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Article from the May 6th Bangkok Post,

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has dismissed a claim made online by ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in which he said the Pfizer vaccine was already in Thailand for emergency and exclusive use among a certain group of people.

"The Pfizer vaccine is not yet in this country because Pfizer has yet to register its Covid-19 vaccine with us,'' FDA secretary-general Paisarn Dankum, said via a Facebook Live press briefing on Wednesday.

Has the Pfizer vaccine been approved in Thailand the storage conditions are difficult unless you have the correct equipment Vaccine Pfizer BioNTech Maximum shelf life is 6 months stored in a freezer at -80°C to -60°C 120 hours at 2-8°C after thaw (assign immediately after removing from freezer) In addition, once removed from the fridge may be stored between 2 to 25°C for 2 hours prior to dilution

All the western vaccines have had cases of blood clots being reported with a few deaths but their is no proof the vaccine caused the blood clots only suspected. Their have been over 50million doses in England alone of the Astra Zeneca vaccine with less than a few hundred cases with less than two dozen deaths. Yet when the Thai Government first started giving vaccine to medical staff it was reported that at least six in Ranong were violently ill some falling into comas.

I was asked if I wanted to be vaccinated with the Sinovac (I am 74 with Chronic Bronchitis) I declined and was informed the Astra Zeneca would be available next month so I will wait.

as I am British this is my  vaccine of choice.

My Thai partner and her daughter and the receptionists from where I live, had their vaccinations today at Central Korat. They were given Sinovac after they came back one of the receptionist became very ill and had to be taken to Hospital, 

You can only buy alcohol in commercial quantities outside licensing  hours if you have a drinks licence

The Thai Embassy in London will only accept visa applications online from the 1st of April, If approved you have to make a appointment to go to the Embassy to have the visa put into your passport.

The visa fees are also going up From £125 to £150 for a non 'O' multiple entry with all other visas rising pro rata.

13 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

The changed the requirements around 3 year ago. Before that you could get them for being over 50. 

Downloaded from the Royal Thai Embassy 5mins ago visa.docxvisa.docx

1 minute ago, ukrules said:

To be fair, they have been moving the goalposts around over the last 4 or 5 years with regards to what they will or won't accept.

 

They've been tightening the screws so less people qualify so easily. What worked 14 years ago whilst in your 50's might not be so easy to do today during your 50's.

I only got my last visa in March 2018, as I stated check the Thai embassies website.

3 minutes ago, elviajero said:

No. I was trying to clarify that you are of state pension age. That is the reason why they will issue you with a non 'O' visa.

 

They will not issue a non 'O' visa to over 50's unless over state retirement age, which is what you were wrongly stating.

 

On 11/2/2018 at 6:47 AM,  wharria said: 

I travel back to the UK every year and obtain an multi entry  'O' visa, The requirements now are over 50 years of age and prove an income of £1200 per month or if over 65 you can show proof of a Government pension. 

You talking a load of twaddle, Thailand is full farangs  giving misinformed/incorrect advice I have been getting multi entry 'O' visas for 14 years as I am 71 years of age and the state retirement age is 65 work it out use a calculator if needed. 

2 hours ago, elviajero said:

Could you please confirm it was;

1. Multiple Entry;
2. from the London Thai Embassy;
3. you’re not receiving state pension.
4. And what supporting documents (financials) you provided.

I get my multi entry 'O' from the Thai Embassy by post for the past 4 or 5 years, previously I got this visa from the Thai Consulate in Hull until the consulates were stopped from issuing 'O' visas and can only issue tourist visas I also could pay with my debit card at Hull. I have shown Bank statements and also State Pension statement.

Are you implying I don't know what I am stating in my post, check with the London Thai Embassy website where all this information is. You can also download the visa application forms on this site.

11 hours ago, elviajero said:

You get a ME non 'O' based on being over 50?

 

When did you last get one?

March 2018, April 2017, June 2016 I have had Non 'O' visas every year for the past 14 years

I travel back to the UK every year and obtain an multi entry  'O' visa, The requirements now are over 50 years of age and prove an income of £1200 per month or if over 65 you can show proof of a Government pension. Prior to this you had to prove an income of £900 per month. The visa fee used to be £75 and is now £125.

They will only accept cash payment at the Embassy and if applying by post only Postal Orders are accepted which increases the cost by another £30+ with the postage.

ANYONE NOTICED THE DATE!!!!!!!