traveler5000 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Is it possible to purchase self-administered rapid covid tests in Bangkok? Found a reference online that government pharmacies have them but wondering if they are more widely available and where. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Try Topps supermarket, they're selling kits. https://www.tops.co.th/en/getein-antigen-rapid-test-1pcs-6954414701579 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Farmerslife Posted December 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2021 Pretty much every pharmacy. Independent or large chains, Boots, Watsons etc. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 If available in Thailand, buy "Roche SRAS-Cov-2 Rapid Antigen Test". After having used thousands of ATK tests of different brands I can say, they are a bit less inaccurate than many others on the market. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaew Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said: If available in Thailand, buy "Roche SRAS-Cov-2 Rapid Antigen Test". After having used thousands of ATK tests of different brands I can say, they are a bit less inaccurate than many others on the market. Since you have a lot of experience with the ATK kits, how successful are they in detecting the omicron variant? Apparently the antigen test is less sensitive than the RT-PCR test, but omicron is said to have a large viral load in the upper respiratory tract. Thanks for any information. Paul Laew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Paulaew said: Since you have a lot of experience with the ATK kits, how successful are they in detecting the omicron variant? Apparently the antigen test is less sensitive than the RT-PCR test, but omicron is said to have a large viral load in the upper respiratory tract. Thanks for any information. Paul Laew I have no experience with ATK related to Omicron yet. I left Germany before it came up. Near future will show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Even our 7-11 box in lobby has them. I'd visit nearest 7-11 first. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler5000 Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 I found VTRUST which is a nasal swab kit. Are there any brands that are specifically saliva/throat swabs? Reason I ask is I have minor cold/covid like symptoms and recently arrived here. Negative PCR test although I was not impressed that the tester only did one nostril and not very deep. Used a VTRUST and also got a negative. But some medical professionals are of the opinion now that nose swabs don't detect omicron variant as well as saliva/throat swabs. Some recommend using a self test to swab the throat instead of the nose - this seems less than ideal if not recommended by the manufacturer but I may try it with a VTRUST if I can't find a saliva test. Isolating now just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haddo Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 They're only 55 baht at Mr DIY! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony125 Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 They are available at most Pharmacies . Have gotten them at Facino in Pattaya and at local Pattaya pharmacies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Any pharmacy, 7-Eleven, Mini BigC and Family Mart has it, where I live. Prices from 100 baht to 150 baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rak sa_ngop Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 7 hours ago, Haddo said: They're only 55 baht at Mr DIY! Bunch of crooks, only 49 baht at my local 7-11 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 On 12/25/2021 at 9:07 AM, JustAnotherHun said: "Roche SRAS-Cov-2 Rapid Antigen Test" Google wants me to spell SRAS differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Try SARS instead, Einstein ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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