China News Service, May 17th. According to a report compiled by Thailand's "World Journal", Thailand's first dose of new crown pneumonia vaccine has been launched for more than two months. The Ministry of Health stated in early May that foreigners living in Thailand are also included in the Thai vaccination plan.
The authorities further stated that a vaccination appointment application for foreigners has been actively developed.
According to the “Bangkok Post” report, Thailand’s Deputy Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Spokesperson Natapanu stated in an English-language briefing on the 15th that due to the faster delivery of vaccines than expected, Thailand may launch a large-scale attack this week. We get sufficient doses of the vaccine, and the vaccination plan will be accelerated.” Natapanu added, “For Thailand, the effectiveness of the vaccine will not be a problem.”
The health authorities have stated a few days ago that Thailand’s vaccination policy applies to every person living in Thailand, including overseas personnel stationed there, foreign immigrants and other foreigners, etc., are eligible for free vaccination, but the vaccination appointment registration Channels have become another problem to be solved.
The appointment platform "Doctor Ready" application that has been opened for use earlier, and the LINE account of the same name only have a Thai interface, and a Thai ID card must be used to register.
The Ministry of Health also pointed out that the program is not for use by foreigners.
Natapanu said that a brand-new app for foreigners in Thailand is currently under development.
"Once the new procedure is completed, we will notify everyone."
Although foreigners living in Thailand cannot make appointments for vaccination through "Doctor Ready", Natapanu said that when the prefectures officially start to implement vaccination services with "no appointment in advance", foreigners can go directly without registering in advance. Vaccination at the place of delivery.
Natapanu emphasized that as long as sufficient vaccines are prepared in any government, the vaccination service "without advance appointment" can be started immediately.
In order to smoothly promote the vaccination plan and prevent misunderstandings in information communication, the authorities hope to provide relevant services to foreigners in English and other languages.
Natapanu said that other special measures for foreigners are also under discussion.
According to data from the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic Management Center, as of the 15th, a total of 2,242,150 doses of vaccine have been administered across Thailand, of which 779,000 doses have been given for the second dose.
(Huang Ruxu)