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by berlinmichael
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Replacement knee surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 1254

Re: Replacement knee surgery

Thanks again for the responses! I have seen two orthopaedic doctors here in Hua Hin and had an X-ray. The original problem is damage to a much reduced meniscus in both knees though one much worse than the other. The last doctor thought that if the cortisone injection didn't help ( it didn't!) then h...
by berlinmichael
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:19 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Replacement knee surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 1254

Re: Replacement knee surgery

Can someone give me the name of the doctor or clinic referred to as opposite HH hospital? Thanks again...
by berlinmichael
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Replacement knee surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 1254

Re: Replacement knee surgery

Thanks again for the responses!

Big Boy thanks for sharing your son's experience. I was wondering how long is the stay in hospital? Are you able to walk (with crutches maybe) after the operation? and what is full recovery time expected to be?
by berlinmichael
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Replacement knee surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 1254

Re: Replacement knee surgery

Thanks for the responses! Unfortunately I don't have health insurance.......what kind of prices are we looking at?
by berlinmichael
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Replacement knee surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 1254

Re: Replacement knee surgery

Thanks for sharing your experience 404....I was nervous about an operation....now I'm really scared ! I've heard good reports about Bumrungrad in Bangkok. Do you know whether this procedure is available in Hua Hin?
by berlinmichael
Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:50 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Replacement knee surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 1254

Replacement knee surgery

I've had problems with my knees for many years now. In recent years I've managed to balance activities / exercise with the need to rest and recuperate. This year, however, the painful knee has become much worse and all activity has ceased. Two cortisone injections so far this year has not improved t...
by berlinmichael
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Which Hua Hin Area Attraction Is Your Number 1
Replies: 29
Views: 1415

Re: Which Hua Hin Area Attraction Is Your Number 1

I had my Thai brother in law and wife from Bangkok as visitors last week. The highlight they told me was the kite surfing school at the Anchor Bar, Khao Tao Beach. Watching the surfers in the late afternoon sun was spectacular - it was very windy! I didn't have the sea food but was told it was fresh...
by berlinmichael
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: 'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc
Replies: 806
Views: 81790

Re: 'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc

Thanks for the responses - I was told at Bluport that the necessary change to my retirement visa O would need to be made at the main out of town immigration office
by berlinmichael
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: 'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc
Replies: 806
Views: 81790

Retirement Visa Upgrade

I currently have a standard retirement visa which does not allow travel outside of Thailand. I'm planning a trip to the UK next month and aware that I need to change my visa to allow exit and re entry. My question is do I need to book my flights before going to Immigration therefore having the dates...
by berlinmichael
Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: After Dark
Topic: Hua Hin live music scene
Replies: 27
Views: 16176

Re: Hua Hin live music scene

Pre covid I was a regular at Rock Zone before it moved to its current location. The band Thairish played several nights a week and were excellent. I have since seen them play at Coco 51 and The Pub but recently they seem to have disappeared. I don't go into town much these days but I wondered if any...
by berlinmichael
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:07 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread
Replies: 1690
Views: 281813

Re: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread

I would be reluctant at this time to purchase an EV. The fear is the continued development of battery technology could make your EV almost redundant (and therefore worthless) overnight. I am sure they will become more efficient with improved range and quicker battery charging but who knows when? And...
by berlinmichael
Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Traffic Lights at Khao Tao Junction
Replies: 15
Views: 2397

Re: Traffic Lights at Khao Tao Junction

They were not open today though they do look complete
by berlinmichael
Wed Sep 06, 2023 11:05 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand tourism situation
Replies: 1860
Views: 192429

Re: Thailand tourism situation

I have experience of Russians and their dreadful behaviour. There are significant numbers in Berlin where their loutish, rude and loud behaviour is blatant and deplored. Some years ago I stayed at Hard Rock Hotel, Pattaya which had a group of Russian tourists. The guys were typically loutish, loud a...
by berlinmichael
Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:46 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Napping
Replies: 18
Views: 1376

Re: Napping

A famous napper was Winston Churchill who always took an afternoon nap but then worked through to the early hours of the morning. Apparently this was also fuelled by prodigious quantities of brandy and/or champagne! In my opinion the greatest ever Englishman though clearly flawed.....
by berlinmichael
Mon Sep 04, 2023 11:06 pm
Forum: South Of Hua Hin
Topic: Khao Tao Lake
Replies: 281
Views: 33815

Re: Khao Tao Lake

The water level in the lake is down by approx 1M but not the same level across the lake. The southern end is at 15-20cm at the edge but more so on the northern and western sides. You have to wonder what they are doing ? Also the water is no longer flowing to the fishing village and likely to get sti...