jerrymahoney

So I took my chance and, at least for now, am out the price of dinner buffet for 2 at a nice BKK hotel ... and when the Moderna option opened up in late JUN there wasn't even any certainty that a farang could get a shot of Sinivac.

I have yet to hear of anyone getting a free shot of Moderna.

You are willing to post on a totally ineffectual website. Congrats.

Except you?

Or the smug "I don't come for a fortnight's holiday, so I don't risk losing 2 days of my holiday in enforced quarantine." posts. Edited 3 hours ago by Cherrytreeview ... or the smugger I've been here for 2 years now and I ain't going anywhere AKA the "I'm alright Jack" contingent.

Daniel Risch, PM of Liechtenstein (2020 estimated population 38,896)

Just someone with his gotta start a new topic of the day fix.

And now sit back and wait for the Well-What-About-Me? posts.

Sure but AN/TV offers a valuable service in always providing the worst-case-scenario be it regarding Immigration policies or a proclamation in support of Mother's Day.

Why do so many on here see this as an either/or situation?

Nah. Thai court suspends government order on 'false messages' BANGKOK, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A Thai court on Friday suspended the implementation of a government order to ban the dissemination of "false messages" and distorted news, ruling it breached individual rights and freedom enshrined in the constitution. Media groups had filed a petition to revoke the order after accusing the government of intending to use it to crack down on criticism over its handing of the coronavirus pandemic. Authorities have been taking legal action against some people, including celebrities and social media influencers, who have criticised the pandemic response. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thai-court-suspends-government-order-false-messages-2021-08-06/

Yes I have the formal agreement but until they decide to communicate, all you say is on hold.

I don't know what's giving to happen with the Moderna I paid for now that I have had 2 Pfizer shots. Though I would not like to lose the Moderna money, I think that was the best option available in July and early August when no one could've predicted that the Pfizer vaccine would be available for the 60+ crowd SEP and OCT for free. Against the cost, time, and hassle to return to US just for 'free' shots, I would do it again

Moderna said it now (APR 29 2021) has data that could support a three-month refrigerated shelf life for its vaccine. The mRNA vaccine is approved to be stored in the refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 30 days and up to seven months at minus 4 Fahrenheit. * The new storage temperature could “facilitate easier distribution to doctor’s offices and other smaller settings,” the company said. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/29/moderna-covid-vaccine-can-remain-stable-at-refrigerated-temps-for-3-months.html * or about the range of a standard home frezer

Well not get into the economic viability of the proposed event, I would just like to juxtapose 2 videos: BlackPink with LaLisa doing "How You Like (that that)" with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers "Don't do me like that"

When I first started traveling to Thailand 30+ years ago, the age difference between me and a 25 year-old Thai girl wasn't so great. Now a 25 year-old Thai girl is still 25 but I am 30+ years on.

FYI Concert Halls Are Back. But Visa Backlogs Are Keeping Musicians Out. Oct. 15, 2021 - Updated 11:17 a.m. ET As the easing of coronavirus restrictions has allowed live performance to return, many cultural organizations are struggling with another problem: their inability to get artists into the United States because of a long backlog of visa applications at American embassies and consulates. The government has allowed exceptions to the travel ban, which remains in effect until early November, for visitors who can prove their work is essential to the U.S. economy. But consulates have in recent weeks been flooded with such requests, adding to the pileup and some fear the lifting of the travel ban could yield more visa requests — and more delays. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/15/arts/music/visa-backlogs-classical-music.html

My late Dad got his one and only hole-in-one after 50+ years playing golf -- Bay Hill, Orlando, FL

Look harder

Actually it is the pun that is the lowest for of wit but I don't believe calling plans as proposed as "insanity" is just making an observation. https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-primary-source-quote-pun-lowest-tipe-wit-how-60401

So up to YG. Are you suggesting the Thai agency event coordinator referenced in the BP does not know that?

According to the BP the event is being coordinated by a Thai agency with a total budget of 400-500 mullion baht. They are planning a big bash after the last 2 New year Countdowns have been cancelled. I don't know about Mr. Bocelli -- LaLisa may be home for the holidays anyway. But maybe they all those involved will read the salient advice on these pages and think twice.

They are looking I guess for a big splash. Maybe it will work & maybe not. Not your call and not mine. I don't know about A_Bocelli but K-Pop and Lalisa fans are crazy.

I would be careful with that 'dinosaur' reference as dinosaurs were around on Earth for about 165 million years while us homo-sapiens -- with discerning minds or otherwise -- have only been around so far for about 200,000 years.

Insanity at its best, and YG entertainment will have the final word, not LaLisa herself. Just like a sporting or any other big event, if it brings in directly and indirectly more than 200 million baht to the Phuket and Thai economy the numbers make sense.