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1 hour ago, Geoffggi said:

Apart from the misleading headline, I also believe that there is a big problem with storage of Pfizer's vaccine as it needs to be stored at minus 70 degrees celsius otherwise it degrades, this requirement also includes during the transportation of the vaccine. I think this could be a major problem for Thailand as it is even in European countries.  

A statement has been issued in the UK that although it must be kept at under 80c it will be distributed in small iceboxes and is usable up to 5 days in a normal fridge (maybe they mean freezer) Distribution is to start on December 1st. Mind you what the UK government says is not guaranteed to be accurate. 

1 hour ago, Dogmatix said:

This is a sick joke. Thailand has not ordered any of the foreign vaccines as it wants to rely on the Chula one which, based on the timeline given here will be ready by the end of 2023, if it works at all, assuming Brazil agreed to go ahead with the trials. If they can conduct the trials, they will rely on data provided by foreign drug companies, if any feel charitable. Then they don’t have the ability to scale up production. 
 

Chula trumpeted its Ebola vaccine which never went ahead. You can see that this is leading to Thailand having no vaccine on time and having to beg China for one of its cheap ones. For university developed vaccines, would you put your money on Oxford with Astra Zeneca with a severe domestic outbreak to test it in or Chula on its own having to rely totally on other countries’ willingness to test it way behind the curve of major drug companies?

I read recently that Thailand had reached an agreement with Astra Zeneka to produce their vaccine in Thailand and that AstraZeneca were assisting in the pruduction facility. 

Some are comparing the 72 one day road deaths to the 60 covid deaths so far this year. 

Similar population UK had 595 one day covid deaths yesterday. 

This is a very infectious disease and dangerous for old people. 90% accuracy is therefore useless. 10% chance of being wrong is huge and could have serious consequences. 

It's now a total monopoly. The UK has a very similar size population but has Tesco, Asda, (Walmart owned) Sainsbury, Morrisons, Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl. Smaller but national operators Iceland and the Co-op. Not sure if Safeway still exist. May have missed some. Expansion restricted on a local basis too. 

40 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said:

Ridiculous, these diseases can all be treated and under control. As usual, focus is on the wrong issue. 

Some years ago in the UK I had an head on crash with a car that left its lane (2 way road) and headed directly for me. Fortunately busy and not therefore fast. 

The driver turned out to be diabetic who hadn't taken his insulin. 

I have seen a photo of Chinese queuing for vaccine shots and statements that said it was available to any who paid. Apparently Russia is doing likewise without stage 3 finished. 

My guess is that in January many countries will follow suit and that desperate Thailand will allow entry to anyone who has proof of vaccination. 

What they could do is to allow bars to stay open till 2/3am as before. Many don't like to have to go home at midnight. Shortly the clocks "change" in the UK and football followers won't be able to watch any games which commence after 3pm UK time. 

20 minutes ago, Pancho said:

Astra Zenica has stopped fast track studies due to 2 patients developing serious neurological symptoms, presenting as MS multiple sclerosis.

 

ONE patient developed transverse myelitis. 

30 minutes ago, polpott said:

Nope. First in line are the particularly vulnerable, followed by frontline workers followed by the over 50s.

The UK government has already published priorities. 1.Frontline workers followed by over 80s and those with comorbidities then lowering the qualifying age 5 years at a time. 

The vaccine, a product of Oxford University / British company will be supplied to Thailand at "no profit" Thais naturally will be ahead but what price a Brit or any farang. Thai hospitals won't pass up a chance for a big helping of extra pricing. 

17 hours ago, balo said:

I will pay 20 baht for an electric ride. If they charge more, forget it. 

Thais won't pay 20 baht. 

2 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Life is going on quite well in Thailand...compared to the lockdowns in many others and out of control spread in the U.S. Schools and businesses are open and internal travel is unhindered...there's no other place I'd rather be at the moment.

Absolutely. Especially if in your 70s or 80s. Look at any graph of age related death rates for covid. Many younger people wanting "herd immunity" wish the aged to donate their lives in their interest saving all that pension money as a bonus ( put in an account for their own pension of course). 

If the demand from China is for chicken feet a bit of genetic engineering is needed. We need 4 legged chicken. 

18 hours ago, Don Mega said:

No surprises there, that soi is notorious for drugs... Its how a fair few of the businesses keep the doors open.

Just looked it up on maps. It's not on main. Soi Buakao as Farangs know it. It's called Buakao 15 and connects second road with Soi Buakao which passes the Mercure hotel. 

Prayuth wants the body kept? If he'd been a witness for the prosecution he'd be cremated already. 

3 hours ago, colinneil said:

One very brave judge, but you are wasting your time, far too many folk have got very BIG kickbacks in this case.

No doubt that brown envelopes were passed around Colin but according to pbsworld a huge white envelope containing 300 million baht tipped the scales of (in)justice. 

1 hour ago, ChipButty said:

The more Thai language you learn the worse it gets

I rarely came across that when I lived in Isaan but often in Pattaya. When I asked why on a few occasions I got the same answer. "Falang speak Thai know too much" Not a good "target" 

Mind you when I first moved to Isaan and whilst on the songteaew I often heard older females say "Falang men" Falang stink! My lovely Thai neighbours made me put an end to that in my best coloqual Thai. All fine thereafter and friendly. 

Another English language newspaper has an article today quoting Police Lt General Sompong. He was talking about stranded tourists and said that any of that group not sorting out a visa by Sept 26th would be "blacklisted"!!!