South Pattaya Dentist - Dr Supachai & a Night in Pattaya

[travelerjim]

This past week I invited a staff member from the Mike's La Cage Club
in the Sunee Plaza area...to join me for an evening of dinner, show and clubbing.

The handsome young man from KohnKaen had just joined the Staff at La Cage,
having recently been a Staff Waiter at The Bondi Hotel in Jomtien.

We enjoyed several drinks at La Cage, then proceeded to see
the 10:30pm show at Wild- Wild-West Club. A good showtime performance of 30 minutes,
many handsome staff, entertainers..showtime drinks are 150 baht...
(99 baht before 10pm) and we both enjoyed the show.

After the show, we stopped into Le Cafe Royale Hotel - Restaurant and Piano Bar.
Khun Toi - sings nightly (except Sundays) from 11:00pm til close (after 2:00am)
and is very talented entertainer and singer...
a graduate of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok - his major was Music - Opera.

While we enjoyed his singing - in Thai and English -
we ordered a late night meal from the Le Cafe Royale menu.

The food was delicious and fairly priced...I had the American Breakfast 160 baht
and my Thai friend had a Thai dish of 180 baht - huge serving and he liked it :-)

My thanks to Mike's La Cage and the special staff member who I was fortunate to meet.
We enjoyed the evening together and he was a most gracious and kind host.

I noted with interest - as I have many, many times before,
that the young man had a broken-chipped front tooth (from Motorbike accident)
which was quite evident as he smiled that beautiful, welcoming smile of his :-)

The next morning, after breakfast, we proceeded to PATTAYA DENTIST
located on South Pattaya Road...across from Center Condos....
at 32/14 South Pattaya Road.... telephone # 038-424222.

We walked in without an appointment...at 9:30am ...and was seen within 15 minutes.

Dr. Supachai Kaothunthong - a fine dentist - examined him and said
he had 5 cavities and one chipped - broken front tooth.

I asked the Dentist to go ahead and take care...plus clean his teeth.

She said OK and about 90 minutes later he was finished...
and his smile was more beautiful with his chipped front tooth fixed :-)

Total cost was 3,100 baht ...Cleaning & Exam was 500 baht;
filled 5 cavities at 400 baht each; and repaired the cracked-chipped
front tooth 600 baht...a great value for me and a new look for him too :-)

I highly recommend the Staff of Dentists at Pattaya Dentist.

I have had three of their Dentists handle the dental needs
of many Thais over the years...and they all have been great!

[Bob]

As usual, you're super with the boys, Jim, and I'm sure the repair added to his self esteem immensely.
And you know, he'll never forget.

A chipped front tooth can be a hazard when getting blown.
You have performed a great public service to Pattaya's gay community.

[TrongpaiExpat]

Something is missing between "we ordered a late night meal from the Le Cafe Royale menu. " and "The next morning, after breakfast, we proceeded to PATTAYA DENTIST "


You could have faded out in the narrative to the waves splashing sexually over the hard rocks of dogtan beach and then faded back in with dew soaked plant sprouts rising up to greet the sun.

And you know, he'll never forget.

Money well spent - he will remember you with gratitude every time he looks in the mirror.

[thrillbill]

This good gesture encourages me to take my Bk to a dentist (inexpensive one) to get some work done.What other local dentists do readers know that are reasonable in price and good? My BF needs to have 4-6 teeth capped due to a motorbike accident that happened 8?? year ago. I keep thinking how expensive it would be in the States or at Pattaya-Bangkok Hospital, so maybe there is a "local" dentist that could help, but I don't want to take him to a rookie or someone that isn't qualified.

[travelerjim]

This good gesture encourages me to take my Bk to a dentist (inexpensive one) to get some work done.What other local dentists do readers know that are reasonable in price and good? My BF needs to have 4-6 teeth capped due to a motorbike accident that happened 8?? year ago. I keep thinking how expensive it would be in the States or at Pattaya-Bangkok Hospital, so maybe there is a "local" dentist that could help, but I don't want to take him to a rookie or someone that isn't qualified.

Thrillbill..

Take him into the same dental office I have posted about...
ask them for an Examination and Cleaning of your bf teeth..
and for recommendations ..and costs..for needed repairs.

I have used all 3 of the Dentist Staff at this office..
and they are all very professional and good!

PATTAYA DENTIST
located on South Pattaya Road...across from Center Condos....
at 32/14 South Pattaya Road.... telephone # 038-424222.

If you are pleased with their recommendations...
then you can set appointments for implementation of the needed repairs.

The cost of the Exam and Teeth Cleaning (done by the Dentist) is about 500-600 baht...
less that US $20.00...a very good value and "cheap" by American standards.

Yes, do your bf a BIG favor...go see the Dentist!

By the way, IF your bf is shy of wanting to see the Dentist...
do not tell him where you are going with him...

I suggest you take him to TucCom - IT Center on South Pattaya Road...
look around a little...exit TucCom...then walk with him towards Second Rd....
about 1 1/2 blocks...until you reach Pattaya Dentist's Office..
then quickly slip into the office...with bf in tow...
and there you have it..he will then see the Dentist...

I have done this before...and it works every time :-)

By the way, IF your bf is shy of wanting to see the Dentist...
do not tell him where you are going with him...



Sounds a bit like trying to fool your dog into thinking you're going to the park, then taking him to the vet instead. A bit patronizing, don't you think? Is this not an adult human being we're talking about?

[Khor tose]

Sexpat, all of us "adults" act like children at times. I do not know about you, but the one reason I have friends is to tell me what they really think. and to tell me when I am wrong or acting "childish". I remember once I was having some mild chest pains and I told my friend. She suggested I call a doctor, but I said, "I would be all right." Next thing I know the ambulance is at my house and they take me to the hospital for a triple by-pass. Why did she call an ambulance for me? Because she knew that denial is the first symptom of a heart attack. She did not argue with me, she just called emergency services. Trust me, she did not think I was stupid or second class, she was just being my friend. To take someone to a dentist when they need care is hardly being patronizing. Not by my standards, or, apparently, the standards of Jim and the others. However, you may treat your friends any way you want, but I would much rather be friends with someone like Jim.

[Geezer]

My Thai friend tells me Thai dentists frequently (generally?) do not use Novocain for Thai patients. Your friend may be reluctant to see a dentist because of previous experience.

If that be the case, you can explain there is no need for the procedure to be painful. I had to explain to one lad the dentist was working for him. If the dentist ignored his pain he was to get up and walk out.

Of course IтАЩm sure he wouldnтАЩt do it -- status, face, and all that.

[Marsilius]

A word of warning: do make sure that your Thai friend is definitely willing to go ahead with the procedure before you fork out the cash.

I once took a boy with bad toothache for dental work at the dentist quite near (and on the same side of the road as) the Camelot Hotel in South Pattaya.

He was OK until he got into the chair and then went into a complete panic at the sight of the dental implements getting close to his mouth. We spent well over an hour attempting to coax him into getting the toothache fixed - but to no avail at all.

I forget now how much money that unproductive episode cost - but thankfully the dentist held it as credit and I eventually met another boy who was quite happy to get his teeth professionally cleaned there.

[thrillbill]

THANKS for the info. He wants to get his front teeth back in shape because as he says, " I don't smile any more like I use to." This always makes me sad because when he grins, his whole face lights up with those dimples. Too bad we farangs (most of us) don't naturally light up with a smile like the Thais. My ancestory is German, so it is more natural for me to frown

Thanks Jim, nice to read about the good things that people do in Pattaya rather than the mostly negative posts.
If instead of a night out at the disco, the same amount of money can be spent to change someones life. I am sure
the boys you have shown this consideration for will never forget you.

I am sure that other readers as well as myself can learn something from this. When i see a Thai guy smile it will remind
me of this post and if the opportunity presents its self i hope i act as you have.

Keep them smiling

[bing]

It was several years ago when Jim mentioned taking his Thai friend to the dentist. I have been doing a dentist trip with my friend for the past few years. Last year my friend mentioned he liked going to the dentist but that his glasses were in poor condition, and asked it I would take him to get a new pair of glasses. It was a fun morning spent in the process of the exam and picking out new frames. If you make a mistake on spending with your Thai friends, make sure it on the side of being generous.

[nanette]

A yearly visit for the man and his boy will be beneficial for the dental well-being of both, and cheaper on the wallet. It could cost less than the bottle of whisky at the disco, and a healthier habit to impart on the young man. : :drunken: cherry:

[Geezer]

This experience may prove helpful to a farang wishing to help a lad with vision problems.

A few years ago there was reason to suspect my friend might need glasses. We went to a shop in Royal Garden Plaza where an examination was performed. A prescription was given so quickly I had misgivings.

We took the prescription and went to another shop for an exam where we received a differing prescription. We visited yet another shop for a third exam and received yet another prescription.

Upon showing the three differing prescriptions to the optometrist(??) he suggested we go to the Bangkok-Pattaya hospital for an examination. (Who would have guessed BPH did that?)

We visited the hospital, an examination was performed, and we were told no glasses were needed. The problem was poor lighting at the boyтАЩs study desk. This proved to be an accurate assessment.

The hospital does (or at least eight years ago did) not dispense spectacles and has no incentive to provide prescriptions requiring correction.

[Lunchtime O'Booze]

I 've always used the dentist next to the Dusit called the Dusit Dentist though I doubt it's connected just takes advantage of it's name.

It's worth a visit just for the handsome dentist or his friend up the road where they take x-rays etc.
At these prices-work done in the west is just too espensive..it's 5 times cheaper and I love the way he gently massages my cheeks after.

But I never ever feel the needle go in.I'm not sure if even gives me one but he must have the othe rday as he extraxted 2 root canals and I didn't feel a thing and even better..I only had numbness that lasted half an hour or so..and a lovely night on some very pills he gave my for pain.

Thai dentists..every time.

[ServeUncutUncle-old]

Has anybody used Bangkok-Pattaya Hospital Dental Services for Implants?

[firecat69]

I have and very pleased but it is the one thing that is not any less expensive then USA.

Everything else I had done such as crowns ,root canals , xrays ,cleaning have been anywhere from 75% to 90% cheaper.

Implants are the same price.Guess not that many surgeons who are good at it so they decided to make some real money.

That said everything went smooth and I am very pleased.

My primary dentist was Dr Tapasitp and the surgeon works with him but I don't remember his name.

He is a young man who studied in Toronto and speaks excellent English .

[catawampuscat]

I have also brought several lads to the dentist.. some have told me that is was the first time they ever went to see
a dentist..
One word of caution is that one should go with the boy to the dentist and not just give him the money to go..
Jim is a pro at this and knows the way is to bring the boy yourself and not expect him to show up for an appointment.
If you get caught up in this, you could end up frustrated and feeling foolish..

I have two dental/boys stories. One involves a young lad in a Sunee go-go bar whose front tooth was missing from a fight
or a motorbike accident. A farang called over the mamasan and asked the mamasan to bring the boy to the dentist as his
chances of being offed with a missing front tooth was minimal, at best..
A few days later the boy had a removable artificial tooth in place.. Farang was pleased and everyone happy..
A few weeks later another farang related the same story and he had the same boy taken to the dentist etc..
All this boy had to do was remove the false tooth and some kind hearted farang would step up to the plate and the boy and
the mamasan could have a laugh and pocket the baht.. True eye-witnessed story but maybe it only happened twice, who knows?

Last story, involves one the pied pipers of Sunee, who took a tribe of boys to the best dentist and found out several needed expensive
braces and other work.. When one boy missed an appointment the whole long range plan was scrapped and the boys still have ugly mouths
full of crooked teeth.. Moral is not to take on more than you can chew.. (dental pun in there someplace).. :cat: