Is Sinovac the only jab being offered outside Bangkok

[john thom]

I live in Issan, so far the only vaccines offered out here is from China, while I read about western shots being offered in the big city. Registered on the expat site and haven't received any kind of response. Am I missing something?

[jackdd]

Afaik the "standard" is now Sinovac first dose, AZ second dose. They don't do 2x Sinovac anymore.

I've not seen any report of somebody outside of Bangkok receiving Pfizer, so I assume these are only available in Bangkok.

They will probably reduce the offering for 2x AZ because they need the AZ doses for the people who got Sinovac as their first shot. Another reason would be the long waiting time between two AZ shots, they want to get people fully vaccinated as soon as possible.

Edited August 12, 2021 by jackdd

[john thom]

Yes all well and good. BUT.  I've been trying to get any research in the sinovac and sinaphorm against Delta , and nothing reliable coming out of china. If there's not enough good information , why the hell is the government pushing it so much

[Emdog]

I got a shot of AZ two weeks ago at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. Second shot scheduled for way down the road on Oct 22. So there is more than sinovac outside of BKK to answer your question

[john thom]

43 minutes ago, Emdog said:

I got a shot of AZ two weeks ago at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. Second shot scheduled for way down the road on Oct 22. So there is more than sinovac outside of BKK to answer your question

Yes. Seems like Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, maybe Chang Mai-   But I believe in the sticks there is no such luck-  at least from what I read-

[Saltire]

I know personally of one lady here in my village who travelled to the main Kanchanaburi provincial hospital and had a Pfizer jab.

 

There are also reports that Pfizer has been sent to all provinces for boosters for medical staff, but reports say quotas are inadequate to vax front line medical staff.

 

It's just a lottery i'm afraid.

 

Personally now I've had enough of all the shenanigans and will take what I am offered.

 

Edited August 13, 2021 by Saltire

[john thom]

37 minutes ago, Saltire said:

I know personally of one lady here in my village who travelled to the main Kanchanaburi provincial hospital and had a Pfizer jab.

 

There are also reports that Pfizer has been sent to all provinces for boosters for medical staff, but reports say quotas are inadequate to vax front line medical staff.

 

It's just a lottery i'm afraid.

 

Personally now I've had enough of all the shenanigans and will take what I am offered.

 

Yeah,  really starting to weigh my options- 

[Preacher]

In the sticks they offer at least also AstraZeneca. Several people I know, including expats already had a shot. That was in Uttaradit province. 1 small hospital offering it to all, while part of the staff of the university also received Astra, while the first batch to get vaccinated received sinovac. It really is what is made available.

No word on Moderna and such. 

[john thom]

1 minute ago, Preacher said:

In the sticks they offer at least also AstraZeneca. Several people I know, including expats already had a shot. That was in Uttaradit province. 1 small hospital offering it to all, while part of the staff of the university also received Astra, while the first batch to get vaccinated received sinovac. It really is what is made available.

No word on Moderna and such. 

where is Uttaradit Province-  I live in Sisaket Province-

[Preacher]

If you look on a map you will find it in the lower North, next to Phitsanulok province.

[KhunBENQ]

22 hours ago, john thom said:

Yes. Seems like Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, maybe Chang Mai-   But I believe in the sticks there is no such luck-  at least from what I read-

Registration is open for BH in Khon Kaen.

AZ first and second.

Here at the village it was Sinovac be followed by AZ after four weeks. Waiting for second shot on August 27.

(I am over 60 and pink card was used for ID).

[KhunBENQ]

57 minutes ago, Preacher said:

No word on Moderna and such.

Wife, daughter and I registered and paid deposit at Ratchaphruek hospital Khon Kaen.

Whether and when this will happen is in the dark.

Edited August 14, 2021 by KhunBENQ

[Doctor Tom]

OP, in Pattaya we appear to all ( expats who are registered)  be getting AZ at BHP, and not paying a Baht for it.  

[CharlieH]

I was given free AZ 12 days ago in Phetchabun.

[john thom]

3 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Registration is open for BH in Khon Kaen.

AZ first and second.

Here at the village it was Sinovac be followed by AZ after four weeks. Waiting for second shot on August 27.

(I am over 60 and pink card was used for ID).

May be worth a drive up from Sisaket

[john thom]

3 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Registration is open for BH in Khon Kaen.

AZ first and second.

Here at the village it was Sinovac be followed by AZ after four weeks. Waiting for second shot on August 27.

(I am over 60 and pink card was used for ID).

Just registered on the Khon Kaen site-  just have to wait and see-

[wmlc]

I have a colleague in Surin who will get Astra Zeneca on August 22nd and he also registered for Phizer vaccine. Stop whining and spend the same amount of time and effort in registering for the vaccine and you will find a way to get it. I did as well and it’s Astra Zeneca and I don’t live in Bangkok either but outside of Bangkok. 

Edited August 15, 2021 by wmlc

[Stocky]

I had my first AstraZeneca jab here in Hat Yai two weeks ago, second jab, also AZ, in eight weeks time (10 weeks between jabs).

[Medicine Man]

Only Sinovac on offer here in Chiang Mai with a promise of AZ coming in a couple of weeks for the second jab. No response from Expatvac yet i.e. no sign of Pfizer

[hotchilli]

On 8/12/2021 at 9:54 PM, jackdd said:

Afaik the "standard" is now Sinovac first dose, AZ second dose. They don't do 2x Sinovac anymore.

I've not seen any report of somebody outside of Bangkok receiving Pfizer, so I assume these are only available in Bangkok.

They will probably reduce the offering for 2x AZ because they need the AZ doses for the people who got Sinovac as their first shot. Another reason would be the long waiting time between two AZ shots, they want to get people fully vaccinated as soon as possible.

Nakhon Pathom this week I [foreigner] aged 62 no underlying illnesses, received my 1st shot of AZ, second AZ shot to be administered in late Oct.

Talking to a few Thai people around me under 60 they get Sinovac 1st/Az 2nd mix unless they have some serious health issue, then they qualify for AZx2

[JustinCredible]

On 8/13/2021 at 11:01 AM, john thom said:

Yes. Seems like Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, maybe Chang Mai-   But I believe in the sticks there is no such luck-  at least from what I read-

Have you looked at the Bangkok Hospital Khon Kaen website?  They have a registration page and ask your preference, i.e. AZ or Sinovac.

I registered when it opened and selected AZ. I have not received an appointment yet, but on the plus side, I have not heard of ANYONE receiving an appointment. 

You can register using this link:  https://it-nurse.bkn.co.th/index_vaccine.php

Good luck.

[Monkey Boy]

Phoned local hospital (Princ Hospital) in Si Sa Ket on Saturday. Only Chinese vaccine available now. Moderna vaccine either finished or not in stock any more (translation not perfect). Expect more Moderna next year!

Edited August 15, 2021 by Monkey Boy

[chilli42]

On 8/12/2021 at 6:22 PM, john thom said:

Yes all well and good. BUT.  I've been trying to get any research in the sinovac and sinaphorm against Delta , and nothing reliable coming out of china. If there's not enough good information , why the hell is the government pushing it so much

Two reasons they are pushing it.  First, they have a lot of it and need to get rid of it.  Second, they don’t have enough effective vaccine to go around so they are trying to show they are doing something … even if it’s completely useless.

[khunPer]

On 8/12/2021 at 4:36 PM, john thom said:

Am I missing something?

Yes, the second jab will be AZ...????

[spider1197]

I am in Isaan and yesterday they told us that Sinovac would be available in the local Government hospital  I just told them that I would wait a couple weeks to see how things go.  Maybe something better will come along.

[Presnock]

On 8/13/2021 at 10:14 AM, Emdog said:

I got a shot of AZ two weeks ago at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. Second shot scheduled for way down the road on Oct 22. So there is more than sinovac outside of BKK to answer your question

what people are saying, is that the shots are only being given in Bangkok and the surrounding provinces there that are in the deep red zone because the majority of known new infections are being reported in those provinces, not in the provinces to the north.  We keep getting info about walk-ins at CM central festival mall, HangDong Big C, and others but always sinovac, no good ones for the ex-pats.

 

[john thom]

2 hours ago, JustinCredible said:

Have you looked at the Bangkok Hospital Khon Kaen website?  They have a registration page and ask your preference, i.e. AZ or Sinovac.

I registered when it opened and selected AZ. I have not received an appointment yet, but on the plus side, I have not heard of ANYONE receiving an appointment. 

You can register using this link:  https://it-nurse.bkn.co.th/index_vaccine.php

Good luck.

yes I registered on that site. like you waiting roe reply-

[kbb]

Live in a small suburb, 40 minutes from ChumPhae.

 

Registered with the local Government for a shot back in May or June. 

Shots were planned for June 21 or 22nd. Never heard back. 

 

Registered twice on INTERVAC website. 

2nd registration was for Bangkok Hospital, Khon Khaen.

The website appeared to offer 3 choices. 

(Could not select a time slot. Were they full, or was the website kinked?)

No email answer either time. 

 

This afternoon, we dropped off a small donation to the local government clinic. 

They collected copies of my WIfe's ID card, and my passport. 

They scheduled my wife for Sinovac on Aug 18th.

I was told "Farang wait until end of the month". 

They never asked about my age or existing illnesses. 

 

So until we get an actual shot in the arm, who knows?

 

Although it feels like I'll have better luck getting an answer from that Nigerian Prince who still owes me 30 million dollars, I'll keep trying.

 

Good luck, all ...

 

[john thom]

and it just keeps getting and better-  hurry up and wait-

[rwill]

Locally here in Ratchaburi they are doing either 2 Sinopharm or 1 Sinovac + 1 AZ.  There may still be some places around here doing 2 Sinovac.   Not sure about that, the people I know are getting the options I listed first.