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owenm

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  1. RA is a very painful auto immune disease particularly if left untreated. I have had RA for more than 10 yrs, and when correctly treated can lead to remission or semi normality. It is crucial to have regular blood tests every 3-4 mths to check on CRP levels and liver function levels, which can show normal results when your medication is under control for your particular condition. I am taking Hydroxacloriquin 200mg daily (same as Plaquinel), Methotrexate 1x a week, with Folic Acid 5mg daily 6x weekly, but not on Methatrexate day. Arava can be taken 3x a week if still not under control. Unfortunately taking these meds can also lead to ED.. The magic med that works wonders for severe RA sufferers is a biologic drug called Humira, which is sold in pen form for self injection fortnightly in the West but in Thailand with the hotter climate, performs equally taken only monthly. Humira isn't avail in Thailand as I was bringing over from AUS every 6-8 mths. PBS price AU$42 per month, normal price around AU$1600. Very expensive but works wonders. Must be refrigerated which isn't easy when bringing into Thailand on long flights but with cooler packs can do and maintain low temps. Seeing a rheumatoligist at Siriraj Hosp in Bkk which does bloods in 2 hrs and reasonable pricing..
  2. South Korean manufactured film, with 99% UV A and B filtration and a dark grey metallic tint would be the best investment. Avoid inferior Chinese tint film that will definitely not perform as well. The labour component cost will be the same, but the film cost may be 100-150% more but well worth the additional investment. Seek out a reputable business that specialises in premium door, window and car tinting.. Heat reduction, additional insulation, less glare and fade reducing of furnishings are the benefits of using a premium film material. And insist on a one year plus warranty. Try Google or a reputable new car dealership for recommendations, would be my suggestion. And South Korean manufacturer..
  3. The International Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate, which many countries have for international travel only, records your passport details, nationality, expiry date etc, and is recommended for ALL international travel. The standard yellow book is acceptable for domestic and in Thailand use, but not recognised for international travel by other countries, that require an internationally recognised certificate..
  4. Pie Face are an Aussie pie chain making beef pies as well as chicken and vege. But unlike Maccas and Burger King that basically use their same recipe and ingredients worldwide with some local menu exceptions, Pie Face are a total let-down in Thailand. A sugar laced pastry over a beef or chicken pie was a total turn-off. Absolutely horrible, and with balls of fat in their beef mix. Nothing like their Aussie recipe. I know Thais love sugar and sweet foods in general, but in a savoury pie? I wrote on their Thai FB and expressed my displeasure at their offerings, and asked why they have changed the recipe? No reply back. I would have been a regular customer if their pies were decent.
  5. 6.3% of Thais are fully vaccinated. How many have had Sinovac? Singapore has now excluded anyone vaccinated with Sinovac from their inoculation figures due to its low effacy rate against Delta.
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