Thailand reports record high 98 coronavirus deaths and 9,186 new cases

[Bkk Brian]

Just now, anchadian said:

Expats turning up at Samui Hospital today to register for vaccination were surprised to see this notice about mixing Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines. Some left immediately saying they didn’t want to be guinea pigs for an experiment. Would you do this? #Thailand

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1415636072659263490

 

Sounds like this may well now cause vaccine hesitancy in a proportion of not only expats but also Thai's. The last thing Thailand needs.

 

This should have been thought through with published studies first to see if it really is worth the gamble.

[GrandPapillon]

apparently mixing pfizer and then AZ in that order is ok according to WHO,

 

but really not sure how they came to that conclusion,

Edited July 15, 2021 by GrandPapillon

[Olmate]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Like a lot of things, I think it's lost in translation. 

We are still using the elevators.

 

The couple is isolating. The condo owner has again contacted hospital but told to wait for beds. 

 

The reason we have stayed in same condo for 10 years is condo management. The couple is being very well cared for.

 

Not that we need it but it's nice to see our partners step up. First thing my gf did upon hearing was to run off and get some items for them from Ginger to treats. 

Im sure your aware of  Ozhotel quarantine beaches on same floor. Beware of opening your doors to common areas and assoc. airflow.

[ThailandRyan]

1 minute ago, GrandPapillon said:

apparently mixing pfizer and then AZ in that order is ok according to WHO,

 

but really not sure how they came to that conclusion,

Can you show me a link to what you posted, I can not find the WHO saying this in my searches just now.

All I find is reference to the UK study

https://theconversation.com/can-i-get-astrazeneca-now-and-pfizer-later-why-mixing-and-matching-covid-vaccines-could-help-solve-many-rollout-problems-161404

 

and a post in the NY Times, but nothing regarding WHO.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/health/mixing-pfizer-astrazeneca-results.html

[rabas]

3 minutes ago, LosLobo said:

I disagree on your literal translation.,

Well, it does not mention corridors, rooms or room occupants, not does it ask residents to coordinate. It does not imply people need to remain in their rooms.  It is a plain maintain a safe distance statement in crystal clear Thai.

 

[dinsdale]

Thai walking up to convenience store with mask down. Q: Why do you have your mask down? A: It's ok I have had 2 SinoVac jabs. Puts mask on to go into store because you are meant to. Comes out and takes mask off. Stupidity is frightening at the best of times now it's very frightening.

[anchadian]

5 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Can you show me a link to what you posted, I can not find the WHO saying this in my searches just now.

All I find is reference to the UK study

https://theconversation.com/can-i-get-astrazeneca-now-and-pfizer-later-why-mixing-and-matching-covid-vaccines-could-help-solve-many-rollout-problems-161404

 

and a post in the NY Times, but nothing regarding WHO.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/health/mixing-pfizer-astrazeneca-results.html

Nothing found on the WHO website, only a UK study

 

https://www.bbc.com › news › health-57636356

Jun 28, 2021 — Mixing first and second doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines yielded strong immune responses. Indeed, every 

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-57636356

[ThailandRyan]

1 minute ago, anchadian said:

Nothing found on the WHO website, only a UK study

 

https://www.bbc.com › news › health-57636356

Jun 28, 2021 — Mixing first and second doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines yielded strong immune responses. Indeed, every 

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-57636356

That's why I asked the poster to show what he said could be backed up by a link.  Thanks as usual @anchadian for the great work you have been doing as well with posting timely info for all.

[anchadian]

2 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

That's why I asked the poster to show what he said could be backed up by a link.  Thanks as usual @anchadian for the great work you have been doing as well with posting timely info for all.

You're welcome.  Only here to help.

You must have frightened the OP, he's disappeared.

[Blumpie]

It's nice to hear that our illustrious leaders have made the sandbox into a booming success.  Millions of tourists now enjoying Thailand.

Excuse me, I'm still drunk from last night.  

[anchadian]

Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to allow four groups of migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar to stay and work in the country legally until July 27 next year, enabling them to sort out their employment status and work permits.

 

Labor Minister Suchart Chomklin said the government decided to allow these migrant workers to stay and work because the pandemic still shows no signs of easing and the migrants are again at risk of losing their status as legal migrants in Thailand, since their permit extensions are due to expire soon.

 

He said the government is trying to take care of these workers, to ensure their safety and health, which is necessary for protecting the public's health in general.

(my bold type)

https://www.facebook.com/nbtworld/posts/10158141816192050

[anchadian]

Thailand’s continued efforts to bring in vaccines

Since last October Ministry for Foreign Affairs has held consultations with allies and friends to ensure that they will be able to provide vaccines if need be, according to the spokesperson, Tanee Sangrat.

 

In the press conference on Thursday, he said that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai has been in touch with China, the US, Japan, Russia, South Korea, Switzerland to secure shipments of their vaccines through the past year.

 

Last October, Don held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi about the bilateral plan to fight the Covid-19. Both sides discussed vaccine cooperation and procurement. As a result, in April Thailand was the first country in ASEAN to purchase commercially Sinovac, the Chinese-made vaccines. Up til now, Thailand has imported a total of 10 million doses together with 1.5 million doses donated by China.

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-continued-efforts-to-bring-in-vaccines/

[wensiensheng]

1 hour ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

Often pretty skimpy on details and somewhat vague. Often originating as Facebook posts by the various Thai doctors involved. It's not ideal, but it's the best we've got on such issues for the time being.

 

I do think, though, it's probably their way of trying to respond to a government that's been claiming for months that Sinovac doses were very effective and adequate for protecting the country's medical workers (not to mention everyone else!).  Even though evidence from outside Thailand's supporting the local doctors' contrary stance been pointing in the same direction.

 

 

They are trying to be tony Fauchi and not Deborah Birx 5555

[wensiensheng]

9 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to allow four groups of migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar to stay and work in the country legally until July 27 next year, enabling them to sort out their employment status and work permits.

 

Labor Minister Suchart Chomklin said the government decided to allow these migrant workers to stay and work because the pandemic still shows no signs of easing and the migrants are again at risk of losing their status as legal migrants in Thailand, since their permit extensions are due to expire soon.

 

He said the government is trying to take care of these workers, to ensure their safety and health, which is necessary for protecting the public's health in general.

(my bold type)

https://www.facebook.com/nbtworld/posts/10158141816192050

Is this something that they had in the filing cabinet ready to pull out, if anyone noticed the untested, untreated under fed,  bubble and seal camps?

[anchadian]

Heard about this earlier and for those that need their initial vaccination jab (AZ), I suggest you register.

 

The  @BCCThaposted a tip just now about the Board of Trade of Thailand asking for foreigners who are 18+ to register their interest for the AstraZeneca vaccine. You need to fill out this form before 11am on Friday https://forms.gle/cAYKFLfeJizvJ15h7… Date and location is unknown. Good luck!

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1415647542025490437

 

Edited July 15, 2021 by anchadian

[LosLobo]

36 minutes ago, rabas said:

Well, it does not mention corridors, rooms or room occupants, not does it ask residents to coordinate. It does not imply people need to remain in their rooms.  It is a plain maintain a safe distance statement in crystal clear Thai.

 

I must apologise my Google Translate on camera mode has a mind of it's own, I agree the literal translation is:

 

"We ask residents within the building to maintain distance when walking up and down with other residents."
 

[wensiensheng]

55 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Sounds like this may well now cause vaccine hesitancy in a proportion of not only expats but also Thai's. The last thing Thailand needs.

 

This should have been thought through with published studies first to see if it really is worth the gamble.

And I thought it had been put on hold anyway by the Czar?

[wensiensheng]

11 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Heard about this earlier and for those that need their initial vaccination jab (AZ), I suggest you register.

 

The  @BCCThaposted a tip just now about the Board of Trade of Thailand asking for foreigners who are 18+ to register their interest for the AstraZeneca vaccine. You need to fill out this form before 11am on Friday https://forms.gle/cAYKFLfeJizvJ15h7… Date and location is unknown. Good luck!

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1415647542025490437

 

I checked my registration on the Phuket must win web site just now and saw 6 appointments for sinovac at various centers on 29th July  and 2 appointments for AZ tomorrow! The AZ is either locally produced or maybe the Japanese donation is filtering through.

[Phuketshrew]

19 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

I checked my registration on the Phuket must win web site just now and saw 6 appointments for sinovac at various centers on 29th July  and 2 appointments for AZ tomorrow! The AZ is either locally produced or maybe the Japanese donation is filtering through.

Thanks for this. I had registered on Monday so just checked and sure enough lots of appointment options, but only 2 for AZ. I have booked in for AZ tomorrow at 1pm at Saphan Hin. 2nd jab on October 7th. An ex student of mine is running the show down there so I should be looked after. 

[rabas]

15 minutes ago, LosLobo said:

I must apologise my Google Translate on camera mode has a mind of it's own, I agree the literal translation is:

 

"We ask residents within the building to maintain distance when walking up and down with other residents."
 

I thought something was amiss.  Over the years, Google has moved from translating to more of an interpretation mode. The early translations were often gibberish. The newer methods are much clearer but sometimes have a mind of their own.

 

[Bkk Brian]

These will go on tomorrows figures, the spread seems to be increasing in the community:

 

#PhuketSandbox update on Thursday: 11 local cases and no Sandbox cases with 80 patients in hospital.

WEEK ONE: 24 local + 1 sandbox = 25 cases

WEEK TWO: 38 local + 9 sandbox = 47 cases

WEEK THREE: 11 local + 0 sandbox in one day

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1415660235671228419

 

[Bkk Brian]

A senior Thai doctor is urging authorities to investigate the possible hoarding of medical oxygen tanks by profiteers, as the supply shortage is hindering operations at pre-admission centres, where some asymptomatic patients are in need of oxygen.

https://twitter.com/ThaiPBSWorld/status/1415657403979206657

 

[anchadian]

Infographic dated 14 July showing the Top 10 provinces that have vaccinated the most people with at least one jab: Phuket 72.1%, Bangkok 44.6%, Ranong 31.6%, Phang Nga 27.2%, Nonthaburi 24.9%, Samut Prakan 24.5%, Samut Sakhon 24.2%, Chachoengsao 18.9%, Mukdahan 17%, & Tak 16.8%.

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1415665586810482691

In the above Infographic, the number in the first column is the population of each province, the percentage in the second column is the number of people receiving first jab, and the last column is number of covid cases since 1st April per 1,000 people for each province

Edited July 15, 2021 by anchadian

[anchadian]

2 hours ago, anchadian said:

For those who reside in Chonburi Province and those that have been there during the months of June/July:

 

Still awaiting list 3

 

The Chonburi Public Health Office last night (July 14th) has released a timeline to inform people who went to specific places last month and this month to notify health authorities and monitor their health. The following is an English translation of the release.

 

Editors note: Because the list is so long today we have divided this into separate articles. This is for Pattaya, Nongprue, Naklua. Other areas will be in a separate timeline. Central Festival Mall in Pattaya has closed today, July 15th, for deep cleaning, but plans to reopen tomorrow, July 16th.

List 1 of 3 here:https://thepattayanews.com/2021/07/15/timeline-pattaya-informs-residents-who-visited-places-in-relation-to-most-recent-covid-19-confirmed-cases-many-mall-cases/

 

The Chonburi Public Health Office last night (July 14th) has released a timeline to inform people who went to specific places in Si Racha, Sattahip, and Chonburi this month to notify health authorities and monitor their health. The following is an English translation of the release.

 

This is the second of three lists of timelines for today, July 15th, 2021, as they have been divided by districts due to the number of timeline cases.

List 2 of 3 here: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/07/15/timeline-si-racha-sattahip-and-chonburi-inform-residents-who-visited-places-in-relation-to-most-recent-covid-19-confirmed-cases/

 

List 3/3 was not tweeted and not listed on their website.  Maybe tomorrow.

[wensiensheng]

1 hour ago, Bkk Brian said:

These will go on tomorrows figures, the spread seems to be increasing in the community:

 

#PhuketSandbox update on Thursday: 11 local cases and no Sandbox cases with 80 patients in hospital.

WEEK ONE: 24 local + 1 sandbox = 25 cases

WEEK TWO: 38 local + 9 sandbox = 47 cases

WEEK THREE: 11 local + 0 sandbox in one day

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1415660235671228419

 

73 cases over 3 weeks, but not enough to constitute 3 clusters presumably and not in, what was it, 6 districts? Afaik, they don’t say where the cases are, so I guess we take their word for it.

[wensiensheng]

55 minutes ago, anchadian said:

List 3/3 was not tweeted and not listed on their website.  Maybe tomorrow.

Probably still writing it. It may be a long list. 555

[Bkk Brian]

Just now, wensiensheng said:

73 cases over 3 weeks, but not enough to constitute 3 clusters presumably and not in, what was it, 6 districts? Afaik, they don’t say where the cases are, so I guess we take their word for it.

Yea take their word for it, again no mention of where these 11 cases were that I've seen published. Its not in any schools as they're all closed so they are happening somewhere in Phuket??

[wensiensheng]

1 hour ago, anchadian said:

Infographic dated 14 July showing the Top 10 provinces that have vaccinated the most people with at least one jab: Phuket 72.1%, Bangkok 44.6%, Ranong 31.6%, Phang Nga 27.2%, Nonthaburi 24.9%, Samut Prakan 24.5%, Samut Sakhon 24.2%, Chachoengsao 18.9%, Mukdahan 17%, & Tak 16.8%.

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1415665586810482691

In the above Infographic, the number in the first column is the population of each province, the percentage in the second column is the number of people receiving first jab, and the last column is number of covid cases since 1st April per 1,000 people for each province

Still focused on that first jab aren’t they? The concept of needing two jabs to be fully protected just doesn’t translate well.

[wensiensheng]

1 minute ago, Bkk Brian said:

Yea take their word for it, again no mention of where these 11 cases were that I've seen published. Its not in any schools as they're all closed so they are happening somewhere in Phuket??

Information is power. Give out too much and someone might point out the sandbox closure conditions have been triggered.

[brucegoniners]

Isn't this government doing a wonderful job with the pandemic? Time to lock things down completely like they did last March. Otherwise this thing will never end.