Mobi Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loppylugs1 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 ...about 8 weeks in my case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I am going to UK next week (14th) for one month return Sept (12th?). I live near Manchester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I am going to UK next week (14th) for one month return Sept (12th?). I live near Manchester. I forgot to tick 'follow topic box.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Doggie Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wibblewobbleboy Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) 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, 2015 by wibblewobbleboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboybkk Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Coming next week. Where do you get them from? I'll bring you some Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 a good bunch here on Thaivisa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk888 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboybkk Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Ok, cheers Mobi Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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