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Covid Australia: Tim Bailey reveals ease of buying rapid tests in Thailand

While Aussies struggle to get their hands on at-home Covid tests, a TV presenter has shown how easy it is while on holiday overseas.

An Australian TV presenter has revealed the big difference between accessing a rapid antigen test while holidaying overseas compared to back home.

Tim Bailey, a former Channel 10 weatherman, bought four tests at a restaurant in Phuket, Thailand, for just $4 each.

“Tonight in Thailand we ate two mains, watered it down with four drinks and were able buy FOUR Rapid Antigen Tests at the restaurant,” Mr Bailey wrote on Twitter.

“Total cost $53. The tests were $4 each. Meanwhile in Australia?”

He shared a picture of the rapid antigen test (RAT) kit along with his meal on Instagram, attracting comments from Aussies telling him to bring some home.

“Better pack a few in your doggie bag to bring home,” one commenter wrote.

“Both my husband and I work as…

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