10 hours ago, reader said:

Although I'm sure you can purchase one at a private hospital, all of the government hospitals and distribution programs are free. They are even inviting foreigners to participate.

it was 11$, free for 60+ , then it is again free for all in State Hospitals like in 2021 with urgent calls to quickly get a shot as the Chinese visitors are arriving.

4 hours ago, gayinpattaya said:

With daily numbers of death injections at an all time low (2 milion globally) and public trust all but gone in most places, it's over. Big Pharma need to find a new way to scare people into sacrificing their health.

 

you still not feeling better ?

8 hours ago, Keithambrose said:

I read somewhere recently that the Thai hospitals, etc had run out of vaccines?

Do you happen to recall where "somewhere" is?

I ask because expats may be interested in getting booster and wouldn't want to see them unnecessarily discouraged by rumor.

8 hours ago, gayinpattaya said:

(although I believe it's far lower)

Of course you would....

 

8 hours ago, gayinpattaya said:

Big Pharma need to find a new way to scare people into sacrificing their health.

Like Prep, HIV meds, insulin.....or that doesn't fit your narrative?

This “new” policy has now been rescinded. The status quo will be continued and proof of vaccination will NOT be required.

5 hours ago, sydneyboy1 said:

This “new” policy has now been rescinded. The status quo will be continued and proof of vaccination will NOT be required.

Typical to the unpredictable and capricious Thai government policy. 

The opening to tourists from China worries me. Specially the 20% covid+ figure in Korea.

18 hours ago, reader said:

Do you happen to recall where "somewhere" is?

I ask because expats may be interested in getting booster and wouldn't want to see them unnecessarily discouraged by rumor.

I checked with Pattaya Public Hospital and Pattaya Memorial Hospital, they have boosters available. It is important for expats there, because many are old and not in a very healthy condition (obesity). They really need some boosters and the Hospitals are well aware of it.

20 hours ago, reader said:

Do you happen to recall where "somewhere" is?

I ask because expats may be interested in getting booster and wouldn't want to see them unnecessarily discouraged by rumor.

Sorry, no, on one of the blogs here, quoting a newspaper article, I think. The article also said that Thailand did not have the, 'new' adjuvant vaccine that we have in the West, that deals with Omicron. 

That's true, although they do have supplies of the Moderns and Pfizer jabs.

8 hours ago, MarcSingap said:

 It is important for expats there, because many are old and not in a very healthy condition (obesity). 

you must be kidding

2 hours ago, vinapu said:

you must be kidding

Not kidding at all. I personally saw many old (65+) expats in Pattaya and Jomtien.

In central Pattaya last month, the city of retired expats, I was surprised so see at 5pm at the terraces of bars so many old expats not looking in good health. Many overweight, obesity, with diabets, maybe liver dysfunctions, obviously with drinking habits... I was quite shocked frankly.  Hope they are careful about Covid...

May I mention I am a doctor in Internal Medecine... this is why I can easily see external signs of health weaknesses. And these (many) guys I saw in Pattaya were really not in good condition. I don't judge and i wish them all the best but i know understand better why Thai authorities called them to quickly get a booster shot.

 

2 hours ago, MarcSingap said:

Not kidding at all. I personally saw many old (65+) expats in Pattaya and Jomtien.

In central Pattaya last month, the city of retired expats, I was surprised so see at 5pm at the terraces of bars so many old expats not looking in good health. Many overweight, obesity, with diabets, maybe liver dysfunctions, obviously with drinking habits... I was quite shocked frankly.  Hope they are careful about Covid...

May I mention I am a doctor in Internal Medecine... this is why I can easily see external signs of health weaknesses. And these (many) guys I saw in Pattaya were really not in good condition. I don't judge and i wish them all the best but i know understand better why Thai authorities called them to quickly get a booster shot.

 

This is a troll right? 
 

2 hours ago, MarcSingap said:

I was surprised so see at 5pm at the terraces of bars so many old expats not looking in good health. Many overweight, obesity, with diabets, maybe liver dysfunctions, obviously with drinking habits... I was quite shocked frankly.  Hope they are careful about Covid...

May I mention I am a doctor in Internal Medecine...

I don't judge...

Physician, heal thyself.  Luke 4:23

1 hour ago, gayinpattaya said:

This is a troll right? 
 

This was just a honest report. Sorry you felt offended. It was not my purpose.

30 minutes ago, reader said:

Physician, heal thyself.  Luke 4:23

Sorry I didn't know there was such a taboo to chat about health condition of expats in Thailand. Not such taboo when chatting about the local boys... 🙄 😅😅

3 hours ago, MarcSingap said:

Not kidding at all.

 

I know, I tried to be sarcastic as I , like you, I can  see that  big chunk of expat population in Pattaya has that weight problem.

9 minutes ago, MarcSingap said:

Sorry I didn't know there was such a taboo to chat about health condition of expats in Thailand. Not such taboo when chatting about the local boys... 🙄 😅😅

don't worry , not taboo, nobody is blind 

13 minutes ago, MarcSingap said:

This was just a honest report. Sorry you felt offended. It was not my purpose.

Don't worry about him....He's a Dr. too, just read some of his comments 😝

1 minute ago, floridarob said:

Don't worry about him....He's a Dr. too, just read some of his comments 😝

you soooo bad ! thank you for good laugh, I run out of 'likes' today

59 minutes ago, MarcSingap said:

Sorry I didn't know there was such a taboo to chat about health condition of expats in Thailand. Not such taboo when chatting about the local boys... 🙄 😅😅

You claimed you don't judge but you somehow managed--from a distance--to diagnose four medical conditions and "obvious drinking habits" from a group of strangers. That must have been some medial school you attended. Most internists require battery of tests and personal exams to do the same.

33 minutes ago, reader said:

You claimed you don't judge but you somehow managed--from a distance--to diagnose four medical conditions and "obvious drinking habits" from a group of strangers. That must have been some medial school you attended. Most internists require battery of tests and personal exams to do the same.

Exactly. Another expert of nothing. 

4 hours ago, MarcSingap said:

 

In central Pattaya last month, the city of retired expats, I was surprised so see at 5pm at the terraces of bars so many old expats not looking in good health. Many overweight, obesity, with diabets, maybe liver dysfunctions, obviously with drinking habits... I was quite shocked frankly.  Hope they are careful about Covid.

 

Go back to your day job. Really. People are bored of being told how to live their lives by morons like you. 

You live your life. We will live our life. I don't give a fuck what paperwork you hold from government funded shithole school. Let me guess, you are a terrorist from the The United States Of America. GTFO. 

Those men having an afternoon beer on vacation, will live far longer lives when they avoid the poison MRNA shit you doctors are injecting into people. 

Better luck next time. 

Have you seen the guys he is talking about.....if you can't tell they are death walking, someone needs glasses.

@MarcSingap from/lives in Singapore...he's mentioned before.

I've had 5 MRNA shots, as have millions of people.

@gayinpattayaThink about the processed food you/we  are ingesting and what's in that, it's doing more harm to us.... talk about that. Or doesn't it fit your narrative?? 

1 hour ago, gayinpattaya said:

 People are bored of being told how to live their lives by morons like you. 
 

that's plain rude, I wonder what triggered such undeserved outburst.

Obese alcoholics abound in Pattaya and one doesn't need to be medical professional to see it. I remember my first visit there, recorded on this forum to this day I guess and my fist impression city was full of sad looking farangs. Are you one of them ? Be nice next time 

19 minutes ago, vinapu said:

that's plain rude, I wonder what triggered such undeserved outburst.

IMO, the comment(s) you refer to has been made by the currently most prolific troll on these forums.  😒