Confusion reigns as Thailand’s 3 million expats wait for their shots

[webfact]

(Photo by Tuwaedaniya MERINGING / AFP)

 

Many government figures have announced that all 3 million of Thailand’s foreign residents can join the mass COVID-19 vaccine drive, provided they check arrangements before popping up at inoculation venues where the supply of doses may be limited.

 

However, most expats are very confused about what steps to take, and government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisiri is now telling non-Thais to wait until things become clearer.

 

The latest tip from Information Department deputy director-general Natapanu Nopakun is: “Look into details before going to the venues,” because several inoculation schemes are being launched for foreigners and each one with different conditions.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/confusion-reigns-as-thailands-3-million-expats-wait-for-their-shots/

 

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[RotBenz8888]

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

Many government figures have announced that all 3 million of Thailand’s foreign residents can join the mass COVID-19 vaccine drive,

Sounds like "We want foreigners to come to Thailand but but but....." 

[Boomer6969]

The big Thai brain fart contest goes on...

[scotsdude]

Why confusing? What did you expect?

[huangnon]

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Profane acronym removed.

[Shuya]

11 minutes ago, webfact said:

“Look into details before going to the venues,”

Read through all the different and conflicting information's and whatever you will do it will be wrong. And it will be your own fault, because they told you to look into the details first. 

[mtls2005]

14 minutes ago, webfact said:

The latest tip from Information Department deputy director-general Natapanu Nopakun is: “Look into details before going to the venues,”

 

 

Another Natapanu nugget.

 

 

Does anyone know what makes up this 3 MM figure? Does that include legal migrant workers? State-less tribespeople?

 

 

 

 

Edited June 9, 2021 by mtls2005

[rodknock]

moderna on it's way, october.

i can take a row boat faster then that!!!!!

[Henryford]

I doubt there are 3 million expats. Maybe 2.9m foreign workers from Burma/Cambodia.

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[ezzra]

A friend of mine was elated that he got a confirmed date for his first jab so i said that he's got better chance of winning the lottery than for that date to actually happen...

[NCC1701A]

25 minutes ago, webfact said:

However, most expats are very confused about what steps to take, and government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisiri is now telling non-Thais to wait until things become clearer.

Confusion will be my epitaph
As I crawl a cracked and broken path
If we make it we can all sit back and laugh
But I fear tomorrow I'll be crying
Yes I fear tomorrow I'll be crying
Yes I fear tomorrow I'll be crying

Between the iron gates of fate
The seeds of time were sown
And watered by the deeds of those
Who know and who are known
Knowledge is a deadly friend
If no one sets the rules
The fate of all mankind I see
Is in the hands of fools

[clivebaxter]

No confusion, it's xenophobia and incompetence which is the problem

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[Ventenio]

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I remember last April, everyone on TVF was saying, "Wow, this is handled great!!!!!"

 

The smart ones said, "Bro, first time in LOS.   Wait, you'll see...."

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Profane acronym removed.

[foreverlomsak]

37 minutes ago, webfact said:

“Look into details before going to the venues,” because several inoculation schemes are being launched for foreigners and each one with different conditions.

why do several schemes, only 1 is needed, Oh forgot TIT this need to be slow and confusing

[cyril sneer]

24 minutes ago, rodknock said:

moderna on it's way, october.

i can take a row boat faster then that!!!!!

i expect it will come in October as promised given that it's private and paid for

 

waiting for the free one could take longer, especially if falang

[CANSIAM]

Stop registering all over the damn place, you will know when your own private hospital is ready........

[chalawaan]

I am doing GREAT today!

 

I had my first shot.

 

And I'm just about to get my second.

 

Nothing like a Tequila shot before breakfast.

[CANSIAM]

1 minute ago, chalawaan said:

I am doing GREAT today!

 

I had my first shot.

 

And I'm just about to get my second.

 

Nothing like a Tequila shot before breakfast.

Here's a toast to 'October' cheers.............

[ryane66]

5 minutes ago, cyril sneer said:

i expect it will come in October as promised given that it's private and paid for

 

waiting for the free one could take longer, especially if falang

Don't hold your breath for Moderna. They are having trouble meeting commited orders. Thailand has yet to place a firm order.

[ThailandRyan]

Confusion is a state of mind. Confusion in Thailand is just everyday life.

[ThailandRyan]

1 minute ago, ryane66 said:

Don't hold your breath for Moderna. They are having trouble meeting commited orders. Thailand has yet to place a firm order.

My firm order was placed and accepted by my GF last night...

[petermik]

We can register wherever and whenever we want....getting the vaccine is another matter...once the sick buffalo`s have been sorted then it`s our turn.....roll up roll up have your cash ready for the vaccine will be the cry.....

[petermik]

7 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

My firm order was placed and accepted by my GF last night...

Followed by the comment "pull my nightie down when you have finished teerak"

[Nojohndoe]

42 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:

 

 

Another Natapanu nugget.

 

 

Does anyone know what makes up this 3 MM figure? Does that include legal migrant workers? State-less tribespeople?

 

 

 

 

Possibly/probably. Certainly a greater number than the whinging minority of European .

[Pilotman]

57 minutes ago, webfact said:

because several inoculation schemes are being launched for foreigners and each one with different conditions.

why muppets? Talk about voluntarily getting your knickers in a twist. 

[WorriedNoodle]

9 minutes ago, ryane66 said:

Don't hold your breath for Moderna. They are having trouble meeting commited orders. Thailand has yet to place a firm order.

Even if Moderna arrives on these shores, expect months of waiting to get the appointments, like we are seeing now with AZ.

[Pilotman]

14 minutes ago, chalawaan said:

I am doing GREAT today!

 

I had my first shot.

 

And I'm just about to get my second.

 

Nothing like a Tequila shot before breakfast.

which vaccine?  No expat that has been injected seems to want to answer that question, and we all know why.  Good luck; at least it may make it easier for you to learn Mandarin mate. 

[ThailandRyan]

Just now, Pilotman said:

which vaccine?  No expat that has been injected seems to want to answer that question, and we all know why.  Good luck; at least it may make it easier for you to learn Mandarin mate. 

Read.....Tequila Shot.....missed it I think....

[Pilotman]

2 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Read.....Tequila Shot.....missed it I think....

straight over my head. 

[CANSIAM]

5 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

straight over my head. 

I gave him a high glass toast to October