PM: Thailand Won’t Be Vaccine Guinea Pig

[snoop1130]

PM: Thailand Won’t Be Vaccine Guinea Pig

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 18 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that he would not let Thai people be a guinea pig for any COVID-19 vaccine that had not been completely tested for safety.

 

The prime minister posted his message on his Facebook page, writing that he was aware of reports on the adverse impacts of some COVID-19 vaccines in some countries and the government was waiting for investigations into the real causes.

 

The government would see if such impacts really resulted from a vaccine or from other factors such as chronic diseases, ages and health conditions.

 

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[Mavideol]

oh boy... he's returning the 2 million that Anutin order from China ????????????????

[Bkk Brian]

3 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

oh boy... he's returning the 2 million that Anutin order from China ????????????????

If he does that then kiss goodbye to $515 million USD given to the Sinovac Biotech as an investment from Thailand's CP group. ????

[ukrules]

If they ever want to make their own vaccine (ever) then there will indeed need to be 'Guinea Pigs' - but I think we all know that's not going to happen.

 

 

[jaiyen]

More empty words. He will do anything to look good and to get people to believe he knows what he is doing ! Thai people will be guinea pigs just like all the other people that got the jab so far.

[petermik]

He,s all heart... bless him ????

[Natai Beach]

15 hours ago, ukrules said:

If they ever want to make their own vaccine (ever) then there will indeed need to be 'Guinea Pigs' - but I think we all know that's not going to happen.

 

 

Well, considering that most of the infections in Thailand are Burmese migrant workers, if am sure they will be volunteering.

 

Whether they like it or not. 
 

That being said it is a good result for me personally that other countries are rushing out their vaccines and it will be tested on millions of guinea people before I take mine. We are sitting in the box seat in Thailand. 

 

The situation is relatively under control in Thailand, so no need to rush it. Australia, in a similar situation, is playing a similar wait and see game.
 

With only 70 deaths in Thailand for the whole year, the situation isn’t urgent, it makes sense to wait and see which is the safest and most effective. The hospitals and morgues are not overflowing like in other places. 
 

The first batch on the way is for health workers. Makes sense to vaccine them quickly. The others can wait a bit. 
 

Clever strategy.

Reminds me of that old saying “No flies on the Thais”
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mommysboy]

Given the vaccine is currently being used in the UK, it's difficult to regard Thailand as lab rats.

 

Moreover safety concerns are about another vaccine, and don't appear reasonable anyway.

[Misterwhisper]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that he would not let Thai people be a guinea pig for any COVID-19 vaccine that had not been completely tested for safety.

...while already having ordered millions of doses of a largely untested Chinese-made vaccine whose side effects and efficacy are in question. Go figure. This man truly is a fountain of ineptitude and incompetence.

[bloodyholly]

On 1/19/2021 at 9:56 AM, Misterwhisper said:

...while already having ordered millions of doses of a largely untested Chinese-made vaccine whose side effects and efficacy are in question. Go figure. This man truly is a fountain of ineptitude and incompetence.

Spot on. Don’t forget the three b’s

 

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[brommers]

Nothing more than an attempt to cover up the slow and inadequate purchases of vaccines by that nice Mr Anutin who's building business is equally incompetent in constructing the new parliament complex! The people are watching and taking note of how pathetic this government is at delivery.

[ChipButty]

He will be a guinea pig if the price is right

[Pique Dard]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that he would not let Thai people be a guinea pig for any COVID-19 vaccine that had not been completely tested for safety.

if it's the same pfizer vaccine injected in the  biden's arm, fauci's...well they are guinea pigs. no more pigs are needed in thailand!

[roquefort]

4 hours ago, jaiyen said:

More empty words. He will do anything to look good and to get people to believe he knows what he is doing ! Thai people will be guinea pigs just like all the other people that got the jab so far.

That's true, but your comment could apply to any politican in any country in the world. Have you ever heard one admit to being incompetent?

Edited January 19, 2021 by roquefort

[Rimmer]

Multiple off topic posts have been removed please stay on topic.

[Isaan sailor]

And the winner is....Sinovac!  And to help justify this decision—both the Thai Baht and Chinese Yuan rose in unison today, while western currencies sank.  Anyone else see the connection?

[Falcon]

6 hours ago, jaiyen said:

More empty words. He will do anything to look good and to get people to believe he knows what he is doing ! Thai people will be guinea pigs just like all the other people that got the jab so far.

First people that should take it is the prime minister followed closely by the government. It’ll be the only way that these people will leave their positions and leave a way for Thailand being able to vote for a new pm!!

[sammieuk1]

Plenty of time lets see where this great political leader is going with this flip flopping my guess is on the fence spending no money for as long as possible????

[Anthony Bartell]

Always the wrong statement at the wrong time.

[Glaswegian2]

Too late I'm afraid. Thailand is already the world's guinea pig.

 

Bought and paid for.

Edited January 21, 2021 by Glaswegian2