Phuket Vaccination Sign-up Site Now Open For All Foreigners

[KarenBravo]

1 hour ago, Agusts said:

It depends which country you want to travel to, as far as I know UK does not accept it for incoming travellers who are fully vaccinated in Thailand, so have to quarantine for 10 days anyway.

 

If some other country accept it, then I'm pretty sure the certificate from Chalong hospital would be sufficient - I got it for 1 AZ jab (useful for local travel) and it looks pretty official, and in English. 

 

The people at Orchid, during the 30 minute recovery, insisted that it was no good for international travel. You don't know for certain that it will be accepted, so why take the risk?

We were told that an internationally recognized vaccine passport would be given to us at Suvarnabhumi in exchange for the Chalong hospital issued paper.

[stevenl]

2 hours ago, KarenBravo said:

The people at Orchid, during the 30 minute recovery, insisted that it was no good for international travel. You don't know for certain that it will be accepted, so why take the risk?

We were told that an internationally recognized vaccine passport would be given to us at Suvarnabhumi in exchange for the Chalong hospital issued paper.

What may also be important here is that the Thailand produced astra vaccines are not (yet) recognized in the EU.

[oldcpu]

8 hours ago, stevenl said:

What may also be important here is that the Thailand produced astra vaccines are not (yet) recognized in the EU.

I believe that is incorrect.

[oldcpu]

26 minutes ago, oldcpu said:

I believe that is incorrect.

I stand corrected. My assumption ( hope) is this is temporary

 

https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2021/07/02/eu-vaccine-passport-doesnt-recognise-astrazeneca-vaccines-given-to-malaysia/

 

... the Thai AZ did pass the necessary quality checks.

 

[stevenl]

1 hour ago, oldcpu said:

I stand corrected. My assumption ( hope) is this is temporary

 

https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2021/07/02/eu-vaccine-passport-doesnt-recognise-astrazeneca-vaccines-given-to-malaysia/

 

... the Thai AZ did pass the necessary quality checks.

 

From your link "The European Medicines Agency’s approval for AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine does not cover AstraZeneca doses made by South Korea, Thailand, or Japan that supply Malaysia.".

[oldcpu]

2 hours ago, stevenl said:

From your link "The European Medicines Agency’s approval for AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine does not cover AstraZeneca doses made by South Korea, Thailand, or Japan that supply Malaysia.".

Indeed.  As I said "I stand corrected".

 

Hopefully this will be addressed in the future, and that the AZ production facilities in the countries noted (not yet accepted by EMA) will apply for and obtain acceptance.

 

I do note not all European countries require a quarantine upon entry, if one has been tested very recently for the virus.  But the situation is dynamic, and this could change with quarantines needed in the future.

[Badrabbit]

Just had new Vaccination dates come through but it is for mixed Vaccines, Sinovac and AZ I'm not sure it it's wise to mix Vaccines, what is posters opinions on this, I would rather have 2 AZ but have not been given that option at the moment, is it best to cancel and wait for both of the same?

My Step Daughter tells me that a 39 Yr old women has died having mixed Vaccines!!

Edited August 13, 2021 by Badrabbit

[oldcpu]

4 hours ago, Badrabbit said:

Just had new Vaccination dates come through but it is for mixed Vaccines, Sinovac and AZ I'm not sure it it's wise to mix Vaccines, what is posters opinions on this, I would rather have 2 AZ but have not been given that option at the moment, is it best to cancel and wait for both of the same?

My Step Daughter tells me that a 39 Yr old women has died having mixed Vaccines!!

 

The chart below is from a Thai language article on an ongoing Thai study (which has not been peer reviewed as study is in progress and has not yet been released to the public - as my understanding is this was ongoing at the time the below graphic produced).  My understanding is the levels represent anti-body levels.  The Pfizer part can be ignored I believe because too little Pfizer data was available.

 

It illustrates 2 jabs, 1st-Sinovac and 2nd-AstraZeneca, gives antibody levels similar to 2-jabs AstraZeneca.  However note mixed jabs are often not accepted by other countries (and hence no accepted proof of vaccination if travel). Thailand's AstraZeneca is not yet accepted by all countries, but I suspect either Oxford (for the Thailand plant) or Thailand's production plant, are likely applying to appropriate countries to have their AstraZeneca production accepted (which has been quality certified by Oxford).

 

Here is the link to the article about the ongoing study (Thai language) https://mgronline.com/qol/detail/9640000072391

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One can typically get 1st-Sinovac plus 2nd-AstraZeneca quicker than 2-AstraZeneca jabs, so if one never plans to travel out of Thailand, then that might be a preferred option.   Else I would find 2-AstraZeneca more appealing.

 

 

Edited August 13, 2021 by oldcpu

[Pattaya Spotter]

17 hours ago, Badrabbit said:

My Step Daughter tells me that a 39 Yr old women has died having mixed Vaccines!!

I received the mixed vaccine and am still alive...so you now have a sample size of two to make your decision ????????????

Edited August 14, 2021 by Pattaya Spotter

[Agusts]

31 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

I received the mixed vaccine and am still alive...so you now have a sample size of two to make your decision ????????????

A friend had 2nd AZ on Thursday (1st Sinovac a few weeks ago) , it's two days now and still alive....., so make that 2 out of 3.... !!! lol ????

 

Honestly, the more jabs you get the better, no matter what it is, just look at that chart, 2 x Sinovac + 1 x AZ (3 jabs) gives highest antibody levels?..... ????

 

P. S. My 23 Sep.  second jab appointment has not changed, but I won't be here to get it anyway, back to blighty for the second...!

 

[sting]

Hello I am getting the vaksin in jungceylon tomorrow. is the car park open? 

[KarenBravo]

Two minutes on Google.

Jungceylon contact number - 023813287-9

[Pattaya Spotter]

5 hours ago, sting said:

Hello I am getting the vaksin in jungceylon tomorrow. is the car park open? 

Yes.

[Agusts]

I have seen cars in the outside multi-story parking, on the south side, and a guy in the entrance booth, so I'm pretty sure that's open...., the underground parking maybe closed - not sure...

 

[xylophone]

11 hours ago, Agusts said:

I have seen cars in the outside multi-story parking, on the south side, and a guy in the entrance booth, so I'm pretty sure that's open...., the underground parking maybe closed - not sure...

 

Be careful if parking outside, as parking on the red marked road will get you chained up! Saw a car yesterday with a chain wrapped around the wheel and door............easy money for cash starved BIB!

[sting]

15 hours ago, Agusts said:

I have seen cars in the outside multi-story parking, on the south side, and a guy in the entrance booth, so I'm pretty sure that's open...., the underground parking maybe closed - not sure...

 

Thank you. the multi-story parking whas open .vaksine done and dusted in about an hour .

[insertcoins]

Does anyone know where they are vaccinating right now or in the coming two weeks? I was finally able to get an appointment through Phuketwin but it is still over a month away. I am hoping I could just drive by one of the current vaccination locations and maybe get some left over shots or one from someone who didnt show up.

Edited August 25, 2021 by insertcoins

[oldcpu]

27 minutes ago, insertcoins said:

Does anyone know where they are vaccinating right now or in the coming two weeks? I was finally able to get an appointment through Phuketwin but it is still over a month away. I am hoping I could just drive by one of the current vaccination locations and maybe get some left over shots or one from someone who didnt show up.

I speculate (emphasis on 'speculation') that there may be a few day (week ? ) pause in vaccinations in Phuket ?  This morning my Thai wife took her 85+ year old aunt, to where she had an appointment for her second AZ jab (Karon Orchard) and there were no jabs being given.    My wife checked the "phuket must win" and the link for Thai people to check on their appointments was disabled (but it does still work for foreigners).  My wife then phoned the phone number on the appointment sheet, and learned her aunt's appointment for today, 25-August, had been delayed a week back to 1-September-2021.

 

There was supposed to have been an SMS sent (notifying of the delay), but none was sent.  Again, note this was for a Thai citizen, not a foreigner. My 2nd AZ jab is still listed as on schedule.

 

I don't know if this the case for other vaccination centers, but it does have me thinking there may be a very small/slight delay in AZ jabs in Phuket. 

 

Given this is AZ (where the longer between 1st and 2nd jabs is nominally good for increased efficacy) I have no opinion as to whether the delay from 25-August to 1-September was due to a desire to increase the AZ efficacy, or whether it was due to no AZ being available. 

 

Lots of room for speculation and lots of room for rumours. It would be nice to read an official statement.

Edited August 25, 2021 by oldcpu

[oldcpu]

2 hours ago, oldcpu said:

I speculate (emphasis on 'speculation') that there may be a few day (week ? ) pause in vaccinations in Phuket ?  This morning my Thai wife took her 85+ year old aunt, to where she had an appointment for her second AZ jab (Karon Orchard) and there were no jabs being given.   

Correction to my post ... This was at the Phuket Merlin and not Karon Orchard.

[skatewash]

1 hour ago, oldcpu said:

Correction to my post ... This was at the Phuket Merlin and not Karon Orchard.

Thanks for the information about the rescheduling. 

It confirms my phuket.win mantra:  "don't expect to be notified, if you're interested to see if anything has changed check your appointment on the site."  Admittedly not optimal but seems to be the reality.

A minor correction, Karon Orchard is usually referred to as Karon Orchid, or more formally as Phuket Orchid Resort and Spa, Karon Beach.

I haven't noticed any change in my September 17 2nd AZ jab appointment.  Yet.

[insertcoins]

 

[oldcpu]

On 8/25/2021 at 1:01 PM, oldcpu said:

I speculate (emphasis on 'speculation') that there may be a few day (week ? ) pause in vaccinations in Phuket ?  This morning my Thai wife took her 85+ year old aunt, to where she had an appointment for her second AZ jab (Karon Orchard) and there were no jabs being given.    My wife checked the "phuket must win" and the link for Thai people to check on their appointments was disabled (but it does still work for foreigners).  My wife then phoned the phone number on the appointment sheet, and learned her aunt's appointment for today, 25-August, had been delayed a week back to 1-September-2021.

 

This Phuket News article explains what happened wrt the vaccination (2nd jab) of my Thai wife's aunt being delayed:

apparently the staff who were to give the vaccination, had been called to help conduct proactive screening in various areas [across the island]. Because of the staff exposure to people infected with the virus, it was thus deemed necessary to quarantine  the officers and staff for 14 days.

 

So it appears it was NOT a policy decision to delay the 2nd jab to increase AZ efficacy (by delaying jab) nor due to an AZ vaccine shortage of AZ vaccine doses that should currently be in Phuket - but rather it was a precaution due to the staff (who administer the vaccine) being exposed to the virus.

 

[pagallim]

[KarenBravo]

6 hours ago, pagallim said:

Only for registering. No vaccine available, yet.

[pagallim]

21 minutes ago, KarenBravo said:

Only for registering. No vaccine available, yet.

Indeed, though a prompt for those who haven't yet registered or received anything, with it appears, a choice including Pfizer.

[KarenBravo]

Received an SMS changing all the dates for the second jab at Karon, though, the website hasn't been changed yet.

Those waiting for the 17th to 20th September, the date has been brought forward to 6th to 9th September.

[skatewash]

12 hours ago, KarenBravo said:

Received an SMS changing all the dates for the second jab at Karon, though, the website hasn't been changed yet.

Those waiting for the 17th to 20th September, the date has been brought forward to 6th to 9th September.

No change to phuket.win yet for me.  Still on the 17th September.  No SMS.

[CANSIAM]

13 hours ago, KarenBravo said:

Received an SMS changing all the dates for the second jab at Karon, though, the website hasn't been changed yet.

Those waiting for the 17th to 20th September, the date has been brought forward to 6th to 9th September.

So I assume my  Sept 23rd jab is a go ? Have not received any sms. Maybe I'll hang around there 6th-9th showing my paper slip, hate to miss #2 !!!

[KarenBravo]

I will go to the organisers tomorrow at Chalong hospital and find out what is going on.

I'll post what they say.

[Valentine]

1 hour ago, KarenBravo said:

I will go to the organisers tomorrow at Chalong hospital and find out what is going on.

I'll post what they say.

Can you ask about 1st jab. Thx