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1 minute ago, madmen said:

14 days like I said but valid only 3months? That can't be right. So if I leave to go to Vietnam after 3 months I can't go back? 

Thats how I understood it. CCSA have no firm data that the vaccine will retain its efficacy for more than 3 months.

However latest data suggests that AZ will retain its efficacy for at least a year. Will the CCSA recognise this data and revise its policy? Who knows? Personally, I receive my second dose on 10th July and am planning to return at the end of July, hopefully via Phuket.

16 minutes ago, madmen said:

Be careful the initial plan mentioned what vaccines are allowed and they specifically said 3 months between AZ shots and travel after 14 days. 

They actually said that vaccine not valid until 14 days after 2nd dose and only remains valid for 3 months.

3 minutes ago, Brierley said:

That's no reason why the rest of us have to do the same, two wrongs don't make a right.

Up to you.

On 5/14/2021 at 11:17 AM, Kadilo said:

If they are looking for UK tourists then they are currently discouraged from travelling to Thailand and is on the Amber group mainly due to the virtually non existent Vaccine programme. 
 

Of course that may change come July but personally i can’t see it if their vaccine rollout plan is to be believed and whatever they do in Phuket the UK Gov is not going to make an exception for one Island. 

Its advisory only. Nothing to legally prevent you from travelling to Thailand, although it may invalidate your holiday insurance.

8 hours ago, Brierley said:

"The fault mainly lies with the government who are completely failing to monitor self quarantine".

 

You're saying the spread of the virus is governments fault for not ensuring you don't break the law, what's the problem, can you not be relied on to do that yourself, are you not trustworthy?

Thousands of returnees from South Asia aren't.

22 minutes ago, AnnieSeek said:

 

They have put rules in place, including legislation to make it a criminal offense what you did. You chose to ignore it, and got lucky they didn't check on you. 

 

This could apply to any sort of crime, if you get away with it you've got lucky ... DOES NOT MEAN IT'S RITE. WHAT YOU HAVE DONE IS PUT OTHERS AT RISK. Irresponsible beyond belief. The fact you are boasting about it is utterly depressing idictment of selfishness that plights the UK. 

I didn't boast, I stated the situation as it is, unlike you who created a complete fantasy of your quarantine experiences.

18 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Well this article speaks to the local situation in the context of the national situation.

I can't quote the part about expats as it's later in the article, but you can read it there.

 

Start of mass vaccination set to begin for Pattaya and Chonburi residents later this week - The Pattaya News

This was pursuant to Chonburi receiving 20,000 doses of the vaccine. At the last minute the 20,000 doses were re-allocated "elswhere" and Chonburi now has zero doses to start its program with.

As others have said, believe that Pattaya is starting vaccinations when you see it going into peoples arms.

On 5/18/2021 at 4:12 PM, Tuvoc said:

 

And that wasn't totally irresponsible behaviour ?

 

14 hours ago, AnnieSeek said:

 

No wonder the UK has had one of the worst outbreaks on the planet .... when you have a British poster openly boasting he broke quarantine. Good grief.

Why do you think that the UK is suffering from the Indian variant?

Many thousands of South Asians entering the UK on British passports and completely ignoring quarantine. Am I less entitled than them?

The fault mainly lies with the government who are completely failing to monitor self quarantine. I posted off my day 2 and day 8 tests and still haven't had the results.

The only communication I have had from my test provider is this email:

6 hours ago, AnnieSeek said:

 

I refuse to believe you didn't get - at bare minimum - any phone calls. Was this recent? Everyone from my work, and colleagues i know online have all recieved daily calls to check you isolating. Perhaps they also have a link to your sim to check your number is at the place you claim - because there was one day my partner took my phone, and that was the day they called round my home. 

So you are calling me a liar? Perhaps you are calling Pritti Patel a liar too? Why do you think the government are wanting to abandon self isolating in favour of quarantine hotels?

During my 10 day quarantine I went out shopping, had my first dose of vaccine, saw my GP, had a haircut, ate out several times and generally carried on life as normal. Had zero contact from anyone in authority. Started my quarantine on April 23rd.

2 hours ago, AnnieSeek said:

 

I've done these three times, and all the times there was a courier to collect. Two of the three times i had knocks on the door by 'them' to check i was isolating, and phone calls every single day. 

 

They have definately beefed it up. 

 

 

 

I completed my 10 day self isolation 2 weeks ago. Posted my "day 2 and day 8" tests in a local post box. Have received zero feedback from either test. No "knocks on the door" and no phone calls. Government minister Pritti Patel publicly admitted that the system wasn't working. Quarantine, what quarantine? An absolute joke.

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

For you. You're not everyone. 

You have 2 choices.

1. Stay in Pattaya and put your life at risk.

2. Return to your own country and get the vaccine.

I chose life.

A year ago I was diagnosed at BPH of having suffered from heart failure. My condition had deteriorated to the point of not being able to walk more than 100 yards without feeling exhausted and needing to sit down. 3 days after returning to the UK I saw my GP. Ordered a string of tests for me. Extensive blood tests showed no problems indicated with my heart. X-Ray showed marginal increase in the size of my heart, ECG showed no change since 2007 (when I had my heart attack). Currently waiting for my Echo cardiogram and depending on the outcome may opt for a stress test. Only negative has been bloods showing borderline diabetic.

I have taken control of my own health and commenced immediate daily walks and now can walk at least a mile without stopping. bought a vape device and have reduced from 60 cigarettes/day to zero in 3 weeks. Start my sugar/carb free diet tomorrow to improve my diabetic condition. Will return to daily swimming in 2 weeks time and am determined to be fighting fit and fully vaccinated when I return to Thailand at the end of July. Already feeling immeasurably healthier than 3 weeks ago.

Your health is your responsibility, its in your hands.

Just now, Jingthing said:

Understood. 

But this topic is for those expats in Pattaya that for whatever reasons aren't going to do that.

 

I live in Pattaya and can see no reason not to apply the obvious solution.

On 4/30/2021 at 8:44 PM, Jingthing said:

Thanks for your attention and participation. 

I am in exactly the same situation as you, so I took control of my situation (no point in relying on Thais/Thailand to resolve the situation).

Flew back to the UK on 23rd last, had my first dose of the AZ vaccine on the following day. 2nd dose due on July 12th although the British government is now proposing to bring forward the 2nd dose for people in my situation. Will return to Thailand 14 days after receiving the 2nd dose.

Simples.

5 hours ago, Ventenio said:

Thailand plans to resume international flights by November Thailand plans to resume international flights by October

Thailand plans to resume international flights by next week Thailand plans to resume international flights by next month Thailand plans to resume international flights by July

 Thailand plans to resume international flights by 5 p.m. today

Thailand plans to resume international flights by next year

 

Just pick one.......then tomorrow pick another one........

I didn't realise that they'd stopped international flights. I flew to Amsterdam at the end of April and fully intend to fly back at the end of July. Am I missing something?

1 minute ago, Liverpool Lou said:

He was here "Reacting" just an hour ago, can that still be done if you're "taking an enforced break"?

Yes.

2 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said:

Not compared to $AU, it's looking much better for us.

The THB GBP levels have reached levels that we haven't seen for a few years. 44+ today.

Just now, Pattaya Spotter said:

Figures are over-reported...many say the Thai numbers are under-reported...all we have to work with are the officially reported numbers so that's what I use when posting. Otherwise, everyone is just plucking numbers out of thin air.

No evidence of substantive over reporting anywhere in the world.

1 minute ago, WineOh said:

So?

 

I never saw any of that.

 

Always had a great time in Blackpool.

Good for you. I always have a great time in Pattaya. Never been attacked by a ladyboy, some people just attract them.

Just now, WineOh said:

Been to Blackpool on a Friday night countless times.

 

Always had a blast.

 

Never had a ladyboy try to mug me at 2am.

 

That only happened in Phuket.

My daughter works in A&E in Blackpool. On an average Friday night she sees drug overdoses, stabbings, gang fights inside A&E and several serious assaults. Probably more than the whole of Thailand on an average Friday night.

2 hours ago, WineOh said:

Sadly, those tourist red zones you refer to are what the majority of foreigners coming here get to see.

Phuket, Samui, Koh Tao, Pattaya.

All full of aggressive locals who are fueled by greed.

They swear at, intimidate and occasionally physically assault these tourists who are just here for a holiday.

I have lived in one of those so called red zones for several years. Your description of such places is an anathema to me. Visited all of the places you mentioned as a tourist before moving here. If my experiences had been an nth of what you describe, I'd never have moved here.

Try a Friday night in Blackpool.

4 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I only live in one country.

Which is not Thailand.