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	No idea if its bad or not, but since i only will have 2 weeks max, id rather be in pattaya and bangkok, especially these two places are what i missed the most. If its my regular trip precovid, id probably consider a 3-4 days trip there with a boy.
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Expats are included in Thailand’s vaccination plan
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https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-people-fleeing-conflict-wont-be-pushed-back-by-thailand.html Prime Minister Prayut Chan-Ocha pledged Friday to UN Special Envoy to Myanmar, Mrs. Christine Schraner Burgener, that Thailand will not push back people fleeing from conflict in Myanmar. Prayut gave the guarantee during the meeting at the Government House with Burgener Friday morning. He also took the opportunity to congratulate Burgener, whom he met previously when she served as the ambassador from Switzerland (2009-2015), and lauded her diplomatic ability, which led her to be tasked with overseeing the situation in Myanmar. Prayut said that Thailand will do everything possible to ensure that the situation in Myanmar moves in the right direction. On humanitarian assistance, he said that the country has long been providing such assistance to neighboring countries. “We will not push back people fleeing conflicts if they face danger,” he emphasized. - 
	Im not even willing to suffer the 7 days i phuket since i might only stay 2 weeks max. Having to spend 7 days in pattaya on the other hand is a piece of cake lol
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	Ill wait for chonburi and bangkok. Phuket is low on my list haha.
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	Unfortunately, vaccine will not prevent transmission. The more practical way to ensure the released prisioners wont create new clusters is to have them quarantine for 14 days similar to those who arrived from overseas, before releasing them, of course after a negative swab test at the end of quarantine.
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PM announces 20 year plan to take action against corruption
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At 67 years old now, 20 years mightve been his planned retirement age? - 
	Disney also owns plenty of other companies and franchise that does serves the bigger audience than kids. They own ABC, marvel, star wars franchise, lucas film, espn, a&e, history channel, pixar and plenty more. And as always, in asian market, they will also include local content and several malaysian movies will be included as well. U can own netflix and disney+ as well. Lol. Not sure about pricing in thailand but for malaysia, itll be rm50+ for 3month, which is about usd 4.45 a month. https://ifilmthings.com/disney-owns/ Anyway, its always good for netflix to have competition in this region, and it will only means better content for all of us. https://www.chiangraitimes.com/events-activities/netflix-steps-ups-its-game-in-thailand-as-disney-plus-enters-market/amp/
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	Lol netflix have them haha.
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	I dont know what they are thinking. Itll be much cheaper for me to have an all-inclusive sea water villa at maldives for 7 days. Would be interesting to know what thats 7 days package will be like though.
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	Anyone excited about this? Its coming in my country 1st of June and in Thailand 30th of June. I cant wait to see what asian focused series will be in disney+. More BL series perhaps?
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Expats are included in Thailand’s vaccination plan
spoon replied to TotallyOz's topic in Gay Thailand
2 months to vaccinate all thais? - 
	It says if time slot are full, can transit at bkk airport. My main turn off is the cost of 7 days in phuket. At 150k-200k baht, thats 22k - 28k a day, way above my budget.
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	Phuket is set to welcome 129,000 international tourists in the first three months of the quarantine-free programme, while the government will team up with airlines to subsidise 100,000 one-way domestic air tickets, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the reopening initiative -- Phuket Sandbox -- is expected to attract 30,000-40,000 tourists per month with long-haul markets being the main target People receive Covid-19 vaccines in Phuket. The island is rushing to vaccinate locals ahead of the reopening initiative slated for July 1. (Photo by Achadthaya Chuenniran) Phuket is set to welcome 129,000 international tourists in the first three months of the quarantine-free programme, while the government will team up with airlines to subsidise 100,000 one-way domestic air tickets, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the reopening initiative -- Phuket Sandbox -- is expected to attract 30,000-40,000 tourists per month with long-haul markets being the main target. He said seven-day tour packages in Phuket will cost around 150,000-200,000 baht per person, which is significantly higher than average spending per of around 50,000 baht per trip prior to the outbreak. Tourists have to board a direct flight to the island to ensure safety, but if time slots at the airport are fully booked, tourists can transit at Suvarnabhumi airport via a sealed terminal. Continues below Source
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	The many vaccine they got is actually donated by UAE to the country. Since then, they also receive some vaccine from covax (3% of population only). Im not sure if the gov themselves have procure their own vaccine yet or not. Apparently, egen at 62% vaccinated, they are now experience a surge in new cases. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-04/world-s-most-vaccinated-nation-reintroduces-curbs-as-cases-surge
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	Temporary closure doesnt mean it is out of business. Not sure how recent the pic of sansuk sauna is, but thailand have been having two recent covid outbreak that resulted in closure of businesses like sauna, bars, hotels and massage places.
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Top tourist zones WILL start opening for quarantine-free travel in July – TAT
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All i care is i saw malaysia in the list lol. Hope that ill be one of the first to enjoy the travel bubble. - 
	Thats the game, resident evil village
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	For tiktok, find the user by their id, and follow. The more user u follow, the better will the random tiktok theyll show as they know more about tour preference. Otherwise, u can also view new tiktok from those u follow only. There is also discover, where u can search user or #hashtag topic
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Top tourist zones WILL start opening for quarantine-free travel in July – TAT
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Hopefully when their own vaccine production started, things will speed up. - 
	I dont know if there is any, definitely not something that is allowed to be operating freely. I do know of a masseur that provide male massage and he is also working as pilate instructor at a gym. He might be open for a male yoga session? Lol
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	Read this news yesterday and i immediately share this with one of my favorite boy from indonesia. This is a good news indeed, as i know for a fact some of his friends has been a victim of this random checks and were threaten with jail unless they pay a bribe. Despicable indeed but the boys also knows they are here to provide illegal services, so they reluctantly just pay the police even though i told them the police have no proof that they did something wrong. I do hope that this directive is fully enforced, however, i dont see any mention of what should foreigner do if they still being questioned randomly.
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	Sometimes i wish that my country have had the covid cases high enough so people here (especially antivaks) will be begging to be vaccinated. Then maybe the registration for vaccines right now wont be as low. Currently vaccine registration is as low as 16% of the population is some states, with overall registration at 30% of total population. My own state and the capital each stands at slightly over 50%, and registration has been opened since end of february. Vaccine roll out has been slow initially as the roll out is by phase, but so far it has been on schedule, at 3% of population have received 2 doses of vaccine. Yes, vaccine supply is still an issue, and we have more people registered for vaccine than the vaccine doses so far, but it will comes to the point where we will have vaccine surplus and not enough people opted to take the vaccine, making achieving herd immunity impossible. Thats why i wish that my country will make it mandatory, through a blanket order or via relaxation of restriction. Our country have already compulsory vaccination program in place for kids though. I guess the main reason is due to current vaccines was still not a fully established vaccines, and there are still who prefer lockdown vs uncertainty of vaccine safety. Hopefully this will change as time goes and more and more vaccinated people shows that the vaccine is indeed safe.
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	Yup, it is not a sure thing that vaccine will prevent 100% severe cases/death at the moment, especially when some people doesnt generate enough antibody even after receiving the recommended dose of the vaccine. What the article is highlighting for me is even if you are fully vaccinated, currently the virus is evolving, and the efficacy of vaccine might also reduce over time, as no one knows the long term immunity of vaccine yet. So if you are in a heavily impacted area, always be mindful to observe the safety protocol.
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Top tourist zones WILL start opening for quarantine-free travel in July – TAT
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Same situation for me here. Although the gov have said that vaccination is key to opening border but that might only happen when herd immunity achieve. - 
	Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines have been dragged into the spotlight over efficacy concerns against the new double mutant variant first found in India after an infectious disease specialist from the US, who had received two Pfizer shots prior to his arrival in India, passed away after testing positive for coronavirus at the age of 81, local media reported on Wednesday. Although there is no direct evidence showing reduced efficacy of Pfizer vaccines against the new mutated strain, previous studies suggest a reduced protection rate against other variants, health experts reached by the Global Times said. Dr Rajendra Kapila, a professor at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey specializing in infectious diseases, arrived in India in late March and was scheduled to fly back to the US in mid-April, but he found he was infected with COVID-19 on April 8 and was later admitted to Delhi's Shanti Mukund Hospital, local media the Hindustan Times reported on Wednesday. He died at the hospital on April 28, the report said, but no details on the cause of his death have been disclosed, nor has it been specified if Kapila was infected with the double mutated virus. "For the last one year I have been working at a COVID-19 lab in New Jersey and had ensured a safe environment at home," said Dr Deepti, Kapila's wife who traveled with him to India. "It is ironic that we came to India for two weeks and he contracted it here," she said, Hindustan Times reported. Continues below Source