The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand to receive the vaccination against Moderna “Poland”

Mr. Thani Saengrat, Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Clarifying cases reported that The Ministry of Foreign Affairs “brake” the donation or importation of the Moderna vaccine from Poland to Thammasat University. It is a report that is inaccurate from the facts. according to the details as follows:

1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received 2 letters of Thammasat University, namely 1) No. Aw 67/1135 dated October 11, 2021 and 2) No. Aw 67/264 dated October 22, 2021 informing that Thammasat University has been notified by RZADOWA AGENCIA REZERW STRATEGICZNYCH (RARS), a Polish organization that oversees vaccines against COVID-19. that he wishes to donate 3,000,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine to Thammasat University Later added that it is ready to deliver 1,500,000 doses of the vaccine.

In this regard, Thammasat University requests cooperation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in bringing the vaccine into Thailand. as well as assigning the Royal Thai Embassy in Warsaw to facilitate the inspection of vaccines Cooperate with Polish government agencies to deliver such vaccines from Poland to Thailand. and thanks to Poland on behalf of Thailand

2. From the above facts, it can be seen that The donor agency is RARS and the donor agency is Thammasat University Discussions about donating the vaccine directly from the beginning. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has never interrupted such discussions in any form.

3. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has never confirmed this donation. At the government level through the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Embassy of Poland in Thailand The latest status that the Embassy in Warsaw has been notified by the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is “Divisions Poland is still discussing this donation. The donations at the government level have not been confirmed.” While RARS has informed Thammasat University that wish to donate vaccines to Thammasat University

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ book, according to the news, states that It would be appropriate that the donor agency is Thammasat University. will consult directly with the donor agency, the RARS, without any statements in the State Department letter that is news who oppose or “brake” that they do not agree that Thammasat University will proceed with the donation or importing vaccines from Poland to Thailand this time

4. According to the regulations of Thammasat University On the management of medical and public health services in the situation of the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic 2021, announced in the Government Gazette on August 26, 2021, states that Thammasat University has the authority to agree on cooperation with the unit. public or private jobs both at home and abroad

In addition, the management of medical and public health services to the people of Thammasat University includes the procurement or importation of vaccines and medical supplies. This is similar to what other organizations have done in the past.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not have any legal authority to “brake” the operations of Thammasat University.in making agreements with foreign agencies or the importation of vaccines as news

5. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Royal Thai Embassy in Warsaw do not have specialized personnel. to be able to support the inspection of vaccines Vaccine delivery or importation of vaccines as requested by Thammasat University Because it is an operation that requires specialized knowledge. And it is critical to maintain the quality of vaccines. There are also a number of regulated laws to protect the welfare of the people.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs therefore recommends that Thammasat University discuss the Department of Disease Control. Ministry of Health which is the direct agency in this matter And should be in a position to advise and support the operations of Thammasat University better than the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

6. In the past The State Department has been actively acquiring AstraZeneca vaccine donations. (AstraZeneca) and Pfizer vaccine (Pfizer) from nearly 10 countries to the Thai government. In every contract between donor and recipient countries There is one of the most important issues. “Indemnity issues” in the event that the vaccination recipient has side effects.

for this reason Ministry of Foreign Affairs news book therefore advise that In addition to the process of importing vaccines Thammasat University may consider discussing the Department of Disease Control. which is a direct agency In the issue of compensation for damage as well, because the Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers the highest protection for people who receive vaccination as the main

7. In addition, in all contracts between the donor and recipient countries for the Astra Zeneca and Pfizer vaccines in accordance with Article 6.

Vaccine manufacturers must acknowledge and approve donations. Both donation contracts contain details of various conditions. with legal obligations such as prohibiting donated vaccines from being sold for commercial gain The above actions of Thammasat University will be the donation of the Moderna vaccine for the first time. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not participate in the negotiation of the donation contract between Thammasat University and RARS.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises in good faith and professionally that Thammasat University should carefully consider the donation process for the benefit of Thammasat University not to be complained by any party later. Especially if it is seen as having commercial interests in connection with donated vaccines,” said a spokesman for the Election Commission.

8. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has played an active role in negotiating the supply of vaccines to Thailand. Both in the form of purchases, repurchases, exchanges, and accepting donations, we have always been committed to continuing this important mission. By taking into account the maximum benefit and safety of all people living in Thailand