john thom

We live in Sisaket and so far its nothing but Sinovac and Sinopharm followed by AZ, 

Just a question and opinion .  My thai partner and her family don't want anything to do with vaccines from China- I've had 2 Pfizer shots, Does anybody think that western vaccines will be offered to Thai nationals anytime soon-

7 hours ago, Nino3 said:

John, I had the same issue. My girlfriend was granted a single entry tourist visa in 2012. She was not an overstay, same documentation as provided in 2012 but had difficulty procuring another visa via Bangkok consulate when applying in 2017 and 2018. I spoke with a representative of the US Border and Customs protection and he stated that the consulate has quotas. Basically, luck of the draw. Girlfriend applied at the Vientiane, Laos consulate in 2019 and received a 10 year multi entry. 

Thanks for information. Did she apply at U.S  consulate there with a Thai passport? Were you guys staying in Laos at the time , or did she go to website and apply and get interview date.

I'm a U.S. citizen living here with my domestic partner for 5 1/2 years. She has tried to get a U.S. tourist visa 3 times so far and has been denied, in spite of  being the owner of a family restaurant with her daughter and son in law, owner of 2 homes, rice farm and plot of land. I'm debating on going to a  agent. Trip planning for spring next year. Any Ideas, or just keep trying the go it alone with the U.S. embassy route-  Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated-

On 10/1/2021 at 12:15 AM, Chris.B said:

My wife is the same Terry. I don't think the government are doing two shots of Sinovac anymore. I think it is all one shot Sinovac plus one shot Astra Zeneca for Thais. She won't get Pfizer at the moment but the government is buying a lot so maybe in the future?

 

What about Sinopharm? Chulabhorn have that.

 

 

 

 

 

Yes they're buying it for themselves, and students, while they give useless sinovac to the rest of their older population . San state of affairs 

1 hour ago, DILLIGAD said:

How recently was that?

Things have changed because of covid.

2 years ago. Had to open for my non -o based on retirement monthly income-

On 9/6/2021 at 10:32 PM, LoVeFuN said:

I will be getting married after  getting affidavit from Bangkok.

I will come into Thailand in the New Year, maybe Visa Exempt then looking for long term stay.

The Bank account seems to be the problem. Information from Bangkok Bank was.

1. Passport 2. Letter from Embassy. 3. Pink i.d card.

Number 2 could be copy of passport certified which isn't a problem. But I don't think they will issue a letter of recommendation.

 

 

 

 

Try KTB, I opened one, and only had to bring letter from immigration plus passport and thai address

1 hour ago, keith101 said:

Probably rushing to get rid of all the useless Sinovac .

Exactly what I was thinking-

70% vaccinated with a worthless shot from sinovac that doesn't do anything against Delta-   , But hey their vaccinated-.   You can't make this up-

2 hours ago, mrjohn said:

Consider yourself lucky.

I'm still waiting for my first one. (Korat)

Went into the vaccination centre on Monday and was told I would have to wait a minimum of two weeks!

Stay home and stay safe brother until then-

1 hour ago, 4MyEgo said:

We all know that the US donated over a million Pfizer vaccines already which were supposed to go to front line workers as a booster due to the vaccine that it heavily invested in Sinovac not standing up to the Delta, however with clear scientific evidence showing it was only 13.8% effective to the Delta strain, Anutin was still ordering millions of doses, was that a misunderstanding.

 

Next month Thailand is going to be vaccinating kids with Pfizer ages 12-17, so 3 of our kids will get it, what about my wife who doesn't want Sinovac and without Sinovac as the 1st dose she can't get AZ. The kids are less susceptible to Covid so it doesn't make sense that they want to give it to them 1st, in my opinion, it should go to the rest of the population first and the kids last, this is what they had done around the world, but no, in Thailand we will give the good stuff to the kids and the s*it to the adults.

 

I really pray the day comes that when this government is ousted, that someone with balls goes after them, like they did with the Shinawatras and others, however not allowed to flee, because what Mr A and Mr P have done, is nothing short of murder in my opinion and should be held accountable.

 

No doubt if the day ever arrives, they will cry the same story as Joe Ferrari, I did it to protect the people, it was all a misunderstanding, yes that word again.

Bravo-   Need Thais to think and say the same-

Yes Farma you're correct. they contacted me yesterday, second shot of pfizer given 29th of Sept.

1 minute ago, john thom said:

Farma- is that for 1st  or 2nd jab-

disregard reply-

On 9/10/2021 at 3:54 AM, Farma said:

The next Sisaket expat Pfizer vaccinations will be this Wednesday afternoon 15 September 

 

This will be 1st dose Pfizer for registered expats. 

Farma- is that for 1st  or 2nd jab-

4 hours ago, Farma said:

There was a big expat Pfizer vaccination at the park on the lake vaccination hall the afternoon of 1st September. 

 

The next vaccination is expected 4 weeks after that with no confirmed date as it all depends when Pfizer is issued from Bangkok.

 

I suggest you contact your local clinic/hospital and ask to be added on the next Pfizer list. 

very good advice-  was think the same, just to be on the safe side-

16 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Some are already getting them here in Isaan.

Did you register for one on this site to get one. https://expatvac.consular.go.th/

I did and received denied email. Went and registered with local small hospital and told I would be contacted soon. for pfizer, Hope their right

1 hour ago, FridgeMagnet1 said:

They aren’t “pushing it” 

what do you even mean by that anyway.

 

They are using it because that’s all they had at one point. It’s the only vaccine they could order and get guaranteed delivery. It’s also shown to be effective on preventing serious illness and death

sorry, but they waited too late to order anything else. They went into talks with western vaccinens makers when delta started to take over Thailand. Too little too late. Healthcare workers now getting Pfizer because Chinese jabs not good against Delta. Follow the data .

5 minutes ago, Chris.B said:

Okay, so no one else is having problems getting vaccinated in the provinces because you have been able to register. I must have misunderstood the hospital when they said "Not for Farang".

 

 

sorry. not saying no one is having problems, just giving my personal experience nothing more-

8 hours ago, Chris.B said:

If he did, they would probably say 'Not for farang'.

 

I beg to differ- I live in the outskirts of sisaket ( and have been for 5 1/2 yrs ) was able to register at small hospital in Non Kilo for AZ. Turned down sinovac shot about 2 weeks ago ( government bait and switch). now reregistered for pfizer- waiting to be notified-

4 hours ago, Chris.B said:

Are you over 60?

71

16 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

Two Sinovac doses 98% effective against death, severe symptoms: DDC expert.

 

 

So why did medicos, already dosed with 2x Sinovac need a Pfizer third-shot booster?

 

 

exactly-   

3 hours ago, club said:

Double mask, wash hands 10 times a day and stay away from people. I should be ok. Thank you. Stay safe also

Thought about going back to the states for shots. After figuring out airfair, staying with kids and friends for the time it would take to get double shots, and exchange rate ( thai back to u.s) decided to wait it out. 

2 minutes ago, club said:

Been trying for 6 months registered on 3 sites, Done with the BS. Would have taken 2 jabs of AZ. Flying back to USA for holidays and will get both jabs of Moderna while I am there 

Stay safe in the meantime my friend-