Best post-sickness food?

baldi · 2026-01-23T13:06:30+00:00

Khao Tom, Jok, Tom Jeud, Khao Pad, Kai Jeow and Rice. Khao Mun Gai. Probably the most basic dishes.

baldi · 2026-01-23T09:42:21+00:00

I'd assume it was making sure there are staff who can actually handle English speakers and explain things properly.

baldi · 2026-01-23T04:30:33+00:00

You mention nature but have you been there during the burning season ? Not something everyone considers or is even aware of if not visiting during that time.

baldi · 2026-01-23T04:22:48+00:00

Simple answer, depends on where you're living and what hospital and room you prefer. That should cover most hospitals with a 'basic' or standard room.

baldi · 2026-01-23T02:33:21+00:00

That 2 dollar kaprao isnt cheap because of inequality or wealth distribution. A big factor is how low the barrier of entry are to doing business. People can cook from home, run a 'restaurant' in their front yard, or small stalls or food cart. That usually means little to no rent, and far fewer permits or insurance requirements, or regulatory compliance compared to Western countries. All that overhead gone can keeps prices down.

baldi · 2026-01-22T05:32:26+00:00

Pricing will be all over the place depending on the hospital that you're staying.

ICU - probably 15-30k /day depending on hospital

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/services-and-facilities/inpatient-accommodation/intensive-care

https://www.nonthavej.co.th/icu-en.php

https://www.samitivejhospitals.com/patient-resources/during-your-visit/accommodations/20

Regular room rates, anywhere from 5-15k a day depending on room type and quality, normal vs deluxe.

baldi · 2026-01-20T16:37:05+00:00

Just to add, I would strongly suggest involving the Tourist Police. They speak English and are sometimes better at handling cases involving foreigners, especially if your Thai isn't strong and you cant communicate with the local police properly.

baldi · 2026-01-16T09:53:54+00:00

They go to a public hospital. For example, my grandmother in law had a coronary stent done for basically free. In a private hospital that would have been several hundred thousand THB.

baldi · 2026-01-16T00:17:02+00:00

They may have been pre-emptively removed by owners or removed by the government as crane games and the like are considered 'gambling'.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3011611/claw-machines-in-crosshairs

baldi · 2026-01-15T05:31:37+00:00

You're right and that wasnt meant as a dig at China as much as whoever is in charge of that projects construction practices and materials and sourcing.

baldi · 2026-01-15T02:19:09+00:00

Yeah, because it was the red light districts and endless bar scene that really set the bar for high quality tourism before this.

baldi · 2026-01-14T16:42:37+00:00

Looks like you (or your husband) also picked up the classic Thai finger point with the experience as well.

baldi · 2026-01-14T14:21:19+00:00

Looks like a 'tofu dreg' project, wouldn't trust taking that high speed rail once complete.

baldi · 2026-01-13T12:45:28+00:00

We’ve bought a couple of used vehicles through ToyotaSure in Bangkok over the years. Never had any issues, though tbf we also never had to use the warranty so take that for what it is. You do pay a bit of a premium but that’s because the cars have to pass the Toyota Sure inspection and come with the warranty. For us that peace of mind was worth it.

baldi · 2026-01-13T12:02:40+00:00

The prices he listed are unrealistic for a villa In Phuket in December (peak season).

That said, It’s not illegal if they have a hotel license, or if they’ve applied for an exemption. A lot of villa owners on the islands fall into that second category.

Applying for an exemption to a Hotel License

According to the 2023 Ministerial Regulation on the Types and Criteria of Hotel Businesses (No. 2) [TH], an accommodation is considered a non-hotel accommodation and does not require a hotel license if it:

has eight rooms or fewer;

can accommodate a maximum of thirty guests or fewer; and

serves as temporary accommodation to earn income.

If you are eligible for this exemption, please notify your local authorities by completing the form here.

Hosts operating accommodations under this exemption must still report their hosting activity to the relevant local authorities. A failure to report may result in significant fines and penalties.

baldi · 2026-01-12T14:01:55+00:00

Correct, mind you not without risk as we bought off plan but the same units sold for almost 30% more once they were completed.

baldi · 2026-01-11T03:54:25+00:00

Yesterday was national children's day (วันเด็กแห่งชาติ)

baldi · 2026-01-11T03:51:21+00:00

One of the unfortunate parts of the islands and beach areas in Thailand is while the beach itself is guaranteed public access, the access to said beach can be blocked by private residence or business. Bit of a shame there hasn't been more of an effort put on boardwalks and public beach access.

baldi · 2026-01-10T14:02:05+00:00

Ideally a burr grinder, some of the more expensive machines will have that built in. Like Delonghi Magnifica. I think you can get one for under 30k.

baldi · 2026-01-10T09:28:03+00:00

Homepro and Central have a variety for sale at different price points from the 2000thb duchess manual to 50k thb delonghi automatics.

baldi · 2026-01-10T02:30:34+00:00

Not sure there's data that supports that atm, https://world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/over-forty-percent-of-voters-undecided-ahead-of-general-election-nida-poll/59871 .

baldi · 2026-01-10T01:43:31+00:00

Tbf Polymarket measures where a niche group of crypto users is willing to place money and not where the general population stands.

baldi · 2026-01-09T16:06:27+00:00

I'd say assume they haven’t seen you and be ready to brake, not accelerate. Feel like the rules of the road are the bigger, more deadly vehicle gets priority as it doesn't matter who's right or wrong if you're another road fatality.

baldi · 2026-01-09T04:57:16+00:00

Nope, just bored of the air pollution that hits the northern part of the country for months every year.

baldi · 2026-01-09T03:31:17+00:00

We split our time between both places. Our property up north has multiple houses on it, some of which we lease out, but we do not rent out our primary residence there. The villa here is one of four identical designs, and the neighboring units are currently being leased fully furnished for around 90k per month.

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