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There are many people who have the idea of retiring to Thailand when their time comes that they can retire - they will come here from retirement. Tourism will not likely recover for at least 5 years, probably more... but retirees will start coming when it is not such a hassle to travel.

I would say so. I have made it very clear to my sisters and parents (who are still alive), that under no circumstances should they move my body if I die, that I should be disposed of in an easy way (and inexpensive). If I become seriously ill that the same should apply, treat locally if I can.... but nothing extraordinary... a reasonable quality of life is important as well... and when you reach a certain point -- death is a natural conclusion (yes, I fear death, but I fear loss of quality of life more).

OK, happy to report that I (under 60) between ages 55 and 60 who registered on Aug 1st @ expatvac.consular.go.th and did not list any of the 7 qualified 'chronic diseases' (though I do qualify for the obesity category - I did not have a medical certificate saying I was fat) have received the vaccination appointment email for an appointment at Central Plaza (via Bangkok Hospital Khon Kaen) on September 5th, 2021. (vaccine is Pfizer).

That is a totally meaningless statement, if you want to make relevant points you might want to do a comparison based on rates of hospitalization/death vs infected - comparing immunized vs non-immunized. It is like saying there were deaths or life threatening injury by people in car accidents at 80kph who were wearing seatbelts (inference being so seatbelts provide no protection).

Yes, if you can have a police official make 43K baht and have 29 cars in his possession without a full investigation on how he did it... until video of him murdering someone is leaked... then corruption is endemic...