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When I by glasses for me and the Mrs they try the same hard sell. I just say no. Hers usually cost 9k, reading only. Mine were 13k for reading at different distances for work. I wouldn't say you were ripped off but you paid for a fully loaded package with expensive frames I would guess. Back on the subject of dentistry, I am now half way through having my teeth realignment with Invisalign trays. Cost of treatment 100k, equivalent price back home in the UK would probably be slightly more than double that. Dental work here is top class and cheap compared to most of our home countries.

I would question the numbers, 66% of gay men have HIV? Seems on the high side. The people on treatment numbers are way off. Thailand scores fairly well here, I think it is something like over 90% of people knowingly living with HIV are on medication courtesy of the 30 baht health care scheme so the statistics should be fairly accurate. A bit of scare mongering by the clinic you visited i think.

Which clinic was that you enquired about the lenacapavir. I went to the BHP today for a refill of ARV's and we discussed Lenacapavir, my Dr said it wasn't yet approved in Thailand. I think Cabotegravir is approved though, around 15,000 a jab every 2 months. Lenacapavir when combined with one other drug taken orally is in phase 3 trials for treatment. Once a week and 100% efficacy in phase 2 trials. Will be the go to drug later.

Hardly a ground breaking sum and of no concern to the average tourist from most countries who do not need to apply in advance for a visa. As magoo points out, not new just a reinstated policy now they are going high tech with immigration.

If you get caught out again, let's be honest it can easily happen, broken condom even, and you are not on PrEP and are concerned there is another option. A one month course of PEP, start ASAP after the exposure, less than 72 hours. The sooner the better. One pill a day, usually something like Biktarvy or Kocitaf here in Thailand, highly effective at stopping the virus taking hold. Only good for HIV obviously, nothing else but worth keeping in mind as a backup.

Never assume they are on PrEP and test regularly, whatever they or anyone else says. In fact assume the opposite and act accordingly to protect yourself. Take your own PrEP, roll the condom on yourself or watch them do it. Ultimately, your health is your responsibility, they won't give a damn about whatever they pass to you.

Recent article about taking DoxyPEP from 26th April this year. Looks like some specialists in some countries are now questioning whether or not it is a good idea. The initial reaction was positive but now concerns are being raised about drug resistance and the efficacy of it. A bit of a read and gets a bit technical, but it may be a useful read if you need to see any information before you decide to take it. I admit I did not read through it all as I have no intention of using it. Might help some. Dissent on doxyPEP: recent guidelines becoming more cautious | aidsmap

It is common to have stomach issues with regimes containing Tenofovir. Mine kicked in about 10 days and persisted for about 4-5 weeks. Then my stomach was used to it and I have no problems now.

@Ross77 I did indeed enter at the doors furthest away from the desk. If memory serves me correctly at the time there was also a small door close to the lifts with direct access to T21. The Japanese style toilets did my head in, a degree in computer science was needed just to flush.

Stayed there may years back and took ladyboys without an issue. Never needed to approach the reception desk on entry, security never requested an ID card. The lifts to the rooms was not close to the reception desk. A different security guard or receptionist may have a different view but the hotel policy then was not against them.

Dynasty Inn, a wander down memory lane. Use to always use the building at the back. Must be nearly 30 years ago. Stopped using it when Dynasty Grande opened on soi 6. But looking at your photos I will give the Dynasty Inn another try. Especially as there is no restaurant service yet at the Dynasty Grande. How much per night please if you don't mind me asking?

A question that gets asked a lot on the Poz.com forum. I will give the standard answer here that they give over there. Absolutely no HIV risk whatsoever. The protein coating on the virus deteriorates upon contact with the air, sweat, spit and and anything else., so even if the virus RNA itself is intact it cannot enter your cells and replicate so it just dies. Unless her cock went inside your arse or your cock went in hers, you had no exposure. It is very hard to transmit HIV, other STI's are a different subject. Much easier to transmit. Just get yourself screened for STI's as per any sensible schedule, but I would not worry about HIV from this encounter.

Yes, Dark Side of Pattaya, Jomtien end. Friday afternoon with the music festival on. I was very surprised. Good airport service and roads.

Arrived back yesterday at 4 pm. After arriving at immigration I would say less than 5 minutes and I was through. The walk to immigration took longer. Good to see it has all been revamped. Many desks open, no queues. The baggage was fast, no long wait for the first bag to come through. I think all in all from the time I got to immigration it was less than 15 minutes and I was in a taxi. Walking through my front door before 6 pm. Less than two hours from touch down to home is a record.

Thanks for that, Sukhumvit Square, it would have never came back to me. That article mentions Clinton Plaza also. Another failure, the last thing you needed halfway up Sukhumvit between Nana Plaza and the Cowboy was another gogo bar area. The Dolls House was about the only one in there that was worth a visit. All fond memories now.