{"id":2043,"date":"2021-07-12T14:57:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T07:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/?p=2043"},"modified":"2021-07-12T15:03:29","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T08:03:29","slug":"covid-19-vaccine-registration-for-expats-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/covid-19-vaccine-registration-for-expats-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"New COVID-19 vaccine registration method for expats in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you at the edge of your seat, waiting for your turn at inoculation? Sit tight for just a little bit longer. COVID-19 vaccine registration has been a hurdle for expats in Thailand. After the data leaks and sign-up problems galore on the old website<\/a>, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) announced on July 8th, 2021 a new vaccine registration plan for foreigners here. To get your jabs, you must first book in advance with the designated hospitals. Read on for Pacific Prime Thailand\u2019s guide to COVID-19 vaccine registration, and how to prepare for your jabs.<\/p>\n

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COVID-19 vaccine registration<\/h2>\n

You can now get vaccinated by booking an appointment in advance. Fret not, the COVID-19 vaccine registration process is pretty straightforward. Simply sign up online at one of the designated hospitals in Thailand. Then, wait for a confirmation notice via SMS within 24 hours with a proposed date and time.<\/p>\n

Where can you get vaccinated?<\/h3>\n

Currently, only two hospitals are available for pre-registration, one of which is already sold out of vaccines but planning to start the next round of vaccine registration in August. You\u2019ll find either AstraZeneca or Sinovac on offer at these hospitals. Note that the operating hours to pre-register depend on each hospital. They are as follow:<\/p>\n

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  1. Phyathai 2 Hospital <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Phyathai 2 Hospital will be releasing a Google Form<\/a> for expats from July 12 to 16 from 9 am until noon. It provides AstraZeneca vaccines only. After you\u2019ve signed up, expect to get vaccinated anytime from July 19 to 30, excluding weekends. Inoculations will be given for free during this period.<\/p>\n

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    1. Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      At the moment, this hospital is fully booked. The next pre-registration will be open in August.<\/p>\n

      Who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine?<\/h3>\n

      COVID-19 registration in Thailand is divided into two phases. Expats eligible for the first (or current) phase get the first dips in both registration and vaccination. They must be 60 years old and up and\/or people living with one of these seven chronic illnesses:<\/p>\n