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2 hours ago, macnmotion said:

OK, I didn't understand why you were quoting my post ????

You kindly answered my comment with a question, so I replied...????

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Muhammad Muhi, a native of Pattani, confessed to planting two bombs in Phuket and has completed his sentence, the lawyer said.

I would have thought that planting two terror-bombs would be a longer sentence...????

2 hours ago, macnmotion said:

I guess you didn't read my initial comment before replying to it. Or else you didn't understand its implication. 

I did, and you asked question about other job positions than the news article mentions. What I'm reacting to is the opening post article about a frontline nurse. The society needs them. and all other persons in the health frontline. If the people you mentions are also performing duties in health frontline, then they are also needed...???? 

Lots of opticians with free test, and a wide selection of both frames and lenses, each ranging from less than a few thousand baht and up (after discount, which seems to be available for everybody).

I use Top Charoen, Maenam branch.

38 minutes ago, phills2k1 said:

I know this is a rather general question, butHhow have things been on Koh Tao so far?

 

Trying to figure out my return to the country and it seems like Samui > Koh Tao (at the end of September) until it's safe enough to return to BKK is the strategy

You can get, and follow, an update of the Covid-situation in this thread...

The last know new case on Phangan was to my knowledge recorded the 27th July, above link is to last status of 28th July.

48 minutes ago, hanuman2543 said:

You should have a look at Twitter. Many videos of Police violence against protesters. Water cannon, tear gas, rubber bullets, battons. Take your pick:

https://mobile.twitter.com/hashtag/whatshappeninginthailand?src=hashtag_click

I think you are misunderstanding me, I say if the demonstrants act peacefully, no rubber bullets will be used.

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

Please cast your mind back to last year.

Most protests were peaceful. Certainly for the earlier protests.

The police used rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon (shooting liquid containing 'irritants') from the very first large protest.

After a few peaceful protests (police still using rubber bullets) Covid and the emergency laws stopped further protests.

When the protests restarted, they were mostly peaceful but quickly turned into less peaceful as the police, again, became more violent.

This does not take into account the Royalists that were not peaceful. At least one was carrying a loaded weapon and he discharged it. Then there were the undercover police/military that were mixing with the peaceful protesters. All in T shirts and trousers but with military haircuts and boots.

 

Yes, some protesters have become less peaceful. As I said earlier, kick a peaceful dog often enough and it will eventually bite you.

The best people to keep the protests peaceful (the leaders) are now all in jail.

Sadly this is going to get worse.

Water canons were not used before October 16th last year, by that time demonstrations were not allowed due to emergency decree, i.e. assembly of more than four people. There water cannons were used for the first time, which the police was criticized for, as the demonstrants seek cover for heavy monsoon rain instead of dissolve the assembly.

It was rather from November with demonstrations in front of the new parliament building that the situation began to escalate from both sides.

A peaceful demonstration is far more powerful than street fighting, and the latter risk a huge dog to wake up; it would be preferred to keep it sleeping.

2 hours ago, macnmotion said:

Oh, so you consider a hospital's marketing team, which works in a different building and not in the hospital, as a front-line medical worker?

The talk is about "frontline"...????

11th August +5 on Samui...

1 hour ago, macnmotion said:

Is a hospital's marketing department considered front line workers? Accounting? Departments with offices in buildings other than the hospital? How would you feel if the Pfizer vaccine was being given as a booster to them after 2 Sinovac doses before it was given to people who are still unvaccinated?

Personally, I will be "feel" Okay as I need frontline medical workers, if I get sick...????

Edit/addition: And little more plain statistics, a vaccinated frontline medical worker might save more lives from one booster jab, instead of saving only one person getting a first jab.

3 hours ago, MrJ2U said:

I can't see any thing on the web confirming an order.

 

"Paisarn Dunkum, secretary general of the regulator, says private companies and hospitals who wish to administer approved Covid-19 vaccines should register with the Department of Disease Control. He also points out that so far, no doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been ordered."

 

Thaiger

March 26, 2021

My source is from 7th June in a newspaper, which I'm not allowed to mention, quote directly or link to in this forum, but it states that both 10 million doses Moderne vaccine - for Private Hospitals, to be delivered in three lots late this year, and next year (2022) - and 20 million doses Pfizer, and 5 million doses J&J have been ordered, not specifying a delivery date for the last two brands...????

I'm both proud of my home country's medal-harvest, and also proud that the nation I reside in got some...????

I got an AZ jab a while ago - my first, and I'm happy and satisfied with that - it was very well administered and kind staff.

However, before I reached that far there were some confusing appointment systems - mainly due to some people, who not eligible for vaccination under the circumstances, tried to squeeze themselves in - but then a special designed app appeared for the purpose, and everything went fast and smooth. I'm thankful to the Thai nation for also taking care of an alien like me...????????

5 hours ago, gearbox said:

I think in Thailand you don't need IDP if your licence is in English. It depends on the country, as far as I remember in Cambodia you do need IDP even if your home country licence is in English. It was one of the main revenue streams for the Cambodian police - if no IDP, you get fined, the fine may depend on your home country licence, the richer the country the bigger the fine ????

To my knowledge you need IDP, but they might not ask for it. If insurance covers without IDP is another matter. 

If you stay for more than 90-days you'll need a Thai Driver's License, and here is IDP also mentioned, but might not be asked for - I showed an IDP when I got my Thai license, they might even had a photocopy (cannot remember, they always get so many signed photocopies)...????

On 8/9/2021 at 2:32 PM, bkk6060 said:

Haven't heard much about it only one shot and looks like

a possible good option now.  Not used much in the US I would think they have extra doses for sale.

Thailand has 5 million J&J doses on order for later arrival. J&J is a vector-based vaccine, just like AZ, so similar side effects have been observed - some countries have banned both AZ and J&J for same reason - only major difference is that J&J is a one-jab vaccine, and it's also slightly less efficient than AZ, which has an overall efficiency of 70 percent, where J&J for some variants is down to 66 percent.

Source link BioSpace "UPDATED Comparing COVID-19 Vaccines: Timelines, Types and Prices" HERE.

On 8/9/2021 at 5:19 AM, ASEAN NOW News said:

So, what did you get out of watching the 2020 Olympics?

Didn't watched anything, country code blocked, and the Thai transmission required subscription. However my home country got 2 gold,  4 silver, and 4 bronze, so I followed little in the news, also that Thailand got medals, two gold I think, well done...????

6 hours ago, don long said:

Careful the bank n transfer process u use some will show a domestic transfer not a imported transfer. I switched to bkk bank as their relationship in direct n shows as a foreign transfer with transferwise. Other banks will show a domestic transfer from example SCB from Transferwise. Kiss keep its simple stupid ????????‍♂️

Depending what method you choose in Wise when transferring money to Thailand, then it will show as FTT i.e. Foreign Telegraphic Transfer) in you Thai bankbook...????

15 hours ago, Walker88 said:

Is this typical, or have I just been particularly 'lucky'?

You probably have been particular "lucky".

People I know have their company's external accountant, or their law form, to take care of all the paperwork with non-B, and extensions of stay based on work permit. For an up-to-date shareholder list is normally charged 500 baht, same for a "meting report".

Administration and paperwork can often be more extensive than in one's home country, but external accountants and law firms are used to the procedure, so let them handle it, it's also cheaper than paying bribe, or using an agent, if you have a good accountant, or lawyer...????

17 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

It is only a problem when I get a heavy cold, am exposed to dust or certain pollen, or if air pollution is extremely bad. How can a doctor who doesn't know me give me a certificate if, currently, I do not suffer from Asthma attacks?

Sounds more like you might be suffering from pollen allergy, you should visit a doctor for a more correct diagnosis...????

10th August +10 on Samui...
An explanation of the increased number of Covid-positive could be that some people, who tested negative right after the Black Bamboo cluster emerged, have been asked to be tested again after two weeks.

16 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

So, how can I get a medical certificate for Asthma, which is not usually a health problem for me, unless, of course, I got Covid... Catch22?

Not that complicated. Visit a hospital - preferably hospital, sometimes a clinic won't count - and see a doctor, if you have a health problem, you'll get a certificate.

Big Brother...????