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by turok
Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: News
Topic: Hua Hin villages declared disaster zone
Replies: 19
Views: 2224

Hua Hin villages declared disaster zone

Eight villages in Hua Hin have been declared a disaster zone after temperatures hit 10C, chilling residents who live without electricity. Full Story http://www.bangkokpost.com/151208_News/15Dec2008_news04.php Any permanent residents care to confirm this? Do I need to re-think my packing requirements...
by turok
Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:01 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Metabolic syndrome
Replies: 14
Views: 1889

Perhaps you are like many people that freak out when such things are being tested and get a home kit for DIY. I don't know if my doctor was just being kind, but he told me there is something called 'White Coat Hypertension' that gives elevated readings whenever I'm around medical staff (and, No - i...
by turok
Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:00 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand limits tourists cash to $20k
Replies: 7
Views: 1155

Note to self:

Don't pack more than 600,000bhat for 2 weeks holiday!!!! :shock:


:cheers:
by turok
Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:49 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand's Revered King Hospitalized
Replies: 5
Views: 1009

I'm sure we all wish His Majesty a speedy and complete recovery.
by turok
Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:25 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Risk of Malaria in HH area
Replies: 10
Views: 2645

Benedictus, this advice has been previously given in other threads, but I thought it worth repeating in light of the increased incidence of Dengue Fever more than malaria. Malaria tends to be more prevalent in jungle areas whereas dengue can be contracted in more built up areas (bit of a generalisat...