7 hours ago, connda said:

I'll be the last in line and will only consider it if it's mandated as a requirement for extension.  And if that's the case, I'll attempt to find a vaccine that is based on proven technology.  I don't feel like being a lab rat from an mRNA jab.  But, all the rest of you who want it - don't let me stop you.  Although I'd used to say, "It's a free world", but nowadays?  It's not. 

I'll volunteer for the placebo!

11 hours ago, keith101 said:

What can expats expect as far as getting the vaccine apart from very expensive and have to wait unless Embassies can step in and help .

No doubt will be available at your local Bangkok Hospital or affiliates at a premium price.

Great news if it happens and pleasing to know that the Thailand government have already signed up for a vaccine that has been discovered by dirty smelly farangs at Oxford University which is based in the U.K. .i hope the U.K. government will first ensure that every individual living in the U.K. will be offered the vaccine before suppling to other countries who regard us as dirty, smelly Covid carriers.

9 minutes ago, crazykopite said:

Great news if it happens and pleasing to know that the Thailand government have already signed up for a vaccine that has been discovered by dirty smelly farangs at Oxford University which is based in the U.K. .i hope the U.K. government will first ensure that every individual living in the U.K. will be offered the vaccine before suppling to other countries who regard us as dirty, smelly Covid carriers.

Dare to say a large number of individuals living in UK do not want to be vaccinated and will not be forced, unlike Thailand, where no doubt either through propaganda or even threat of force, people will be forced to get vaccinated.

 

Then some 6-12 months later, when virus mutates, they will start to scratch their heads how this was possible.

 

Bit like there is no covid in Thailand, zero cases and yet thai arriving from Thailand testing positive in other countries.

 

 

2 minutes ago, BestB said:

Bit like there is no covid in Thailand, zero cases and yet Thai arriving from Thailand testing positive in other countries.

Actually, the numbers are creeping up slowly, daily.

8 hours ago, connda said:

I'll be the last in line and will only consider it if it's mandated as a requirement for extension.  And if that's the case, I'll attempt to find a vaccine that is based on proven technology.  I don't feel like being a lab rat from an mRNA jab.  But, all the rest of you who want it - don't let me stop you.  Although I'd used to say, "It's a free world", but nowadays?  It's not. 

What's mitochondrial RNA got to do with it? Serious question, not mocking. 

 

But, seriously, I'm dismayed at all the hate and negative spin here. Thailand's brightest at Mahidol University collaborated with Oxford University to come up with the vaccine. Even Anutin understands that the more people vaccinated (with an effective vaccine) the better. I'll be very surprised if, in the attempt to achieve herd immunity, we're cut from the herd. 

10 hours ago, anchadian said:

I can see Thai hospitals administering the vaccine having a note on their door saying:

Thais - Free

Farangs - B10,000

 

And what I understand is that certain hospitals have cancelled the 30 baht medical card but that's another subject.

 

How can 'certain hospitals' cancel the 30Baht medical card? Just your negativity deliberately working overtime. 

Shouldn't that be Oxford University, not the University of Oxford?

3 minutes ago, mrfill said:

Shouldn't that be Oxford University, not the University of Oxford?

Could be a different one...

Same like me graduating Magma Cum Laura from Harfurd University.

20 minutes ago, Peter Denis said:

Could be a different one...

Same like me graduating Magma Cum Laura from Harfurd University.

Just googled it and found an Oxford in Suriname. Perhaps it has a university tucked away somewhere....

 

Is Harfurd one of the Ivy Plague unis?

42 minutes ago, J Town said:

Actually, the numbers are creeping up slowly, daily.

Numbers would creep up in 100 fold if more resting was done. But in typical Thai manner, not test  = no Covid 

The Russian one or the American one?

This all sounds good to me! Much better than the Chinese or Russian vaccine. I hope the cost will not be too high as most Thai's are very short of money. A large step in the right direction.

11 hours ago, Tounge Thaied said:

Pray tell... the reason for that experimental vaccine again?

 

First to be vaccinated with the new drug will be vulnerable groups such as medics treating Covid-19 patients, as well as the elderly and children.

 

 

3 minutes ago, Peter Denis said:

First to be vaccinated with the new drug will be vulnerable groups such as medics treating Covid-19 patients, as well as the elderly and children.

 

 

Exactly!! I am a Medic. I don't need it and neither do children.

1 hour ago, LawrenceN said:

What's mitochondrial RNA got to do with it? Serious question, not mocking. 

 

But, seriously, I'm dismayed at all the hate and negative spin here. Thailand's brightest at Mahidol University collaborated with Oxford University to come up with the vaccine. Even Anutin understands that the more people vaccinated (with an effective vaccine) the better. I'll be very surprised if, in the attempt to achieve herd immunity, we're cut from the herd. 

 

mRNA is messenger RNA.  some vaccines use it to introduce genetic material into test subjects.

Thanks for asking.

I think there is a fair chance vaccination will become mandatory for visas and work permits

2 minutes ago, Bluedan said:

I think there is a fair chance vaccination will become mandatory for visas and work permits

Right. No forced vaccines... no one is going to force vaccinate you. It's all voluntary. Just don't expect to ever be able to travel, live where you choose on the planet, go back to work, get your government retirement check etc., etc. Totally voluntary. 

3 minutes ago, Tounge Thaied said:

Right. No forced vaccines... no one is going to force vaccinate you. It's all voluntary. Just don't expect to ever be able to travel, live where you choose on the planet, go back to work, get your government retirement check etc., etc. Totally voluntary. 

there may be strong demand for fake vaccination certificates 

A conspiracy troll post and reply also a pure off topic post have both been removed, topic is not about Donald Trump or Bill Gates

Have they considered the length of time it will take to vaccinate the Thai population?  Some time 2022 would be my guess.  Have they considered that it’s unlikely the vaccine will be more than 60% effective?  That many will refuse to be vaccinated ... myself among them. Will they demand foreigners be vaccinated before they are allowed to enter the country?  In light of this, what are the objective triggers that will move them to open the county.  

13 hours ago, keith101 said:

What can expats expect as far as getting the vaccine apart from very expensive and have to wait unless Embassies can step in and help .

What does the Thailand government have to do with expats and vaccines? You are a non immigrant  citizen of another country living in Thailand on an extension of stay. Nothing is unclear about that in the Thailand society. You  are not a Thai citizen and no matter how much money you spend in Thailand, you will never be a Thai citizen. 

university's used to be the places where rich people sent their spoilt unwanted kids, glad they not like that anymore, still where do politicians come from now?

13 hours ago, tingtongfarang said:

Wonder if the university of oxford know or have been informed

 

Be rest-assured they have access to the Internet in Oxford. 

My fear is seeing the first batches hit every University in Thailand to see if they can copy the Vaccine and produce their own, then sell to the public and maybe other overseas Countries, just like the Uni's have done for years with Software ... cracking some of the worlds leading software packages and selling them off at 150 Bt ....

13 hours ago, keith101 said:

What can expats expect as far as getting the vaccine apart from very expensive and have to wait unless Embassies can step in and help .

Die off in Europe, strapped in a machine. 

Help yourself, register for the vaccine and get one of these yellow WHO vaccination cards where your vaccination gets documented. 

But why does Thailand need a vaccine? They have handled Covid better than any country in the world, and have zero cases ????????????????????

Why does Thailand think it has priority over European countries ? Just because they have signed a worthless document. They sign lots of MOU's in Thailand that mean nothing in the future. The reality is that there is no chance of a vaccine for us for at least 2 years if all goes well. Need to test it on the human guinea pigs first.

1 minute ago, jaiyen said:

Why does Thailand think it has priority over European countries ? Just because they have signed a worthless document. They sign lots of MOU's in Thailand that mean nothing in the future. The reality is that there is no chance of a vaccine for us for at least 2 years if all goes well. Need to test it on the human guinea pigs first.

That's why they have volunteers who take the risk as a human guinea pig. I did this too as a poor student, and I got paid quite well. 

They explained everything in advance, so it was informed consent. 

The real guinea pigs in Germany - with no informed consent at all - are tumbling around in mental hospitals. 

The narrative of the only strategy to deal with Covid is to wait for a vaccine feels to me like a cargo cult mentality. Increasingly how effective and safe the vaccine candidates are is being forgotten, in favour of how soon can people get it, how much etc, as if its a 100% certainty. Ah the humanity.