Thailand’s Rural Doctor Society (RDS) is urging Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to stop the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) signing a contract with China’s Lepu Medical Technology, for the supply of 8.5 million antigen test kits (ATKs), which the government plans to distribute free to the public via hospitals.

 

In its statement, issued today (Thursday), the RDS also urged the GPO to procure only ATKs which meet the quality standards set by the World Health Organization, instead of the cheapest ones.

 

The GPO is yet to officially announce the winner of the bid to supply the 8.5 million kits, ordered by the National Health Security Office (NHSO).

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-pm-asked-to-stop-atk-procurement-from-chinas-lepu-medical-technology/

 

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53 minutes ago, webfact said:

In its statement, issued today (Thursday), the RDS also urged the GPO to procure only ATKs which meet the quality standards set by the World Health Organization, instead of the cheapest ones.

I guess the response will be - What, and cancel my new pool installation ? 

8.5 million @ 10,000 baht each, quite a bonus?

China the on stop shop for all of your covid requirements the business model of the millennia ???? 

44 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

China the on stop shop for all of your covid requirements the business model of the millennia ???? 

Including, the virus itself! Made in China 2025 ????

2 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

I guess the response will be - What, and cancel my new pool installation ? 

Yes, and the new Merc for  precious.....

1 hour ago, Thailand said:

8.5 million @ 10,000 baht each, quite a bonus?

What 10 000 baht? The normal retail price is between 20-25 usd. I guess they will pay much smaller for them, and where is the bonus?

Edited August 13, 20214 yr by Gottfrid

23 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

What 10 000 baht? The normal retail price is between 20-25 usd. I guess they will pay much smaller for them, and where is the bonus?

Going off-shore?

First the virus ... 

Then the Sinovac <deleted> vaccine ...

Local produced AstraZenica with production problems ... 

       Is this AZ from Thailand recognized in EU?

Now ATKs that don't meet quality standards ...

 

What is this Gov thinking and can they stumble anymore?

AND WHERE IS THE PFIZER?

When it comes from China you get what you pay for. CR~~~~~~~~~~P.

3 hours ago, Thailand said:

8.5 million @ 10,000 baht each, quite a bonus?

10,000 Baht each !

Where did you get that number from

The actual cost has been reported at 70 Baht each

There you go.

More sketchy  overpriced 

garbage.

 

They then say don't buy your own kits online while there half the price for the same brand the GPO is selling the pharmacies here.

 

This government is so criminal.

 

Now there pleading for blanket amnesty.

 

Send them all to the gallows!

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

What 10 000 baht? The normal retail price is between 20-25 usd. I guess they will pay much smaller for them, and where is the bonus?

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2 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

What 10 000 baht? The normal retail price is between 20-25 usd. I guess they will pay much smaller for them, and where is the bonus?

Did they ever disclose the price?  I couldn't find anything on the web.

 

Nothing is transparent here.  Its a big problem.

People need to have some idea of where there tax money is going.

48 minutes ago, Cake Monster said:

10,000 Baht each !

Where did you get that number from

The actual cost has been reported at 70 Baht each

117 bt if you divide the money 1 billion by the amount of tests 8.5 million. Wish more people would read the article instead of commenting.

 

The problem is the government went for the lowest price not best quality. Stupid when we are talking about tests. False tests will cost you more then what they win on saving by price.

 

One has to wonder why price is the determining factor, maybe just an excuse as there will be some brown enveloppes passed. So perhaps that is why they use price instead of quality as a deciding factor.

13 minutes ago, MrJ2U said:

Did they ever disclose the price?  I couldn't find anything on the web.

 

Nothing is transparent here.  Its a big problem.

People need to have some idea of where there tax money is going.

As you could see, I quoted the sum another poster was giving out of the blue.

When it comes to test kits they can be bought for between 2-3 dollar each. If you do an international search you get a figure of the retail price that should be.

4 hours ago, Thailand said:

8.5 million @ 10,000 baht each, quite a bonus?

Are my calculator from China or is there something wrong with your math? 

Indeed the good Dr. isnt thinking like a Junta leader.  One must not think about the good.  There is only one clear objective. 

May some read that first to understand what is going on.

I am amazed that the Thai Government has gone for this, what would appear to be a low rate product, after all the mistakes they have already made in the management of the virus.  Could it be true that the Government does not care about it's population, as long as they benefit from the deal?  So, so sad.

5 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

China the on stop shop for all of your covid requirements the business model of the millennia ???? 

Lazada, everything comes from China.

8 hours ago, Thailand said:

8.5 million @ 10,000 baht each, quite a bonus?

 

6 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

What 10 000 baht? The normal retail price is between 20-25 usd. I guess they will pay much smaller for them, and where is the bonus?

Do the math.  1 billion divided by 8.5 million.  About 118 THB each.

3 minutes ago, CALSinCM said:

 

Do the math.  1 billion divided by 8.5 million.  About 118 THB each.

Please read my other post, and you will see that I quoted an import price there. What you just done is compare the general international retail price with the lowest possible import price. Not feasible!

The cheapest, the most expensive, it doesn't matter, those in the government making the arrangements and signing the contracts, will go for whichever one makes them more money, personally.