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well any clinic should do this for about 50 baht, they're difficult to find tho' as they're rarely signposted in english. hospitals may be easier, cost slightly more but still shouldn't be anymore than 200 baht. doubt you'd need an appointment. take your passport. place i went to was Suan Phai Clinic, Muban Setthakit, Bang Phai, Bang Khae, Bangkok 10160, it's on google maps, but i'm sure you can find somewhere 5 minutes from home

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12-29-2009 , 01:03 PM

#9703

daveSafe

adept

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 701

i couldn't get my japanese encilitis shot in time before i left. this a big deal? can i get this vaccination in bkk?

think im skipping pca im so excited to go to thailand jan 4th or so and stay for a while. im used to spending 5-10k/mth in argentina & vegas so im sure thailand will be fun =)

ty for everyone in this thread for helping w/my decision to go.

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12-29-2009 , 04:29 PM

#9704

Lessu

Thailand Guru

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,069

i'm sure you can get all the vaccinations from bangkok

i would avoid the expensive international hospitals though if possible

I paid almost 5k for my last twinrix shot (hep a+b) at the Bangkok hospital in Phuket (didn't ask the price beforehand which was smart obv)

In Finland I paid about 40 euros (2k baht) for the same shot

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12-29-2009 , 04:52 PM

#9705

mattsan

centurion

Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 162

hey!

me and a friend looking for a place with good, stable internet. Can I find it on the islands? Last time I was in thailand, a few years ago it was very unreliable in koh samui and phuket. I know I can find decent internet in bangkok but not sure I wanna live there.

We are looking to rent an apartment for three months with good stable internet for grind. Any thoughts?

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12-30-2009 , 12:02 AM

#9706

daveSafe

adept

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 701

just booked a month at frasers. so excittted. leave sunday.

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12-30-2009 , 04:14 AM

#9707

Stefano0

centurion

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 164

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Originally Posted by Lessu

You got ripped off i guess, cause i paid 1250 baht for (only) my second hep B shot yesterday.

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12-30-2009 , 04:32 AM

#9708

Lessu

Thailand Guru

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,069

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Originally Posted by Stefano0

You got ripped off i guess, cause i paid 1250 baht for (only) my second hep B shot yesterday.

at the Bangkok hospital?

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12-30-2009 , 07:15 AM

#9709

FatKing85

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,260

im heading to thailand soon to begin a somewhat year long journey. i was thinking about spending about 2 weeks in bkk first and then head to chiang mai. i dont really want to stay in a hotel, just like the idea of having more than a bedroom. ive looked into some sites online but the prices seem ridiculous(more than i pay in europe). does anyone have a good tip for me on how to find a condo for 2 weeks, with internet access if possible. thanks

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12-30-2009 , 10:10 AM

#9710

Acombfosho

banned

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,021

heading Thailand in 8 days

Ive got a question regarding moneybookers, please let me know if it works and how to get round any issues - Thanks

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12-30-2009 , 10:10 AM

#9711

LeftyMart

newbie

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 20

Going to Phuket for 10 days with gf! looking for "quiet" place/beach if possible...or "romantic"!? anything like this around Phuket!? or I should try another Koh!? thanks!

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12-30-2009 , 10:14 AM

#9712

Lessu

Thailand Guru

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,069

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Originally Posted by Acombfosho

heading Thailand in 8 days

Ive got a question regarding moneybookers, please let me know if it works and how to get round any issues - Thanks

you can't deposit to gaming sites from thai IP

everything else works like at home

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12-30-2009 , 10:55 AM

#9713

Stefano0

centurion

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 164

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Originally Posted by Lessu

at the Bangkok hospital?

yes.

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12-30-2009 , 11:00 AM

#9714

Lessu

Thailand Guru

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,069

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Originally Posted by Stefano0

yes.

ok. got definitely ripped off then

my gf got the same shots i got and they were 1400 to her per shot

i guess i should've have cared more but after you spend 2 days in the hospital ****ting and vomitting it's difficult to start fighting about couple of thousand baht and i guess they know it

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12-30-2009 , 01:54 PM

#9715

MafioItalio

banned

Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 418

Hey is it possible to play live poker in Bangkok? Do you know any underground place? Some 2+2 poker player would like to organize a game in the futur?

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12-30-2009 , 07:42 PM

#9716

Stefano0

centurion

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 164

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Originally Posted by Lessu

Mail i got from the hospital:

In response to your inquiry, please be informed that we use ENGIRIX for
Hepatitis B vaccine. You will need to see GI doctor for the consultation
and prescription. Doctor fee costs around 500 - 1,000 THB. The cost for
Hepatitis B vaccine is 656 THB / shot. Hospital fee costs 150 THB / visit.

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12-30-2009 , 07:56 PM

#9717

daveSafe

adept

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 701

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Originally Posted by Lessu

you can't deposit to gaming sites from thai IP

everything else works like at home

so you cant use moneybookers than? how can i get setup on party/ipoker?

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12-30-2009 , 08:02 PM

#9718

AceCR9

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,357

I am sure this has been asked many times before, but :

as someone visiting(NOT LIVING IN THAILAND) should I be telling thai girls that I play poker for a living, or should i make up a job? I haven't avoided telling people in a long time, wondering if i should while I am there. If no, is it because gambling is looked down upon, or because they just wouldn't understand/aren't familiar with it?

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12-30-2009 , 09:05 PM

#9719

yourface

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,657

bookers works fine if you use a VPN

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12-30-2009 , 09:11 PM

#9720

yourface

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,657

I wouldn't say poker. poker is technicaly illegal, and though I doubt you would ever get into trouble it's still a freeroll against you

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12-30-2009 , 09:53 PM

#9721

Jigsaws

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,178

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Originally Posted by AceCR9

90% of the time they're not going to understand. not that they would care. you're farang, by definition you have money. how you get it doesn't matter.

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12-30-2009 , 09:55 PM

#9722

Jigsaws

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,178

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Originally Posted by yourface

bookers works fine if you use a VPN

does it work if your registered address on moneybookers is thailand? i stupidly registered while i was here and it obviously set my country as thailand.

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12-30-2009 , 10:34 PM

#9723

Slifdog

grinder

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 578

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Originally Posted by LeftyMart

Going to Phuket for 10 days with gf! looking for "quiet" place/beach if possible...or "romantic"!? anything like this around Phuket!? or I should try another Koh!? thanks!

Koh Chang is perfect for this... I am flying in the girl I met in Macau for a week of romance (plus the local talent in Koh Chang is a little weak - but, the euro tourists are pretty hot yet inevitably with bf).

If you come down, PM me.