from a good friend who no longer needs it. Testing myself will save me a lot of money, and avoid journeys to Pattaya, but I didn't consider it before as the meter is very costly, and anyway not available here.

This has all happened since I returned from UK, over a month ago.

Just to let everyone know that I have made contact with a kind person who is coming to Pattaya next week and will bring me the strips.

Many thanks to all those who offered to help. It renews my faith in humanity - well Brits anyway....

Ok, cheers Mobi

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