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Be aware of this even if you have Health insurance cover!!!
When the results of an industry medical carried out in Malaysia resulted in my being diagnosed with a very, very small kidney stone, I had the confirmation diagnostics and follow-up KUB ultrasound examinations carried out at a different hospital to that which was already listed as my primary care hospital by my insurer at my own cost. Nine months later, the third follow-up KUB ultrasound indicated that it was no longer visible. I didn't mention it to my insurer when I renewed. If some other renal or kidney-related issues arise as I grow older, and despite not having any invasive treatment, I should hope to avoid having any claim declined due to a pre-existing condition. Back to the OP and the abdominal aorta aneurysm (AAA) detected, this is quite common in 60+ males and particularly with tall people or those with a 'long' back. My father had one and would have died if he wasn't already an in-patient at the hospital in the UK, undergoing tests after a few weeks of abdominal discomfort. A few years ago, my UK medical practice flagged me for a free AAA ultrasound examination which, due to the family history, I took seriously and had done in Liverpool as an outpatient. Since then, Bumrungrad in Bangkok have also added AAA Ultrasound examinations for the 60+ crowd, so I will be getting another check later this year. -
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USA UPenn ban trans athletes after probe involving swimmer Lia Thomas
I have two series of questions about this article, as well as the others regarding transgender athletes. 1. How are they going to determine the gender of a person? The article says they will use "biological definitions of male and female." What are they, and will all athletes who want to compete in women's sports be required to undergo tests or examinations to determine or verify their gender? 2. This article clearly states they will "bar transgender athletes from competing in women's sports." What about men's sports? Can transgender athletes compete in men's sports? And, if so, why don't they change the designations to just "sports" and "women's sports"? -
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Military Submarine Saga: Phumtham Greenlights Thai Navy’s Chinese Sub Purchase
CHD620 is actually a licensed-manufactured version of the German MTU396 engine. China have produced the CHD620 engines for Germany. https://www.defensemirror.com/news/35501/Chinese_Submarine_Engine_is_a_Licensed_produced_German_Powerplant__Thai_Navy_Chief The Hangor-class submarine, jointly produced by China and Pakistan, uses the CHD620 engine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangor-class_submarine -
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No male Thai friends after years of living here? Help for the lonely farangs left out.
It’s a curious thing – I can’t imagine living in a country and not forming genuine friendships with the locals guys - but its not something that can be forced, building a friendship has to be an organic process. One of my closest friends of over 20 years is Thai. I’ve played on Thai football teams, made strong friendships along the way, and spent countless nights out together. Later, when married, those nights turned into shared holidays – first as couples, and eventually with our families. Dinners, trips, everyday life... it all blended into something very natural and normal. Many of my Western friends here have also built close relationships with Thai friends, and through them, there’s been a kind of social overlap – I've ended up becoming friends with their Thai mates too. The majority of Westerners I know who've spent any meaningful amount of time here have integrated to a degree, forging authentic, everyday friendships. A key factor, I’ve noticed, is having a similar socio-economic and educational background. When that alignment’s there, there's simply more common ground.... from language and humour to shared cultural references and values. That said, I’m not likely to be knocking back Lao Khao and getting legless with the win-motorbike lads on the corner - I see Thai males from that 'different' demographic as being somewhat more risky especially when alcohol is included - I think many would say the same thing. I remember one Westerner telling me he’s never met a Thai guy who didn’t want something from him – usually money. And while that might be his experience, I suspect it's more a reflection of crossing social strata than anything inherently cultural. Then there are the added 'friendships' that a more like acquaintances through common ground, such as parents of children's school friends.... We've holidayed, had dinners etc and there is a lot of common ground though true friendships have not developed. -
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Best things about Thailand
But if you are gay there are a few other cries available are there not? Girls. Girls, Girls. Ladyboys Ladyboys, Ladyboys.
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