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by Georgy Porgy
Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:10 am
Forum: News
Topic: Mass deportations of Cambodian/Burmese/Laotians
Replies: 10
Views: 1151

An article in The Nation on 5th Feb, says deportations of karen has stopped due to International pressure (sorry can't work out posting link).
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by Georgy Porgy
Thu May 21, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Blood Pressure Question
Replies: 13
Views: 2272

There is alot of new info on asthma medication, and the guru's say the medication (ventolin, at least), is much over prescribed and used. Have you a family history of Cholesterol and what are your ratios for good and bad, that is the key issue? Sounds like you are doing good thing trying to get off ...
by Georgy Porgy
Thu May 21, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Blood Pressure Question
Replies: 13
Views: 2272

There is alot of new info on asthma medication, and the guru's say the medication (ventolin, at least), is much over prescribed and used. Have you a family history of Cholesterol and what are your ratios for good and bad, that is the key issue? Sounds like you are doing good thing trying to get off ...
by Georgy Porgy
Thu May 21, 2009 1:51 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Blood Pressure Question
Replies: 13
Views: 2272

You have not got high blood pressure at all, currently, if those are your current readings.
What was your BP before you started on meds, and also what is BP while on the meds?
by Georgy Porgy
Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Old Spectacles
Replies: 13
Views: 1449

Thai Prisons also need glasses.
Address: Klongprem Hospital, Ngam Wongwan Road, Lard Yao, Jatujak, Bangkok 10900.
They will be distributed from there to Regional Prisons.
by Georgy Porgy
Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Lao General visits refugee camp in Thailand
Replies: 7
Views: 881

Not Sex, drugs or Rock and Roll.

JUST 91 CHILDREN LOCKED UP FOR 22 HOURS A DAY.

No comment HHAD?

So, there the children will stay, because no one knows or cares.
Seems the Expats are getting more like the Thai Government every day. :cuss:
by Georgy Porgy
Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:02 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Lao General visits refugee camp in Thailand
Replies: 7
Views: 881

This is a very topical issue at the moment as the Thais and Laos try to grow closer together. The main problem is the issue of Refugees. Thousands have moved to America over the years and all countries are trying to stem the tide. Offering homes, and forced repatriation, to frightened people in Pech...
by Georgy Porgy
Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:42 am
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand accused of abusing asylum seekers
Replies: 73
Views: 6319

Yes, and it is always men. :guns:
by Georgy Porgy
Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Is this the start of another Coup?
Replies: 212
Views: 18658

Mods you better step - there is a suggestion in the above post about someone who cannot be mentioned.
I think the Poster is out of Thailand and may not realise the seriousness of his suggested line of discussion. :shock:
by Georgy Porgy
Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Murdered Britons
Replies: 24
Views: 3099

What's the news? - can't open the website! :cuss:
by Georgy Porgy
Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:35 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Being pregnant in Hua Hin
Replies: 20
Views: 3047

A bit off topic but baby related - daughter in law went in to labour in London this morning, still waiting for news :roll: Apparently ante natal treatment and hospitals a bit disconcerting over there too. Will be out in 12 hours :shock: Just remember that if there is anything you are worried about l...
by Georgy Porgy
Tue Sep 05, 2006 5:29 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Grief - How do you deal with it?
Replies: 28
Views: 3994

Particularly timely post - personality Steve Irwin, the crocodile man, died tragically yesterday and the papers and TV are full of it in UK, USA and Australia. :( Back to the post - grief is one of those "awkward" themes, and as foreigners living abroad we should be even more mindful of ou...
by Georgy Porgy
Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:31 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Nursing homes for elderly in Hua Hin
Replies: 12
Views: 3150

Nursing Home for Elderly in Hua Hin

There is no equivalent for his type of facility in Thailand. Thais keep their "olds" at home with a personal maid 24 hours a day, if necessary. Youngest gaughter may also be kept at home to look after Mum and Dad. :( So, if you want to live in Thailand, and accomodate older family members ...