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I flew back to the USA 3.5 weeks ago, I am fully vaccinated with Pfizer already, take matters into your own hands and stop waiting for someone to rescue you 

The left overs, is that the vaccine or the recipients? 

The news coming out of the Seychelles is quite concerning.  They used Sinovac for the younger and AZ for the older parts of their population, opened back up to tourist and are having COVID outbreaks. 

Compare this to countries that used Moderna and Pfizer 

There are rules in each US state, city, you have to be a resident in most cases.  You can't just show up.  I think the Alaska deal is fantastic...great idea and if you look really hard, you can see Russia.  

I really wish Thailand had been a regional leader, partnering with Pfizer like Israel did.  Hopefully the serious vaccination process starts soon, so Thailand can open up and get back to business and the people who's livelihoods have been destroyed can start to rebuild.  

6 hours ago, John Drake said:

 

If anything is worth waiting for, it's the Pfizer Covid vaccine in tablet form: 

https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-initiates-phase-1-study-novel-oral-antiviral

this is not news about a vaccine, its about a treatment for COVID-19 ???? but nonetheless its awesome news, thank you for sharing 

Moderna, JJ, and Pfizer can only be sold to governments, they are not selling to private companies.  The Thai government would need to order from them, and then wait for their order to be fulfilled.  This is how it is being done globally.. 

Its like the center fielder (baseball) who catches the ball, its a beautiful running catch, but then stood there and celebrated by himself and forgot that there were people on 2nd and 3rd.  

16 hours ago, edwardandtubs said:

The thing about the J&J vaccine is it's marketed as single shot but it seems to be less effective than one shot of the Astrazeneca vaccine. I'm all for as many vaccines as possible but this one doesn't magically achieve in one shot what the others do in two.

I am pretty sure JJ is doing a second 3rd phase trial now with 2 shots?  Still more effective than the Flu shot and will save lives.  

Moderna is going thru the process with Thai FDA now, thats a different ball park at 90% + 

Did Pfizer ever apply? 

What about children traveling with parents who are vaccinated? 

4 hours ago, Liverpoolfan said:

They really love talking about themselves like they are the master race.

If they are so concerned with the safety of the vaccine, then why didn't Thailand make their own vaccine?

In a Thai lab, using thai equipment, bottled by a thai company complete with a thai logo stamped onto it.

I know why, because they CANT!!!

They are making one, Chula I believe based on Pfizer/Moderna technology of mRNA 

1 minute ago, Lacessit said:

Given the Moderna vaccine was only released in December, I am fascinated by your comment it is producing lifelong side effects. Please PM me the location of your crystal ball, I need it to buy a lottery ticket.

Maybe one of these QTards who think the vaccines permanently change your DNA, making you into some new life form lol 

6 minutes ago, LittleBear57 said:

Do not forget the vaccine gives you up to 90% immunity, it does not stop you being a carrier. You will still be able to catch Covid from a vaccinated person, if unvaccinated.

Also it would benefit the population as a whole if everyone was vaccinated as its only 90% max effective. I don't expect the Thai government to vaccinate me for free, but I would hope I wouldn't be ripped off buying it. 400 -600 I have paid for vaccines for the time I have been here, there is no reason for the Astra Zeneca to cost more. They can shove the Chinese one where the sun don't shine.

Let's not share pseudoscience here, Pfizer, JnJ, Moderna, Astra Zeneca are not sure how and if vaccinated people can still infect other people if they are exposed to COVID after being vaccinated with 1 or 2 shots.  There is still a lot to study and learn about this.  There are many good articles about this, its a hot topic.  

I'm watching JnJ, their single dose vaccine is showing promise and their 3rd phase trail results are coming out soon.  Could be given emergency approval if it's effective in Feb.  It's similar to Astra Zeneca that it's a DNA based vaccine, so much easier to transport as well.  

I really don't care the cost, just want one of these first rate vaccines.  Might take the family back to the states to get vaccinated if there is no progress here.  I'm not waiting till the end of the year, I want to be vaccinated by mid year.   

Agree with you about the Chinese and even the Russian one.  

9 hours ago, Phuketshrew said:

Weren't they supposed to be producing this vaccine in Thailand?

https://www.ft.com/content/c21638e3-453b-4ef5-ae91-6c2ff49f784d

They are, but for some reason its not in the domestic news.  

iOS and Android have built in API’s to build apps to contact trace in conjunction with the native capabilities of the smart phone.  There are other digital solutions, the wrist band is an unnecessary expense when an app can do the job, scaleable and lower cost.  

Hope Thailand is careful in regards to opening...

Bangkok Bank approved us first, they were very professional so far.  Waiting to hear from other banks this week to compare offers.  

On 6/3/2020 at 4:22 AM, Yellowtail said:

 

What bank do you use for your business? Surely in thirteen years you have developed a decent relationship with them.

 

 

I bank with SCB, Bangkok Bank, and Kasikorn, with Bangkok Bank being my main bank.  Have good relationships with all of them.  All 3, and UOB taking our case seriously asking for more information each day.  

The banks are looking at my company, and both of us.  There is enough monthly net income in the company to cover the mortgage on 10 of these homes.  Looking forward to seeing what they say.  

13 hours ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Best bank is a piggy bank. Zero interest. Thai bank mortgages result in paying 2-3x house value once done.

2.6% for 3 years is not so bad, however you are right, if one does not refi at that point and negotiate, the banks will take advantage and charge you double the global rate.  My loan is fixed for 30 years in the states, low rate, they do not offer that here.

I own a company here for 13 years with 50 employees, and she works. Good to hear about the SCB - Thank you for taking the time to respond 

Hi Team Thaivisa,

My Thai partner and I want to buy a new build house in Bangkok. 

Wondering if any of the banks are more open minded to accepting a foreigner in the deal vs others?      

She just applied to UOB, Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, SCB a few days ago, but was wondering if I should come here and ask you guys about this.

Thanks!

We are not far away for the last 2 months, the trash washes up on shore everyday.  We pick up 3 garbage bags worth every morning we go out.  The trash is coming from the ocean, some of it has barnacles on it.  I think trash is being dumping in mass in the ocean and washing back on shore.

Why does anything have to be done?  Just let it be handled on the way out of the country, anyone arriving between date x and y, is good to go through date a and b.  

A few people burning fields effecting the long term health of millions and destroying quality of life and tourism.  sounds a lot like the AH who is responsible for COVID

Off with their heads