Covid19 vaccinations.

[condobrit001 405]

What plans have the Embassy made to innoculate British citizens living in Thailand? Will you be importing vaccines and arranging jabs? What is the timetable for this, and where and when can we register?

[Surasak 985]

2 hours ago, condobrit001 said:

What plans have the Embassy made to innoculate British citizens living in Thailand? Will you be importing vaccines and arranging jabs? What is the timetable for this, and where and when can we register?

Not only where and when can we register, what locations will the vaccine be available? Under present restrictions, this could be difficult. I will add. If inoculations will NOT be made available to British citizens in Thailand, or any other expats anywhere, WHY NOT?

[PGSan 252]

1 minute ago, Surasak said:

What plans have the Embassy made to innoculate British citizens living in Thailand?

Why not ask the Consular officials directly?  Why ask on here? 

[Surasak 985]

Just now, PGSan said:

Why not ask the Consular officials directly?  Why ask on here? 

How about due to the heading, it asks for question you would like to ask? Or does that not meet with your criteria?

[Backslider 29]

 

OP,  surely your question is best directed to the british embassy?

[Moonlover 6,748]

Eh, cost of return flight and other expenses to report to the British Consul for a free jab. (Oh and don't forget to times that by 2) Verses a possibly free or very cheap inoculation in my village, I think that will be no contest.

 

And if they don't offer me a free or very cheap inoculation in my village, I'll probably not bother as the chances of me coming into contact with is virus are infinitesimally small anyway.

 

 

[beano2274 1,111]

if you are resident in Thailand you are not a Resident of the UK and not paying the NHS, therefore no vaccination from the UK Government.

[jayboy 7,082]

I don't think it is reasonable to expect the UK Government to provide or procure COVID vaccination protection for British citizens living in Thailand.This is a matter of personal responsibility.

 

I nevertheless believe it is very much the responsibility of the Consular Section to provide information and advice to British residents in Thailand on what steps can be taken when vaccine becomes available.In practice I suspect this will mainly involve advising which hospitals and clinics will provide vaccination support to expatriates.

 

At the moment the Embassy will have no more information than anyone else, and it may take several months for this to become available.So its pointless to bother them now.I have little doubt that when information  becomes available, it will be published on the Embassy website.

[Backslider 29]

7 minutes ago, soi3eddie said:

 

Sorry, the UK government doesn't think that way. They are happy to see the back of us and only provide minimal consular "services" to make it look like they are actully doing something for their overseas citizens (many of whom still pay taxes to HM Government). What about all those in the UK who send their kids to private schools or private healthcare so don't use the NHS - they still have to pay full taxes (likely at higher rate) so are effectively paying twice - no tax discount for that. You are on your own as with anything else here in Thailand. Either return to the UK, wait in line to get the vaccine free or pay for it here when it becomes available for purchase. It's our choice to be here.

 

 

while working in mongolia, big fish in a small pool(!) i knew the british ambassador quite well, he had served in several countries and had a lot of experience. there is a lot more to embassy work than looking after citizens who, quite frankly, often get into trouble becasue of their own actions/omissions, a basic situation being no travel insurance...

 

there are a minority of tourists and ex-pats that seem to think the embassy should be there at their beck and call, that is simply not feasible. however i have seen embassy staff working extremely hard to support individuals in genuine need.

[DPKANKAN 1,381]

16 hours ago, beano2274 said:

if you are resident in Thailand you are not a Resident of the UK and not paying the NHS, therefore no vaccination from the UK Government.

I am still paying taxes in the UK on my pension. For no return!!

[soi3eddie 1,601]

17 minutes ago, DPKANKAN said:

I am still paying taxes in the UK on my pension. For no return!!

 

I think this is part of the sentiment here. Many Brits feel that as they are paying, or have paid, high taxes in the UK (on pensions or investments such as rental property) that the consulate should do more to assist or at least making access to services easier i.e. being able to get an appointment a lot easier and without delay. Small services such as certifying documents or issuing residence letters for getting driving licences or freedom to marry etc. We are not talking about them handing out loans to get home or help with criminal matters here for the irresponsible. Passport issue and renewals is another topic that many feel should be easier too. OK so that's not currently the remit of the consulate but they are the face of the UK government here. It would be interesting to have a comparison of different nationalities and the services offered to them by their governments while here (US, CAN, AUS etc.).  

 

Edited January 11 by soi3eddie

[CharlieH 28,718]

Reported posts removed and responses to them.

 

The Consular team provide a very helpful service here and are not here to be subjected to complaints or abuse.

Any such comments and responses will be removed.

 

If you have an issue or complaint use the correct channel to address it.

[condobrit001 405]

On 1/10/2021 at 4:16 PM, PGSan said:

Why not ask the Consular officials directly?  Why ask on here? 

My original post was directed to this forum in response to the British Embassys Consular Section request for such questions to be submitted here! In future please take care to observe forum protocol more carefully before placing foot in mouth.

[1fortheroad 33]

it is great to be able to ask the British Embassy a question on Thai Visa Forum.

 

I wanted to ask the same question about vaccines too.

 

This probably is not a consular issue but are there any plans for the British government via the British Embassy to offer a COVID-19 vaccine to brits in Thailand?

 

(i guess not but wanted to ask anyway)

[philba 71]

I would assume that when a vaccine is actually available in Thailand, it will be your own responsibilty to arrange and pay for vaccinations, as you do for all your other medical treatment.