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How can I tell ladyboys from ladies?

The Good Manner: Advice on Thailand from WoWasis’ Pa Farang This week’s dilemma: How can I tell ladyboys from ladies? Dear Pa Farang, I do not remember where it is, but I seem to remember that somewhere in your blog is a story of a gentleman who discovered his Thai girlfriend (who he was living […]

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Thai taxes: how are those roads and hospitals paid for in Thailand?

One day a few years back, one of us here at WoWasis had to go to a hospital in Thailand on an emergency basis. We got all stitched up, and paid nothing. Why? Here’s another question: why are Thai roads so damn good? (Compare them with the Philippines, which has some of the worst roads […]

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6 things to consider when selecting a breast augmentation provider

Cosmetic surgery is a large part of the medical tourism scene in Bangkok, and breast augmentation surgery is an increasingly popular reason for coming to Thailand. Here are some things to consider as you select a procedure and surgeon that works for you. • Will the doctor remove the implants free of charge if you […]

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Medical Tourism around the World

This section of the WoWasis Travel Blog features all your experiences and thoughts regarding Medical Tourism.

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