Popular Post Farang123 Posted May 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2021 So I called several hospitals in town including Bangkok, Lanna, and Chiang Mai Ram. Since they are private hospitals they don't yet have the vaccine... but Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai hospital does have the vaccine. Then he said BUT it's only for Thai people. And he further clarified that it's only for Thai people over 60. They will make it hard for non Thais to get the vaccine. <deleted> should be illegal! 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted May 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2021 Consistent with similar reports all over Thailand. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Only Thai 18 and above. https://www.medparkhospital.com/en/page/covid19-vaccine-registration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 More chance of free beers from the bar for the night and a lady thrown in for free than farangs getting a jab roll out soon 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Surin Government Hospital has at least two (American and a Brit) That were signed up. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brierley Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Of course, the OP's report is contrary to the very public U-turn by government only yesterday, perhaps the news hasn't filtered through, or there again, maybe it has! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Farang123 Posted May 8, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2021 We need to team up and DEMAND the right to medicine (which is basically what this is at this time). Imagine if they made some services at a hospital in America only for certain people? 1 2 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brierley Posted May 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, Farang123 said: We need to team up and DEMAND the right to medicine (which is basically what this is at this time). Imagine if they made some services at a hospital in America only for certain people? They do, if you don't have money or insurance you can't have. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 28 minutes ago, khwaibah said: Surin Government Hospital has at least two (American and a Brit) That were signed up. two eh, out of 70 million. That will show them, the pandemic must be nearly over, with such a roll out. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canthai55 Posted May 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Farang123 said: Imagine if they made some services at a hospital in America only for certain people? But they do - people with money or insurance Edited May 8, 2021 by canthai55 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Most everyone even Thais are being excluded until Siam Bioscience hatches the proverbial golden egg save the day vaccine. Nothing anyone can do until then except try to stay safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 It's poor planning. Just like in the early days when it was so difficult to get surgical masks , now it is difficult to get the vaccine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Just now, EricTh said: It's poor planning. Just like in the early days when it was so difficult to get surgical masks , now it is difficult to get the vaccine. Not poor planning. Exactly their plan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 @Farang123 Did you talk to them in English or Thai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 40 minutes ago, Farang123 said: We need to team up and DEMAND the right to medicine (which is basically what this is at this time). Imagine if they made some services at a hospital in America only for certain people? EXACTLY what they do in America: Pre-Biden White-Rich before Black-Poor, now Everybody before Whites 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Government claims this is a misunderstanding and is being resolved.I have my doubts as I think there is a tussle between the CCSA and MoPH chiefs. I had this exchange with @PR Thai Government on 2 days ago twitter: "(Me) Many foreigners with pink ID cards and meeting Phase 2 criteria have been able to register on it. However they fear they may be turned away when they show up for their appointments. You need to give clear instruction to the hospitals as many think they are forbidden to vaccinate foreigners, even with appointment through Mor Prom. (Reply) Thank you for your suggestion. According to the English spokesperson of CCSA, now the Ministry of Public Health is contacting the hospitals directly to facilitate foreigners. Kindly visit here for more details about this matter https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=242932910958060" Feel free to contact them yourself. The more people they hear from, the better 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pravda Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Perhaps CP could build a vaccine factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post from the home of CC Posted May 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2021 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: More chance of free beers from the bar for the night and a lady thrown in for free than farangs getting a jab roll out soon you're whinging because you think foreigners are special ? lol... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivebaxter Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Sheryl said: Government claims this is a misunderstanding and is being resolved.I have my doubts as I think there is a tussle between the CCSA and MoPH chiefs. I had this exchange with @PR Thai Government on 2 days ago twitter: "(Me) Many foreigners with pink ID cards and meeting Phase 2 criteria have been able to register on it. However they fear they may be turned away when they show up for their appointments. You need to give clear instruction to the hospitals as many think they are forbidden to vaccinate foreigners, even with appointment through Mor Prom. (Reply) Thank you for your suggestion. According to the English spokesperson of CCSA, now the Ministry of Public Health is contacting the hospitals directly to facilitate foreigners. Kindly visit here for more details about this matter https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=242932910958060" Feel free to contact them yourself. The more people they hear from, the better That's the theory, all of the hospitals, govnt and private we rang in Bkk and Samut Prakan said they have had NO policy about foreigners from govnt departments. They all said over 60 for Thai only in June. Edited May 8, 2021 by clivebaxter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 31 minutes ago, Sheryl said: Government claims this is a misunderstanding and is being resolved.I have my doubts as I think there is a tussle between the CCSA and MoPH chiefs. I had this exchange with @PR Thai Government on 2 days ago twitter: "(Me) Many foreigners with pink ID cards and meeting Phase 2 criteria have been able to register on it. However they fear they may be turned away when they show up for their appointments. You need to give clear instruction to the hospitals as many think they are forbidden to vaccinate foreigners, even with appointment through Mor Prom. (Reply) Thank you for your suggestion. According to the English spokesperson of CCSA, now the Ministry of Public Health is contacting the hospitals directly to facilitate foreigners. Kindly visit here for more details about this matter https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=242932910958060" Feel free to contact them yourself. The more people they hear from, the better Thank you, Sheryl. The Facebook announcement is most helpful - they're at least trying (in, I think, trying circumstances). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyami Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 I looked for a vac in bkk pattaya hosp last week offered to pay doctor made it clear its only thai people so i bought a ticket home will get vac next week after my 5 day test is clear think they love telling forigners thai first when they more worried about no have money than covid I wont be spending my €2k in thailand this month so sod off u stupid people 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromas Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 4 hours ago, khwaibah said: Surin Government Hospital has at least two (American and a Brit) That were signed up. How did they sign up? As dependents? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted May 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Jingthing said: Consistent with similar reports all over Thailand. A health volunteer from our local clinic came to our house this morning to get my details. (name, address, age and pink card ID No) She assured my wife that I would be vaccinated in the 1st wave as a vulnerable person. (by age) Ironically, I will be vaccinated before Madam Moon because she is too young to make the cut. And that is consistent with a number or reports that I've had from rural communities here abouts. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Moonlover said: A health volunteer from our local clinic came to our house this morning to get my details. (name, address, age and pink card ID No) She assured my wife that I would be vaccinated in the 1st wave as a vulnerable person. (by age) Ironically, I will be vaccinated before Madam Moon because she is too young to make the cut. And that is consistent with a number or reports that I've had from rural communities here abouts. Yes it's not surprising that things might be different in rural areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumballl Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Brierley said: They do, if you don't have money or insurance you can't have. Baloney. The US gov't has paid for everyone to get the vaccine (that is, everyone in the US). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Gumballl said: Baloney. The US gov't has paid for everyone to get the vaccine (that is, everyone in the US). Yes the vaccines are free in the U.S. even to undocumented people. But at this point they've vaccinated all the low hanging fruit and are dealing with the slow hard job of convincing the holdouts to do the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Yes it's not surprising that things might be different in rural areas. I think it's one of the advantages (one of many) of being regarded as part of the Thai community rather than 'just another falang' in a big city. Life in 'Sakon Nowhere' does have its perks. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumballl Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Jingthing said: Yes the vaccines are free in the U.S. even to undocumented people. But at this point they've vaccinated all the low hanging fruit and are dealing with the slow hard job of convincing the holdouts to do the right thing. One of the theories being floated is that once a person is vaccinated, there's no reason for them not to return to work. While a person remains on the sidelines, they are collecting a good wad of unemployment insurance - and this may be incentive to not get vaccinated. Others are fearful of the vaccines. And others are not yet eligible to get vaccinated (those below 16 years old and/or those who were recently infected). A buddy of mine was infected sometime in February. He probably will not be eligible to get vaccinated until sometime this month, or early June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Moonlover said: I think it's one of the advantages (one of many) of being regarded as part of the Thai community rather than 'just another falang' in a big city. Life in 'Sakon Nowhere' does have its perks. ???? Sure and there's something that Sheryl pointed out the other day that comes into play particularly in a place like Pattaya with tons (ha ha) of expats and plenty of Thais that are still registered as living in their home provinces. The allocation of vaccines might be related to counted number of residents. Most expats aren't counted and many Thais aren't either although probably the majority of tourism and entertainment workers have skipped town by now. So access for expats (certainly the public hospital kind) could be a special issue in Pattaya. Of course this could (and I think should) be solved with the private hospital track. Edited May 8, 2021 by Jingthing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brierley Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 8 hours ago, Gumballl said: Baloney. The US gov't has paid for everyone to get the vaccine (that is, everyone in the US). He didn't say vaccine, he said what if some medical services weren't available to some people! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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