Foreigners aged 75 and over who live in Thailand and have not yet had a Covid-19 vaccination can register for a shot at a walk-in vaccination center at Bang Sue Grand Station.
State Department spokesperson Tanee Sangrat says older foreigners can do this any day of the week from 9.00 a.m. to 16.00 p.m.
“Those who want a vaccine must present their passport and proof of residence, such as a visa, permanent resident card or work permit, on the day of vaccination,” Tanee said. The walk-in vaccination for foreigners is available every day at gates 2, 3 and 4.
This arrangement is only for foreigners who have not yet had a vaccine. Those who have already had a first vaccination should wait and have their second dose given in the same place as the first, he said. The registration system can detect and reject those who have already received a first dose.
There is also currently no scheme for a booster or third injection for the general public, Tanee said.
Source: Bangkok Post
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A foreigner over 75 with a work permit? Well, nothing is impossible in Thailand, but that really has to be a white raven ..
But all joking aside: how do you get to Bang Sue Grand Station as an older expat who lives outside the fire red zones? Traveling to Bangkok is virtually prohibited. It seems that the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing.
They probably have some vaccine left over from the sinovac brand made in China, and we'll give it to those (farang) oldies.
Can we see if it works well on the elderly farang? Over 75 years old and of course living in BKK.
With Sinovac you have some protection, but traveling to Europe / US will not work anyway. After all, Sinovac is not yet accepted/approved there.
Which vaccine is not told. And that you have to go to Bangkok again for the 2nd injection. Quite a lot to ask of our 'oldies' anywhere in Thailand (except BKK).
This was already predicted here on the blog: as soon as vaccinations are available, we will complain that we don't get them delivered to our homes…….
@Cornelis
The way the French Embassy has done it isn't too much to ask, I suppose? About 4 to 5 locations in Bkk hospitals in the country for large Thailand.
And it doesn't even have to be free for me, praise me lucky if vaccine is available.
That is a different situation, of course - hats off to the French way of doing things. In this case, the Thai government allocated a relatively small number of vaccinations to some embassies in a very short period of time and there was no room to enter the country with this.
I was vaccinated last Sunday at Ban Sue stadium.
I was pleasantly surprised by this organisation. The location is excellent for this mass vaccination,
One comes in after being checked for your age, your supervisor comes along, and can even be vaccinated.
My Thai partner also received the vaccine.
Once inside several rows of blood pressure measuring equipment. Everything goes very fast , then you go to the check - in . All data go into the computer, then you will be vaccinated. After vaccination, sit for 30 minutes (for any problems). Then you can leave. You will then have a letter for the vaccination with date and time. Cheers
Everything very efficient friendly helpful. I think many European countries could take an example from this
I disagree with the two previous responses. People talk about it and haven't even been there. For me, these negative figures may leave this good country
Congratulations Henk for the description, I experienced the same here in Hua Hin Hospital. A top organization, the location and reception excellent, my invitation issued and immediately received a new one with an apologetic look….. there were no vaccines. The government should be ashamed that so many efforts of the nursing staff make the effort and unfortunately do not get the resources.
dear Henk,
I have the same experience with getting an AZ vaccine shot through my employer in Sirirat hospital.
The organization was fine.
But you can't deny that the whole communication and the whole preliminary process about whether or not and how getting an injection by expats doesn't deserve the beauty prize, not to say it was chaotic?
((first a free shot for everyone, then the expats had to wait almost everywhere, then an app that did not work for 99% of the expats, then a reference to vaccination by private hospitals, now insufficient vaccines (everywhere) and now suddenly ( alsee jack from a box) the possibility in BangSue for the over 75s in Bangkok…….))
Sounds fantastic. But which vaccine is used?
AstraZenica
I live quite far outside of Bangkok and walk badly, just ask…. do you get that shot right away or do you have to come back? If it's the Phizer you're done right away, you don't have to come back again ...
Phizer therefore needs 2 times a dose!
Dear Albert, Do you get the Phizer vaccine at the Bang Sue station?
Actually 3, a “boost” 6 months after the 2nd shot.
The assumption is that this boost must be repeated every 6 months.
You probably mean Johnson & Johnson, only 1 dose is needed. But neither that vaccine nor the Pfizer vaccine is currently freely available in Thailand.
Free vaccines are either China's Sinovac Sinopharm or Astra zenecca
BANGKOK – The Pfizer-BioNTech 20 Million Doses Vaccine Purchase Agreement has been signed. Delivery is expected in the fourth quarter of this year. In a press release, Pfizer-BioNTech did not disclose pricing or the exact delivery schedule. “We are pleased to sign this important agreement with the government of the Kingdom of Thailand as part of our shared commitment to be part of the country's efforts to reduce Covid-19 infections,” said Deborah Seifert, Pfizer's Country Manager in Indochina.
This is only for foreigners residing in Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan or Samut Sakhon.
By the way, it is AstraZeneca and now also from 60 years.
Foreign nationals living in other provinces should contact the provincial health authorities or your provincial hospitals
“From July 21, foreigners aged 60 years (°1961 or earlier) living in Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan or Samut Sakhon can register for AstraZeneca vaccination at Bang Sue Grand Station. Registration is done via the link below. You should receive a confirmation via SMS or email. In principle, proof of a vaccine appointment on the outward journey and proof of vaccination on the return journey count as justification for the route from your place of residence to Bangkok. Do not forget your passport.
Foreigners aged 75 and over can still visit Bang Sue Grand Station daily from ⏰ 09:00 to 16:00 without prior registration for vaccination with AstraZeneca.”
https://www.facebook.com/BelgiumInThailand
“Vaccination registration for foreign residents aged 60 and over ONLY (born in 1961 or before) residing in Bangkok and neighboring provinces (Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakarn, Samut Sakhon)
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSf…/viewform
Vaccination will take place at the Central Vaccination Center – Bangsue Grand Station.
The Center – Bangsue Grand Station also accepts limited walk-in registration for same-day vaccination for foreigners aged 75 and over between 09:00 – 16:00 daily.
*** For foreign residents residing in other provinces, please contact provincial health authorities or your provincial hospitals
This Platform is jointly provided by the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
https://www.facebook.com/thailandprd/photos/a.251619424861479/4450634858293227
I also completed the registration via the QR code and app.
Now wait and see if a confirmation or appointment rolls out, as promised after registration,