Frustrated Aussies forced to ship rapid antigen tests from Thailand in face of nationwide shortage

Australians frustrated with the availability of rapid antigen tests have been forced to ship the kits from Thailand – where they cost $4.

Talkback radio and social media have been flooded with angry Australians unable to get a test, while medical experts slam government inaction on securing enough to meet demand.

Australian Medical Association vice president Dr Chris Moy said there didn’t appear to be a plan from the government surrounding rapid tests.

‘There is an inability to supply at the critical moment and there is a lack of equity of access and it is costing so much,’ he told ABC Radio on Tuesday.

One desperate woman revealed she planned to get her hands on the tests from southeast Asia.

‘My brother is visiting my mum at the moment (she lives in Thailand) and I’ve asked that he brings back some RATs because a) they’re readily available in Thailand and b) they cost about $4 each,’…