Popular Post AmericanMusashi Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 Hello, I'm a retired American under the age of 50 and wondering if it would be possible to live long term in Thailand without the vaccine? To be frank, I'll eat lead bullets before I take the vaccine. Will I be able to get visa's and stay in Thailand without it? I don't care if I can't work or go to restaurants. I just want to be able to live and be left alone and have my visas be good. Is it possible? 13 4 8 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 To put it bluntly so you can understand, If you have death wish, come to Thailand and don't get vaccinated, your wish will likely to come true sooner than you think, to put it bluntly... 27 11 7 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 1 minute ago, ezzra said: To put it bluntly so you can understand, If you have death wish, come to Thailand and don't get vaccinated, your wish will likely to come true sooner than you think, to put it bluntly... I have some stats from the anti vaxxers in the states, as some are no longer available for comment... 16 5 2 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 Firstly, there is less risk from the vaccine than eating lead bullets.... As for visa's, just keep reading Covid updates, as I am sure there will be various movements on it regarding them. 9 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pravda Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 What an embarrassing op, not because you don't want to take vaccine, but simply because you are under the assumption that even if it's possible the rules can change overnight, especially in Thailand. Just do a search on this forum on how many were crying when visa rules were changed overnight. How many were sobbing when insurance requirements changed for retirees. How many are whining with new covid entry rules. And here you are asking if you're gonna be left alone without taking vaccine? Personal opinion. Not a chance in hell. Surely a troll post? 17 4 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 I believe there is a strong possibility that proof of a Covid vaccination will, at some point in the future become mandatory for Thailand all visas and extensions. This is of course just supposition... 25 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Pravda said: surely a troll post? 99.9% of current use of internet these days 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 What the hell...get yourself over here and keep us posted from your hospital bed. On second thoughts...American?.....no. Stay where you are. 5 2 6 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 Avoiding the obvious ‘anti-vaxx’ discussion... Thailand will make a lot of announcements that vaccines are require to go to the shops, restaurant, domestic travel.. but really, its just too hard to keep on top of for a nation while has such apathy towards an form of controls - As with nearly all announcements, they will be made, then forgotten about a few weeks later. The only issue could be ‘International entry’ - it may that a vaccination is required to enter Thailand for the forceable future. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 16 minutes ago, transam said: Firstly, there is less risk from the vaccine than eating lead bullets.... He may suffer from Parkinson's disease and the bullet grazes his cheek instead. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Will B Good said: What the hell...get yourself over here and keep us posted from your hospital bed. On second thoughts...American?.....no. Stay where you are. Millions in Thailand are not vaccinated or in a hospital bed. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: Millions in Thailand are not vaccinated or in a hospital bed. Fascinating..........any other little gems and be sure to keep me posted. Edited September 11, 2021 by Will B Good 5 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Will B Good said: Fascinating..........any other little gems and be sure to keep me posted. Why would the OP be in a hospital bed ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post James105 Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, Will B Good said: What the hell...get yourself over here and keep us posted from your hospital bed. On second thoughts...American?.....no. Stay where you are. I'm curious, did you post this to encourage or discourage someone from getting the vaccine? If your goal is to encourage then I would suggest a different approach as sanctimoniousness only further entrenches peoples views. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Just now, James105 said: I'm curious, did you post this to encourage or discourage someone from getting the vaccine? If your goal is to encourage then I would suggest a different approach as sanctimoniousness only further entrenches peoples views. Another little gem to copy and keep close to my heart. Thank you so much for your kind wisdom. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stocky Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 19 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: The only issue could be ‘International entry’ - it may that a vaccination is required to enter Thailand for the forceable future. It may well be the case you'll need proof of vaccination to get on the plane! 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonray Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 47 minutes ago, AmericanMusashi said: Is it possible? Are you willing to isolate yourself, ordering groceries online for dleivery only, staying inside your house and not infecting others, using agents for immigration matters, sounds like a plan...but my guess is you won't want to live like a hermit. Any time you interact with another human being you risk 1) being infected, or 2) infecting someone else and starting a cluster. try to think about someone other than yourself. 16 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simon43 Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 Why would Thailand want to even issue a visa to an unvaxed foreigner who wants to come and live in their country? They don't need you and IMHO don't want you ... 14 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 It all depends on where you want to live. If you choose the densely populated (and popular) regions then there is clearly a risk albeit a small one of catching Covid. If you choose to live rurally, as I do, the risk is very small indeed. So far, according to official figures, less than 2% of the population have contracted Covid. Of course it's quite likely that there have been many cases that have gone undetected, but even so, the infection rate is pretty low. And it has, so far failed to get a strong toehold in the rural areas. In fact, in the north east region (Issan) it is declining. Also I note that you're under 50 and (I presume) in good health, so what's your worry anyway? And on that final note, you're under 50 and you want to retire here. You are aware, I trust, that you cannot obtain a retirement extension here if you're under 50. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1FinickyOne Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 28 minutes ago, Will B Good said: On second thoughts...American?.....no. Stay where you are. Yo dude... Up your nose... 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 31 minutes ago, Dmaxdan said: I believe there is a strong possibility that proof of a Covid vaccination will, at some point in the future become mandatory for Thailand all visas and extensions. This is of course just supposition... They're surely not going to let any unvaccinated people in without at least a two week quarantine any time soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1FinickyOne Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, tonray said: you won't want to live like a hermit. Like Herman? I'm the eigth old man named 'enerry - 'ennerry the eigth I am.. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said: Yo dude... Up your nose... Steady on Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 37 minutes ago, Will B Good said: What the hell...get yourself over here and keep us posted from your hospital bed. On second thoughts...American?.....no. Stay where you are. This yank has been planning his escape from the covidiots for months...may finally see my escape window... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 31 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: Millions in Thailand are not vaccinated or in a hospital bed. only half of america is....I carry the burden of the unvaxxed aka Covidiots.......(coughs up covfefe) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Will B Good said: Steady on Simon. Simon, a Brit name? Would you say it is ok to trash your own country and these days many of us do, but bad form to trash another persons country? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said: Simon, a Brit name? Simon aint soapdodger !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pgrahmm Posted September 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2021 Policy wise who knows.... I'm also an American, although it's not exactly en vogue at the moment.... I also had a natural inclination against a vaccine.....I also have an inclination against playing Russian roulette with my life..... I'd thought about waiting it out, but what happens then? Protocols will be relaxed....Yahoo - 85% are now vaccinated = herd immunity takes over..... Progress.... That's all well and good; but how do I know when I'm walking around when I'm next to that virus loaded bullet? I don't, and can't = they might not even though they're carrying some form of the virus....Could be 1 person out of every 6 (like a revolver) - or an entire group cluster.... = I don't know until it's too late & I'm dying.... I decided being vaccinated & having the chance of being sick versus bring dead was worth it.... ----------------------------------------- Side notes: I have 2 daughters, one in a university and one in school....How do I know who they are around? Do I keep my uni daughter away? She shops around her area..... I've had pneumonia twice which also enters strongly into the equation..... I've gotten the first Pfizer jab (once it became FDA approved)....My wife will too, when Pfizer is available for her.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post dsj Posted September 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 9/11/2021 at 8:53 AM, AmericanMusashi said: Hello, I'm a retired American under the age of 50 and wondering if it would be possible to live long term in Thailand without the vaccine? To be frank, I'll eat lead bullets before I take the vaccine. Will I be able to get visa's and stay in Thailand without it? I don't care if I can't work or go to restaurants. I just want to be able to live and be left alone and have my visas be good. Is it possible? It might be possible, but tell me where you are going to live, and I will avoid you like the plaque, also pretty soon if you don't get vaxed your travel options will be several curtailed, as most western countries will require full vaccination before entry, like Canada which only allows fully vaccinated people, as probably near all the airlines will require everyone to be fully vaccinated before they can board. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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