Moderna vaccine will be available at private hospitals for 3,000 baht - but you'll still need to register

[webfact]

Picture: Sanook

 

The chief of the Private Hospital Association of Thailand has said that the Moderna vaccine against Covid-19 will definitely be available in his members'  hospitals.

 

But Sanook in a buoyant article saying that there was now "more choice" in Thailand did not say when. 

 

Furthermore the chief of the PHA said that people would still need to register online for the jab, something that many expats are confused about or have had problems in doing, notes Thaivisa. 

 

It remains to be seen that if paying for a jab rather than getting a free one will aid in registration.

 

Chalerm Hanphanich explained that private hospitals will be able to offer the Moderna vaccine via an arrangement with the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation who will get it from importers who will register with the Thai Food and Drug Administration.

 

The bottom line is that the jab will cost $37 - $38 (about 1,150) baht to import before tax.

 

He said that his members had agreed not to charge more than 2,000 baht per jab. People will need two.

 

Each hospital will consider their own charges for giving the jab and a charge for insurance in case of adverse reactions needed to be levied on the first dose. 

 

Even so, he expected that PHA member hospitals would charge a total of 3,000 baht to administer the complete two dose set. 

 

However, people wanting the Moderna jab would still have to register on "Mor Prom" as data must be collected.

 

He advised that for many people going down the state vaccination route may be better as it would be quicker (and of course free for Thais).

 

Sanook gave no indication of the timeframe for Moderna though added that the Sinopharm jab from China remained an option being considered. 

 

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[madmen]

Expats want to know when? 

[fondue zoo]

So the government is engaging with private entities to import the product which they will onsell to the private hospitals.

Which would imply that Moderna has no issue dealing with private enterprise.

 

More choice is good if this happens as stated.

[Pattaya Spotter]

I'm waiting for the CureVac mRNA vaccine. 

[LoliLoso]

12 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

I'm waiting for the CureVac mRNA vaccine. 

Happy waiting ????

[John Drake]

This is what my physician told me, too. He said also that J&J would be available. Both in June. But that was before all the announcements and threats from the government. I didn't actually think it was still good to go.

[Bob4u]

Hi  , received 2 Moderna shots for absolutely free in USA .

 

First shot only arm pain 

2nd Shot was slightly ill with a mild reaction for a day.

 

2 weeks later tested positive for Covid19 anti-bodies.

 

I'll just leave that little cookie right here for y'all

 

 

[tingtong]

Considering that for foreigners a covid test cost 3500-8000 thb at a private hospital, the proposed price seems reasonable.

 

( Although from experience I would wait when they announce the actual farang price, since most expats won't be able to currently register in the system without pink ID)

[John Drake]

2 minutes ago, thequietman said:

It seems clear that you are working for them or have a vested interest. You keep mentioning it in numerous posts. ????  What commission structure are you on?

 

If anything is worth waiting for, it's the Pfizer Covid vaccine in tablet form: 

https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-initiates-phase-1-study-novel-oral-antiviral

[clivebaxter]

Just now, clivebaxter said:

'Furthermore the chief of the PHA said that people would still need to register online for the jab, something that many expats are confused about or have had problems in doing, notes Thaivisa. '

 

Anit that the truth and this latest announcement just adds to it as it does not say when or how to register. Is it enough to be on a private waiting list as so many already are, or do we have to go through their problematic app? if it's the app how do we do it with no pink Id card?

 

[Rimmer]

A troll post has been removed

[overherebc]

39 minutes ago, madmen said:

Expats want to know when? 

 

Hurry up and wait.

[Surelynot]

51 minutes ago, webfact said:

However, people wanting the Moderna jab would still have to register on "Mor Prom" as data must be collected.

So Thais only.

[overherebc]

If expats have to register then fix the system to accept passport details.

[Surelynot]

15 minutes ago, Bob4u said:

Hi  , received 2 Moderna shots for absolutely free in USA .

 

First shot only arm pain 

2nd Shot was slightly ill with a mild reaction for a day.

 

2 weeks later tested positive for Covid19 anti-bodies.

 

I'll just leave that little cookie right here for y'all

 

 

How to make friends and influence people.........

[Surelynot]

1 minute ago, overherebc said:

If expats have to register then fix the system to accept passport details.

No mention that any of this is catering for expats.

[hioctane]

 

35 minutes ago, fondue zoo said:

So the government is engaging with private entities to import the product which they will onsell to the private hospitals.

Which would imply that Moderna has no issue dealing with private enterprise.

 

More choice is good if this happens as stated.

I don’t think they are engaging with private entities.  They are are allowing them to import it in.

 

Why would Moderna have an issue dealing with private enterprise? They are a private company. They will sell to anyone with cash. Of course, when it will be available is a different story. Tier 1 countries pre-ordered most of their supply.

[hioctane]

9 minutes ago, John Drake said:

 

If anything is worth waiting for, it's the Pfizer Covid vaccine in tablet form: 

https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-initiates-phase-1-study-novel-oral-antiviral

Phase 1 trial? Expect to wait another 6 months at least.

[Bkk Brian]

55 minutes ago, webfact said:

gave no indication of the timeframe for Moderna though added that the Sinopharm jab from China remained an option

Please not Sinopharm, WHO just said they are seriously concerned with its safety!

[zzzzz]

17 minutes ago, Bob4u said:

Hi  , received 2 Moderna shots for absolutely free in USA .

 

First shot only arm pain 

2nd Shot was slightly ill with a mild reaction for a day.

 

2 weeks later tested positive for Covid19 anti-bodies.

 

I'll just leave that little cookie right here for y'all

 

 

yep; i can get the same
BUT
phuket-sf 62,000 baht via Singapore

3 weeks of food, misc. expenses>
return to Thailand, 14 days quarantine @  30-40,000 baht

I'll gladly pay 3,000 baht  ????

[mtls2005]

3,000 ~ 4,000 is a lot less than I was expecting (6,500 - 10,000 all in).

 

Again price is less of an issue, for me (and most I imagine). It''s more about availability.

 

 

[overherebc]

5 minutes ago, Surelynot said:

No mention that any of this is catering for expats.

Sorry, I'm making the mistake in assuming all the news on vaccines is to help expats understand what options they have other than none.

[Surelynot]

1 minute ago, overherebc said:

Sorry, I'm making the mistake in assuming all the news on vaccines is to help expats understand what options they have other than none.

5555.....same here

[LoliLoso]

6 minutes ago, hioctane said:

 

I don’t think they are engaging with private entities.  They are are allowing them to import it in.

 

Why would Moderna have an issue dealing with private enterprise? They are a private company. They will sell to anyone with cash. Of course, when it will be available is a different story. Tier 1 countries pre-ordered most of their supply.

Thailand forget to order ????

[Pattaya Spotter]

26 minutes ago, Bob4u said:

Hi  , received 2 Moderna shots for absolutely free in USA .

 

First shot only arm pain 

2nd Shot was slightly ill with a mild reaction for a day.

 

2 weeks later tested positive for Covid19 anti-bodies.

 

I'll just leave that little cookie right here for y'all

 

 

"Absolutely free"...how much did you pay in federal, state, and city income taxes last year; not to mention property taxes, which fund many county health departments administering the vaccinations? I'll pay the $100-$200 for my vaccine jab in Thailand (where there are none of those taxes for most expats), while you lucky ones enjoy "free" vaccines in the U.S., UK, and elsewhere.

[Surelynot]

Just now, LoliLoso said:

Thailand forget to order ????

Off to jail.....

[mtls2005]

So when will this be walked back?

 

Later today? Or tomorrow?

[LoliLoso]

6 minutes ago, zzzzz said:

I'll gladly pay 3,000 baht  ????

Me too ????

[richard_smith237]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The bottom line is that the jab will cost $37 - $38 (about 1,150) baht to import before tax.

 

Why tax vaccine imports ??? - the idea is outrageous.

[Rampant Rabbit]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

He said that his members had agreed not to charge more than 2,000 baht per jab. People will need two.

So its  4000 baht now.