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Only in Bangkok? What about Pattaya, Phuket, Chang Mai etc etc? They need a fully functional network so supplies and personnel can be moved between sites if needed. And that's just for starters.

5 minutes ago, Damrongsak said:

But which shot goes with which food? 

Have to be careful here. "Jab" when spoken in Thai means arrest, amongst other things. But how about pad kaprow "name of vax"?

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

Major hurdles remain for Thailand’s vaccine drive

 

I imagine the lack of vaccines is the major hurdle 

Also implementation of the nationwide vaccination program and who is in charge in Bangkok, the BMA or the MoH.

2 hours ago, Deli said:

 

I believe you haven't been to the countries these people are coming from. Hygiene hardly exists.

This is an outrageous headline. There were 533 infected. 100 Africans, maybe 147 now. So 386 presumably Thais. See the racial bias? Of course the Africans are an easy group to target, same as they were in Nana. But the assumptions being made by people here just stink. They're dirty, no work permits, illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, 8 infected Thais sneak into Cambodia in the Battambang area, no Qt, no nothing. There is a very well established community of African gem dealers in Chantaburi. Been there for years. I've never heard or read of any racial disharmony there. I have spent time there and live in Trad, the neighbouring province. 

Did they sneak across the border I wonder?

48 minutes ago, catturd said:

Tricky part then is the yellow book process?

Yes, I think so, at least down in my neck of the woods, island in Trad province (not Koh Chang).

4 minutes ago, Andreas2 said:

As some of the foreigners living here might also have an insurance back in their country of origin, this might be of interest and also give you you an idea, how insurances regard the new technology vaccines at the moment.

Prof Dolores Cahill with Rolf Kane and Alisa Keane denial of Insurance for Covid-19 vaccinated

 

Please do your research. It goes much further than just health or life Insurance.

He stresses it relates to unapproved vaccines.

1 hour ago, mtls2005 said:

 

By polling customers. Gazillions of reports of this over the past 6 - 8 months.

 

They can also use modelling to forecast demand.

 

 

So you really believe the private hospitals have an accurate fix on the potential uptake, for each vaccine, amongst every recipient group? 

On 5/8/2021 at 2:09 PM, GroveHillWanderer said:

 

Here's some figures from a study by Mahidol University, though they are a little outdated (I couldn't find anything newer).

 

 

 

Here's a link to a more up to date set of figures, 2018 I think, and a massively long report on migration in Thailand which includes break downs on things like work permits issued etc etc. There are a lot of tables included but you'll need to comb through the document to find them.

Bottom line is, there are almost 5 million non Thais living in Thailand but the overwhelming number are from neighbouring countries.

 https://reliefweb.int/report/thailand/thailand-migration-report-2019-enth

The second infographic just gives a general overview.

Hope this helps.

26 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

this message from Bumrungrad today:

 

 The COVID-19 vaccine has been in high-demand during the past few months, and Bumrungrad has received numerous inquiries regarding the vaccine

 Currently, we are working with the MOPH and the Private Hospital Association in Thailand in acquiring the COVID-19 vaccine. Although, we are unable to confirm when we will be receiving our supply of the vaccine, we would like to support both Thais and non-Thais who would like to receive the vaccine by gathering names and contact information, including the names of any family members and friends. With names and contact information in hand, we will be able to contact those interested as soon as the vaccine is available.
 
 It is also our intent to support the Thai government in providing COVID-19 vaccines to the public.
 
 If you are planning to get vaccinated for COVID-19, we would love for you to reserve the COVID-19 vaccine through us by providing the information below, so that we can provide you with our quality service when the vaccine is available. 

 

Name Prefix (Mr./Ms./ Miss/ Mrs.)
Name & Last name (According to passport)
Gender
Date of Birth (D/M/Y)
HN (Hospital Number)
Passport Number
Thai Social Security number or Tax Number
Do you have any underlying disease?
Current home address
Email
Contact Number

Can't find any link to this on their website. I signed up via email for a jab if/when it becomes available weeks ago, but haven't received this update.

2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

 

IF you are under age 60.

 

No need if you are over 60.

I'm not sure if your information is from the real world. Do you know of any 60 year olds who have successfully registered at a hospital anywhere in Thailand? And I don't mean an online registration via email. I've described my experiences at 4 hospitals. The only one that registered me was the one I most recently attended.

8 hours ago, impulse said:

As reluctant as I'd be to take Sinovac, I'd be even more reluctant to take the Thai made AZ.  They're under so much pressure to put something out that there's no telling what they may stoop to.

 

Interesting comment and I wonder too how things are progressing over at Siam Bioscience. Seems to be a complete news blackout. The government has put all its money on one horse pretty much. Heaven help us all if it falls!

28 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Well good luck getting on a list somewhere

I already did

1 hour ago, PGSan said:

Which was that, please.

Sorry, I think I already replied to this higher up. Nevermind. It was at Pattaya Memorial Hospital. I had recently had a full check up for insurance purposes so they were aware of my medical condition/history and very helpfully discovered a few more! Needless to say I was rejected outright for insurance. But the hospital were helpful and gave me good advice. I cured myself of the viral infection that came to light during the examination but I won't go into that. You have to live on your wits here in Thailand. Try all avenues. You're basically in your own. 

3 hours ago, DavisH said:

Actually, any Thai can register, regardless if they are elderly or have underlying conditions. 

Was the OP Thai? My apologies, I hadn't realised.

3 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Why do you have to give a medical history...I thought you were attempting to sign-up for, or get information on, their Covid-19 vaccinations? 

In order to join the priority high risk queue for vaccinations, you need to show medical history of one of the underlying conditions, with treatment at that hospital. 

3 hours ago, Sheryl said:

If over 60 no need to prove any underlying conditions.

 

But I wonder if he is really registered for vaccination at 3 private hospitals or just in waiting lists? I have so far heard of only 1 private hospital actually giving foreigners  appointments for vaccination.

 

If (as I suspect) he is just on waiting list at 3 private hospitals no need to prove anything at that stage even if under 60.

There are "online" waiting lists, where somebody has applied via an email link, and there are waiting lists at the hospitals that you attend in person. At the only hospital at which I was able to add my name to the waiting list in person, I was shown the list with my name, number and phone number, on it. I'm really through with discussing this any more. It's all a complete pipe dream to imagine you're going to get vaccinated any time soon in any case. I did what I could, and posted my results. People seem to get angry because they think there are better ways, but they don't bother to test them out. All I say to people is, before you comment on my posts, go to your local hospital and try for yourselves. That's it 

3 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Well I know for a fact Bangkok Pattaya Hospital has English speaking operators (because I've had to request an emergency ambulance from there) and I bet Pattaya International does as well. Sao Paolo and Samitijiv in Sri Racha do as well I'm sure. Banglamung, Pattaya City, and Chonburi Hospital maybe or maybe not.

And can you show them your medical records on the phone? I don't get it. I've suggested you try it. I've never been treated at 3 of those hospitals. Sure, on their customer service desks they could well have English speakers, but then you're dealing with customer services on the phone. Thanks, but no thanks. And you bet? Well you should back your hunches. Try it!

1 hour ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Maybe you shouldn't be running around in public then...especially to hospitals where sick people congregate. There's this new invention called the telephone ☎️

Try it. Try ringing around 4 of your local hospitals. Banglamung, Thai only spoken. Then show me your results.

2 hours ago, bstafford214 said:

This is so true, it hits at the point in regards to the US and UK's cost of vaccines. Also true are the amount of taxes you pay in both countries, but in reality, there is just no additional costs to you. However I believe you paid for that vaccine if you received one there. The private hospitals here in Thailand charge for the use and administering of said vaccines or any other medications for that matter. Remember you also pay for medications separately at the hospitals, public or private here in Thailand, just as you do in US and UK. The private hospitals are just a higher cost to you.

 

Just for example, I obtain a monthly prescription from my doctor for Tramadol and pay ฿120 ($4) for 60 tablets. In the US I paid about $40 for the same amount.  The Tramadol comes from India, which is where the Thai government purchase many drugs, probably the same for US and UK. I had an educational conversation in English of course, with my doctor concerning the cost of drugs. My doctor worked in the US for a number of years and had some very interesting insight regarding the cost of health care.

 

I guess what I am trying to say is the cost is much cheaper hear and I am so tired of hearing about this issue, it is not really an issue is it!  But this is my opinion of course!  ????

It's off topic, but I got the very latest drugs I needed for a viral infection from an online Indian pharmacy. Cost $300, for a 3 month course. Within a week I had an undetectable viral load. Here, they're unobtainable. In the UK, a 3 month course costs the NHS £24,000. But of course, YMMV.

I've submitted my trusty amulet for FDA approval. Hope it qualifies!

8 hours ago, NanLaew said:

 

Having lived in Thailand as long as you have, I am surprised that you are suggesting putting all your eggs in one basket. Right now, I am registered with the "Mor Prom" app as well as at three private hospitals. If one has the alien ID number and the app, I say go ahead and register.

So you have an appointment from MorProm? And registered with 3 private hospitals? You have underlying conditions I guess, and have found 3 hospitals that have access to your medical records that show you have been treated there for those underlying conditions? And of course you are over 60!