Falangs getting vaccinated in Thailand ?

Roger · **on:** June 07, 2021, 07:58:19 PM

I'm sure someone posted this on K-F before so maybe, apologies for repeating ? It's useful to have a separate thread ?

'Vaccine appointments can be booked via http://www.thailandintervac.com/ which is operated by the Ministry of Public Health's Department of Disease Control

Also from elsewhere https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1219704-expats-over-60-urged-to-register-for-vaccine-on-thai-govt-site/

A friend at Laem Sing had already registered and was called in and had the AZ vaccine today - costing nothing btw. He's fine and he won't mind me saying, as he's covered from neck to foot with tattoos, the needle was NO problem for him

(They were holding back as he was showing high blood pressure, but he claimed 'white coat syndrome' and got done. A little elbow goes a long way methinks).

BKKH in Chan have AZ and Sinovac - I'm thinking about asking Doc if I can have AZ now as I'm on site.
Might be possible

caller · **Reply #1 on:** June 07, 2021, 08:54:27 PM

I have an appt for AZ on 7th July

The local hospital set an initial 5 days aside for foreigners in Hua Hin and went into the two Malls here to conduct registrations. No apps used. Good old paper forms and data being entered directly onto their system. You collected the appt card later the same day - 1 part computerised, the other hand written in English.

Sadly they didn't get all the vaccines they believed they were getting, so after tomorrow, they started today for Thai's, they will have run out, so all other appointments are cancelled. However, they will update information on their facebook page and no new registrations needed. We will get a message, something like, 'if your appointment was for 7th July, please now attend on x date at the same time'.

Roger · **Reply #2 on:** June 07, 2021, 10:37:16 PM

Interesting Caller, a friend in Korat went to The Mall today and was similarly disappointed - 'they didn't get all the vaccines they believed they were getting'. They intimated to him the supply was sent to hotspots.

Maybe good to try this route too http://www.thailandintervac.com/ I think they call you the day before when it's in hand.

Who knows ? Good luck.

ridge runner · **Reply #3 on:** June 08, 2021, 07:05:20 AM

Thought that site for Bangkok area only. Am I wrong?

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rdrokit · **Reply #4 on:** June 08, 2021, 09:01:25 AM

Quote from: ridge runner on June 08, 2021, 07:05:20 AM

Thought that site for Bangkok area only. Am I wrong??

Initially Bangkok and Pattaya.

ridge runner · **Reply #5 on:** June 08, 2021, 09:15:05 AM

Can we register or are we waiting for korat to get their own site? Have heard that khon kaen and CM have online registration for farang that live there.

Roger · **Reply #6 on:** June 08, 2021, 10:17:57 AM

You're right Guys but there must be a reg. system for Korat too, (not just BKK, Chon, CM and KK). KK's not too far

My Pal registered on one in Chantaburi and will send me the details as soon as he gets home - before 11 am as there may be a similar in Korat.

I can't get the vaccine at BKKH for 3 months, measured from my positive test. I'll explore that later as in the UK it's just 4 weeks which would fit nicely. They say it's because that's when the antibody level I now have begins to drop - IMO that's just a guess.

Roger · **Reply #7 on:** June 08, 2021, 10:41:52 AM

Words to the effect - for the Provinces, "the MoPH has designated Hospitals where Falang have registered health records". Now if you're a healthy type and never seen a Doc here, get along quick for some kind of check up ? Otherwise, it seems you should be able to register at the Hospital you used before.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2119575/covid-vaccination-registration-for-foreigners-from-june-7

Also of interest this https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218123-delighted-expats-in-korat-receive-first-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine/

caller · **Reply #8 on:** June 08, 2021, 11:15:29 AM

The expats who got their jabs in Korat are teachers and therefore on the priority list.

I don't know why Thailand bothers with apps that never seem to work properly. I thought the organisation provided by the local HH hospital here in Hua Hin was excellent and registration went very smoothly. They opened for registration for x days ending on the 6th June and in the last couple of days, there were very few people waiting to be seen. They clearly decided to ignore the apps and organise things themselves. Nor was it a requirement to have already been treated by them. I have never set foot in the place.

Roger · **Reply #9 on:** June 08, 2021, 11:46:42 AM

It seems to me the new policy of registering at your Hospital, now includes ALL Falang, not just teachers etc. (to that extent the link to the Central pictures was misleading).

From the BKK Post link :-

"All foreigners in Thailand will be able to register at vaccination centres for Covid-19 shots from June 7, when the campaign for mass inoculations begins, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Friday.

Deputy spokesman Natapanu Nopakun said the government had set June 7 for the start of the vaccination campaign.

Foreigners could register to get their vaccine shots at designated hospitals and health centres where they live.

"Thailand will not be safe until everyone is vaccinated," he said during the daily briefing of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, and late relayed the message on his personal Twitter account.

The announcement follows confusion and bewilderment in foreign communities after the Public Health Ministry said on May 4 that priority would be given to vaccinating Thai people first."

Roger · **Reply #10 on:** June 08, 2021, 01:01:54 PM

Ed at Korat Resort just sent me this one - his Wife had rang BKKH where he has a health record, to register him (again) and this time they told her to go to the site below and complete the info. Apparently Ed is now in the queue.

I can't comment further as the website is in Thai language atm.

Have a look - Good Luck Guys

http://www.covidmnrh.com/duq.php

ridge runner · **Reply #11 on:** June 08, 2021, 01:46:16 PM

Roger just tried the website, won't accept my passport number. Think it said something about needing 13 digits. As far as I can see no place to ask for help but will try later with a little help. Used Google translate.

Roger · **Reply #12 on:** June 08, 2021, 02:26:49 PM

Ed's is a USA passport.

Try adding a 0 or 0's at the front ?

Worth a try ?

ridge runner · **Reply #13 on:** June 09, 2021, 08:59:31 AM

Roger tried your suggestions even tried adding U.S., USA no luck. Daughter in law coming by today maybe she can help. If you talk with Ed be useful to know what he put in for passport number. Either way will try later. It covers all regions of korat I was able to pick hospital only 10 minute drive from home just rejected because of number. Thanks

Roger · **Reply #14 on:** June 09, 2021, 09:36:47 AM

Hi Ridge

Just rang Ed and he may have cracked it.

He had the same problem, 10 digit passport no and 3 spaces - so he put in USA at the FRONT

It may be that the first 3 spaces are for a 'Country Code' and for a Brit - I guess that would be GBR

Have another go and Good Luck

ATB

ridge runner · **Reply #15 on:** June 09, 2021, 12:41:53 PM

Adding The USA Worked but when I tried to check it says not registered

maybe system needs time to update. I grabbed a screenshot before I exited it has a phone number and said I will be getting further info. So thanks to you and Ed. Just to be sure will have son or daughter in law follow up in a few days.

Eagle 3 · **Reply #16 on:** June 09, 2021, 01:11:13 PM

Quote from: Roger on June 09, 2021, 09:36:47 AM

He had the same problem, 10 digit passport no and 3 spaces - so he put in USA at the FRONT

10 digit USA passport number? Mine is only 9 digits.

ridge runner · **Reply #17 on:** June 09, 2021, 01:55:03 PM

Eagle 3 yes 9 numbers plus the USA in front, I think they want to know what country . No spaces.

Roger · **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2021, 09:15:13 AM

RR and Eagle - did you get in then ? ATB

Robert · **Reply #19 on:** June 10, 2021, 09:55:47 AM

Just my experience. As I am a patient at Bangkok Hospital in Korat I called them yesterday to inquire. Asked if I could register already allthough not known when vaccins would be available. I was asked for my emailaddress as all other details already in system. Lady would put me on white list and if any info available I would be contacted, either by phone or email. Want to wait till Pfizer or Moderna are available because do not want Sinovac, Sputnik or AstraZeneca due to my health problems.