webfact Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 By Erich Parpart The first 1.8 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine made in Thailand are “ready to be gradually rolled out,” AstraZeneca said in a statement Wednesday. “Now that we are ready to deliver high-quality vaccine produced locally, we can help the Thai government achieve its goal,” said James Teague, country president of AstraZeneca Thailand. Health Minister Anutin Charvirakul said earlier Wednesday that 1.1 million AstraZeneca and Sinovac jabs had been deployed to provinces as of Tuesday, as preparation for the nationwide roll-out for people aged between 18 and 59 that is scheduled for June 7. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/28166/astrazeneca-first-thai-made-vaccines-ready/ -- © Copyright Thai Inquirer 2021-06-02 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I'm ready too. Just let me register! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted June 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2021 ready to go to the Phillippines 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 20 minutes ago, webfact said: Health Minister Anutin Charvirakul said earlier Wednesday that 1.1 million AstraZeneca and Sinovac jabs had been deployed to provinces as of Tuesday, as preparation for the nationwide roll-out for people aged between 18 and 59 that is scheduled for June 7. Only 69 million more to go.???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMKW Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Pets first!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Send them to Philippines ,let them test them first.... regards Worgordie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justgrazing Posted June 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, webfact said: ready to be gradually rolled out,” 34 minutes ago, webfact said: as preparation for the nationwide roll-out for people aged between 18 and 59 that is scheduled for June 7. Definitely maybe then .. More rolling than a barrel factory .. Edited June 2, 2021 by Justgrazing Sp 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted June 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2021 36 minutes ago, webfact said: as preparation for the nationwide roll-out for people aged between 18 and 59 that is scheduled for June 7. What about all us over 60s still waiting? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havenstreet1940 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Roll out to begin on 7 June 2021 for 18 to 59 year olds. Sounds to me that they will be getting Sinovac albeit this report is about the delivery of AstraZeneca. Couldn't be that the Minister is being disengenious, could it? Nah he's a politcian and poilticians don't tell porkies, particulaly Thai politicians, do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 52 minutes ago, worgeordie said: Send them to Philippines ,let them test them first.... regards Worgordie You are in God's waiting room so no rush to save ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookiescot Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 By the looks of that forklift truck driver its highly unlikely anyone will be getting a vaccine. They probably still sweeping up that load from the floor. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Crossy said: What about all us over 60s still waiting? Sinovac. WHO approval removed any upper age limits. “We have made a contract with AstraZeneca, therefore, no matter where the vaccines are coming from, they are still AstraZeneca’s vaccines,” he said. “There are the ones that are being made in Thailand and some that are imported from abroad, depending on AstraZeneca’s supply chain,” he added. Suitably, and oddly, vague, with a dash of confusion. Strange he can't just say where these 590,000 AZ doses came from? One would think he has this kind information. Still seems like something is hinky here. Edited June 2, 2021 by mtls2005 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 minute ago, mtls2005 said: Sinovac. WHO approval removed any upper age limits. Yeah, saw that. Meanwhile much of the planet is limiting Az to the older people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I'm old so OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyx Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Crossy said: What about all us over 60s still waiting? Some might say you were born too early , too bad ???? Same here and will not hold my breath as I am contemplating a "border run" (as in the next open country offering vaccination ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMuir Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 How lucky we are to be living in Thailand. With 90%+ plus of infections here being the highly contagious UK Alpha B117 English mutant strain I hope it is effective and remains effective against it. Our embassies won't care for us. Thank Christ for the Thais. Perhaps they could send some to Australia. We don't have enough there and are in the fourth lockdown that has just been extended by at least another week. Finally we have a light at the end of the tunnel now. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
club Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 2 hours ago, khwaibah said: Only 69 million more to go.???? 1.1 million That should last 5 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 23 minutes ago, mtls2005 said: Sinovac. WHO approval removed any upper age limits. “We have made a contract with AstraZeneca, therefore, no matter where the vaccines are coming from, they are still AstraZeneca’s vaccines,” he said. “There are the ones that are being made in Thailand and some that are imported from abroad, depending on AstraZeneca’s supply chain,” he added. Suitably, and oddly, vague, with a dash of confusion. Strange he can't just say where these 590,000 AZ doses came from? One would think he has this kind information. Still seems like something is hinky here. It has already been reported that some 500,000 Doses of AZ Vaccine have been procured from S. Korea to bolster the roll out. Seems AZ and SB cannot meet its commitments on Vaccines ordered, with this first quantity of only 1.8 M doses of which at least 500,000 are from S. Korea. And these doses are to be rolled our gradually. Rolled out gradually, probably means they will be delivered gradually, as and when here is some more brewed. And lets not forget the commitment AZ / SB have to the other nations in SE Asia, as they have already reneged a delivery to the Philippines. Not looking good thus far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Havenstreet1940 said: Roll out to begin on 7 June 2021 for 18 to 59 year olds. Sounds to me that they will be getting Sinovac albeit this report is about the delivery of AstraZeneca. There is something confusing here, because the Sinovac was just given clearance for use in people over 60. And I thought the AZ was already in use for over 60. So why are they removing over 60s from the vaccination program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Too much talk not enough action 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Sinovac looking better and better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkk Brian Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 US to the rescue! Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman made the promise in her meeting with Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during her visit to Thailand. Mrs Sherman said the US intended to supply COVID-19 vaccines to countries to help them get through the pandemic and thus it was ready to offer Thailand’s access to the vaccines. https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-708896 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromas Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Bkk Brian said: it was ready to offer Thailand’s access to the vaccines. If true, good news ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placeholder Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Crossy said: What about all us over 60s still waiting? 8 minutes ago, John Drake said: There is something confusing here, because the Sinovac was just given clearance for use in people over 60. And I thought the AZ was already in use for over 60. So why are they removing over 60s from the vaccination program? I think the reporter got this all screwed up. As I recall, Thailand was restricting 60's and up from getting Sinovac. Not AZ. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
club Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 20 minutes ago, John Drake said: Sinovac looking better and better. Have at it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondue zoo Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Why is 3 hours ago, webfact said: "ready to be gradually rolled out" Why is that in quotes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonltr Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Recently read that Thailand had 62 cases of Indian B. 1617.2 in one area. In the space of about 5 weeks is now about 80% of new cases in the UK. Rarely mentioned here though. No patient data yet but lab estimates a much greater ability to evade vaccines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonltr Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 P. S. After only 1 dose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
club Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 3 hours ago, ikke1959 said: ready to go to the Phillippines What's in the Philippines ? Better choice of vaccine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 AstraZeneca commits to 1.8 million Thai vaccine doses amid supply anxiety By Patpicha Tanakasempipat FILE PHOTO: Vials labelled "Astra Zeneca COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" and a syringe are seen in front of a displayed AstraZeneca logo, in this illustration photo taken March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration BANGKOK (Reuters) - Drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Wednesday it would soon provide Thailand with 1.8 million doses of locally manufactured COVID-19 vaccine, the first of multiple batches this month, just days out from the launch of its mass vaccination drive. The announcement in a joint statement by AstraZeneca and Siam Bioscience, a firm owned by Thailand's king, comes amid public anxiety about vaccine supplies, as the country suffers its most severe outbreak so far. The statement did not say whether the Thai plant would make all 6 million doses that Thailand's government has promised would be available this month. The government's immunisation drive starts on Monday and relies almost entirely on its reserved 61 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine, the majority of which it said would come from Siam Bioscience, which is making vaccines for the first time. Questions about Siam Bioscience meeting production targets are sensitive because King Maha Vajiralongkorn is its sole owner. Insulting Thailand's monarchy is a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison. AstraZeneca has partnered with the Thai firm for the manufacture of 200 million doses for use in Southeast Asia, a region with low COVID-19 immunisation rates that is seeing a strong resurgence of the virus. Thai health minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday the promised 6 million doses would come this month "as planned", but did not specify delivery dates or how many would be sourced locally. "We will get AstraZeneca vaccine. It may come from wherever, but all AstraZeneca just the same. It could be made in Thailand or imported from overseas. It depends on AstraZeneca's supply chain," Anutin told reporters. Siam Bioscience has not answered queries from Reuters on its production targets. AstraZeneca said 1.8 million locally produced doses would be delivered by Monday, the first of multiple deliveries this month. It said deliveries of Thai-made doses to other Southeast Asian countries would start in July. The first delivery to the Philippines, which was promised 17 million doses, was cut from 1.3 to 1.17 million doses and delayed from late June to mid-July, a Philippine presidential advisor told Reuters on Tuesday, citing Thai production delays. -- © Copyright Reuters 2021-06-02 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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