NEW Thailand thread

xxThe_Lebowskixx · #1 11-30-2007, 08:20 PM

there is no way jfk direct is still available for dec right now. it was 75% booked in august.

NewTeaBag · #2 12-01-2007, 01:43 AM

Yo all!

I'm just back from a funfilled week's stay in Patong hospital.

I have a 2BR flat up on a hill overlooking Patong, Phuket.

Those interested in Staying/moving to PHuket, feel free to drop me a PM with specific questions.

PS The house Link meteron posted is a very decent looking spot BUT it is in a not so nice part of Phuket town.

shinigami · #3 12-01-2007, 03:21 AM

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NewTeaBag · #4 12-01-2007, 03:48 AM

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Acute Hepatits B.
Felt like crp for 3 weeks then turned yellow.
Went to doc who did a blood test and said WHOA BUDDY! You go hospital!

Apparently my liver was on verge of quitting.
After week of very professional care, liver levels are returning to safe (though still abnormal levels). I'tll prob take anywhee fro 2weeks to 2 monts to kick it completely including NO alcohol and minimal fats diet.

Also, fun to look like a yellow M&M for a week.

Not sure of transmission method yet (dont use needles, wear condoms etc).

Overall, not a fun catch.

Deffo reccomend a full Hepatits vaccination for all travelling to Thailand.
I had been vaxed multiple times whilst in the military but apparently it was too long ago (3.5 yrs) so deffo hook yerself up with a booster.

Variance: Watched a lot of cricket and Thai dubbed movies whilst in hospital.

shinigami · #5 12-01-2007, 04:16 AM

wow, sorry to hear that [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
Getting Hep B while being vaccinated against it and not having risky behavior is a serious case of bad luck...

Fletcher19 · #6 12-01-2007, 12:34 PM

can you enter the country with a one way ticket? i know you have to have a return to enter alot of countries

schreech26 · #7 12-01-2007, 02:35 PM

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I think you're supposed to, but my travel agent said not to worry about it since they can't check E tickets.