French embassy in Bangkok says vaccination of its citizens in Thailand has not been finalised

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The French embassy in Bangkok has issued a statement saying the process of procuring vaccines for its citizens in Thailand has not yet been finalised and that it is too soon to make any announcement on the matter.

 

The embassy posted the statement on its website saying that the embassy has been working, since the start of the pandemic, to enable all possible vaccine options for the French community in Thailand, within the framework of the health, legal and logistical constraints imposed on all.

 

The statement said that discussions are underway regarding thepossible vaccination of French nationals and their spouses, aged 55 and over, with the Janssen Ad26.CoV2.S vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, but that nothing has been finalized yet, adding “An announcement is premature at this stage but, when the time comes, the French community will, of course, be the first to be informed.”

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/french-embassy-in-bangkok-says-vaccination-of-its-citizens-in-thailand-has-not-been-finalised/

 

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[robblok]

Wow so the French can do it, not bad for a country that is often criticized by members on this forum. Seems its the first European country to do something for its citizen. 

 

Now if only my country would do the same ???? wont hold my breath

[clivebaxter]

4 minutes ago, robblok said:

Wow so the French can do it, not bad for a country that is often criticized by members on this forum. Seems its the first European country to do something for its citizen. 

 

Now if only my country would do the same ???? wont hold my breath

They have not done anything so far, discussions under way for possible vaccinations !

[connda]

The US ambassador is probably in emergency sessions with the Belgium and French ambassadors threatening sanctions if they follow China's lead and embarrass the US who have told their own citizens to slag-off.

"No no.  Don't give your expats shots.  You don't want to follow the lead of those inhuman soul-less Chinese who have the cheek to provide vaccines for their own citizens in Thailand.  We need to stand together to show the Chinese who is boss!  Your citizens welfare?  Really?  They're commoners.  Let them eat cake.
Now next on the agenda.  Let's discuss plans to give the Prayut government a few tens of million vaccines for the Thai people!"

Edited June 12, 2021 by connda

[sqwakvfr]

Statements coming from an Embassy are  called "Diplomatic" speak.  We civilians who allegedly are  less educated than diplomats call this:  Waste Droppings from a Bull.  

 

Embassies are filled with NATO personnel:  NATO= No Action Talk Only.  

 

Pandemic has been on going for more than a year and vaccines have been approved(at least on an Emergency Basis) for over 6 months.  Time for discussion on vaccinating any group of people has long passed.  

 

"Do or Die"  Speaking as an American who has lived outside of the US for years and in 4 other countries, I have two choices:  Fend for myself or go home.  

 

If the French or Belgium embassies can vaccinate it's citizens in Thailand then consider yourself lucky.  But remember this:  if French or Belgium citizens get vaccinated in Thailand then what about those citizens who are in other countries?  This could create other problems for the governments of both countries.  "Vaccinate all overseas French or Belgians or vaccinate none?".  

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, robblok said:

Wow so the French can do it, not bad for a country that is often criticized by members on this forum. Seems its the first European country to do something for its citizen. 

 

Now if only my country would do the same ???? wont hold my breath

They've done what exactly... talk?

[Tarteso]

I'm not sure but I think that the slap that Macron received the last day has helped him to take better care of his citizens.

Many other Embassies do nothing. 

[robblok]

55 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

They've done what exactly... talk?

When they say they will do something they will. Seems you guys are a bit jealous now you can't look down on the French. It would be a coup of enormous magnitude if the French get it done and other Western countries don't.

 

And no I don't expect a thing from my own country at least i am not shy to condemn my own country, especially if they get it done. 

[RobMuir]

7 minutes ago, robblok said:

When they say they will do something they will. Seems you guys are a bit jealous now you can't look down on the French. It would be a coup of enormous magnitude if the French get it done and other Western countries don't.

 

And no I don't expect a thing from my own country at least i am not shy to condemn my own country, especially if they get it done. 

Very well said Rob.

I could never understand the anti french bias on this forum.

 

Good on the French for stepping up to the plate, and not forcing the poor Thai taxpayers to take care of foreigners from wealthier countries like ours.

 

[mtls2005]

It appears as though this leaked from the Thai side. Anutin is not a diplomat.

 

 

Hence the clean up in aisle 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 12, 2021 by mtls2005

[DrJack54]

4 minutes ago, RobMuir said:

Good on the French for stepping up to the plate, and not forcing the poor Thai taxpayers to take care of foreigners from wealthier countries like ours.

I don't care if it's French or any other country.....talk is easy. So if you were French when would you expect to be lining up for a jab? Won't happen.

Yes China did it. Different ball game.

[placnx]

6 hours ago, sqwakvfr said:

If the French or Belgium embassies can vaccinate it's citizens in Thailand then consider yourself lucky.  But remember this:  if French or Belgium citizens get vaccinated in Thailand then what about those citizens who are in other countries?  This could create other problems for the governments of both countries.  "Vaccinate all overseas French or Belgians or vaccinate none?".  

In many countries of EU it's not necessary for non-EU citizens to be vaccinated through their embassies since good vaccines are or will soon be available to everyone. In developing countries, the situation is so different. In Africa, only around 1% have been vaccinated so far, and who knows when most there can get jabs. So the embassies stepping in makes complete sense. Thailand is somewhere in the middle.

[ukrules]

4 hours ago, robblok said:

When they say they will do something they will. Seems you guys are a bit jealous now you can't look down on the French.

 

I wouldn't be so sure about that, there's always a way.

 

That said, I hope the French do something to punish the Thai government if they don't do the right thing.

 

For example closing the borders seems to be one of the French knee jerk reactions used recently.

 

[Aforek]

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

 So if you were French when would you expect to be lining up for a jab? Won't happen.

 

???? Who are you to know in advance ? I can tell you that I have no reason to complain of the French embassy ; from my experience, they are effective, helpful, appointments are very easy , everything well done for us ( of course, there are some people who don't agree, but, as you know, French are the best moaners in the world ) 

let's see what happen, but wait before to criticize 

[edwinchester]

14 hours ago, RobMuir said:

Very well said Rob.

I could never understand the anti french bias on this forum.

 

Good on the French for stepping up to the plate, and not forcing the poor Thai taxpayers to take care of foreigners from wealthier countries like ours.

 

Any foreigners in Thailand will be paying tax whether it be income tax or the tax on virtually everything they buy.

[robblok]

3 hours ago, edwinchester said:

Any foreigners in Thailand will be paying tax whether it be income tax or the tax on virtually everything they buy.

Funny remark, every tourist retinee in any country in the world pays VAT and it never gives anyone right to stuff like hospitals. Not sure why you don't see the difference. Income tax that is the tax we are talking about that does give you right to medical things.

[edwinchester]

3 hours ago, robblok said:

Funny remark, every tourist retinee in any country in the world pays VAT and it never gives anyone right to stuff like hospitals. Not sure why you don't see the difference. Income tax that is the tax we are talking about that does give you right to medical things.

Didn't say it did. Just saying that anyone in Thailand is a taxpayer.

Anyway, the Thai Govt have promised everyone a free covid shot so they realise it's in everyone's interest to get as many as possible vaccinated.