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Simple question. I checked 15 pages of threads but did not find this.
My Thai wife has a 10-year US.Tourist Visa issued in 2013. Her Thai passport recently expired and she is waiting for the new one in the mail.
Does anyone know the procedure for transfering this visa to her new passport? A visit to (appointment with) the US Embassy? Waiting period?
Thanks in advance.
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If you haven't delivered...
We had our baby (2.5. years ago) at BNH Hospital on Soi Convent. C-Section & 4 nights room was about 65,000 baht.
We were very pleased with the BNH pre=natal and delivery care. Our daughter is perfect.
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Good information about skin cancer treatment in Bangkok.
I have an additional question for those in the know...
At Bumrungrad do they do sentinel Lymph node biopsies (aka: Lymphoscintigraphy Spect CT) for diagnosing whether melanoma cancer cells have spread to the lymph nodes?
Any other hospitals in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Pattaya do this?
A brief follow-up...
I went to Bangkok Hospital for treatment (i.e., CT Scan, Lymphoscintigraphy Spect CT, sentinel lymph node biopsies, melanoma wide excision). The treating oncologist was Dr. Tanaphon Maipang.
Fortunately, no cancer was found beyond the original scrape biopsy location.
I am very happy with the care I received,
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Back to my original question...
I've been advised by a top US cancer surgeon to have a sentinel node biopsy concurrently with surgery to remove a melanoma. The location of the melanoma does not foretell which lymph node may be affected.
At Bumrungrad (or any other Thai hospitals) -- do they do sentinel Lymph node biopsies (using a Lymphoscintigraphy Spect CT) for diagnosing whether melanoma cancer cells have spread to the lymph nodes?
Thanks.
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Sentinel lymph node biopsy is usually done by taking a sample of lymph nodes closest to the cancer to see if any spread to them. Lymphoscintigraphy on the other hand means uses a special technique to map the lymph drainage in order to determine which node that would be, if it is not already evident (which depending in the location of a cancer, it may already be). . It is usually done for breast cancer where the lymph system is large and complex.
Virtually any large hospital can do a sentinel lymph node biopsy, for an type of cancer. I don't know how many can do so using lymphoscintigraphy but frankly in melanoma that would be the least of my concerns. The bigger issue is the skills of the surgeon is recognizing suspicious lesions/nodes and in excising enough tissue, and in the case of melanoma especially, the skills of the pathologists in reading the slide need to be considered. There is very little experience with melanoma in Thailand, only a handful of docs that are really up on it.
If you need a specialist in melanoma let me know, it is quite some time since I last researched this but if I recall, the few there are, were at Siriraj. Please specify if the melanoma has already been confirmed.
Yes, initial excision diagnosed as melanoma. Further excision and lymphoscintigraphy to determine possible spreading is the recommended course of action.
What about oncologist Dr. Rattiya Cheewakraingkrai at Chiang Mai RAM Hospital?
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Good information about skin cancer treatment in Bangkok.
I have an additional question for those in the know...
At Bumrungrad do they do sentinel Lymph node biopsies (aka: Lymphoscintigraphy Spect CT) for diagnosing whether melanoma cancer cells have spread to the lymph nodes?
Any other hospitals in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Pattaya do this?
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Something I wonder about as the country slowly descends into mob rule, will farangs become targets for their rage? I keep hearing that many Thais hate us and only put up with us because we spend money. I don't know how true this is or even what percentage hate us if it is true but something to think about perhaps.
I walked among the crowd at Metropolitan police headquarters a few weeks ago, I could hear people say "farang this & farang that..."
It might have been พลัง pa lang - energy, power, strength - a staple phrase in rousing political speeches . .
(btw, I posted this yesterday and it got deleted - What? Too inflammatory?
I did not hear this ("falang") in the speeches, but in the crowd. .
What I heard was people in the tightly packed crowd commenting on the fact that a "falang" was at their party & "look, he's taking photos." There did not seem to be malice to it, rather, just a tone of surprise.
The comparison with the 2010 UDD rally is probably not valid as the red shirts were "living" at Ratchaprasong. The Suthep-led folks were obviously just out for the Sunday afternoon. The big Siam malls were all closed, too, which may have pissed a few people off.
Anyways, the fact that I am a farang is pointed out to me on a regular basis...
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Something I wonder about as the country slowly descends into mob rule, will farangs become targets for their rage? I keep hearing that many Thais hate us and only put up with us because we spend money. I don't know how true this is or even what percentage hate us if it is true but something to think about perhaps.
I walked among the crowd at Metropolitan police headquarters a few weeks ago, I could hear people say "farang this & farang that..."
While I was not concerned as it felt like a harmless gathering, it was in stark contrast to what I experienced in the same location in 2010 when the UDD was there.
As a street photographer, I don't think I would venture anywhere near the "mad mob" at this point in time.
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Just political thuggery -- Thai style. Anyone who gets in the way is beaten down -- literally.
Anyone who believes that Suthep and his well-heeled supporters don't want total insurrection is missing the "big picture" perspective.
This will just continue escalate and nothing good will come of it. Get the body bags ready.
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The Nation obviously does not want to say that Pheu Thai's Pongsapat Pongcharoen is going to win.
It would upset the hands that feed them.
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Colombians are nortorious for planned robberies of gem dealers in the US. They follow them and wait for the right moment.
I had a friend -- a goldsmith -- who has his vehicle stolen by Colombians while he was traveling to a gem show.
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A couple of questions related to this thread...
I have a retirement visa "extension" issued in Jomtien last August. I also have a multi-entry permit. The extension expires next month.
Can I apply for another one year multi-entry permit before the expiration?
Or, do I have to apply for a new one year extension (with all req. docs) and a new multi-entry permit?
Also...
I need to make a 90-day report prior to July 15.
Do you think the Jomtiern office will allow me to apply for my new extension (and/or multi-entry permit) at this time (my extension ends Aug. 25)?
Thanks for your input.
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I thought I read Larry was caught red handed handling the "pimp" money ?
...and you believe everything the BiB reports to the media..?
do you have another version of events to share? You do not believe the staff handed him the money?
Nope. Yep...
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I thought I read Larry was caught red handed handling the "pimp" money ?
...and you believe everything the BiB reports to the media..?
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I think this "bust" is a load of BS. Just a very public set-up and shakedown, nothing else.
Larry, the bar manager, is a good guy. One of the nicer guys you will ever meet in the LOS.
Sure, they have dancers and hostesses, but the place is about as naughty as the TV bar "Cheers"...
If you desire some company of one of the hostesses, you pay the bar to relieve her fron her shift obligation. Anything else that might happen is a private arrangement between you and the lady. Secrets has no part in it. This "all in" report is BS.
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An aspect overlooked in this discussion is that paying a higher wage will lead to more domestic consumption (spending).
Thailand needs to strengthen this aspect of its economy to become less reliant on global demand for cheap products.
Adapting to the fickle nature of manufacturing (e.g., companies relocating elsewhere) is just part of this change.
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There is little risk to the public health because the government says so.
Thats that. What a joke !
Nope, it's because The Nation says the government says so...big difference.
What about Dengue Fever? It's already been declared an epidemic. Logic would deduce it will become worse?
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The is a orthopedic foot specialist -- Dr. Cherdpong -- at BNH Hospital (Silom Soi Convent). I went to him for an exam and found him to be very competent. They make custom orthotics right in his office.
see: http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/health/186244/soothing-your-soles
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Everyone was very pleasant & helpful!
Security wise, it's like a visit to San Quentin, though.
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I just did this back in August.
Made the appointment online. Showed up on time. Added 50+ pages. Also got my income verification affidavit (for a Non-O-A Visa) at the same time. No snags. $132us on my credit card.
The only problem was I had to sit and watch Fox News in the waiting area! Freakin' conservatives!
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I was in Viet Nam when they implemented their mandatory helmet law.
People either wore a helmet, or the police fined them and confiscated their motorbikes on the spot.
Some things communist countries just do better.
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Anybody ever read Mad magazine in the States?
There was a cartoon series in it called "Spy versus Spy."
IMO, this comic strip pretty much sums up what is going on in Thailand these days.
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Well, on the ground here in Bangkok support is very strong for the Reds.
Increasing amounts of traffic with red flags driving around.
I would even suggest support is growing, now that more people are seeing past the propaganda this is "just Thaksin" and realising some people are at last standing up to the elites and their corruption.
Hopefully the House will be dissolved soon and the power returned to the lovely Thai people who can have a vote and excercise their Democratic rights.
Well done the reds, and well done the people of Bangkok for supporting them, cheering them, giving out food and drink !!!!!!!
LOL ... strange that NOBODy supports your views and that they are not seen by anyone that is actually on the ground in Thailand
That there are SOME taxi-drivers that are pro Thaksin is true. Other than that your post is just subjective propoganda.
I was at Siam last night about 11pm, walked through the entire rally, and I would have to say I had a strong 'feeling' from people in the crowd that they are expressing themselves w/o reservation. Just good Thai people who want their country to consider their views.
As I left I could see many people coming to join the rally. Besides, night time is the best time to be out and about in BKK this time of year.
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Thanks. Appreciate the quick answer.