PrEP medicine

[Olddaddy]

Possible to buy the Tenfovir pills in a pharmacy in Bangkok or Pattaya without a prescription and / or blood test?

I would rather you PM me 

Please PM me if you prefer , 

[mauRICE]

25 minutes ago, Olddaddy said:

Possible to buy the Tenfovir pills in a pharmacy in Bangkok or Pattaya without a prescription and / or blood test?

I would rather you PM me 

Please PM me if you prefer , 

The Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre (Anonymous Clinic) in Bangkok provides accessible, low-cost HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and testing for both Thai citizens and foreigners. It is a leading, English-friendly facility offering PrEP, PEP, and consultation, with services often available for around ฿450-500 per bottle (30 tablets) for PrEP plus testing fees. 

Key Details for PrEP at Thai Red Cross (Anonymous Clinic):

Location: Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre (Anonymous Clinic), Ratchadamri Road, Bangkok.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Avoid lunch hour 12 PM - 1 PM).

Process: An HIV test is mandatory before starting or renewing PrEP.

Cost: While PrEP is free for eligible Thai citizens under universal health coverage, for others, it is highly affordable—roughly ฿450 per bottle of 30 tablets as of mid-2023.

Actionable Step: Register online one day before visiting to save time.

Services: In addition to standard PrEP, they offer "Same Day" PrEP and the "Tangerine Clinic" for transgender health services. 

[Olddaddy]

Thanks but I just received a personal message, it seems Tim's pharmacy in Pattaya may sell it without need for a blood test first ,

I just want a quick buy over the  counter ,don't want /need blood tests or going for prescriptions at expensive clinics 

Just a wham bam thankyou mam buy,  just like Viagra over the counter, that's all I want ,just a quick transaction 

Thankyou!!!!!

[mauRICE]

38 minutes ago, Olddaddy said:

Thanks but I just received a personal message, it seems Tim's pharmacy in Pattaya may sell it without need for a blood test first ,

Okay, up to you. The Thai Red Cross does require a blood test on a patient's first visit. It's the responsible thing to do, in my opinion, and in the case of some patients - not saying who - an additional psychiatric evaluation may be prescribed. 😏

My understanding from a doctor friend specialising in men's sexual health in Thailand is that the number of middle-aged men who have sex with men (45 to 60-year-olds), both foreign and local, who have tested positive with HIV in the last few years have risen dramatically in the last few years due to the return of unsafe sex practices and the fall sense of security provided by PrEP.

I have a friend from the States, 47, with a long-time Thai partner, who was just diagnosed with HIV last week. They both fuck around with different people. Mind you both of them have good jobs and have never been involved in the commercial sex industry. On top of that he's obese, smokes, drinks like a fish and has been involved in quite a few scrapes while driving his motorbike under the influence in Thailand. He's a very nice guy with a good heart who's sadly been playing Russian Roulette with his life.

[mima_bk]

Best advice is to get it via your doctor at home, and doing all the tests regularly (every 3 months). This way it is also free (or at a very small cost). 

The tests are important because 

• If you should be HIV positive you need a different medication
• PrEP can damage your kidneys,bones or liver; especially if they are already under stress (@olddaddy!) 
• You should check for other STDs

Of course if you shop around some pharmacies (not the big ones; the mom-and-pop stores) you might be able to get it in Thailand without prescription. It's called Teno-EM. But i would not recommend that.

[mauRICE]

31 minutes ago, mima_bk said:

Best advice is to get it via your doctor at home, and doing all the tests regularly (every 3 months). This way it is also free (or at a very small cost). 

Best advice, in my opinion, is to use condoms. Agree about the regular testing but as to whether the treatment is "free or at a very small cost" depends on where "home" is.

 

31 minutes ago, mima_bk said:

The tests are important because 

• If you should be HIV positive you need a different medication
• PrEP can damage your kidneys,bones or liver; especially if they are already under stress (@olddaddy!) 
• You should check for other STDs

Agreed. 💯

[mima_bk]

12 minutes ago, mauRICE said:

Best advice, in my opinion, is to use condoms. Agree about the regular testing but as to whether the treatment is "free or at a very small cost" depends on where "home" is.

Of course use condoms, i never suggested not using them. PrEP adds an additional safety layer. 

For the "free" part: I am of course writing from a western perspective, and in most western countries (also in Australia) PrEP is subsidised or free via health insurance. 

[floridarob]

3 hours ago, mauRICE said:

in the case of some patients - not saying who - an additional psychiatric evaluation may be prescribed. 😏

To be a fly on the wall when that took place, the poor psychiatrist would need a psychiatrist after that consult.

 

 

3 hours ago, mauRICE said:

a very nice guy with a good heart

Not from a health standpoint from the sounds of it 🙄

 

[mauRICE]

32 minutes ago, floridarob said:

To be a fly on the wall when that took place, the poor psychiatrist would need a psychiatrist after that consult.

I believe they've already made that movie. 😉😏

https://youtu.be/dYDxxHrlmUg?si=9TqRR4Zck90BnPim

[mima_bk]

11 minutes ago, mauRICE said:

I believe they've already made that movie. 😉😏

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Xn_XRg9Qeyw

 

[Olddaddy]

Now if I may ask thankyou, or should I perhaps be pushing it and demand that those of you in Pattaya or Bangkok ask at pharmacies💊 for me and report back please !.

Surely that's not too much to ask🤔

One must make life decisions as we get older that could impact on quality of life , oh please spare me the drama ,I wasn't born yesterday!!!

Risks in not wearing a condom vs PrEP taking ..🎵 oh baby hit me with your best shot 🎵..

[vinapu]

21 hours ago, mauRICE said:

.... driving his motorbike under the influence in Thailand. He's a very nice guy with a good heart ....

driving  bike under influence and being nice ? I see contradictions here, drunk drivers are menace 

[Ian here]

32 minutes ago, vinapu said:

driving  bike under influence and being nice ? I see contradictions here, drunk drivers are menace 

 I agree, his behaviour is off the charts.... especially for someone of his age.

 

 

[Patanawet]

On 2/16/2026 at 11:10 AM, mauRICE said:

The Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre (Anonymous Clinic) in Bangkok provides accessible, low-cost HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and testing for both Thai citizens and foreigners. It is a leading, English-friendly facility offering PrEP, PEP, and consultation, with services often available for around ฿450-500 per bottle (30 tablets) for PrEP plus testing fees. 

Key Details for PrEP at Thai Red Cross (Anonymous Clinic):

Location: Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre (Anonymous Clinic), Ratchadamri Road, Bangkok.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Avoid lunch hour 12 PM - 1 PM).

Process: An HIV test is mandatory before starting or renewing PrEP.

Cost: While PrEP is free for eligible Thai citizens under universal health coverage, for others, it is highly affordable—roughly ฿450 per bottle of 30 tablets as of mid-2023.

Actionable Step: Register online one day before visiting to save time.

Services: In addition to standard PrEP, they offer "Same Day" PrEP and the "Tangerine Clinic" for transgender health services. 

Good and informative post.
I'd just like to sing the praises of The Red Cross  Anonymous Clinic..
I went there for an H.I.V. test on the advice from a doctor at Chulaloncorn Hospital ("It's cheaper there than here and we are the same organisation"). (actually 210 Baht and the results either personally or by email one hour later)

To find the clinic,  (walking) follow the skytrain above you to half way between Sala Daeng and Ratchadamri stations. It is under the water towers on your left. Cannot miss it. Everyone there, from doorman to nurse are so nice and helpful.
Being a crusty old fart, I had trouble filling the registration form but a lady went out of her way to help me, so it might be an idea to register earlier online.
The clinic(Red Cross) and Chula hospital (Chula university) seem to be the same organisation BUT who owns whom?
 Sorry to go off piste a little but does anyone know if they also do non sexual blood tests like cholesterol, blood glucose etc.?

[Olddaddy]

28 minutes ago, Patanawet said:

Being a crusty old fart

Don't forget they have lifts so guys your age don't have to walk up the steps .

No use with your old knees, especially as you been on them most of your life 

Mind you,  your probably younger than me but want to act old 👴👴

Surely you can use the stairs at your age .

[mauRICE]

1 hour ago, Patanawet said:

Sorry to go off piste a little but does anyone know if they also do non sexual blood tests like cholesterol, blood glucose etc.?

Non-sexual blood tests? Where's the fun in that? Seriously though, you can try giving them a call @Patanawet. I think they have operators who speak English.

And going off the piss is a good idea. No need to apologise. 😉🫶