Misty Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 19 hours ago, Dogmatix said: The Maldives kicked off its free vaccine for tourists programme and some people have got the J&J jab there. The only catch is that most of their tourists have been coming from India and now they have a full scale outbreak that's overwhelming the scant hospitals of the copital, Male, which is mainly ramshackle slums. An American friend traveling to LA last week reported his plan was filled with rich or powerful Thais seeking vaccines in the US. Hopefully the the "Thonglor variant" did not travel with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 20 hours ago, tingtong said: The Maldives are lot nearer, and long offer a jab on arrival for tourists. Qatar/Emirates/Etihad offer flights there starting about 24k baht. Only thing is none is direct and there is some risk of getting infected on the way, which could seriously ruin plans of a nice good 2 weeks jabcation by the sea. And obviously 2 additional weeks of Bangkok's Finest Prison experience (ASQ). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrahamzvi Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 23 hours ago, tingtong said: The Maldives are lot nearer, and long offer a jab on arrival for tourists. What type of vaccine are they offering? If it is the Johnson and Johnson one, it's super, as a short stay of a week or so is feasible. All other vaccines (two shots) require a longer stay, which may be difficult for many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 23 hours ago, tingtong said: The Maldives are lot nearer, and long offer a jab on arrival for tourists. And unlike the US, easy to get a visa. On arrival. But they will still face 14 day quarantine on return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 21 hours ago, ukrules said: They will, it's just a matter of time. I don't think it will be allowed to happen before they begin mass vaccinations - purely so those in charge can save face. All those going for private vaccination can then announce that they gave up their state funded vaccine allocation so someone less fortunate might benefit ???? It really is not about the timing of this, or saving Face. The reality is the Pharma Companies will not supply, or sell to the private Sector. The sales of Covid Vaccine are for Government Sales only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 3 hours ago, ftpjtm said: My home state of Massachusetts is now vaccinating anyone 12 and up. Is that where the Bee Gees are from? My home state of Grampian is not vaccinating kids that young. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
248900_1469958220 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Takes off??? I would say that's a little premature.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Tracy Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 6 hours ago, Neeranam said: Sure they want the vaccine? Kids are not at risk from Covid at all. You are kidding, right? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Tracy Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Cake Monster said: It really is not about the timing of this, or saving Face. The reality is the Pharma Companies will not supply, or sell to the private Sector. The sales of Covid Vaccine are for Government Sales only. and the Government in Thailand is showing major incompetence. To ensure proper coverage of 70 million people, 150 million jabs (if the vaccine requires 2 jabs for maximum efficacy) need to be ordered, paid for, received and distributed. Sinopharm was approved d by WHO yesterday, Moderna, 7the May. AZ 16 Feb, Pfizer approved by UK government on 3rd December 2020. Stop <deleted> around and stop pretending Thailand needs to register and approve these vaccines. Get it done. People are dying now, in their droves. The first phase nearly passed you by, and lulled you into a false sense of security. Idiots brought infection into the country in search of the cheap labour. Thailand is 6th in ASEAN for innoculations. 6th out of how many countries...? Oh that's right...10. Edited May 9, 2021 by Scott Tracy Spelling correcrion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) On 5/8/2021 at 6:13 AM, webfact said: The trips have attracted strong interest among wealthy Thais, but authorities have issued some cautionary advice for jab-hungry jet-setters. Familiarise yo'selves with the Health and Safety handbook if you get anywhere near a NHS hospital would be the best advice .. as they'll crucify you for walking against the direction of the floor arrows .. And look forward to paying the same as the indigenous population for whatever you have in mind .. double pricing based on your nationality is a bit of an affront in the west .. Edited May 9, 2021 by Justgrazing Sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/8/2021 at 6:26 PM, richard_smith237 said: Same here.... I will travel to the Middle East for work next month. As soon as I get there I plan to get the Pfizer vaccine (which residents can get for free) - I figure this will be before I have the opportunity to get the vaccine in Thailand. But, I see most foreigners in Thailand will have had the opportunity to receive at least the AZ vaccine within the next couple of months. Not too much to worry about other than the risk of a major outbreak in Thailand and lack of availability of beds for those with serious symptoms. First they have to stop giving hospital beds to those isolating without symptoms. But will you get a recognized vaccination document? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriole Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/8/2021 at 11:26 AM, richard_smith237 said: Same here.... I will travel to the Middle East for work next month. As soon as I get there I plan to get the Pfizer vaccine (which residents can get for free) - I figure this will be before I have the opportunity to get the vaccine in Thailand. But, I see most foreigners in Thailand will have had the opportunity to receive at least the AZ vaccine within the next couple of months. Not too much to worry about other than the risk of a major outbreak in Thailand and lack of availability of beds for those with serious symptoms. First they have to stop giving hospital beds to those isolating without symptoms. Not sure about Saudi Arabia or UAE but in Bahrain you are eligible to get the vaccine only if you are a resident (holding a local ID) otherwise you can't register for it. In the beginning of the vaccination program they were some lucky people who were able to get vaccinated while on tourist or business visa but they have catch up with that fast and stopped it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfill Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Neeranam said: Is that where the Bee Gees are from? My home state of Grampian is not vaccinating kids that young. . The Bee Gees are from the Isle of Man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 doesn't it require 2 shots at least 2 weeks apart and 6 month booster shot? how this gonna work works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradmeister Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Come on Thai Visa..... more fake news? No one can Enter the United States without a Negative Covid test 3 days before arriving. One canceled flight segment, and no access will be granted to enter regardless US citizen or not. DO NOT FLY is going to be increased to 80% of the world any day. You can also count on an official document ( verifying inoculation) to be required for anyone wishing to travel to the US in the next 30 days.... if it hasn't been announced already. No jabbing jetsetters as of yet. The only exception would be Thai Nationals who have diplomatic relations with the USA and have received they're Injections at the US Embassy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ftpjtm Posted May 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bradmeister said: No one can Enter the United States without a Negative Covid test 3 days before arriving. One canceled flight segment, and no access will be granted to enter regardless US citizen or not. This is incorrect information. First of all, you must be tested COVID free 3 days prior to your initial flight. If you are flying out of Bangkok to a different location and transferring to a flight to the US, the "3 days prior" applies to the departure from Bangkok and not the departure from the transit city or arrival in USA. Secondly, if your transit flight is canceled, you have 48 hours from the departure time of the canceled flight to book an alternate before you need retesting. All of the above from the question and answer section of the link below. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html Edited May 9, 2021 by ftpjtm 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpjtm Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 6 hours ago, Neeranam said: Is that where the Bee Gees are from? My home state of Grampian is not vaccinating kids that young. . The Bee Gees were born on Isle of Mann, and formed the group in Australia. They did have a hit song titled, "Massachusetts". And I was wrong on the vaccination of 12 yo kids. Massachusetts is currently vaccinating persons 16 yo and up. But the FDA is supposed to approve Pfizer for use on persons 12 during the coming week, and Massachusetts says it will allow 12 year olds to be vaccined as soon as the ruling on ages is changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyami Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 More lies, mixed messaging and incompetence from a bunch of spoofers I and i know many who have just left not just because there is no vacs nothing open no confidence in the flip flopping messages, might return next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 20 hours ago, madmen said: Why should they get good choice? I never got that in OZ. Just give them what's available and get cracking and stop time wasting not sure what you have in OZ..in the US.."most" of the time we have avenues of choice...at first it was take what you can get but now you can easily choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 21 hours ago, madmen said: Why should they get good choice? I never got that in OZ. Just give them what's available and get cracking and stop time wasting But but but that doesn't fit in with the colonial expat attitude of me first before they natives and not only that I should get what I want when I want and anyone that doesn't provide that is an evil racist who is denying me what I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 12 hours ago, tomazbodner said: Qatar/Emirates/Etihad offer flights there starting about 24k baht. Only thing is none is direct and there is some risk of getting infected on the way, which could seriously ruin plans of a nice good 2 weeks jabcation by the sea. And obviously 2 additional weeks of Bangkok's Finest Prison experience (ASQ). You done any quarantine anywhere? I have in 4 countries and Thailand's was by far the best I have experienced a don't call staying in a 4 or 5 star hotel with access to balcony and being allowed out of your room after your first negative test a prison experience. If ya want that you wouldn't want to see Australia's quarantine "experince" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana7 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Alaska USA offers free Pfizer or Moderna jab upon landing at any airport, to all travelers, on June 1, 2021 or later. No quarantine. Free testing and free 2nd jab if you stay 30 days or more. https://covid19.alaska.gov/travelers/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post placeholder Posted May 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2021 14 hours ago, Neeranam said: Sure they want the vaccine? Kids are not at risk from Covid at all. In Brazil, an alarmingly high number of babies and children are dying of Covid-19 While government data from Brazil suggest that over 800 children under age 9 have died of Covid-19, an expert estimates that the death toll is nearly three times higher. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/brazil-alarming-high-number-babies-children-are-dying-covid-19-n1264231 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffr2 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 6 hours ago, Banana7 said: Alaska USA offers free Pfizer or Moderna jab upon landing at any airport, to all travelers, on June 1, 2021 or later. No quarantine. Free testing and free 2nd jab if you stay 30 days or more. https://covid19.alaska.gov/travelers/ Very interesting. And coming up on the best time to visit there. But I think the USA is really opening up now with regards to jab availability. Hopefully, we'll start to see some progress here in June. Hopefully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario666 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, ftpjtm said: At my age, people in their 20's are "kids" and that's the age group they're in. And with them calling the trip a Pfizer Holiday and flaunting their vaccination certificates, yes, I'm sure they want the vaccine, even though they are in a lower risk group than older people. My home state of Massachusetts is now vaccinating anyone 12 and up. I love Massachusetts....I went on business 30 years ago and Just loved the place...I will always remember having seafood at a bar at the pier just down the road from "Seven Gables"....I will never forget that...So Good! ????????... I just checked it out on Google Maps and it was called "The Sea Level Oyster Bar"...I had Lobster! Edited May 10, 2021 by Mario666 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyami Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 10 hours ago, starky said: You done any quarantine anywhere? I have in 4 countries and Thailand's was by far the best I have experienced a don't call staying in a 4 or 5 star hotel with access to balcony and being allowed out of your room after your first negative test a prison experience. If ya want that you wouldn't want to see Australia's quarantine "experince" I did quarrantine in a 4 star with balcony in thailand 1 test is when you arrive 2nd test is 10 days latter then allowed out after neg result 1 day latter, supervised for 1 hour in a designated area as they are the rules in all AQL heard guys saying they had "girls in the room most nights" baloney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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