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by Benroon
Thu Sep 07, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Napping
Replies: 22
Views: 13388

Re: Napping

But I know many people are unable to snooze for only 20-30 minutes, they go off deeply and find it hard to wake and to function properly afterwards. So yes, it's 'horses for courses'. I'm one of those and usually feel worse if I've slept during the day (unless a hangover is involved)! Yep I'm one o...
by Benroon
Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Royal pardon reduces Thaksin’s jail term to one year
Replies: 7
Views: 3664

Re: Royal pardon reduces Thaksin’s jail term to one year

As a billionaire I would still rather be holed up in California, Paris, Milan (definitely not London) than a year in ANY hospital then released into Thailand. There's even more to this than meets the eye I reckon
by Benroon
Thu Aug 31, 2023 11:14 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thai household debt deeper than ever
Replies: 99
Views: 222035

Re: Thai household debt deeper than ever

I wonder how much of this household debt is legitimate or loan shark? Is either even measured? Go down any street and you will see business cards lying in the street, especially in the mornings before local businesses have swept them up. If you've ever wondered what they are, they all contain a numb...
by Benroon
Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thai household debt deeper than ever
Replies: 99
Views: 222035

Re: Thai household debt deeper than ever

Thats not how it works, interest rate rises are to bring inflation under control which will do far more to raise people levels of debt. Look at the mess the UK is in because the Bank of England didn't raise them quickly enough. Wrong, its exactly how it works. When interest rates go up, banks incre...
by Benroon
Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Electronic cigarettes/vapes in Hua Hin and Thailand
Replies: 38
Views: 52026

Re: Electronic cigarettes/vapes in Hua Hin and Thailand

warmn40s wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:09 am Are there hawkers around Bintabaht selling vapes and kamagra/cialis … I’m arriving next week and NEED my meds.
Over the counter kamagra anywhere?
Thank you for your help
Theres a seperate thread with all the information you need. However it's sold virtually everywhere I'm told.
by Benroon
Sat Aug 19, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thai household debt deeper than ever
Replies: 99
Views: 222035

Re: Thai household debt deeper than ever

I always tip via the windscreen clean, but for filling up no not usually.

I was reading about a tips article today as it happens, whilst in the US they will chase you down the street if you don't tip, in many parts of Japan they find it insulting!
by Benroon
Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand tourism situation
Replies: 1944
Views: 333699

Re: Thailand tourism situation

The absence of Chinese tourists affects many Countries, including the UK. A couple of weeks back, The Times ran an article about it (no link, sorry). That has to be a good thing right? No more spitting in the street or eating like they're the only ones in the restaurants! The markets are pricing in...
by Benroon
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Major Economic Issues For Thailand
Replies: 157
Views: 262153

Re: Major Economic Issues For Thailand

Years ago I tried to enquire as to where all the repossessions end up - as in any country I was met with several brick walls, people not wanting others to enjoy the benefits I guess. What was interesting was we went to all the main banks and they all told us they don't do car loans and only knew of ...
by Benroon
Wed Aug 09, 2023 10:01 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand general election fundamentally flawed: Human Rights Watch
Replies: 208
Views: 64955

Re: Thailand general election fundamentally flawed: Human Rights Watch

This article from last week goes someway to explaining the present situation: https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/07/30/thailands-emerging-new-political-alignment/ Thank you Steve that was a good read but Thailand has missed a golden opportunity for a new beginning, so sad. It's only delayed - there...
by Benroon
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Waterworks down below
Replies: 20
Views: 13123

Re: Waterworks down below

I see that the window to his clinic has “AndroUrology” in bold letters, plus mention of “Prostate” and “Hormone Replacement Therapy” and a few other things. We did not get into that topic, as my Testosterone level was normal. First time I’ve seen any mention of TRT in Hua Hin. In demand in Pattaya,...
by Benroon
Wed Aug 02, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thai household debt deeper than ever
Replies: 99
Views: 222035

Re: Thai household debt deeper than ever

Lets make everyone's debts a bit bigger shall we ... Thailand set to hike key interest rate to 9-year high The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is poised to deliver another rate increase in line with an unwavering post-pandemic tightening strategy despite rapid disinflation and political gridlock. The centra...
by Benroon
Mon Jun 12, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Biopsy due to possible skin cancer on face
Replies: 21
Views: 15437

Re: Biopsy due to possible skin cancer on face

Don't wish to be rude but why would you go to a forum rather than just phone the hospital/clinic/doctor ? Because whilst not expressly stating it he's obviously looking for general feedback/advice/assurances from other members Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk Allow me to ask if there is anyon...
by Benroon
Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Biopsy due to possible skin cancer on face
Replies: 21
Views: 15437

Re: Biopsy due to possible skin cancer on face

Don't wish to be rude but why would you go to a forum rather than just phone the hospital/clinic/doctor ?
by Benroon
Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Coronavirus/Covid-19
Topic: Booster Vaccines - Covid 19
Replies: 544
Views: 98045

Re: Booster Vaccines - Covid 19

Back on subject, unless you're medically vulnerable I think the case for constant booster vaccines is diminishing. I had the first two and then one booster, all Moderna. I got Covid for the first time long after the booster and well after everyone was telling me another was overdue, but I had absolu...
by Benroon
Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: Coronavirus/Covid-19
Topic: Booster Vaccines - Covid 19
Replies: 544
Views: 98045

Re: Booster Vaccines - Covid 19

I must be living in a different Hua Hin. Regarding PCR tests, my daughter who flies to the US a couple of times a year has never had a problem. Of course PCR tests do take a bit longer so you have to plan for that. Since they've been dropped and replaced with an ATK test it's that much easier. Walk...