When will private hospitals in Thailand start offering COVID vaccines for cash?

Mar 31, 2021
4 years ago
Are there finally any private hospitals ready to administer COVID vaccines 💉 in Thailand against payment in cash? Who knows what? When? Where? Thanks.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
As of now, private hospitals in Thailand do not have vaccines available for purchase. Some hospitals are preparing to administer vaccines, such as AstraZeneca and Sinovac, but they are not ready yet. Various comments highlight that while some private hospitals may eventually offer vaccines, pricing and availability remain uncertain, and it may not happen until later in the year. Queries about paying for the vaccine against cash sparked discussions about the ethical implications and potential delays for local populations. Confirmed responses vary, indicating the need to keep monitoring hospital communications for updates.
Stefan *******
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Wayne *******
There will soon be a huge increase in divorce rates here in Australia due to corona

Many Men instead of saving for that golfing holiday to Thailand have foolishly decided to buy a caravan and drag it and their nagging wives around Australia . A roadtrip to hell .
Alistair ********
Do you feel vaccines are safe? I genuinely do not know
Sammy *******
@Alistair *******
then read the various reports online by reputable sources-- certainly more dependable than random individuals on s FB page.
Alistair ********
@Sammy ******
if you don’t have something constructive then shush 🤫 it
Sammy *******
@Alistair *******
what? it's not constructive to advise doing ur own research? boy, u have proven again that u are fairly stupid-- maybe not a constructive comment, but certainly a true one.
Nigel ***********
@Sammy ******
vaccinated 3 weeks ago.and was sing and dancing later no problem.mum is 88 and had her second one too.no problems at all.better to have a jab than not..
Alistair ********
@Nigel **********
I hope it’s all good...sometime effects of such things can show 20 years later
David *********
In a word ..NO , not yet .
Frank-Steven ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@David ********
Why not? Normally they prioritize the ability to pay food money above all other interests. 🤐
David *********
Frank I agree with you ..

I'm registered with very good Farang clinic , ready to pay ..

My opinion ? When the Thai one comes , which they have plenty of will have , and good earner
Kevin *********
We need Sputnik and Johnson&Johnson

These seem to be the best at present

Sputnik for high efficacy of 91%, high performance in trials, problem free storage and good price. Good review in The Lancet

Merkel's favourite?

Going through last stages of EU authorisation

And J&J because it's just one shot.
Kevin *********
@Shayne *********
A lot of nurses and ambulance crew have died

Some working out in the gym every day
Paul ********
Shayne **********
@Kevin ********
91% effective for what? If you are healthy your body is 99+% effective against COVID.
Kevin *********
@Shayne *********
A lot of healthy people have died

Especially health workers
Shayne **********
@Kevin ********
unfortunately a lot of health care workers got stupid amounts of viral load without access to the basic medicines used for the last 50 years.

Maybe they should have all been put on Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine, and basic antibiotics, but they were wrongly labelled "dangerous" by MSM. Simple, cheap medicines actually tested on humans.

The whole thing is planned and one day a lot of people are going to be shocked with what's coming.
Brian *******
@Shayne *********
Get real Shayne. Even if you don't believe in the health benefits of vaccines, you'll need to have proof of receiving the vaccine next time you want to get on an aeroplane. Suck it up.!
Wayne *******
We dont need a vaccine here in Prison ,I mean Australia.

This is where we stand , this where we die according to the Government
David *********
@Wayne ******
spot on

Australia's over the top reaction has been an utter , utter joke , destroying functional immune systems and trying to chase down asymptomatic , ridiculous and simply foolish .

It started as a giant jail and certain f wit power hungry premiers have sent it back that way .

Yet the foolish blindly accept , and say they want to come here ..

*****
5. They won't last five minutes if they believe this utter nonsense .

Get out amougst it , never blindly follow , don't come here if you believe the Australian jail cell reaction to what is a virus , you need a functional immune system .
Wayne *******
@David ********
NZ ... no way
Gaynor *******
I heard the private hospitals are ready and willing to buy for themselves from abroad but the government doesn’t allow it.
Sammy *******
I would love to see hospitals buy it, but it does appear only govts around the world are the purchasers. so, it sounds as if he is 100% correct.
Sammy *******
he has the ear of top private hospital officials?
Gaynor *******
@Sammy ******
he’s Thai police, therefore works for the government
Sammy *******
@Gaynor ******
and sho was it that told u that?
Gaynor *******
@Sammy ******
my husband
Sammy *******
do you follow news at all -- see the link for the March 28 announcement by thai govt-- not even enough vaccine coming to vaccinate half the Thai population by near the year's end-- so u think some expat is cutting in front of the line. Now, of course, as TIT, something could change tomorrow, but if so, the news will come from the govt, like them, trust them or not, the "inside information " is not to be found on a farang FB page.

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Paul *******
@Sammy ******
have a look at thaiger news yester day
Dwight ***********
Camilian Hospital Thong Lor
Sigurd *********
I know many people will not like my answer, but I hope no country in the world will accept anyone to get vaccine against payment.

Because all people have a citizenship and should therefore follow the rules for their country.

But if you live in a foreign country, then you must follow the rules for the people in that country.

To all people who want to pay for getting the vaccine, you should think about this:

Would you be proud of yourself if you pay for the vaccine and then know that someone in that country maybe have to wait longer time before they get their vaccine?
Brandon ************
@Sigurd ********
the private hospitals are buying their own stock separate from the government acquisition of vaccines. They're meant for anyone who wants to buy them, Foreigner or Thai. The hospital is not going to just vaccinate people who don't pay, so it's not taking vaccine from anyone.
Sigurd *********
Okay
@Bra****
, but then I hope all the people who are willing to pay for the vaccine 💉 instead of waiting in line are proud when they read about poor people who have to wait and have restrictions.

I hope the people who are willing to pay for vaccine will be proud when they think about that they contribute to create bigger differences between people from their country and the country they visit.
Brandon ************
@Sigurd ********
that makes no sense. You make it sound like you're against tourism
Sigurd *********
No
@Bra****
, I’ve been working in Travel Industry since 1993, so I would say tourists are the love of my life.

But I want equality.

It’s many things I don’t like and that is how many people want to pay their way out and believe that is helping the local community.

One thing that I think is both good and bad is Pattaya.

Because what the American soldiers turned it into is a disgrace. But at same time it has created thousands of jobs, which makes it very happy.

So I am happy that King Bhumipol decided that in Hua Hin it should be no skyscrapers or flights.

That resulted in Hua Hin to become a city for families.

Phuket has everything people need and don’t need. But unfortunately it is in a area with many Muslim, so I never want to go there.

Up north we have two brilliant cities, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. They give people everything they ask for is not a Muslim area.

I love tourism, I love seeing people in Thailand earning money 💰 in a decent way.

But I will never respect people who are peeing on the poor people by cutting the line and pay for vaccine 💉 instead of waiting for their turn.
John *******
@Sigurd ********
there is a difference what we personally want, think or hope for. Paying for your vaccine is not illegal and a choice given (at least in the (near) future). As earlier said by someone else here this option is open for all nationalities. You can discuss about elite treatment, but thats another discussion. Btw I will wait for my turn, but who is able to buy and want to spend for it, feel free to use to legal system. There are people who need it and cant wait for their number to be called. Just respect everyone and if its legal, use the system when you need. Thats why its there for.
Henry *********
Will it be Sinovac or Sputnik?
Paul *******
In phuket it is free for every person no matter which country your from. The private hospitials will charge you 2000 bht
Sammy *******
@Paul ******
total fantasy
Paul *******
@Sammy ******
read the phuket news 1hr ago it will tell you what i heard him say
Sammy *******
@Paul ******
btw this from the Thai health ministry on March 28-- the plan, and how many plans actually play out, has less than 30 million doses by Sept-- that's less than half of thai population of nearly 70 million, and if administering 2 doses, 15 million people out of 70 million. Are expats cutting to the front of the line before Thai citizens-- very doubtful.

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Sammy *******
@Paul ******
what any govt official may say and what I'd reality are two very different things. you tout living in Thailand for many years and you still dont know that. In the most recent months, there must have been half a dozen plans put forward for Phuket, only to see then postponed, cancelled, never implemented.
Paul *******
@Sammy ******
look at the thaiger news this morning then get back to me. I no they change there mind all the time
Paul *******
You are looking at old news
Sammy *******
@Paul ******
march 28 bulletin is old news?? Phuket local govt will not be making any vaccine decisions- those will be made by the central govt-- get out of ur fantasy.
Frank-Steven ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Paul ******
That is the common rumors of what may be happening some distant day in the future, yes. But I was hoping for something more concrete.
Paul *******
@Frank-Steven **********
i can only tell you what the phuket govener told me
Martin *********
@Paul ******
what .he told you in person. Your be at the back of any que .and i hope you have your cash with you.
Paul *******
@Martin ********
dont no what you are talking about i have lived in phiket over 5 years
Martin *********
@Paul ******
i am not sure what planet your on. You said the governor told you . Who mentioned how long you have lived thier .
Paul *******
@Martin ********
i was at the meeting when he said it
Alan *******
@Paul ******
So he didn't tell you, Mr VIP. He said it at a meeting you happened to be at? 😂
Paul *******
@Alan ******
yes alan it was at ameeting in patong the first pos i put up did not come out correctly it missed a couple of words out of it
Paul *******
sammy jones i think the uk virus has fried your brain or what was left of it ha ha
Martin *********
@Paul ******
thats fantastic a politician that tell the truth. And one in Asia.
Paul *******
@Martin ********
miracels will mever cease
Paul *******
If you lived here as well you could have gone to the meeting as well and heard it your self
Pinky ******************
Not yet, but there could be a vaccine in a private hospital within a few months. I'm not sure for Bumrungrad Hospital
Emily *******
@Pinky *****************
Not in Bumrungrad yet. They said

"Keep watching our website"
Martin ********
Asked a nurse at Bumrungrad yesterday and she believes they will have in August
Pinky ******************
Martin *********
Its not for sale unless your a country.
Frank-Steven ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
FYI, just got response from Bangkok Hospital:

Dear Frank-Steven Eichholtz,

Thank you for placing your trust in Bangkok Hospital.

Please be informed that the covid vaccine is not yet available in Bangkok Hospital, it is currently in process. Once available on hand, will update you accordingly.

Furthermore, the type of covid vaccine is AstraZeneca and Sinovac.

...

Best regards,

Medical Correspondence, Nurse

Customer Correspondence Department
Thomas ************
@Frank-Steven **********
what's wrong with AstraZeneca?
Thomas ************
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Thomas ************
Ah ok, I haven't seen anything definitive on side effects other than the blood clots which was proven to be a false alarm. As for effectiveness there's a very useful explainer video for what the numbers actually mean (if you're interested)
Douglas *******
@Thomas ***********
not false alarm if you have low platelets which I do have and I am over 60 years old so neither one is ok for me at this time. I am hoping they get the Johnson and Johnson soon here in Thailand since it has been approved.
Doreen **********
@Thomas ***********
How was it proven?
Thomas ************
@Doreen *********
sorry I should have been more specific. What I meant to say was there was shown to be no evidence of an increase in occurrences of blood clots after vaccination, after several investigations in multiple countries.
Frank-Steven ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Thomas ***********
Appearantly quite some things if following the recent news. Not as effective and bigger likelihood on side effects. So I’d prefer a different one given the choice. Just personal preference.
Jeff *******
@Frank-Steven **********
effectiveness is more than adequate to keep you from getting severe covid.

there is no evidence the clotting cases were caused by the vaccine. parts-per-million-wise it was also below the number you'd expect to die of clotting in any random sample, according to a virologist.

bungling during the trials wasn't enough to render the data useless. i was wary at the time but it does seem to be proving itself in the wild, numbers-wise.

given a choice between getting AstraZeneca and waiting for Pfizer, Moderna, etc, i'll do the AstraZeneca rather than wait.

I'm still wary of the Sinovac one though.
Martin *********
@Frank-Steven **********
i thought that they were not surpose to be selling it .
Γιώργος ************
@Martin ********
nothing free in thailand
Frank-Steven ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Looks like one of the "good" vaccines are still far away :-(
Terary **********
That's the Indian or the Chinese vaccines? I personally don't care. I feel pretty safe here in Thailand. I wonder about other governments and will they accept the any vaccines?
Michael ********
@Terary *********
since when has astrazenica been indian ?
Jeff *******
@Frank-Steven **********
AstraZeneca will do.
Gwion *******
My Nan had the C 19 vaccine and then died suddenly 😪
Martin *********
@Gwion ******
my 98 year old mum just had her second jab .without any reaction.
Christopher *************
@Martin ********
ah yes sorry Martin
Christopher *************
@Martin ********
well people smoke,drink and breath air too all of which kill people. Your welcome to your conspiracy theory theres risks every where in life. What about flu vaccine which is different every year as the strain is varied each year. MMR vaccine did yo tell your kids not to have it? Have you seen close members of your family die of covid ? Hsve you had it yourself? Keep blowing hot air I'm sure it will save you and you will live till your 180
Martin *********
@Christopher ************
why are you telling me this. Lol. Ive had my first jab and most of my family. I agreed with your point of view.
Gwion *******
@Martin ********
It can happen anytime after taking the c19 vaccines. Not necessarily right afterwards. It is experimental and by definition it is not even a vaccine but an mRNA gene therapy. The manufactures are not liable to death or injury so what does that tell you?
@Christopher ************
you believe what you want. I think your are truly gullible to let them inject that into yourself or anyone without many years of study and experiment. People will read the ingredients to the food they eat but how about reading what's actually going into these experimental DNA altering vaccines?

We are all responsible for our own health and well being. Not the governments. History proves that governments are the biggest threats to humanity and are not to be trusted.
William *******
@Gwion ******
At one time the polio and smallpox vaccines were considered experimental.
Jeff **********
@Gwion ******
@Gwion ******
it doesn't alter your DNA.
Elisa *******
@Gwion ******
You are talking about Moderna and Pfizer. Astra Zenaca is not mRNA and I am not sure about Sinovac. They are all based on different protocol.
Bobby ********
@Gwion ******
Do you like a drink? Yeah a couple of beers every night

Smoke? I've cut it down to 20 a day

MacDonald's? Love it. Big Mac, fries and thickshake

Snort of coke? Why not?

Joint? Bring it on!

Covid vaccination? Piss off. I'm not putting poison in my body!
Steve *******
@Gwion ******
It doesnt need many years of study and experiments. It's just a 'beefed up version' of the many flu vaccines that have been around for years.
Martin *********
@Gwion ******
so can catching covid happen at anytime. Are you living in Thailand.
Christopher *************
@Gwion ******
sad but you 100 percent say that the vaccine was the cause ?
Helen *************************
yes, it is available in private hospitals. i ain't sure if price i heard (10,000 baht) if it is correct or not. you should call or visit a nearest hospital around your place to check for correct cost.
Steven ****************
There was a hospital advertised a couple of months back at 10,000 bht but they had to remove that advert as nothing had been approved.
John ******
@Helen ************************
not correct.it is NOT available. Nowhere in thailand
Sigurd *********
I hope the price will be 1 million baht if you get the vaccine in Thailand before any Thai citizens, because otherwise you are stealing the vaccine from those waiting in line.
Martin *********
@Helen ************************
REALLY. Which one . The Chinese version.
Kewin *********
Hmmm experimental drugs with shady circumstances. Take my money! 🤣
Barry *******
@Kevin ********
No qualms about giving dodgy Kev at your local cash and throwing a gram of white powder up yer beak tho! ;-)
Tom *******
Thomas ************
Hmmmm widely tested vaccine that triggers a natural reaction in the immune system to help you fight a virus that has the potential to debilitate you for months. Genuinely, take my money please.
Martin *********
@Kevin ********
u wont be travelling anywhere soon.
Kewin *********
I enjoy my informed standpoint. 🤣 Now shush, pair of willing idiots.
Bobby ********
Kevin Forster. And yet not one country adopted The Nuremberg Code into law! 🤣🤣🤣
Felix ****
Not yet. Call Bangkok Hospital. They can put u on their list so U’ll get an SMS as soon as this is available.
Martin *********
@Felix ***
you carnt just purchase it
Felix ****
@Martin ********
Why not? You will be able to afaik and from what they told me 😅
Martin *********
@Felix ***
afaik .
Felix ****
@Martin ********
How about you give them a call and then report back? Let‘s see if they tell you something different
Justin *********
What does "against cash" mean?
Steve *******
@Justin ****
It means paying by cash for his vaccination.
Todd *********
There is certainly nobody dreaming of it free. Who cares either way? But the reality is that nations are all giving vaccines to expats living there - for free. This is happening all over the world. You have to be missing a beat to think that they are going to breakdown immunization patterns because of your nationality.
Frank-Steven ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Todd ********
I don't believe that most countries will be giving vaccine away for free for foreign nationals. But does not really matter either way (as I do not expect Thailand to pay for it for me). All I would want to know is if and where I can get a shot in exchange for my money -- with the money part meaning possible much sooner than if I were to wait for governments (especially this one) to get their act together or following their allocation schemes.
Todd *********
@Frank-******
totally understand. Have many canadian and American friends already immunized in Mexico and USA. Same in Netherlands. No cost for foreign nationals. Have not seen anyone report pay for vaccine opportunity in Thailand yet. But it should be in near future
Douglas *******
I am hoping someone starts offering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine soon. Don't mine paying for that one. The other two I wouldn't want them even if they were free.
Steve *******
@Douglas ******
The Johnson and Johnson vaccine is just baby powder. Astra Zeneca is the most effective.
Douglas *******
@Steve ******
Astra Zeneca not good if you have low platelets which can cause blood clots which some people have including me. I am also over 60 years so the sinovac is no good either.
John ******
@Douglas ******
They are new drugs, not even a year old and with no medical or scientific evidence they cause blood clots FACT
Douglas *******
@John *****
go ahead safe for most people but not sure I want to try it at the moment when there are 3 other ones that are maybe better for me to take. Canada has stopped giving it out to people under 55 years old I guess they dont care about the older people anymore.
Greg ********
Steve *********
@Justin ****
he means "in return for payment"
Justin *********
Got it, it's a language thing, but usually it would have been said "for" or "with cash" not "against cash." So you see the confusion.
Frank-Steven ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Justin ****
Means not expecting the Thai government to pay - as some expats dream about. Could also mean, I am willing to pay whatever price I consider reasonable in exchange for not having to wait for some bureaucratic scheme as can be observed in other countries. Means I pay cash and get a (good) COVID vaccine. Normally Thailand is quick when a business opportunity arises - especially also when it comes to medical offerings. So I am a bit disappointed to not see offerings, yet.
Ken *******
@R**
I've have already been told it's free to all in Thailand starting later next month. Local government officer has been to our house as part of the count for amount needed for our town.
Ken *******
I was told too that most Thai people around our area are saying " No thank you" a little scared of whichever vaccine is offered.
Tom *****
@Rob *********
i expect it free
Frank-Steven ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Rob *********
Then you would seem to know people of the smarter / more experienced sort ;-) I have heard many voices along the lines of: I pay taxes here, I want the same treatment as Thais (who supposedly will be vaccinated free of charge).
Benjamin ******
@Justin ****
Not using insurance. He'll give the hospital cash, they give him the vaccine.
Benjamin ******
Not yet... keep watching the news
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