Hospitals in Thailand have been instructed to keep vaccination appointments, even though they may have received fewer doses of vaccine than expected, especially for people over 60 and those suffering from any of seven non-communicable underlying diseases, Deputy Public Health Minister Satit Pitutacha told Thai PBS during the “Tob Jot” TV programme on Monday night.

 

He said that, while most hospitals have received sufficient doses for the launch of mass inoculations on Monday, about 20% received fewer doses than the demand since Monday.

 

He made clear that it was not a mistake by some hospitals, saying that the Public Health Ministry does not want appointments to be postponed, especially for the two groups at high risk, because some of them live far from the hospitals.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-hospitals-instructed-not-to-postpone-vaccination-appointments-dphm/

 

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If they don't have it they can't give it!

My head is literally in pain trying to decipher those 2nd and 3rd paragraphs.

Poor English ? ‘Thai speak’? Or a combination of both ?

 

Thai PBS, Thailand’s communication gateway to the world...

So there is a concern that some areas and hospitals received far less as critics say it is politically motivated. That would not surprise me one bit . 

7 minutes ago, holy cow cm said:

So there is a concern that some areas and hospitals received far less as critics say it is politically motivated. That would not surprise me one bit . 

Not that I've heard. You started that rumor

With that kind of babbling you should not receive a topic in TV

Thai logic often confounds me.

 

This is one of those times.

20 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

28 minutes ago, holy cow cm said:

So there is a concern that some areas and hospitals received far less as critics say it is politically motivated. That would not surprise me one bit . 

Not that I've heard. You started that rumor

 

I did also hear a similar rumour... Or rather my Wife, who is quite politically astute, informed me that the governors of some provinces have greater political influence it has been reported in the Thai news that some of the more powerful governors have been ‘meddling’ with the distribution of the vaccines to their benefit. 

 

 

16 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Not that I've heard. You started that rumor

I've heard the same. The most Northern Provinces, not shall we say the most well disposed to the government, feel that they have received less than their fair share. True or not, the rumour is making the rounds up here.

how much are the hospitals charging for the real vaccine this week ?

 

1 hour ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Not that I've heard. You started that rumor

It’s in the link. 

Imagine those people that haver to travel a long, long way for their appointment, only to be told "Not today. No have. Come back next time."

Pretty sure many won't feel disposed to return.  Apart from the annoyance of a wasted journey,  people are struggling financially and won't want to waste time and money.

1 hour ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Not that I've heard. You started that rumor

It’s in the linked article.

There’s no point commenting on what this guy has said. He’s just spouting any old lie to cover up some harsh realities that he isn’t prepared to face.

 

it’s just total hogwash with no factual or helpful content.

who can explain please.... if you have an appointment but there are not enough vaccines, how can you get vaccinated than?? and the appointment must not be postponed...

17 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

who can explain please.... if you have an appointment but there are not enough vaccines, how can you get vaccinated than?? and the appointment must not be postponed...

It's obvious! They want you to bring along a tent and camp out. It will be along soon. 

Troll post reported and removed.

 

Sorry no have but we don't postpone your appointment.

10 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

If they don't have it they can't give it!

Vaccuvax.  It comes in an empty ampule.

Just give placebo vaccines and everyone is happy....

9 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

who can explain please.... if you have an appointment but there are not enough vaccines, how can you get vaccinated than?? and the appointment must not be postponed...

They will inject you with the hot air coming from the Covid Czar, there is no shortage of that and all known viruses will flee on contact. Warning: side effects assured 

Edited June 9, 20215 yr by klauskunkel

So the government wants everyone to show up to be told they can't get a shot???

10 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

I did also hear a similar rumour... Or rather my Wife, who is quite politically astute, informed me that the governors of some provinces have greater political influence it has been reported in the Thai news that some of the more powerful governors have been ‘meddling’ with the distribution of the vaccines to their benefit. 

 

 

Always have done. Not difficult to find out who influences who and why with a bit of digging. Nothing unusual about that, just normal Thai corrupt administrative practice

9 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

There’s no point commenting on what this guy has said. He’s just spouting any old lie to cover up some harsh realities that he isn’t prepared to face.

 

it’s just total hogwash with no factual or helpful content.

Thailand, home of the cleanest hogs on earth

11 hours ago, realfunster said:

My head is literally in pain trying to decipher those 2nd and 3rd paragraphs.

Poor English ? ‘Thai speak’? Or a combination of both ?

 

Thai PBS, Thailand’s communication gateway to the world...

 Simple, person turns up as per appointment, waits until serum is received, never mind when.

 

The objective is to ensure person turns up/keeps their appointment, whether they get a Covid 19 vaccine jab is not relevant to this discussion, and informing the person 'don't come, no serum' is not allowed.

 

See, not difficult to understand, all totally clear and logical.

 

 

I understand Thailand stands at 79 in the world social progress list . The way Thailand has handled the vaccination program is but a shame that should bring the position to the bottom when you consider the wealth Thailand has compared to many countries that have less wealth and vaccinated far more of there population . 

Large part of the problem with the vaccination program has been the company involved with making Astra Zeneca vaccines under license in Thailand . Ex future forward party leader complained about the contract but was threatened with criminal action . 

 

11 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Not that I've heard. You started that rumor

Maybe his  ears are  bigger  than  yours.

23 minutes ago, rwill said:

So the government wants everyone to show up to be told they can't get a shot???

Only  one person needs a  shot and i promise  I  will apologise after administeringit from the barrel

I have nothing but respect for Thai medical professionals, led by leadership even donkeys would laugh at.

12 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

If they don't have it they can't give it!

He didn't say you would GET the vaccination, just that the appointment would not be postponed. Have a seat and read a magazine from 1993.