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5 minutes ago, DBath said:

Who is ‘Sunbeam’. If you want to make a contest out of who has had the most jabs, I guess you win! (Shrug). 
 

I had ONE jab back in elementary school, I don’t recall what for, maybe polio. I only ever saw one kid in my lifetime that had it. So, I’m pretty sure I didn’t need that one either. 
 

I’m in my 7th decade and I’ve never felt better. In fact, I feel better and am healthier than I was 20 years ago. 
 

So, I guess you win the old age contest, too…WHOOPY for you!

Happy for your good health. If you were an American kid the DPT shot would have been administered before you had a memory. 1950’s in Southern New Jersey we were lined up and got both the Sabine and Salk vaccines. Applied for a college in North Carolina that required a Typhoid/Paratyphoid shot … severe reaction. Did not go to that college! Getting ready for international travel, Yellow Fever shot. Only ever took one flu shot … felt like I had the flu so passed on any future shots of that. Yeah, old enough to have been exposed to a number of virus but … getting in line for Pfizer shot. Appears that it will be looked for if I want to travel internationally sometime in the next two years.

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Did you register with any of the multiple registration opportunities?

 

These were all widely discussed here on this forum.

Yes, Therein was my frustration. Registered at Expatvac on advice sent out by the US Consulate. Got an email message saying that my registration was successful. Then I heard nothing … no number, no appointment. Evidently it did not make it through cyberspace. Within the last two hours, with the assistance of my Thai wife talking to the Chiang Mai health people, I successfully registered and this time was given an immediate number but was told I would need to wait on the next batch of the Pfizer vaccine coming to Chiang Mai. So … progress today and hoping well for all …

4 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Your cardiologist advised you that no vaccination at all during a Covid pandemic was better than anything apart from Pfizer?   Yeah, right, of course he did.

4 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Your cardiologist advised you that no vaccination at all during a Covid pandemic was better than anything apart from Pfizer?   Yeah, right, of course he did.

Moderna or Pfizer was recommended.

37 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Why?  There is plenty of access to alternatives to Pfizer.   Perhaps you're one of those who wrongly assumed that the US's donation was specifically to vaccinate Americans.

I take the advice of my Cardiologist.

4 hours ago, buick said:

i'm going to bet against his forecast.  the death numbers will be below 100/day in october.  death numbers can be hidden but they are far more reliable than cases.  so the death numbers will be better, not the same or worse.  the case numbers are meaningless due to the weak testing program.

From the begining of the pandemic, I figured a good indicator was the number of times I heard the rockets going off in the local Wat denoting a funeral. Ah, well, the best laid plans … does not seem to be too many …?

2 hours ago, Thailand said:

142 non Thai nationals over 80 were vaccinated yesterday at McCormick Hospital, Chiang Mai.

Today over 75's starting with the most senior should now have received email or SMS messages with their appointment times. Only those with appointments should go for vaccination.

 

For the record I am 75 and  registered via Expatvac and have not received SMS,

email or phone call.

I too await, age 74, successfully registered, heart issues. Hope for all of us ...

While I respect the Kingdom of Thailand making decisions concerning the Thai citizens. Any Thai or foreign citizens planning to travel outside Thailand need to keep aware of the requirements of the country they wish to visit or return to ...

Which reminds me. Not a pressing issue considering Covid but I hope to take wife a Stepdaughter to the USA in 2023. Wife changed her Thai ID card but we will need to change the Passport.

On 8/15/2021 at 2:03 PM, Crossy said:

You had me all the way to the last line ????

 

Could have made some money from a Youtube filming. 555

On 8/18/2021 at 1:21 PM, BKKBike09 said:

"Died of" vs "died with" ...

 

I know one guy who died last month and was treated as dying of Covid (cremation ASAP with only immediate family allowed to attend at temple) - but he was in his 60s and had serious underlying health issues as well so who knows if he really died "of" Covid.

Who knows? Indeed. I lean toward if there is a medical finding by those educated in the medical field.

I was planning to retire in 2011, so I made two monthlong visits to Thailand both in 2009 and 2010. I traveled around the country looking for where to settle. I am inclined toward the mountains more than the beach. I had contemplated continuing to teach a bit also after 41 years as an educator. After touring around, Chiang Mai just felt that it fit my desires. I could find anything I wanted in the way of food, supplies, etc. but not the metropolitan Bangkok. Then, there were five universities where I might continue working with students. After a decade, I am still well pleased to be here with the noted exception of the annual health threatening air pollution. Easy enough to get around the city and have access to trips in N. Thai mountains, or to Laos. Having the airport connections also should be considered. Oh, and pre-Covid an active Chiang Mai Expat community.

35 minutes ago, LNKDES1 said:

What is the mission of the US Embassy?

• The mission of the United States Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens.

By refusing to help administer vaccines to their citizens, I sure don't see a lot of 'protecting' going on.

 

Sure, we could all jump on a flight back to the U.S. (approx $1500 USD round trip), self quarantine for 7-10 days after negative test (that will run approx $500 USD), get 2 jabs of Pfizer/Moderna approx one month apart (that additional stay is going to cost, say  $1500 USD), fly back into Thailand and be forced to quarantine in State approved ASQ facilities in deep red zones ($1000-2000 USD depending on your choice of luxury). We're talking a minimum of $4500 USD. There's roughly 40,000 US expats here in Thailand. Conservatively speaking, that comes out to $180,000,000 USD. Am I missing something here? Come on U.S. State Department. We're tax paying American citizens. Step up to the plate and do your job. Protect your citizens!

I await a Pfizer appointment in Chiang Mai as an American aged 74 with heart issues but … I could only imagine the reaction of the minority party in Congress at the State Department setting a precedent of providing “Medicare for All” overseas Americans. I will continue to lobby for Medicare global coverage on the same basis as fully retired military is given.

On 8/17/2021 at 12:24 PM, Chomper Higgot said:

Be careful what you set it in motion.

 

The distribution to other nations by the Biden administration of vaccines has been a clear foreign policy win, that alone will earn the distribution enemies on one side of the house.

 

In addition to which isolationists on that same side of the house are always looking for reasons to cut foreign aid.

 

The US has, as stated, has not tied strings to this donation but also as stated the RTG has made commitments to provide vaccines to all residents of Thailand, this agreement was clearly in place at the time of the arrival of the vaccine at Suvarnabhumi (refer text of ACS statement).

 

The absence of overt ‘strings’ does not mean agreements were not made prior to the delivery. 

 

Omitting overt ‘strings’ recognizes Thailand’s sovereignty and the sovereignty of the RTG, something we all know to be a matter of hyper sensitivity amongst our hosts.

 

The ACS advice is good, keep applying, you won’t get a Pfizer vaccine with your name on it by any other means.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agreed. I am still awaiting an appointment for the Pfizer vaccine in Chiang Mai but have not given up hope that I will be contacted this week

19 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Call MedPark and you'll have your shot in a few days.

Chiang Mai

Thanks for sharing. Gives me hope sitting here, American aged 74 with heart issues. So far … crickets. Although the US Consulate also released a positive statement today.

6 minutes ago, steven100 said:

totally agree .....   as an American you should have been one of the 1st to receive the Pfizer donated vaccine,  the US in charge should have made that a pre-condition.  imo

I have no problem with frontline medical personnel getting their shots but … I will report any progress this week or lack thereof … Today some in Chiang Mai, having been told previously that they were successfully registered, are being told that their registration is faulty. Whether an individual or a website mass mailing issue, .I do not know.

I have a growing objection as a retired American full-time resident, at age 74 with heart issues at not having access to get vaccinated as part of the US Pfizer donation.

On 8/14/2021 at 6:33 PM, john thom said:

Sooooooooo  I take it you're not in Thailand, but back in the U.S.?

 

 

Costco was a give away … Meanwhile, half a world away in Chiang Mai, Thailand this American sits at age 74 with heart issues, successfully registered on the Thai website recommended by the US Consulate in Chiang Mai awaiting a first shot from the Pfizer donation of vaccines by the US.

Supply and demand? I await getting past Covid and the return of Thai tourism before getting enough indication as to the direction. I had my time there and am happily settled so it will mean nothing to me … except very fond memories!

1 hour ago, Isaan sailor said:

American taxpaying expats in Isaan still waiting….and waiting…

Chiang Mai, registered at website sent out by US Consulate here in Chiang Mai. Notified successful registration, Age 74 with heart issues ... crickets.

13 hours ago, JayBird said:

Hello all, and thank you for the feedback.

 

To summarize a bit of the input so far:

 

1) No, it's not rice land.  It may have been used for normal 'farming' at some point.  I suppose that means it's perfectly fine to build a house on?

 

2) There are no neighbours that one can see.  Maybe a good 5+ minute drive to the nearest.  So not sure asking them would be meaningful, as the terrain will be different.

 

3) Sounds like electricity could be an issue.  How can I tell what kind of electricity I have nearby and if I need to upgrade it? (Is there something written on the pole?)

 

4) I'm planning to get a lawyer to handle the usufruct & lease, should not have an issues.

 

 

Might suggest that you have a clear access to the nearest public roadway (no need to cross someone else's property)?

We are starting the 3rd year of our 3 year rental lease. Upon tell the owner that it was our hope to extend for another 3 years, he said that while the house is on th3 market, he doubts if there will be any buyers in today’s market and that if there is a buyer it will be made clear that we will have the lease, at the agreed monthly rent, for another three years.

14 hours ago, WISteve said:

Well, today is the 11th and Minister Anutin said the approved persons on expatvac should be getting a notice by now.

Have any of you who received an approved notice via e-mail received further instructions?  I've been watching my e-mail and SMS like a hawk but no joy.

 

Chiang Mai, successfully registered, high risk … crickets.

8 minutes ago, The Theory said:

CM is a Sinovac dumping place. 

but if rather to pay:
https://www.bangkokhospital-chiangmai.com/en/news-activities/booking-of-alternative-vaccine/

Your statement can apply to all of Thailand as Sinovac was the planned vaccine by the government. While the paid Moderna (referring to the announcement of Bangkok Hospital) would also meet with my Cardiologist's approval, the first choice is Pfizer for both medical and economic reasons. I await contact concerning my successful registration for American donated Pfizer.