lightsidecat

A whopping 39 cases in Banglamung (Pattaya) today.  Not sure what number they want to see before allowing our restaurant industry to begin serving alcohol.  Below 5 maybe ??   

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

There is no retirement visa.

You can apply for a non-o visa and extension of stay based upon retirement at immigration.

Or a Non-OA long stay visa at a embassy or consulate. That is what the insurance mentioned is for. 

With all due respect Sir, I am on an extension of stay from an original Non-OA issued 10 years ago from my embassy and I am required to have the 40/400 K insurance since 2020.  I have not read anything, anywhere that indicates I will exempt (this time) from the proposed increase to 3MM and that this additional insurance will only apply to new embassy or consulate applications. 

55 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Quarantine for fully vaccinated to be reduced to 7 days from Oct, 10 provinces to reopen on Nov 1

 

 

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) decided on Monday (September 27th) to extend the nationwide State of Emergency to the end of November, but ease some of the partial lockdown measures effective October 1st, including shortening the quarantine period for those fully vaccinated to 7 days, and shortening the night-time curfew in the “dark red” provinces to 10pm – 4am for at least 15 days.

 

The curfew will be shortened by one hour, from currently 9pm – 4am. The CCSA also agreed to reduce the quarantine period for vaccinated travellers to 7 days, instead of 14. Those who do not have documents proving their vaccination will, however, have to go through 10-14 days of quarantine.

 

The CCSA also allowed the reopening of certain businesses, such as children’s nurseries, child development centres, libraries, museums, nail salons, tattoo parlours, spas, health centres, indoor sports arenas, cinemas and live music in restaurants.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/quarantine-for-fully-vaccinated-to-be-reduced-to-7-days-from-oct-10-provinces-to-reopen-on-nov-1/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-09-27

 

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I wonder if a health centre is a gym?

On 9/8/2021 at 12:57 PM, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

The whole exchange took about 30 seconds. It was worth a try, just in case, since a dual dose Pfizer vaccine, or combo AZ and Pfizer vaccine, is generally considered more effective than a regular two dose AZ regimen....

 

Sorry if my desire to get a better, more effective vaccine regimen than the one they're offering me -- when others like the poster below are already getting dual Pfizer doses -- offended your delicate sensibilities.

 

I had thought about asking for Pfizer myself as the 2nd jab but things moved so fast when I got there I forgot, so I appreciate you doing so and posting what the answer would have been. 

1 hour ago, Silvia94 said:

I checked my appointment in Morprom app and saw my initial 2nd AZ appointment on Sep22 moved to today (Sep8). I didnt get any sms. I just saw it now, so there is no chance for me to go Phyathai 2 hospital within today as I have some appointed meetings to attend. Do you guys have any idea if I could stick to my original appointment and go there on Sep22? 

I think you could go any time, any day up to and including your original appointment day.  Trust me, they are fully staffed and appear looking for customers LOL.   I called 1772 and a couple of button pushes and one transfer and a fellow answered my query.  Also if it helps I drove and used their parkade for this jab vs. BTS etc.. 

On 9/6/2021 at 8:28 AM, dekestone said:

I also got a text from P2 moving my 2nd AZ jab from Sep 29th to Sep 10th. Does anyone know the reasoning behind changing the dates?

 

Can't answer that question but had my 2nd AZ jab today (Sept 7th) which was also moved up two weeks at PT2.  Just luck that I saw it had been changed in the Mor prom app (in Thai) as no text msg this time. I did call them yesterday and they confirmed it was now today.

Unlike first visit it was absolutely not busy - literally less than 10 minutes from time I arrived on 9 until seated in the 30 minute waiting room. I have a feeling many are not aware that their 2nd appointment has changed.  

7 hours ago, chessman said:

This is already happening. At my vaccination appointment this week I was offered AZ or Phizer. When I had the first dose 3 months ago I was offered Sinovac or AZ.

Wondering what hospital.  I'm do up for my 2nd AZ at Phyathai 2 in two weeks and would like the Pfizer 2nd jab option but can live with the AZ. 

2 hours ago, soleddy said:

I have had this mixture AZ then PF in 2 famous hospitals in BKK. Spanish and Canadian research, unlike Thai proclamations, suggests that mixing is actually GOOD and can lead to 98pc resistance even to Delta. Frau Merkel knew this and she mixed (OK this super-intelligent lady is a Doctor of Physics or Engineering, I forget).

 

The secret is spacing. As with PF, the gap between mixed shots (according to Spanish research on 600 folk) must be at minimum 4 weeks. Because of hospital bookings clerks, my "gap" was 3.5 weeks, and I don't want it to get tighter. I had no serious effects from either, and I am looking forward to my next PF next week. It is not my intention to defraud the USA donors of PF, although I was actually sent an email INVITING me to have  the two PF.

 

One corollary of my experience is to prove that Thai computers do not speak to each other. There was nothing to stop me from booking a PF 12 hours after AZ, a very foolish gambit...but I do have professional experience in medical matters, and I was happy to follow Frau Merkel and the non-Thai research in order to reach, I hope, 98pc safety.

 

Those of us who follow variants are interested to note that a new one is arising in South Africa, known as C.1.2. The WHO is tracking it but, at the moment, it is not of "major concern". At the moment.

 

Eddy

 

 

"One corollary of my experience is to prove that Thai computers do not speak to each other." 

I'm curious if you have downloaded the Mor Prom App and checked what is in the government system under your (new) Thai Id number.  I think you might be surprised that they are fully aware of what shot's you have had, where and when.  That may (or may not) come back and bite you. 

On 7/13/2021 at 8:38 AM, 4MyEgo said:

They convinced the presiding Judge in Spain with the below guarantee.

 

"I have given strict instructions to avoid any accidents to the suspect's life or property. People must trust the legal process to continue correctly.

 

That was obviously the clincher for the Judge.

 

 

8 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Take into consideration with the Pfizer jab you will get the 2nd Pfizer 3 weeks later.

With the AZ the 2nd jab will be 8 or 12 weeks later ( i’ve lost track ) and could possibly be Sinovac .

Can you provide your source that the second dose could be Sinovac.  I've heard of facilities now using AZ after Sinovac, but that is known upfront and that second appointment is usually 3 or 4 weeks after the first. 

I have not heard of any instances when you show up for the 2nd AZ jab appointment (yes it is after 12 weeks) where they have done (or plan to do ) a switch from what is on your appointment slip and you are only offered Sinovac. If your source is creditable I will look into obtaining a Pfizer vaccine as my second jab.

I'm scheduled for my 2nd jab at Phyathai-2 mid September.  OK with it being AZ but if Pfizer is offered by that time will take that.  Studies I've scanned are showing that particular AZ/Pfizer combo is equally effective as two MRNA's jabs when it comes to antibodies,  and for T-cell response is proving superior - the later may be what is needed to fight off Lambda and newer variants.

On a population adjusted basis,  Chonburi appears to have around 30% more cases than Bangkok.  Would be nice if we had even one facility where ALL our "elderly" residents could get a jab.  

16 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Another question: just when, on what day and at what time, did the Thai government inform the US Embassy. The Canadians, from an earlier post in this topic, were informed by their embassy last night that they were being offered the vaccine. So when did the US embassy learn of this and why were Americans the last group of people to be notified this morning?

54 minutes ago, rbkk said:

The British have not had an invite it seems. Who is making their point here? The Thai Govt. or the British Embassy? or a third hand.....?

First round appears separated by 2 hours  and is New Zealand, Canada, Australia and America  (NACA), 

Next batch will be Yemen, UK and  Antarctica (YUKA).  

Trying to avoid a donnybrook I assume. as sometimes the kids don't play well together. 

2 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

And of course all of EU, UK and other European countries.

AZ used in UK (of course!) and Germany.

 

Generally it's nice that Bangkok is supplied with vaccines but what might happen if you drive there and back regarding quarantine?

For medical it's allowed- have a copy of your appointment when stopped. 

3 minutes ago, The Cipher said:

Ah gotcha. I was thinking more as a general vaccine passport to destinations in addition to Canada, but I do appreciate you sharing the info.

 

Also, I'm curious - how are you guys getting emails from the embassy? Do you need to register somewhere? Because they never send me anything lol.

Easiest is just go on their Bangkok website and they have a place to register which if I recall is pretty easy to find. 

If I was in Chonburi I would be registering as well. To me it is "in the Bangkok area". Probably a faster drive than from outer suburb.  

Just got this email from our embassy and thought Canadians in and around Bangkok would be interested .. Time is of the essence... 

Dear Canadian: 

You are receiving this message because you are registered with the Registration of Canadians Abroad as being in Thailand. 

The Embassy of Canada in Bangkok has just been allotted a limited number of AstraZeneca vaccination appointments by the Government of Thailand on Sunday, July 18, 2021 for Canadian Citizens living in the Bangkok area.  The Government of Canada is merely acting as a messenger in this initiative and makes no representations or warranties as to the safety or the efficacy of the vaccination. 

If you would like to be considered for one of these vaccinations by the Thai Government, please send the following information by 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 17 to:  [email protected]     

The subject line of the e-mail should say “Vaccination List”. 

• Name (as it appears in your Canadian passport) 
• Age in the following format:  YYYY-MM-DD 
• Email address  
• Phone number   
• A photo or scan of your passport that clearly shows your picture, name and date of birth. 

The information above will be provided to the Thai authorities to schedule your appointment.   

Spaces are limited.  Only those who receive an appointment will be contacted.  If we are able to confirm a vaccination time slot for you, you will be informed via e-mail by 20h00 on Saturday, July 17.  In that message, we will inform you of the time and venue where you must report on Sunday, July 18.  If further opportunities for vaccination become available, a new message will be sent out to registrants. At the same time, we encourage you to continue pursuing any other opportunities to register for vaccinations. 

Thank you. 

Embassy of Canada

Bangkok, Thailand

When I read the headline I thought OMG they've got camera's hidden in the hotel rooms!