News Forum - Made it! A million Moderna doses donated by the US arrive in Thailand

[Thaiger]

A million doses of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, donated by the United States, have arrived in Thailand. The Bangkok Post reports that the US donation touched down yesterday afternoon. Michael Heath from the US Embassy in Bangkok says this is the second US donation of mRNA vaccines following a donation of 1.5 million Pfizer doses in July. “This new shipment reaffirms our support to Thailand as we stand shoulder-to-shoulder to overcome this global pandemic. While the first tranche of vaccines helped Thailand contain the Covid-19 outbreak, this second tranche will help Thailand reach its goal of vaccinating 70% of the […]

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[Benroon]

So that’s the generals and their families sorted out - when’s the next batch for the people coming ? 

[ThaiEyes]

39 minutes ago, Thaiger said:

A million doses of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, donated by the United States, have arrived in Thailand.

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It’s about friggin time. It’s:

Do something stupid. 
Lose face.
Do the right thing 

Rinse, Repeat

[MikeW]

The money must have gone into the envelopes 

[Nabashalam]

IMHO they should go to US Citizens first! 

[Shark]

2 minutes ago, Nabashalam said:

IMHO they should go to US Citizens first! 

Because your in the US?

[Haole.TH]

Where's the reporting with timeline regarding this donation?
Shame the ministries and gov officials that couldn't get their sh*t together to get this done much earlier.

[HolyCowCm]

And Thamasat U Poland Moderna donation of millions of doses gets squashed because they are considered renegade not pro regime and what the regime stands for and protects. Don't figure!

[Jason]

Always good to hear about more vaccines being available...let's hope it doesn't get bogged down like the polish donation. 

[Stonker]

8 hours ago, HolyCowCm said:

And Thamasat U Poland Moderna donation of millions of doses gets squashed because they are considered renegade not pro regime and what the regime stands for and protects. Don't figure!

Well, no, it was "squashed" because they were being given it free to give away free, and they were selling it!

[Stonker]

9 hours ago, Nabashalam said:

IMHO they should go to US Citizens first! 

Do you know of any here who are still unvaccinated?

[Nabashalam]

On 11/23/2021 at 7:47 PM, Stonker said:

Do you know of any here who are still unvaccinated?

No but now I need a booster...

[Nabashalam]

On 11/23/2021 at 10:33 AM, Shark said:

Because your in the US?

No I am here in Thailand. I have 5 comorbidities and need a booster...

[Stonker]

2 hours ago, Nabashalam said:

No I am here in Thailand. I have 5 comorbidities and need a booster...

Have you asked for one?

If it's 6 months from your last jab you should at least be able to register for one.

Alternatively, just put your name down privately for Moderna and defer the jab until you need it, which my provincial private hospital are happy to do.