Reader question: What does the Dutch embassy in Thailand do for the Dutch?

Your question, interesting and important, must be forwarded to the Ministry responsible for the embassy, ​​namely Foreign Affairs.
Contrary to perception, the embassy's policy space is very limited.
This is not something to regret, but is a consequence of the specific task of an embassy, ​​namely as a foreign body of the Dutch state.

The tsunamis of 2004 and 2011: those were disasters, as was the flood of 1953. A crashing plane or a sunken ferry: ditto. But a pandemic like now with the corona virus under control, against which vaccines have been developed at a rapid pace to protect against infection and disease, which are gradually becoming available in every civilized country, that are being questioned by intelligent people, etc. etc.: such a pandemic is difficult, annoying, full of annoyance: but it is not a disaster. The question why an embassy should start distributing vaccines is a nonsensical one, if in a country like Thailand every foreigner / Dutch person can be eligible for vaccination from June next. In addition, vaccination is voluntary for each individual, proving once again that there is no such thing as a disaster.

The Dutch consulate does the same as every other consulate abroad does for its compatriots.
Such as consular statements, passport, legalization of documents, or giving advice to entrepreneurs, and also in personal emergencies, etc.
The so-called covid 19 disaster, as you call it, is first of all a personal necessity if you as a Dutch person are involved in a hospitalization yourself, if you are, for example, poorly insured so that the consulate can request a possible family member in the Netherlands to send money, or warn a family in the event of an accident or death.
As long as all this is not the case, you just have to wait for a possible vaccination, just like everywhere else in the world, until it is your turn. (Where do you see an emergency or disaster there as you write?)
Compatriots who still live in the Netherlands must also do the latter.
If you feel you do not qualify for a vaccination soon enough, you can always try it for a fee in a private hospital, or fly back to the Netherlands where you can go without health insurance, just like all those who are even insured, and also on their have to wait turn.

It is good to read that this topic is being highlighted as such. I also had questions about the functioning of the Dutch embassy in Thailand. Despite some comments, I have a lot of respect for the workers at this embassy and I'm glad they are there for us.
How people assess the severity and importance of the current pandemic will also continue to differ among humanity. Bolsinaro is such a striking example of this. So many deaths because of covid in his country and keep spreading untruths, incomprehensible. It is clear that other interests predominate for him. I wish the Brazilian people a different type of person with a heart that beats for the inhabitants, etc.
As always, opinions are divided about covid-19 and the ways of responding are typical of the individuals in question. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and may express it, but without being treated rudely by those who think differently. This is not good for society and we will have to do it together anyway. I do think the current pandemic is a matter of vital importance to many and therefore the possibility for our embassies abroad should also be given greater opportunities to give shape to the aid. It is a coordinating role and that is something that people are trained for. Receiving covid-19 vaccines and distributing them to locations in Thailand. Getting the job done together with specialists in Thailand. Like the doctor's office in Ha Hin. Thai specialists can also be involved. The point is that vaccination takes place as quickly as possible for those who considered it important, but for enough people so that herd immunity occurs. Anyway at the moment there is more clarity from the Thai authority and vaccination will also apply to us. Now setting up a vaccine campaign from the Netherlands is mustard after the meal and can be omitted. It remains to be seen when it will be our turn in Thailand and I estimate the month of July of this year as a possible option.

It is nice to read that people in the Netherlands also want to take a different course and this piece of text comes from the Ministerial information site and speaks for itself: "In general, the starting point within the European Union is that people are vaccinated in the country where they live. Dutch people living abroad should inquire with the authorities of the country where they live when they will receive a vaccination. ” Taken verbatim and as written it generally states and is now further elaborated and again taken verbatim in this way: “ Can I get a COVID vaccine in the Netherlands?
The Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport is working on a vaccination option (in the Netherlands) for Dutch people who live abroad and who have a BSN number and DigiD. As soon as the digital counter of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport is operational, we will inform you about this and you can report to this digital counter.
Don't have a DigiD yet? Request this online. The activation code for DigiD can then be collected from the consular department.

A GBA registration in the Netherlands is therefore no longer required. I am happy with this progressive insight. It is about helping people, regardless of gender, age, place of residence, etc.