News story today about giving 75+ AZ vaccine and also for caregiver under 75 July 21, true or not?

[ronjomtien]

Bangkok’s Ban Sue vaccination centre reports a continuing number of expats 75-plus who can be vaccinated free with Astra Zeneca via a walk-in facility from 9 am to 4 pm. Today, the centre’s management announced that, starting Wednesday July 21, the carer of the farang (if necessary) can be vaccinated free too, even if under 75. No end date has been stated.

Applicants need to carry their passport and also proof of address in Thailand, such as a driving licence, house book, a rental agreement, or even a utility bill in their name. No copies are required, although a check is made to ensure the applicant has a one year visa or better. The only medical test is via a blood pressure machine, with a very generous 181/100 being the maximum permitted for inoculation.Various other foreign groups are also being vaccinated this week at Bang Sue, for example applicants with prior appointments via certain foreign embassies. But they should not be confused with this “oldies’ special.” The centre, which has already covid-vaccinated more than 2,500 foreigners, is designated in late 2021 to become the largest railway centre in South East Asia with around 26 platforms.

Those travelling to Bangkok from Pattaya may (or may not) meet road check points on the outskirts of the metropolis. They are advised to download https://covid-19.in.th/ to access a QR code. The site is currently in Thai, so a friend or relative may be required to give assistance. Prior registration for this particular scheme is not possible: walk-in only! However, Pattaya expats travelling on Tuesday July 21 reported no road checks which were difficult to satisfy.

[Liverpool Lou]

Of course it's true, it was announced yesterday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reported yesterday, why would it not be true?   Government announcements do not have to be confirmed as true by posters on this forum.

Edited July 21, 2021 by Liverpool Lou

[finnsk]

Good to see some wax offers also for expats.

 

Be aware, the wax offer is only for forreigners living in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.

 

Some of us, living up in the midle of no where, still had to wait, ok we have a lower risk and can wait, just would be nice to be able to make an serious registration. Some of the provinces even dont know how to registrate farrangs for wax

[ronjomtien]

Not provinces only age counts. I live Chon Buri.

 

[ronjomtien]

On 7/21/2021 at 6:49 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

Of course it's true, it was announced yesterday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reported yesterday, why would it not be true?   Government announcements do not have to be confirmed as true by posters on this forum.

Get smart, my lady was refused no matter what Ministry said. I had to fight for her vaccine. Staff said no way for her.