Hapsman

3 hours ago, Optimistictoday said:

I had the J&J in New York on a business trip and then recently had the Pfizer here in Bangkok as a first shot not booster as my first JJ was overseas Thai health authorities did not provide a 50% booster or really want to record theJ &J so I opted for the full Pfizer and will have the second shot next month. Its easier to start all over again and have the complete Pfizer shots. Incidentally my J & J vaccine was administered last June so the gap in time between shots was 6 months. Hope this helps.

Thanks for sharing your experience.  How did you register for the full Pfizer course?  Was it through expatvac.consular.go.th, or another arrangement?  I think you are right that starting over is probably the best option, since I also received my J & J dose Stateside back in June.  

Has anyone who received the J & J vaccine been able to find booster options in Thailand?  FDA recommendation allows mixing with a Pfizer or Moderna booster after two months, but I'm not sure if Thai Public Health officials will allow this?

First available flight to Udon on Nok is not until Aug. 5, and I'm not confident in how reliable that is right now.  

For the overland journey, there will be two cars and drivers, one from Phuket to BKK, and the other from BKK to Khon Kaen.  

I just received a cancellation notice from Air Asia for a direct flight from Phuket to Khon Kaen on Aug. 1.  It seems Air Asia has suspended all flights until at least Aug. 9.  I teach at Khon Kaen University and rent a townhouse in the city, so I'm anxious to get there, and will consider any method, including renting a van/driver for the trip.  Currently, I am staying here in Phuket having finished the 14-day Sandbox program a few days ago.  

If anyone has a reasonable suggestion, I would appreciate any advice you could provide.  

Thank you so much.  

I am currently teaching at a university in Thailand with a Non-Imm B visa and work permit.  The visa expires on Sept. 30, 2021, but should be extended to Sept., 2022.  I plan to visit California in the U.S. this May and return to Thailand in July.  My question is how many days should my COVID-19 insurance package cover to obtain the COE from the Thai Embassy - 90 days (from July to September), or will I have to spring for a full year's coverage?  Also, beyond the required passport and work permit pages, flight ticket, ASQ reservation, and negative COVID-19 test, are there any other recommended documents I need to submit, such as a letter from the university or special permission from the Ministry of Education?  If it makes any difference, I have been a lecturer at this university for almost 20 years.  Thanks for any information you can provide.