Meat Pie 47 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 So reading about covid-19 on here, most posters say the covid-19 shot is free for Thais, have talked today to my friend in Pattaya she thinks she has to pay for it. So what is the correct information, do Thais have to pay for it or is it free for Thai nationals ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Free. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Upnotover Posted March 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2021 Was she seeking sponsorship? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Salerno said: Free. It's not free if it's not available. Very few Thai have received (under 70k) and unless there is a major change even one shot could take years - there is no clarity of who will get what when or where yet. Up to now seems health workers and government officials have been priority (but in selected locations). Once private imports are actually allowed and can be obtained there may become a pay option to help speed things up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Salerno Posted March 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, lopburi3 said: It's not free if it's not available. It's not paid for if it's not available either. Bottom line, the answer to the question posed is the government rollout of vaccines is free. Issues such as timelines, which vaccine and what other options are different questions. 4 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 17 minutes ago, Salerno said: It's not paid for if it's not available either. Bottom line, the answer to the question posed is the government rollout of vaccines is free. Issues such as timelines, which vaccine and what other options are different questions. Actually the question seems to be when she is first able to obtain will it be free or pay. I fully expect it will become available for pay before it is available for free for most people. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Pie 47 Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 15 minutes ago, lopburi3 said: Actually the question seems to be when she is first able to obtain will it be free or pay. I fully expect it will become available for pay before it is available for free for most people. I can't commend on that since I am not in Thailand at the moment, where I live it is free for everybody and I can have it tomorrow but I hold on after my flu shot, since I have been advised to take a 2 week gap between the flu and covid shots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Upnotover said: Was she seeking sponsorship? I know her sister , younger . Sponsorship , Sure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Pie 47 Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 18 minutes ago, elliss said: I know her sister , younger . Sponsorship , Sure.. Oh you know her sister? She has not got one you are sick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 20 hours ago, Meat Pie 47 said: most posters say the covid-19 shot is free for Thais, have talked today to my friend in Pattaya she thinks she has to pay for it. Summary: My one is different. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Meat Pie 47 Posted March 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said: Summary: My one is different. ???? This forum has become a joke one can not ask a question and get a simple honest answer 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Meat Pie 47 said: This forum has become a joke one can not ask a question and get a simple honest answer "Has become"? It's always been like that - and better for it, in my opinion. There are plenty of other ways to get information. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Muton Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 19 hours ago, lopburi3 said: It's not free if it's not available. Very few Thai have received (under 70k) and unless there is a major change even one shot could take years - there is no clarity of who will get what when or where yet. Up to now seems health workers and government officials have been priority (but in selected locations). Once private imports are actually allowed and can be obtained there may become a pay option to help speed things up. Our village health workers called my wife and told us to expect vaccinations to be available, FOC in a couple of months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted March 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Meat Pie 47 said: This forum has become a joke one can not ask a question and get a simple honest answer Maybe because there is no simple answer. How many people were already vaccinated in Thailand? Very few. And all those for a specific reason. There was until now no vaccination for everybody. And subsequently there is currently no absolute answer to your question. I read news that vaccination for Thais will be free. But I am also sure someone said somewhere it will not be free. At some stage we will know who will get it for free. And maybe there will be people who should get it for free but in reality whoever does this will ask for some kind of, let's call it administration fee. After all, TiT. Don't expect a reliable answer for anything. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Yes, clarity is not part of the deal in Thai culture. Complexity is always preferred. That way noone can ever be pinned down to anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 3:42 PM, OneMoreFarang said: Maybe because there is no simple answer. How many people were already vaccinated in Thailand? Very few. And all those for a specific reason. There was until now no vaccination for everybody. And subsequently there is currently no absolute answer to your question. I read news that vaccination for Thais will be free. But I am also sure someone said somewhere it will not be free. At some stage we will know who will get it for free. And maybe there will be people who should get it for free but in reality whoever does this will ask for some kind of, let's call it administration fee. After all, TiT. Don't expect a reliable answer for anything. From what my Thai friends are telling me that they [hospitals]are taking orders like in a restaurant ordering food. So when they get their first batch they ring you when to come in. No talk of money yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 my wifes dad had an 8 hr bypass operation plus long hospital stay and repeat visits and meds free.. I am going to guess free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 minute ago, 1FinickyOne said: my wifes dad had an 8 hr bypass operation plus long hospital stay and repeat visits and meds free.. I am going to guess free. That would be a government hospital - my guess is not free at private hospitals (and yes they are taking names for those wanting). But as mentioned the clarity leaves a bit to be desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sujo Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Not sure. But the jab does come with a free meat pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Sujo said: Not sure. But the jab does come with a free meat pie. Yes, and for Aussies a jar of Vegemite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Pie 47 Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 6 hours ago, mfd101 said: Yes, and for Aussies a jar of Vegemite. I am an Aussie I eat mea pies but not Vegemite(shoe polish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 1:07 PM, Meat Pie 47 said: This forum has become a joke one can not ask a question and get a simple honest answer The Question was answered in the first post. FREE i.e. NO they don't pay. ok ? now can we get back to 'aving a laugh please. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 15 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said: my wifes dad had an 8 hr bypass operation plus long hospital stay and repeat visits and meds free.. I am going to guess free. He should have paid 30b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, brianthainess said: He should have paid 30b that is correct, though I have been involved at times when they don't even ask for that... or maybe a family member paid and didn't think it was worth mentioning.. either way - - pretty reasonable eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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