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20 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

So many people are of the assumption that the overseas missions of any country are to support the people of that country. This is not true, ensuring the wellbeing of its citizens is not the primary mission of overseas Embassies. Consular services are offered as a supplementary service. 

 

How would the British Embassy get 200,000 does of vaccine into Thailand? (for expats and their children who are also British Citizens)

 

How many British Citizens would then complain that their Wives cannot get the vaccine because they are not British. 

 

I have been offered the vaccine in my home country. It is my choice to remain in Thailand. I could go back to the UK and get the Vaccine (The UK is now vaccinating people in the the 40-50 age bracket).

 

Some people believe they should be spoon-fed by their Embassy then get upset when they don’t receive the ’service’ they mistakenly believe they should. 

 

 

Embassy Staffers and Employee’s of the British Council and their family have received the vaccine - this is because they work for the British Government overseas, i.e. were ’sent’ overseas by the British Government, they still pay British Taxes. 

 

 

I have no complaints that ‘others’ can get their vaccine while I can’t - someone has to be at the front of the queue. I also recognise the horrific optics of the British Embassy bringing in 200,000 doses of vaccine.

 

Which one? how many will start complaining that they wanted Pfiezer not AZ or Moderna etc

 

What of the Optic inside Thailand that the British are looking after their own while not assisting the Thai’s?

 

 

It's far better for the British Embassy officers to work with the Thai Government and ensure that all its citizens will have equal access to the vaccines alongside their Thai neighbours. 

 

 

 

I have registered for the vaccine alongside my wife - when she can take the vaccine so can I. 

Alternatively I can travel to the UK, stay there for a month and have the vaccine there.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am quite happy to be included in the Thailand vaccine rollout program, but when I contacted my local government hospital I was told, as a foreigner, I cannot register. How did you manage to register for the vaccine program?

28 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

If you have a non-o visa or a extension of stay with a valid re-entry permit based upon retirement you must have the 40/400k baht medical insurance valid for your length of stay to apply for certificate of entry (COE) that is required to enter the country.

Thank you Ubonjoe. When I return it will be in September for at least 6 months (or maybe longer) but does my insurance just need to cover me up to my extension of stay renewal date in January or for 12 months from arrival. If it is only up to renewal in January I will consider getting travel insurance in the UK for up to 90 days, and delay my return until October this year.

2 minutes ago, fishtank said:

How can you have a Non O Visa and a multi entry stamp?

I suppose the correct wording should be a (Non O) visa extension on the basis of retirement and a Non-Imm Re-entry Permit valid until January 2022.

I believe this has been covered many times but I keep getting mixed messages from colleagues and insurance companies. My question is: I have a current Non O visa (retirement) & multi entry stamp (valid until January 2022), do I need health insurance (40k outpatient/400k inpatient) in addition to the 100000 USD Covid insurance, if I decide to go back to the UK and return to Thailand in Sept/Oct this year?

I want to drive from Hua Hin to Surin and back. Do I need to download the MorChana app on my phone. I prefer not to but if it will be a problem if I am stopped by the police I will download it.

Thanks for that, I will try from my pc next week.

I read that some people have no problem doing 90 day report online whilst others find it impossible. I intend to try to do mine online but wondered if there is any difference between doing by pc or mobile. Have people had more success by using pc or using mobile?

I read that some people have no problem doing 90 day report online whilst others find it impossible. I intend to try to do mine online but wondered if there is any difference between doing by pc or mobile. Have people had more success by using pc or using mobile?

Is it a manual or automatic transmission?