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Only if they retain the policy of closing the whole school if there's a single infection. Hopefully, they will adopt a more realistic policy. Covid is here to stay, but kids need to go to school.

What about kids below 12? No one is seriously considering vaccinating them (as far as I know). If teachers and staff are vaccinated, I don't see why they can't go back now!

I would like to think if the numbers continue in this direction, re-opening schools might be brought forward!

Why? My wife and kid have cover for 30 million baht and pay around 60,000 baht a year for the Premium.

Perhaps the Thais you know personally were living in the UK on a Settlement visa or with LTR? They would pay the compulsory NHS surcharge as part of the settlement process. Would you be prepared to pay something similar to be able to access Thai State healthcare?

I think he made it up!

It is indeed nonsense. My half-my-age wife is with me for my looks and maturity, not my money...????

I assumed from the OP that the kids already have their first passports, as otherwise they wouldn't be able to travel.

In Bangkok? Which hospital?

Both are bad news?

I agree and have always made sure my non-Thai kid stays here legally. But the OP said he only planned to stay in Thailand for a year and both his kids are under 2. He doesn't "need" a Thai passport for them but I agree he would be best advised to, unless it's impractical.

I'm not sure overly emotional responses are helpful.

I was quoting our esteemed government. But actually I do agree with the sentiment now that numbers appear to be manageable. Vaccines and sensible protocols are the answer, not further restrictions.

I completely agree. Let the kids go back to school, and let the adults protect themselves.

Thai men are not very different from western men, other than it's easier for them to have a 'gik' or use prostitutes. Look at western men in western countries; they don't all have "hot" women as partners. Most look for something far more substantial and lasting in a relationship.

They don't "need" Thai passports, as they can enter on their current passport, visa-exempt. There are no fines or bans for children who overstay, so there isn't really an issue if you only plan to stay for a year. They will need to leave Thailand on the same passport that they entered on. But it makes a whole lot of sense to get them Thai passports before you leave if you can!

Why not just vaccinate all the adults?

Indeed - up, then down, then up again. We have to learn to live with it.

So schools stay closed forever if some families refuse to be vaccinated? Why should my kid's education suffer on account of the unvaccinated?

What are they checking for?

So, as no one is suggesting that children under 12 should be vaccinated why can't primary schools open now? Why do they have to wait until November?

That's not good? Which hospital? I'm due my 2nd AZ at Bumrungrad next month and I hope they are better organised.

How many times can the test be taken and failed before LTR is refused and you have to leave the UK?

All excellent questions. How about just ensuring that teachers and school staff are vaccinated and then opening up with the same Covid protocols as last time? Parents can decide whether to send their kids to school, or not.

There's a sign outside Amarin Plaza today (Chitlom) saying "walk-in Pfizer". She could try there. Also my Lao wife successfully registered via the BCCT, but that was for AZ which I seem to remember is not suitable for your girlfriend.