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by Robinhood
Sun Jul 21, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: News
Topic: Hua Hin Town Plan nears approval after nearly a decade in development
Replies: 1
Views: 3745

Re: Hua Hin Town Plan nears approval after nearly a decade in development

Looks like the need for some new bar areas has been forgotten again.
by Robinhood
Thu Jun 27, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Has anyone has an MRI Scan at a Hua Hin Hospital ?
Replies: 18
Views: 10366

Re: Tinnitus/scans

Just noticed this old thread. Did anyone find anything to cure or reduce tinnitus?
by Robinhood
Mon Jun 10, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Thai Social Security
Replies: 12
Views: 6512

Re: Thai Social Security

If I've not heard anything about he age eligibility for Thais joining the 435 Baht a month scheme, I'll head down to the Social Security Office on Phekersam road, and post anything relevant.
by Robinhood
Sun Jun 09, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Thai Social Security
Replies: 12
Views: 6512

Re: Thai national health insurance for foreigners

BB, I think 60 is considered pretty old in Thailand! I read that not so long ago, the majority of Thais' used to die in their late 50's? I still feel relatively young even though I also have six score on the door. :roll: My thoughts with the insurance, is that if the parents need more expensive trea...
by Robinhood
Sun Jun 09, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Thai Social Security
Replies: 12
Views: 6512

Thai Social Security

I know the thread title is for foreigners, but I want to find out if Thai nationals, nearing 70, can opt into the 30 Baht or 435 Baht schemes run by the Thai government. The elderly parents of Mrs Robinhood still farm, and pay as they go at the local hospital in Issan. It might be a good move for me...
by Robinhood
Fri May 24, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Hua Hin hospital special medical clinic
Replies: 192
Views: 79452

Re: Hua Hin hospital special medical clinic

Excellent article 404cameljocky. I think the requirement for the yellow Tabian Taan or house book registration is for the insurance after you leave your employer. While you work for your employer, they will deduct the fee from you salary. I think the key point is to realise you have six months after...
by Robinhood
Wed May 22, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Hua Hin hospital special medical clinic
Replies: 192
Views: 79452

Re: Hua Hin hospital special medical clinic

My superficial understanding is that Thai's and Farangs with Work Permits can opt to pay into the 400B scheme. I know Thais who pay 400B into the scheme every month at 7-11 They get their medicine free, subsidised dentistry (they pay the first 900B) and, things like scans at very low prices. One obs...
by Robinhood
Tue May 21, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Hua Hin hospital special medical clinic
Replies: 192
Views: 79452

Re: Hua Hin hospital special medical clinic

Hi, I've been following threads about the Premium Clinic/SMC Clinic for a few years now. I always thought SMC seemed a reasonable offer for Falangs who were prepared to pay a little more to avoid the worst of the queues at HH Hospital. This year it feels like SMC have reduced the services offered, m...
by Robinhood
Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: Education
Topic: Thailand ranked 'very low' in English proficiency index
Replies: 5
Views: 11078

Re: Thailand ranked 'very low' in English proficiency index

What's the point of an English proficiency index?

If I conducted a Thai proficiency test in my hometown, in The U.K. The result would contain a zero ot two

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by Robinhood
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Speaking Thai
Topic: Thai language and script website
Replies: 9
Views: 7569

Re: Thai language and script website

Also you can try on this site http://www.thai-language.com/ This looks a great site Joelle. However for some reason the audio doesn't work?? Audio fine on all other sites? Don't know why as the sound works fine for me Fixed it, I had to go into the sites settings and change WAV to MP3. Works a trea...
by Robinhood
Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: Speaking Thai
Topic: Thai language and script website
Replies: 9
Views: 7569

Re: Thai language and script website

joelle wrote: Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:21 pm Also you can try on this site
http://www.thai-language.com/
This looks a great site Joelle. However for some reason the audio doesn't work??
Audio fine on all other sites?
by Robinhood
Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Best massage in Hua Hin?
Replies: 10
Views: 14003

Re: Best massage in Hua Hin?

Motyduke,

Where would you say the massage shops offer amazing, and above average service?
by Robinhood
Fri Feb 03, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Electronic cigarettes/vapes in Hua Hin and Thailand
Replies: 38
Views: 52015

Re: Electronic cigarettes/vapes in Hua Hin and Thailand

Only in Thailand.

Vaping is illegal, but smoking Cannabis* is legal.

I'm personally not interested in either, but don't mind what others do as long as I don't get the smoke/fumes.

*for medical reasons 55
by Robinhood
Thu Dec 01, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: Speaking Thai
Topic: Kao's many meanings
Replies: 23
Views: 12848

Re: Kao's many meanings

Another I don't think has been mentioned.

เข้า or Koa, short with a falling tone means enter.

Not to be confused with ข้าว, meaning rice which is long with a falling tone.
by Robinhood
Sat Oct 08, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Legitimate massage
Replies: 27
Views: 8265

Re: Legitimate massage

Another legit massage shop is Lucky Massage, close to Market Village, the cleanest massage shop I've seen.

About 100m south of MV with a green colour scheme.