The fears of Thai people
Research by Suan Dusit revealed the ten biggest fears of the Thai people, ranging from environmental issues to economic uncertainties. This in-depth overview, based on a survey of 1.273 people in 2018, offers a rare glimpse into the concerns within Thai society. Each problem raised is accompanied by a proposed solution, which you can judge for yourself.
I have a question about medication and an alternative variant. Because of anxiety after a burnout, I use 1 mg citalopram once a day. This medication is not available here (including in the hospital). However, another comparable medicine that I could be prescribed after a 'conversation' in the hospital.
From the editors: For the time being, no more Covid-19 pandemic articles submitted to Thailandblog
The editors have decided not to post any Covid-19 pandemic messages for the time being (still news items such as from Bangkok Post). The government and the media have succeeded in making a large part of the population terrified of Covid-19, and that is also the case with some of our readers.
Covid data: sensible and nonsensical conclusions
The Delta variant of Covid has made its appearance in Thailand. In addition to the prevailing opinions about the virus, its effect, not to mention the opinion about whether or not measures have been taken in this country, this variant flares up the discussion and fear of the virus once again.
I have daily Skype contact with my girlfriend in Thailand. She says that more and more Thais are behaving strangely for fear of the virus. According to her, a ladyboy in Isaan was beaten up because he/she refused to go into home quarantine for 14 days after arriving at her village in Isaan from Bangkok.
Reader question: Who knows a fear dentist in Pattaya?
Next week it's that time again, almost 5 weeks to Thailand and since I haven't been to the dentist in the Netherlands for years, it's time for a thorough renovation of my teething nails. My question is therefore who has recently undergone extensive treatment and good experiences with a dentist in Pattaya / Jomtien (I stay here for the most part)? I don't know if there are dentists here who specialize in people with a fear of dentists, but if so, I'd like to read it.