Thailand backs WHO initiative for international instrument on pandemic response

[webfact]

(File) Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul

 

Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed full support for the development of a legally binding international instrument, which is a combination of a treaty and other international texts serving as legal sources on pandemic preparedness and response, because it will strengthen the capabilities of the global community and individual countries to respond to a pandemic.

 

He said that the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the need for a complete change in our thinking to survive and a WHO convention, agreement or international instrument on pandemic preparedness and response will help with that.

 

Anutin is in Geneva, Switzerland, attending a special session of World Health Assembly (WHA), scheduled from Monday through Wednesday, to consider the benefits of developing of a convention, agreement or international instrument.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-backs-who-initiative-for-international-instrument-on-pandemic-response/

 

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[ThailandRyan]

1 minute ago, webfact said:

He said that the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the need for a complete change in our thinking to survive and a WHO convention, agreement or international instrument on pandemic preparedness and response will help with that.

....agreement or international MONETARY instrument.....

 

Their, I fixed what he meant to say.

[fangless]

And let Governments hide behind it with even more dracanionian measures!

3 minutes ago, webfact said:

which is a combination of a treaty and other international texts serving as legal sources on pandemic preparedness and response, because it will strengthen the capabilities of the global community and individual countries to respond to a pandemic

Which will let some Governments hide behind while they impose blanket draconian restrictions whether applicable to their situation or not!

[John Drake]

32 minutes ago, webfact said:

full support for the development of a legally binding international instrument, which is a combination of a treaty and other international texts serving as legal sources on pandemic preparedness and response,

For which the model will be China.

[fangless]

1 hour ago, John Drake said:

For which the model will be China.

They will have drafted it for the WHO to endorse!

[Jeffr2]

1 hour ago, fangless said:

And let Governments hide behind it with even more dracanionian measures!

Which will let some Governments hide behind while they impose blanket draconian restrictions whether applicable to their situation or not!

If more got vaccinated, we would need less draconian measures.

[fangless]

14 minutes ago, Jeffr2 said:

If more got vaccinated, we would need less draconian measures.

It does not seem to matter what the vacination rates or hospital admission rates etc are, the Governments still find excuses to impose their nonsensical (read draconian) rules and regs!

[Jeffr2]

10 minutes ago, fangless said:

It does not seem to matter what the vacination rates or hospital admission rates etc are, the Governments still find excuses to impose their nonsensical (read draconian) rules and regs!

Conspiracy theory.

[huangnon]

10 minutes ago, Jeffr2 said:

Conspiracy theory.

Coincidence theory.

[Jeffr2]

5 minutes ago, huangnon said:

Coincidence theory.

Yup. As cases rise, restrictions are imposed. As cases ease, restrictions are relaxed. Coincidence?

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2 hours ago, fangless said:

And let Governments hide behind it with even more dracanionian measures!

Which will let some Governments hide behind while they impose blanket draconian restrictions whether applicable to their situation or not!

 

28 minutes ago, fangless said:

It does not seem to matter what the vacination rates or hospital admission rates etc are, the Governments still find excuses to impose their nonsensical (read draconian) rules and regs!

 

2 hours ago, John Drake said:

For which the model will be China.

 

29 minutes ago, fangless said:

It does not seem to matter what the vacination rates or hospital admission rates etc are, the Governments still find excuses to impose their nonsensical (read draconian) rules and regs!

These are clearly very sensible comments. Which is why when the covid threat eases, governments don't ease the rules and regulations governing social measures to contain the pandemic...oh wait a minute...

[RichardColeman]

58 minutes ago, Jeffr2 said:

If more got vaccinated, we would need less draconian measures.

Against which variant ? We going to have enforced boosters jabs every 3 months soon ?

[Jeffr2]

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

Against which variant ? We going to have enforced boosters jabs every 3 months soon ?

So far, the current vaccines are effective against all variants. I've not seen anyone recommending jabs every 3 months.

[John Drake]

29 minutes ago, Jeffr2 said:

So far, the current vaccines are effective against all variants.

Then why do we have another topic in the Thailand News forum with a headline about Pfizer starting work on an Omicron vaccine. That would certainly imply that their existing vaccine isn't up to snuff.

[sungod]

2 hours ago, Jeffr2 said:

Conspiracy theory.

But weren't you the one complaining about open air bars not being allowed to open whilst there were many on the beach in Pattaya for the fireworks?

 

You seemed to be implying that was nonsensical.

Edited December 1, 2021 by sungod

[fangless]

2 hours ago, Jeffr2 said:

As cases rise, restrictions are imposed. As cases ease, restrictions are relaxed

Not in all of Thailand-just the "selected" areas!!

Edited December 1, 2021 by fangless

[Jeffr2]

32 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Then why do we have another topic in the Thailand News forum with a headline about Pfizer starting work on an Omicron vaccine. That would certainly imply that their existing vaccine isn't up to snuff.

We just don't know yet. Good on them for being proactive. Just like they did for Delta, and itwasn't needed.

[Jeffr2]

30 minutes ago, sungod said:

But weren't you the one complaining about open air bars not being allowed to open whilst there were many on the beach in Pattaya for the fireworks?

 

You seemed to be implying that was nonsensical.

Fair point. So you think you can do a better job?  I'd not want to try. Very difficult times. Once in a lifetime pandemic. Hopefully!

[PETERTHEEATER]

Why must these threads always start with a photograph of a VIP karaoke performance?

[fangless]

53 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Why must these threads always start with a photograph of a VIP karaoke performance?

Because they have to be seen and heard singing their own praises!!

(because no one else will)

[Edwin Cameron]

Politicians junket..! what a waste of Thai money, Anutin isn't a very smart person as he has shown in the past and shouldn't be in any position of power.What he went to was just a huge public money Rip Off that will do nothing to help any situation,trust me those politician's know how to make the most of a situation,in this case a big,fat holiday at the publics expense.   

[sirineou]

It is a Pandemic, (world wide) and it requires a coordinated  world wide reaction. otherwise we will be playing whack-a-mole with it for a long while. 

[Jeffr2]

12 minutes ago, sirineou said:

It is a Pandemic, (world wide) and it requires a coordinated  world wide reaction. otherwise we will be playing whack-a-mole with it for a long while. 

Kinda like in the US where each state has different requirements. Ridiculous.

[jacko45k]

16 hours ago, Jeffr2 said:

So far, the current vaccines are effective against all variants. I've not seen anyone recommending jabs every 3 months.

Well yes, but the UK has brought the time interval between 2nd and booster down to 3 months, but presumably to get the numbers up faster. 

Source.

Edited December 2, 2021 by jacko45k

[JonnyF]

Absolute nonsense. Nation states should decide how they wish to respond, not the "global community" led by corrupt organizations like the WHO and their clueless leaders.

 

I saw the unelected leader of the EU, Von Der Leyen is now calling for medical fascism in the form of mandatory vaccination for EU citizens. Another bullet dodged. 

[Jeffr2]

4 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Absolute nonsense. Nation states should decide how they wish to respond, not the "global community" led by corrupt organizations like the WHO and their clueless leaders.

 

I saw the unelected leader of the EU, Von Der Leyen is now calling for medical fascism in the form of mandatory vaccination for EU citizens. Another bullet dodged. 

Mandatory vaccinations are desperately needed.  Sadly, many aren't smart enough to make informed decisions.  Relying on social media and fake news for their "research".

 

[ozimoron]

19 hours ago, fangless said:

It does not seem to matter what the vacination rates or hospital admission rates etc are, the Governments still find excuses to impose their nonsensical (read draconian) rules and regs!

Governments have an obvious and logical incentive to not impose burdensome restrictions on their populations. They are acting on expert medical advice. Stop with the conspiracy theories.

Edited December 2, 2021 by ozimoron

[JonnyF]

Just now, Jeffr2 said:

Mandatory vaccinations are desperately needed.  Sadly, many aren't smart enough to make informed decisions.  Relying on social media and fake news for their "research".

 

100% disagree. Anyone with a shred of respect for bodily autonomy would respect the individuals choice about which chemicals go into their body. As Franklin said, those that give up liberty for safety deserve neither. Medical fascism is absolutely NOT the way to go, it's an extremely slippery path.

 

I'm double vaxxed by the way so you can forget about labeling me an anti vaxxer or Covid denier. But it was my choice. If someone else chooses not to have it that's their choice. Not mine, not yours and certainly not the unelected leader of a corrupt organization like the EU. 

[ozimoron]

13 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Absolute nonsense. Nation states should decide how they wish to respond, not the "global community" led by corrupt organizations like the WHO and their clueless leaders.

 

I saw the unelected leader of the EU, Von Der Leyen is now calling for medical fascism in the form of mandatory vaccination for EU citizens. Another bullet dodged. 

Nations do decide how they wish to respond. The UN has an expert advisory body which makes recommendations based on data and advice collected from around the world. It would be irresponsible and illogical for them not to do so. A global problem requires a global response and that global response requires global cooperation, hence the existence of the WHO.

[Jeffr2]

Just now, JonnyF said:

100% disagree. Anyone with a shred of respect for bodily autonomy would respect the individuals choice about which chemicals go into their body. As Franklin said, those that give up liberty for safety deserve neither. Medical fascism is absolutely NOT the way to go, it's an extremely slippery path.

 

I'm double vaxxed by the way so you can forget about labeling me an anti vaxxer or Covid denier. But it was my choice. If someone else chooses not to have it that's their choice. Not mine, not yours and certainly not the unelected leader of a corrupt organization like the EU. 

100% disagree.  I want this pandemic over.  Sadly, the unvaccinated are allowing it to continue, and mutate.  Possibly into something even more deadly.

 

I've got rights also.  The right to live my life and not be infected by others who refuse the vaccine for ridiculous reasons.  And the right to try and get life back to normal.

 

This isn't medical fascism.  Far from it.  And definitely not a slippery path. 

 

Congrats for being vaxxed!