16 hours ago, holy cow cm said:

And as I just said never would I do and trust the registration because of something like this, and then got sad and confused emoji from many people, it has happened. Hahahaha is all is have to say. 

I also noticed on the website that the only locations shown are for people in BKK or you must travel to BKK when you finally get registered, (maybe by next year). So if you live in the south, tough <deleted> for me. 55555

21 hours ago, bluesofa said:

I'd rather see the inspection by AstraZeneca  themselves.

Or are they directly overseeing production and QC?

I agree as well with the inspections being done by AZ themselves. Who in Thailand is qualified to inspect? They need more information in the statement as to how they inspect. Is their AZ staff that are quality controllers in the medical field? This is AZ's process so I hope they are involved. 

1 hour ago, natway09 said:

The most annoying part of all this for me is that this "news" came out through the back door.

Why does the head honcho of SiamBioScience not have a daily news release like anybody else & tell us about the progress & difficulties they are facing in procuring raw materials ?

Why all the cloak & dagger stuff ?

Think about it carefully, we are in LOS. Only smiles are reported not negative energy.

1 hour ago, wensiensheng said:

Nothing but a publicity stunt. Medically it’s right up there with drinking bleach 

Yup, remember when Trump said inject it, he was a genius as well.

1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said:

Ah the mantra of if you do not like it return to whence you came from has been used for the day.  Glad you are not in charge of my life and I am not in charge of yours.  Life is to be lived and if one wants to complain and takes the smile from someone's else's face and makes them grimace in pain, well then I am right there to assist.  Enjoy.

 

The vaccinations are Sinovac, and the AZ vaccine is being produced by Siam Bio Sciences, and they have never produced a vaccine before.  This is all unchartered waters.  This Governments statements of 6million vaccines by June, then enough by the end of the year to vaccinate the entire population is as far from the truth as the eye can see.  In fact the entire contract transparency was brought forth by a former MP Thanathorn who was subsequently charged with LM.  All we do is fill in the details as we see them.  Continue to live under the rock and ignore what goes on around you if that makes you happy. By the way I was born here in this country.

Wow, you English is great! What countries were your parents from? Assuming Dad was from the western world, just curious to know. For me I was born in the US, migrated to the UK in 1999 and became a UK citizen, not claiming the US any longer since Trump destroyed a lot it. Proud to be a UK citizen. I will also not be taking the Sinovac vaccine, waiting for better options.

52 minutes ago, oxforddiver said:

I read that Europe and probably  UK will not accept Sinovac certificates for entry.

That may change this week if WHO approve this Chinese Sinovac vaccine. I searched today and not see any change on this.

The WHO have approved the Sinopharm vaccine already.

However in saying this, I personally will not take either of these Chinese vaccines, don't trust them. Keep watching for more updates

for best options, maybe J&J one shot option is a consideration once it is approved by Thailand and private hospitals can bring it in.

12 hours ago, GreasyFingers said:

Where did you get that from or is it just another racist opinion.

I think Greasy may not have checked the latest details.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56967973

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted emergency approval for a Covid vaccine made by Chinese state-owned company Sinopharm. ... A decision is expected in the coming days on another Chinese vaccine developed by Sinovac, while Russia's Sputnik vaccine is under assessment.

Even with that said, I will not use this vaccine. I have to wait like everyone else here and will wait for a different more reliable brand after more research.

9 hours ago, DirtyHarry55 said:

Most likely a PR stunt to appease International Embassies.
What counts is the total of Expats who have been vaccinated.
Just a few days ago Richard Barrow tweeted he had been turned down for a Jab after successfully registering 3 weeks ago.
Also those Expats don't look to be over 60 how did they qualify?
We should have a counter on TV to count how many members have received the Jab and how many have been refused.
 

You can never believe what they say, all propaganda, reminds me of Trump.

33 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

Stop spreading the truth of  how it's  brushed under the carpet and always  has been along with almost everything else unless they need to "show" and example of how well they do in everything.

Sorry, my bad. Update on our Tesco, now closed for 2 weeks for cleaning, 55555

13 hours ago, Jeffr2 said:

It's probably already in Myanmar. Next stop. Thailand.

Nope, already here.  Why are they letting people back in?  It seems even quarantine makes no difference, but also understand that

somehow people are sneaking into the country somehow and not caring if they bring it and those people need locked up.

1 hour ago, VMKW said:

Did I miss something?

Do you have the link to this web page?  I looked on their site and it does not find anything about this. ??????

1 minute ago, pokerface1 said:

Why not arrange for a nurse with a needle to give us a jab when we have to report to the immigration office. Then stamp the passport vaccination done and recorded it's that simple

But that makes too much sense. The use of common sense will never happen in Thailand, even my Thai wife agrees.

2 minutes ago, TigerandDog said:

As per my post yesterday in another newsletter, I successfully registered at my community health clinic this morning. Having a pink ID card was a prerequisite though. My wife will receive a phone call advising when to attend either the clinic or our village community centre for the first jab.

5555 -  Probably next year, don't sit by the phone. - 5555

21 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Will this get reversed tomorrow?

Of course it will. Left hand does not know what right hand is or was doing. Sorry my head was up my <deleted> at the time.

19 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

"Absolutely free"...how much did you pay in federal, state, and city income taxes last year; not to mention property taxes, which fund many county health departments administering the vaccinations? I'll pay the $100-$200 for my vaccine jab in Thailand (where there are none of those taxes for most expats), while you lucky ones enjoy "free" vaccines in the U.S., UK, and elsewhere.

This is so true, it hits at the point in regards to the US and UK's cost of vaccines. Also true are the amount of taxes you pay in both countries, but in reality, there is just no additional costs to you. However I believe you paid for that vaccine if you received one there. The private hospitals here in Thailand charge for the use and administering of said vaccines or any other medications for that matter. Remember you also pay for medications separately at the hospitals, public or private here in Thailand, just as you do in US and UK. The private hospitals are just a higher cost to you.

Just for example, I obtain a monthly prescription from my doctor for Tramadol and pay ฿120 ($4) for 60 tablets. In the US I paid about $40 for the same amount.  The Tramadol comes from India, which is where the Thai government purchase many drugs, probably the same for US and UK. I had an educational conversation in English of course, with my doctor concerning the cost of drugs. My doctor worked in the US for a number of years and had some very interesting insight regarding the cost of health care.

I guess what I am trying to say is the cost is much cheaper hear and I am so tired of hearing about this issue, it is not really an issue is it!  But this is my opinion of course!  ????

1 minute ago, micmichd said:

I've got a German passport (EU passport), but I'm not Germany's property. I don't care about Germany at all, so why should their embassy care about me? 

This is probably how how the embassy feels about you as well. Why are the embassies even there?  What is their purpose then?

4 hours ago, daveAustin said:

aka, if you don't like it go home lol

I would love to, but I am not allowed back into my country, I am banned for now. 

Thailand is the problem and always will be. I really don't see a solution for foreigners

until end of year.

As soon as I am allowed to go home I will and never to return to this backward military style 3rd world country and I am not alone with these thoughts.

22 hours ago, mr_lob said:

Number of tests peaked on the same date...????

Can never believe what is reported here by Thai news media because they don't know. The problem here in Thailand is the testing.

The so called peak being reached and now going downward on reported cases is more likely due to less testing again.

They are hiding the facts or just not testing like other Western countries do and did. If they would have cancelled Songkran there would

not be this big problem of thousands of people going to hospitals asking to be tested, people just got scared.

Before Songkran holiday, most people did not follow guidelines unless they went to public stores. When outside they remove their mask and act like there is no Covid-19. Thank the government for allowing the infections to spread through the country.

5 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

It would be wise to now include the mandatory wearing of safety helmets for motorcyclists in this edict. Same fines and enforcement and see the effect on road deaths.  (Sound of snoring)

This is common sense, not used here.

18 minutes ago, whaleboneman said:

I have to disagree with you on that. I have covid and don't know it so I'm going shopping. I drive for 20 minutes, filling up my car with the little buggers. When I park, I put a mask on, open my door and release them in the parking lot. Anyone nearby can be infected-mostly because the typical masks are next to useless and usually worn incorrectly. Masks should be stored outside your door and put on when you head out.

Would love to see a study done by a reputable university to see how valid this is if your infected. What about inside your house? How full will the living room get and you open the door and they all fly away?

15 hours ago, Kinnock said:

But equally ridiculous if the passenger is your wife/husband - unless you both wear masks in bed?

 

But with the dark windows of most Thai cars, you could be driving naked and nobody would notice.

 

Absolutely, you can't see most people in the cars anyway. But the logic is mind boggling to say the least. Married couples have

to wear a mask in the car but not at home and especially in bed if sleeping or better yet fooling around. I am always amazed how there

is the lack of logic or better yet, common sense, in this country.