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sloperating

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  1. My experience at Bang Sue (Oct 19) was much more 'user friendly'. After completing the same brief form as prior to the first injection, I was directed to a vaccination point (doubles as data entry). A mere 13 minutes after walking through the door (just before noon), the job/jab was done. At the vaccination point, I enquired about a certificate and was directed to an adjacent bank of PCs - a little more data entry and a certificate was readily printed. On departure following the recovery period, I was asked if I felt well, told how to treat any consequent fever, and asked if I needed a vaccination certificate. Needless to say, the certificate gives the fabled 13 digits, aka the Alien Registration Number. I didn't use the QR code but, instead, entered the ARN into the MoPH app, entered the OTP, and provided a password - a 6-digit number. BINGO! The whole process ( both doses) was extremely well organized and, sorry nay-sayers, reflected very favorably on Thailand and the Health Ministry - nothing short of brilliant!
  2. The Bang Sue MRT is to the east of BS Grand Station - I walked from the MRT (about 10-15 minutes) but, after crossing the rail lines, a taxi or motorbike would have been a better option. I assume a taxi from the MRT would be another possibility. An earlier post mentioned the daunting crowd outside. I agree but I went directly to the door of Platform(?) 2, asked about 75+, and was taken inside the station.
  3. Entrance is west facing, and the vaccination and 'recovery' areas are near the eastern side.
  4. Can't help you there but why not go with a 75+ as his 'deliverer'? The atmosphere was one of extreme helpfulness so their accepting an 'almost 75' would not surprise; and you've nothing to lose by trying. Hmmm, perhaps you could point out you'll be over 75 for the 2nd dose. Good luck.
  5. Sorry. An important omission: on arrival, I was asked if I had a person bring me to the Center - I believe that any person accompanying a 75+ would also receive the vaccination.
  6. Walk-in is available to all regardless of domicile.
  7. Yesterday July 27: I arrived from Pattaya at the Center (10 minute walk from Bang Sue MRT) at about 12.15. A volunteer (I'm saying volunteer but probably staff from various organizations with National Telecom prominent) beckoned me, asked for my passport and gave me a screening form (PP #, Phone #, Age, any medical problems) - a very brief form; then blood pressure check to confirm under 180/100. PP & Form were returned to me and I was directed to a nearby queue - several lines (10?) of about 60. 12.30: Queued (standing) for 90 minutes with estimated crowd of about 600. At about 2pm our group of about 10 was ushered to, and seated at, one of many data entry points. Some 10 minutes later I was directed to another of several seated lines. 14.16: Received 1st AstraZeneca dose and given a form including appointment 12 weeks hence for 2nd dose. Then directed to an area and asked to remain seated for 30 minutes. Walked out at 14.46 very happy and extremely impressed with the process. My Thai language skills are minimal but reception and guidance from volunteers(?) was brilliant. Other observations: Bang Sue Grand Station is a huge air conditioned complex; at no stage was I waiting in the heat. I started at Platform 2/Gate 2/Area 2 - not sure if that's important Frail elders were quickly given chairs/wheelchairs Water was offered frequently The volunteers(?) were omnipresent and outstandingly helpful to new arrivals I saw not one other expat No social distancing - I wore two masks as did many others My passport was the only essential document. Data entry person also needed my address and preferred a card showing my Patts address (probably easier to understand) to Rental Contract This service is available until 31 July ONLY, so go go go! REPEAT: Bloody brilliant Thailand. Thanks very much. I hope this encourages others to join the essential critical mass of vaccinated so that lockdowns become unnecessary.
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