A Message for British Nationals in #Thailand from British Ambassador Brian Davidson CMG, 27th April 2021.

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Safety measures during this new outbreak

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50 provinces in Thailand including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Khon Kaen are now issuing up to 20,000 THB fines for anyone who fails to wear a face mask when leaving their home. The mandatory wearing of face masks applies to both indoor and outdoor public spaces.

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Rules and regulations vary significantly from province to province. Check with local authorities or your hotel or travel agency before you travel.

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#COVID19 Vaccinations for foreign residents in Thailand

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The NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme is not available overseas, but foreign residents in Thailand will be covered by the vaccination scheme of the Thai government.

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Hospitals and institutions have been given the go-ahead to purchase the vaccines themselves. If they are able to do so, you may be able to book and get the vaccine directly from them, before the government roll-out.

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Thai government has also announced that from 1st May people will be able to start registering for the vaccination, with the rollout expected to start in June. Registration channels include your local hospitals, the village health volunteers, and the new “Mor Prom” Line Official Account.

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We will issue more advice on where to find information about local programmes as soon as this becomes available. You can sign up to get email notifications https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand

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Information about the COVID-19 vaccines that are currently approved by the NHS is available on https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.

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psssss.   was he wearing a mask ?   or do govt workers all have an invisible one which lets in oxygen and lets out .......................... 

Thank you for the update.

Dress standards of government officials from the UK have gone downhill. Don't think a foreigner can register on line, don't you need a Thai id to do it?

2 hours ago, rumak said:

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psssss.   was he wearing a mask ?   or do govt workers all have an invisible one which lets in oxygen and lets out .......................... 

Well currently they still let oxygen in but its a total waste.  Repeating what has been in force for days only now is hardly commendable.

Pity he didn’t state that the U.K. government will ensure that all expats living in the Kingdom will be given a Covid vaccine paid for by the British government they are happy to allow HMRC to take out my taxes every month what he has stated we all knew it has been well advertised so stop spewing out verbal diarrhoea and tell us something positive for once . In my last life I worked out of the BE in Washington DC so I’m well versed into what happens on a daily Basis sadly it’s the same old rhetoric day in day out ☹️☹️

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Bloody hell, what a load of nothing. Not one piece of information that has not been widely reported in newspapers for days if not longer. These so called embassy diplomats are nothing more than overpaid oxygen thieves.

"Wear a mask" says he ....   while not wearing one. Not a good start.

4 hours ago, clivebaxter said:

Dress standards of government officials from the UK have gone downhill. Don't think a foreigner can register on line, don't you need a Thai id to do it?

You will find the Thai ID in your Tabian Baan.

26 minutes ago, champers said:

"Wear a mask" says he ....   while not wearing one. Not a good start.

 Why would you wear a mask inside when you're away from other people? DO you ?

16 minutes ago, eeworldwide said:

 Why would you wear a mask inside when you're away from other people? DO you ?

I don't post videos on social media advising people to wear a mask.

Just now, champers said:

I don't post videos on social media advising people to wear a mask.

 

What are we? 2 years old? I suppose you're being deliberately obtuse. Common sense for goodness sake!

The law is stating that we were a mask OUTSIDE.

We all know how to wear a mask - we don't need a demonstration.

Just a puppet. At least the consular team try to help - a bit.

1 hour ago, rickudon said:

Just a puppet. At least the consular team try to help - a bit.

Excuse me....may I correct your spelling..... "Just a muppet."  That's better! (Although the muppets are loveable....)

 

When he got to  ".....foreign residents in Thailand will be covered by the vaccination scheme of the Thai government." I thought, "Well that's all right then"....oh hang on a minute........????

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Wow when they give out information they are criticised

Then when they don't same 

I for one appreciate  the advice whether you agree  or not its up to the individual concerned 

8 hours ago, rumak said:

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psssss.   was he wearing a mask ?   or do govt workers all have an invisible one which lets in oxygen and lets out .......................... 

..no mask so the ones with hearing impediments can still get the message.

 

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Useless information that we already knew, nice of him to take time away from the cocktail circuit to address the UK expats, but clearly a yes man to a country that has failed miserably in handling the Pandemic????????????

3 hours ago, crazykopite said:

Pity he didn’t state that the U.K. government will ensure that all expats living in the Kingdom will be given a Covid vaccine paid for by the British government they are happy to allow HMRC to take out my taxes every month what he has stated we all knew it has been well advertised so stop spewing out verbal diarrhoea and tell us something positive for once . In my last life I worked out of the BE in Washington DC so I’m well versed into what happens on a daily Basis sadly it’s the same old rhetoric day in day out ☹️☹️

I too worked for the Brit FCO for nearly 16 years and can also see through their blx.

Put my name on the list, for vaccinations, when they came round the village, asking who wants it.

Been informed today I can't have it, "because I'm a farang".

The mor prom app is only for Thai nationals 

3 hours ago, champers said:

"Wear a mask" says he ....   while not wearing one. Not a good start.

Not taking sides maybe he already got the two shots AZ 90 days so science says you don't need to wear plus he is living and being interviewed in a bubble?  Tea anyone?????

The info is welcome , however it could have been more informative e.g. what vaccines will be available and from which hospitals ( do you really want the Sinovac ? ) . A further search found the following ,

 

Those who want to travel abroad after being vaccinated against COVID-19 in Thailand will receive international health certificates to do so but should register for their vaccination one month from now. ( 1sr May )

The Public Health Ministry said it would issue such certificates once the WHO releases a standard form, which is expected in June, according to Health Ministry adviser Pongsadhorn Pokpermdee.

Prior to that, people on May 1 will be able to book their appointments for a jab of domestically produced AstraZeneca at one of more than 12,000 hospitals nationwide via Line or an app still under development. The service will be capable of booking inoculations, reminding users about their second dose, and reporting any side effects afterward.

Pongsadhorn said those without smartphones can contract hospitals and local health volunteers directly to book an appointment. Those who complete both jabs will get a physical and digital vaccine certificate from the providing hospital and if they registered via the Mor Prom Line account. Thirty-five-thousand people who got their shots in March already have such certificates, including front-line medical personnel, police and people working in at-risk environments. 

Thailand’s slow-to-start vaccination program has lagged behind that of its neighbors, with the 61 million AstraZeneca doses to be manufactured by the Crown Property Bureau’s Siam Bioscience not available until June. So far, Thailand has one million of Chinese CoronaVac and 100,000 doses of imported Astrazeneca in hand for emergency use

When you left your "Nanny State" did no one tell you that you are out in the big bad world & have to look after yourself ?

17 minutes ago, jesimps said:

4 hours ago, crazykopite said:

Pity he didn’t state that the U.K. government will ensure that all expats living in the Kingdom will be given a Covid vaccine paid for by the British government they are happy to allow HMRC to take out my taxes every month what he has stated we all knew it has been well advertised so stop spewing out verbal diarrhoea and tell us something positive for once . In my last life I worked out of the BE in Washington DC so I’m well versed into what happens on a daily Basis sadly it’s the same old rhetoric day in day out ☹️☹️

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I too worked for the Brit FCO for nearly 16 years and can also see through their blx.

 

every government.  every day.  for as long as those alive can remember.  

There must be something,  kinda like murphy's law',  that states whenever people get positions of power they abuse it for their own benefit.

GC (george carlin) :   " its all one big country club.   and you ain't in it ! "

I guess I'm used to wearing mask so I don't have any problems with mandatory mask wearing at all.

I assume you and your staff have had vaccines flown in and probably been administered by MOD staff?

Dear British Embassy I’m in real trouble. Can you help.

Reply. No after all the negative replies.

3 hours ago, Uroller said:

Useless information that we already knew, nice of him to take time away from the cocktail circuit to address the UK expats, but clearly a yes man to a country that has failed miserably in handling the Pandemic????????????

Don't worry , he just just given his farewells to the top man and soon we will have another one in his place. Long gone are the days when the FCO representatives support their nationals.

12 hours ago, Excel said:

Don't worry , he just just given his farewells to the top man and soon we will have another one in his place. Long gone are the days when the FCO representatives support their nationals.

 

You might want to look at our activity updates. You can see how the Embassy supports British Nationals there.