PM’s spokesperson debunks alleged reversal on mixed-formula vaccination

[webfact]

 

By Praphorn Praphornkul

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister’s public relations team has debunked claims he reversed an order for vaccinations to be administered using a mixed approach, following media outlets reporting he had reconsidered the decision based on World Health Organization (WHO) advice.

 

The Prime Minister’s Office Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri has asserted that Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha did not issue a policy to stop “mixed-formula” COVID-19 vaccinations and only asked that the public defer to the National Communicable Disease Committee’s decision.

 

The PM underlined that the priority now is vaccinating as many members of the population as soon as possible, to curb the spread of the Delta strain of the virus. He remarked that research done in Thailand is being carried out to provide additional avenues for resolution and voiced the hope that the systematic studies would be trusted by the public. The premier stated the government is open to all solutions and supports all searches for remedies while also seeking to provide essential knowledge to all.

 

On mixed-formula vaccinations, the chief scientist of the WHO has only pointed out that members of the public shouldn’t make their own decisions and should defer to their state’s Public Health office, which should draw its conclusions from available data and safety concerns.

 

Meanwhile, the Deputy Spokesperson to the Prime Minister’s Office Rachada Thanadirek, underlined that no reversal was ordered by the PM when he met with his Cabinet this week, noting however that discussion on the matter did take place as is normal when ministers convene.

 

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[sammieuk1]

Must be a very humiliating job being in the prime ministers public relations team and anyone they tell must want their sides stitched back up after this revelation 

[ThailandRyan]

Oh my goodness a possible flip but not a flop, wonder how this makes the guinea pig's feel that were just mix vaccinated starting yesterday.  Wonder what the consequences may be.....

[brucegoniners]

These idiots can't get out of their own way.

[djayz]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

would be trusted by the public

A bit late for that now mate. 

 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

vaccinating as many members of the population as soon as possible

So you're busy procuring more, much more, vaccines then? And I'm not talking about the stuff from China. 

[mtls2005]

Ah, Leadership 101, "Keep the people guessing".

 

I honestly can't tell what his position is on COVID cocktails today. Shaken? Stirred? 

 

And it might not matter as he doesn't have any vaccines.

 

 

[TheFishman1]

 More absurdity or simply just more   greed TIT

[mikebell]

Left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing, all the time with foot in mouth.  Too many 'misunderstandings'.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The PM underlined that the priority now is vaccinating as many members of the population as soon as possible, to curb the spread of the Delta strain of the virus.

But all he's got is Sinovac which doesn't work...

great plan.

[rwill]

I received Sinovac last month at Phayathai 2.  It was the only one available when I was able to register,  AZ had already all been allocated.

 

I called them yesterday, the 14th, and asked about whether I would get AZ for my second shot on the 20th.  They told me the government has not told them to change it for the 2nd dose.  So for now I will be getting Sinovac for the second dose.

[bangon04]

"He remarked that research done in Thailand is being carried out to provide additional revenues  avenues for resolution and voiced the hope that the systematic studies would be trusted by the public. The premier stated the government is open to all solutions and supports all searches for revenues  remedies"