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Can expats in Thailand receive booster vaccinations like AstraZeneca or Pfizer before returning to the UK?
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Nov 16, 2021
4 years ago
Anthony ********
ORIGINAL POSTEROk folks. So it's looking likely that a booster dose is going to be required when returning to the uk and maybe throughout Europe. Has anyone not resident in Thailand managed to get a approved vaccine? What do you think the chances are of being able to get a booster of astrazeneca or Pfizer before February? Any advice would be useful.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the challenges expats in Thailand face regarding obtaining booster vaccine doses, specifically AstraZeneca or Pfizer, in light of potential new UK travel requirements. There is uncertainty about whether boosters will be required for re-entry to the UK and if expats can access these vaccines in Thailand. Comments highlight varying situations regarding vaccine availability and the current UK requirements for returning travelers.
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Lynnette *******
Uk govt site says double jabbed and a booked day 2 covid test is whats required to enter UK without quarantine.
Geoff ********
A booster shot will be the same as the previous shot as there is no time to do lab research for any varient. So this will lower ones immune system even further. (Factual information from lab test results in United Kingdom.)
Carlos *********
I guess I meant Steve. I'm not a vac.s fan. With a 99% survival rate, your natural immune system is what should be protected
Bobby ********
Carlos Montana. And that's fantastic, but absolutely nothing to do with what the OP is asking! 🤣🤣
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Steve *******
@Geoff *******
Boost the immune system not lower it. The clue's in the name. Do you actually know how vaccines work?Steve *******
@Geoff *******
That's pretty obvious, you dont know any!Geoff ********
@Steve ******
all the bestSteve *******
@Geoff *******
Cheers, all the best deleting your comments. You should really crack on and delete a few others. 'Think before you post' is the moral of this story!Geoff ********
@Steve ******
Go and look elsewhere. I deleted your comment as it's not a fact. Reply to
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Sue *************
@Geoff *******
wasting your breath but thanks for trying Bobby ********
Geoff Alston. That's not relevant to what the OP is asking
Geoff ********
@Bobby *******
So be it. Reply to
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Steve *******
Any source on a booster being needed to return to the UK?
Lynnette *******
@Anthony *******
there is no booster certificate given on uk right now. I asked and was told "nope". Sue *************
@Steve ******
you don’t need vaccination to return to your country of citizenshipSteve *******
@Sue ************
I know that. It's not really the answer to my question.Lynnette *******
@Sue ************
you need vaccine to avoid quarantine. Currently all that's required is double jabbed and your booked covid test. Anthony ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lynnette ******
for now that is true but in the coming weeks, thats about to change......Lynnette *******
@Anthony *******
I've no idea what boris will decide in a few weeks. Meanwhile our nhs covid pass for travel is valid 1 month. You need to log in to the app to reactivate it for a further 30 days if you need it. Steve *******
@Lynnette ******
So where do you get your booster if you've been double jabbed but currently arent in the UK? They surely cant start quarantine for peeps double jabbedLynnette *******
@Steve ******
theres been no decision on requiring proof of booster for travel as far as I know. I got my 2 AstraZeneca jabs, and have just been Pfizer booster jabbed but was told I could not have any "proof" of it in a document prior to travel.Steve *******
@Lynnette ******
kind of pointless for double jabbed people 'returning' to the UK thenLynnette *******
@Steve ******
this was what I was given when I had my booster. Not sure what the raffle ticket was for. . Steve *******
@Lynnette ******
Very official! 😂Lynnette *******
@Steve ******
I didnt even win a prize with the raffle ticket. LolLynnette *******
@Steve ******
I flew in to usa a week ago, return to uk in 2 weeks. I have no proof of booster because uk/nhs do not provide one. I did try to obtain one and was told NO. So not sure how a document can be required if not available. Anthony ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lynnette ******
a booster vaccine certificate from the country you get it will suffice Steve *******
@Anthony *******
Do try and keep up with the comments.Anthony ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve ******
need more than a booster if I dont sleepReply to
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Anthony ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve ******
today's papers report Boris has more info suggested that will be the caseReply to
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Pauline *******
Would Feb be more than 6months since your 2nd jab? That's the criteria for booster jab in UK. the booster programme is moving slowly in uk, it's not even showing yet on covid pass app.
Anthony ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pauline ******
yes I'm 6 months from 2nd jab now (November) but I'm news is saying if you come back from abroad without a booster will have to pay the penalty.....Pauline *******
@Anthony *******
Sorry haven't seen anything about returning travellers and the booster just now.Reply to
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Bobby ********
When was your second shot?
Anthony ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bobby *******
22 MayBobby ********
Anthony Parker. Ok, I see the situation you're in. Six months seems to be the timespan, so you'd need another after 22 November, which would see you right for February. So you don't fall into the Moderna date range. Your best approach at this time is to contact a number of the larger hospitals and see if they can accommodate. MedPark might be worth a shot
Anthony ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bobby *******
thanks for the information.Reply to
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Chuck *******
Many are still waiting for their first shot let alone a booster shot even ones who ordered and prepaid for their shots are still waiting
Garrett ***********
@Ch***
I don't know anyone still waiting for their first shot. Anyone over 18 is able to walk in now for shots, don't even need appointment in Chiang mai anyway. Chuck *******
@Garrett **********
yup but not Chaing rai and last I checked into Chaing Mai you had to live there to get in unless that’s been changed in the last couple weeksReply to
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Michael ********
I am long term visa holder and havent been able to find anyone selling booster shots yet.
Full courses yes but not booster shots
Full courses yes but not booster shots
Anthony ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael *******
yeah. Uk embassy is not being very helpful too. Just get their automated response. Changing rules all the time. I don't want to have to quarantine on return. Michael ********
@Anthony *******
Just have to keep watching hospital sites. Had my 2nd jab May, before most people i know in UK had and they are all doing boosters now. Embassy wont help with thisReply to
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