On 5/4/2021 at 8:49 AM, Excel said:

There is another thread on here which explains that the UK Embassy has done just that not just for the British staff but all the Thai staff as well. 

Never saw that thread..............

On 5/4/2021 at 8:59 AM, gunderhill said:

Bang on, which the UK has  clearly  noted by treating ANYONE legal or  illegal free with the vaccine AND  any treatment thereafter  related to covid https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-55978334

thanks for the link

On 5/4/2021 at 9:45 AM, Pattaya Spotter said:

Why is that? Maybe you can try rockin' up to the UK embassy in Bangkok for your vaccine...do they actually provide any citizen services there anymore?

Most Governments have reciprocal arrangements on a truck load of matters from Visas to Health Care.

If a Thai was charged a fee for a covid jab in the UK from the NHS then you can be sure the Thais would reciprocate with a fee too. If the jab was free then one would hope it would be free issue in Thailand.

PS. I don't expect anything from the UK Foreign Office & their Embassies & Consulates except maybe a new Passport.

3 hours ago, Crossy said:

 

The Chinese vaccines are not approved by me for sticking in my arm too (I'm too old anyway).

 

The problem is where would these vaccines be coming from, pretty well every production facility is sold out for months? The potential for fake / expired / faulty supplies is massive, at least the government procured stuff should be ok.

Agreed.

2 hours ago, TaoNow said:

I don't understand the panic or sense of urgency in getting the vaccine by all these posters.

 

Are you in some sort of essential occupation that requires exposure to strangers or people who might have the virus?

 

If not, then shelter in place as you are supposed to; avoid non-essential travel outside the home; mask up when outdoors in the proximity of others; and use hand hygiene after touching surfaces that strangers have recently touched.

 

Do that, and you should be a very low risk of Covid.   Jai yen yen for f's sake.

That is only possible if you live alone.

Private Hospitals should be allowed to import ANY vaccine approved by the WHO.

This would take the burden off the Thai State.

Any surplus can be offered to citizens of Burma, Cambodia or India currently in Thailand as expats or illegal migrants.

Note Chinese Covid vaccines are not currently approved by the WHO for their global distribution program.

2 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

and I think there is only ONE company in Thailand that fits/fulfills all the requirements  Siam BioScience   555

6 minutes ago, Magenta408 said:

He's pushing Astra Zeneca after this poison was banned in 18 countries. Why? Moderna is probably of all of these poisonous jabs, the lest harmful. Methinks that Seneor Anutin is not up to snuff.

I thought all the top bods have already had the Astra Zeneca jab.

"World Health Organization to decide whether to approve Chinese Covid-19 vaccines for global use

25 minutes ago, robblok said:

Maybe it stands more out in those previously desolated areas.

Exactly...............however they are very mobile visiting a lot of restaurants & many different homes in a short space of time so hopefully they operate in a way minimising the risk of transmission.

41 minutes ago, shackleton said:

I think wearing masks in the home is a bit over the top

They should be concentrating on getting everyone vaccinated 

All we seem to be reading is priority given to the Tourist areas of Thailand

They seem to get  first priority over anywhere else  money talks 

Many people including village locals are wearing masks in the home -kids too.

5 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Good for the UK...we're talking about Thailand. 

True but if Thais get vaccinated in the UK without issue so should UK Citizens currently in Thailand.

2 minutes ago, gunderhill said:

Surely  the Thais would be GIVEN a  baht of  gold free as  well?

Now that would get the masses to drag granny screaming & kicking to the jab clinic..............WAIT maybe she is already in line.

4 minutes ago, gunderhill said:

UK treats  all  people the same whether  illegal or legal immigrants all get it FREE

Even if a non-resident UK citizen by birth? Would be nice to know.

2 minutes ago, clonetom said:

Contacting Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai (just to cover all bases), we were informed that there is currently neither a plan nor a waiting list for "private" vaccination, next to the government's rollout plan.

I did the same and was referred to the hospital web site. On balance I would say the reception staff have yet to be properly briefed on queries regarding Covid-19 vaccination.

5 hours ago, petedk said:

 

I doubt they will cancel the locally produced AstraZenica. It's more a question of whether production gets going properly or not.

They could export it to other countries in the region at cost 

Tourists will not come until 70% of the general population in Thailand has been vaccinated ...... with the right vaccine which will have to come from the in country monopoly manufacturer/supplier. 

33 minutes ago, daftdada said:

 

Wearing a face mask is ridiculous, period.

Stand by to be fined then

19 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

Subjecting young children to mask wearing is backed by what researched, peer reviewed scientific evidence?

Children will be ripping them off their faces, and are child masks freely available?

Kids are wearing masks without issue as far as I can see 

16 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Complete and total scripting and fabrication on the back of ‘politicians breaking rules’ follows by ‘stop pestering our politicians’...  some halfwit who everyone thinks is sharp figured it would be a great idea to present the PM as ‘one of us’......  Wow, even the PM is not beyond the law !! this guy is amazing, what hero he can be fined like the rest of us... 

 

.... juvenile mindless....

 

 

And the latest set of rules highlight the juvenile and idiotic mindset - masks in private cars. 

My Wife’s friend is a news reader and just told my Wife that they will have to wear a mask when reading the news !!! - just dumbflookery at its heights... 

 

 

 

I disagree newsreaders along with all media broadcasters should be wearing face shields or masks as it sets a good example to the dumb populace - if they stop the mob will stop too.

I am okay with all your comments and observations and understand not thinking it a wise move to enter the boot of your car on entry to a Thai National Park.

The need to seal the Thai land borders is absolute - tourism can wait until all in country have been vaccinated at least twice.

Covid and the like are here to stay globally. Best to get used to it.

1 hour ago, Derek B said:

Before ThaiVisa forum reported names, age, nationality and contributing underlying conditions of the deceased.

Now just numbers of deaths are reported it seems.............why the change here at ThaiVisa? The info is still available via Daily Press Briefing of the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on April 23, 2021