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Thanks @Tom H Any idea what hospital she is based in?

Dear all, I am interested in getting an abdominal scar removed. I live in Bangkok. Any recommendations? Thanks.

Hi All, Is there any good specialist in Bangkok for management of scoliosis in adults. I've read there are various non-surgical things that can be done to manage, including physical therapy etc. Any suggestions or recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Hi All, I have never played golf before. I would like to start. I would like a few lessons and practice at a driving range before going out on a course. Can anyone recommend somewhere for lessons please? I live near Asoke, so the closer to that the better. I would prefer a real driving range, rather than a simulator. Thanks in advance.

Hi Everyone, I recently heard about a long term resident visa for exapts, which includes a special flat rate 17% income tax rate. I've been here over 10yrs, with a proper working visa and work permit. Wondering if anyone has applied for this and got it? Any info. would be much appreciated.

Appreciate the link, and appreciate you took the time to reply. I was hoping for a layman's guide - sort of "this is what I did" blog type thing. From my personal experience on other bureaucratic processes - often the "requirements" that are described in 80% detail, actually count for 20% of the marks (pereto rule). So often, folks focus on providing lots of info on "A" when they are mostly interested in "B". Again, thanks for your reply. Several dozen folks have read and not replied. So I appreciated that you have at least tried to help. Thank you.

Yes. Thanks for that. I have been telling her this for yonks. I think the most important thing, counterintuitively, is that I am not American. I have hear so many tales of love, US guy wants to take his holiday girl home...... or even short term expat wants to take short term girl home..... its as clear as day, he's relocating back to USA - or it is a high risk of same..... so I can understand the immigration officer saying no. Anyway, totally agree. She's gotta get it on her own merit, and if not there are 194 other countries in the world (yes, I had to google that, 555) and it's just a holiday - 10 days from 365, from 80yrs or so that we are on the planet. Perspective, so many folks rate this so highly (which I understand when a decent and honest US citizen wants to bring is decent and honest GF to meet his aged parents etc.); but for me, it's just a holiday. To be honest, I'd prefer to go to Turkey next 555. Thanks.

Hi All, I am planning a vacation to the USA with my Thai GF. Is there a "how to" guide or a check list or a "do's and don'ts" list anywhere online for Thai citizens applying for tourist visas? FYI - I am Irish, and have lived and worked in Thailand for over 10yrs with visa and work permits etc. I have visited the US several times (without GF) during that period. She (Thai GF) is a full time 3rd yr university student, and we have lived together for 3yrs (her name is on the rental lease). I believe she will satisfy the "sufficient reason to return" criteria and since I am not American then there is no risk that I am secretly "returning home to the US" and trying to take her with me under false pretenses. Thanks in advance

Hi Everyone. A brief update on my own post. I've been in Samui for a week. Chaweng Beach road does have some life, centered around Soi Green Mango. I walked down Soi Green Mango about 11pm and the Green Mango itself seemed quite busy (I didn't go it). Hush had a few people. I didn't walk any further. On the main road between Soi Stadium and Soi GM, there was half a dozen places open, with a reasonable few people. I also walked down to Ark Bar. The actual Ark Bar of old (before COVID) is going, and is now a building site. Quite a big beach bar has sprung up, with deck chairs on the sand. It was quite busy. I took a look but didn't go in. So - overall, good signs of life but a long LONG way to go before it is anything like pre-COVID. Other areas, like Bangrak, have a bit of life. It was never 100% dead in the first place, but nonetheless it is a bit busier now that it was 3 months ago when I was last here, and reasonable occupancy at the hotels. Hope this report may be of some help for someone thinking of a trip to Samui in the near future.

Well there's a reasonable trickle of vehicles going past. That part of the street is usually pretty quiet though. Still, a few months back you could safely lay down in the middle of the street and take a 20 min nap....... and Trop Murph's was closed. Signs of life. Encouraging ????

Thanks guys. No love lost with regard to water fights and powder..... chalk me down as "humbug". For the last decade (except last year) I purposely leave Thailand during Songkran week. Too old and grumpy for that "activity" 555. Good to hear the Northern side of Chaweng is getting a bit of love. Years back, that was the after-hours hub, when Green Mango and The Club closed at 2am or whatever ???? Selfish as I am, I like a "medium" level of busy-ness. I mean, it is nice to walk out on the soi and have a choice of 5-10 places to eat or drink, and good to see those places with sustainable levels of customers. But, when it is starting to look like Pattaya or Soi Bangla, then it loses my support. Anyway - I am getting off topic on my own post. So, it seems like staying at Chaweng for a week will be feasible, compared to 6 months ago. So I'll go ahead and take a look at a few places there. Thanks.

Hi Everyone, I've heard Samui is slowly getting busier, and Chaweng is coming back to life. Best guess, will mid-Chaweng area (say Arkbar to Central Festival) be a ghost town for Songkran this year, or is it looking promising to have a reasonable variety of bars and restaurants to choose from? Thanks in advance.

That should be fine. I've been up and down several times, they just ask for the Mor Prom. Separately, if you want to contact Bangkok Airways, go to the Facebook page and message them on Facebook messenger and they are usually both responsive and helpful.

Dear All, I am interested to study psychology. Not for work, just because I find it very interesting and would like to learn more in a structured way. I work full time in Bangkok, 9-5, so looking for something part-time. Nights, weekend, maybe online with some occasional face-to-face contact time. I would love to hear from anyone that might know of some options. Many thanks in advance.