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  1. Oftentimes skin issues e.g. atopic dermatitis, eczema, etc. are triggered by environmental, medicinal, or foods and it's a matter of thresholds. I can drink a beer or two. Any more than 2 every 5 days and I get a reaction on the back of my hands. An allergist did some tests and found that the lead content in hops trigger my hypersensitivity to minute amount of ingested lead. If I stop drinking beer the outbreak slowly leaves in a few days. Some beers react more than others with my sensitivity. China's "Harbin" beer, which I like with spicy foods, reacts after 1 beer. Try to be mindful of what may trigger the breakout unless it's purely genetic. I found an OTC balm that is very helpful for me albeit a lot more expensive than what is recommended for 25 baht. I have wasted money on Protopic, steroids, calcineurin inhibitors, coal tar, and vitamin D analogues with very little efficacy. I tried this cream recommended by the Singapore Skin Centre and it is very helpful, "SUU BALM". I bought it in a Bangkok pharmacy but it is available on Lazada and Shoppee. I also use it as an aftershave balm as it has menthol and 5 ceramides, among other no nonsense ingredients, which makes sense to me as an aftershave. SUU cream costs about 600 baht per tube. A small pea sized amount goes a long way. Best of luck in finding relief. Cheers
  2. I can't recall. I want retired at the time and the company insurance paid. I am certain that the hospital/Dr. could provide an estimate. I am certain it wasn't cheap. The pre-op was extraordinarily thorough: antibacterial face wash, antibiotic drops in both eyes every 10 minutes for an hour. A mild dose of Valium prior to the procedure. No anesthesia. They use advanced equipment, GE and Siemens, to insure proper alignment of the implants. Eye cup is used for 2 nights after surgery then all is normal. Cataracts advance incrementally so I lost all reference to clear vision until the procedure was over. I was amazed at the clarity and acuity of sight post op. The first week everything in daily life took on a jewel like clarity. I am really pleased with the difference. Almost forgot that the implants are UV protective so no issues going forward. Best of luck
  3. I was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes. I also had astigmatism and wore progressive lenses. I had Toric corneal transplants placed in both eyes. The operation was outpatient and I had one eye done and the other the following week. I was actually able to walk home an hour after the procedure. I was thoroughly impressed with Dr. Keerati Pungpapong at Bumrungrad. It would be difficult for me to find a better physician in California. Outstanding patient interaction, highly skilled, with excellent care. It's been 5 years and my eyes never bother me and my vision is excellent.
  4. The guy requires a psych evaluation and drug testing.
  5. Hope all lives are spared. The Changwat governors should be held accountable. I have been to provinces in Issan where the local government and people are doing a decent job in limiting fires. How? By offering alternatives such as raising cattle.
  6. According to sleep science, the optimal room temperature for good nighttime sleep is around 65°F (18.3°C). This recommendation is based on your body’s internal temperature regulation, which follows a circadian rhythm. During a 24-hour period, your body’s internal temperature naturally shifts, and this rhythm plays a crucial role in your sleep quality. As you sleep, your core body temperature drops, and a cooler room makes it easier to fall and stay asleep. Most doctors recommend keeping the thermostat set between 60 to 68°F (15.6 to 20°C) for the most comfortable sleep.
  7. According to sleep science, the optimal room temperature for good nighttime sleep is around 65°F (18.3°C). This recommendation is based on your body’s internal temperature regulation, which follows a circadian rhythm1. During a 24-hour period, your body’s internal temperature naturally shifts, and this rhythm plays a crucial role in your sleep quality. As you sleep, your core body temperature drops, and a cooler room makes it easier to fall and stay asleep. Most doctors recommend keeping the thermostat set between 60 to 68°F (15.6 to 20°C) for the most comfortable sleep2. So, aim for a cozy and cool sleep environment to promote restful nights! 😴🌙
  8. According to Dr. Lee, Mao's physician, he had sex with girls 14 and under. He never washed afterward as he needed their Yin to balance his prodigious Yang.
  9. I am sorry that I can't respond to banks in Issan. In Bangkok the bank branch you choose can be a deciding factor. Particular branches are familiar with the process and are more amenable to facilitating opening an account. It will be a savings account if you want a retirement visa. They will provide a debit card to access your funds from an ATM/ADM. Once the account is done and you have obtained your O visa you will want to open an account at a branch closet to where you will be living. In Thailand the banks charge a nominal fee for use in areas outside the province of your chosen bank office. You will want to bring your passport with entry visa and O application. If there are additional requirements, such as a consulate notarization, they will advise. I opened one account with Kasikorn, Sukhumvit Soi 33 and at Bangkok Bank Emporium (this branch closed and is now across the street at Emportia). Both were familiar with the process. An agent can assist. I have been working with the same agent for 6 years,after trying two others, that has made the process almost effortless. He only works in Bangkok and Chonburi in terms of immigration support. Send me a DM if you are interested in his contact details. Best of luck.
  10. I can highly recommend Dr Kirati Pungpapong at Bumrungrad. He performed two Toric corneal transplants for me. I don't think I could have received better treatment anywhere and I have lived in 8 countries (5 in Europe, 2 N. America, 1 Africa).
  11. A bit more precisely ~50 million of 350 million Americans. The stories of the 50 million sells more news advertising hence it's dominance in the news. It appears that 14% of MAGA people generate +90% of the news. I vote from abroad in my little effort to reduce the idiocy.
  12. Another expert selling their "book". When the % risk rises above a tolerable level address the root cause. Oye.
  13. AFTER MANY NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES Agoda is one of the worst and disingenuous operators in the business. I have escalated their theft of my money on several occasions to their attorneys in SEA and at their holding company Booking Holdings in New York. They were culpable in all cases and finally paid me. The only means of escalation was through their corporate compliance link at Booking Holdings in NY. They are obligated to respond and close out compliance concerns per U.S. law. They have a service rating of 1.5 out of 5 with the U.S. Better Business Bureau a nonprofit consumer advocacy group. Most of the BBB issues are financial disputes lodged by clients. Of course BBB ratings are typically skewed due to people requesting their help to resolve a poor service experience. I used the Agoda quite a bit prior to a string of poor customer service and outright double charges. The management are not service oriented. They are just platform operators who measure things like time on the platform per use (stickiness) and other website performance metrics. They care do not care about individual client service and their vendor management is sorely lacking oversight. The management are computer engineers and McKinsey consultant types running service operations. I view no broad real time service experience in their interactions only arrogant educational and theoretical tunnel vision. Booking Holdings is the parent company who also runs Priceline.com and Booking.com. One might think the internal business processes would be shared or are similar but I find Booking.com and Priceline far superior. Booking.com occasionally is a bit more expensive but I would rather pay them the 100-200 baht more since I don't want the stress and they don't scam me and correct service issues immediately. Agoda has more listings in Thailand so I scan their listings and then contact the accomodations directly if not listed on Booking.com. Your service experience may differ than mine but I have made it a point of self respect to not deal with Agoda anymore. Agoda lost me as a customer forever. Note: My perspective is from 30+ years as a trained industrial engineer and senior international operations management executive for a $105 billion service company. I have boots on the ground experience in service delivery. Lived in 8 countries and worked in 85 supporting my management groups. I am certified in Six Sigma and LEAN. Retired now so I am basically a bum who volunteers Best of luck with Agoda. Hope your experience is better than mine.
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