Below are the currently available channels for vaccine registration, to the best of our knowledge. AMCHAM does our best to keep this information updated, but please note that new channels are announced and others closed without notice.
Valuable knowledge sharing on this topic among members also happens on our fortnightly AMCHAM Business Today video calls. We encourage members interested in this topic to check our event calendar and register for the next call. We have also set up a Microsoft Teams discussion board for members to continue information sharing between calls – please let us know here if you would like to be added. Participation in the Business Today video calls and Teams is open to registered representatives of AMCHAM member companies only.
Companies may register their employees through the following channels:
- Registrations through the Department of Disease Control (DDC). Valid for companies, all employees are eligible, including foreigners and directors of companies. Companies must contact the desired hospital vaccination site, then contact DDC, which will distribute the vaccines to the said hospital. The vaccine is free, but the company must pay the medical incidentals.
Individuals may register through the following channels.
- ThailandIntervac.com maintains the list of hospitals open for vaccine registration or pre-registration for foreigners. The list is updated frequently, and includes links to different hospital sites.
- The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Public Health announced a new Covid-19 platform for foreign residents of all age groups in Thailand. Expats can register for the first dose of Covid-19 vaccination through the following link: https://expatvac.consular.go.th/.
Member Hospital Links for Testing & Treatment
- Bangkok Hospital provides Covid-19 screening packages
- Bumrungrad Hospital Immune Response screening for Covid-19 after Vaccination.
- Paolo Hospital provides medical assistance for Covid-19 positive cases. Contact interins_plp@paolohospital.com 092-718-7997 / 063-971-9792 or 02-271-7000 ext. 10335 for assistance.
- Samitivej Hospital provides Covid-19 Fast track testing.
Covid Self-Test Kits - AMCHAM Affinity Offers
- Boots is offering Covid Self-Test Kits to AMCHAM members.
Home Isolation
Covid-19 patients in Bangkok who display no or mild symptoms are now allowed to isolate at home, in an effort to ease pressure on hospitals and allow them to care for critical patients. The NSO will cover a set amount of fees and provide support via a virtual clinic. To enter this program, go https://crmsup.nhso.go.th/ or https://page.line.me/nhso
Government Covid Testing Centers
See list of covid testing centers here (Thai language)
Government channels to contact for hospitalization
These channels are generally in Thai language - for English language services, it is generally more reliable to contact private hospitals.
- Department of Medical Service:
- Phone: 1668 #1
- Registration form
- Official Line Account: @1668.reg or @sabaideebot (Official Line Account)
- National Health and Security Office (NHSO):
- Phone: 1330 #0
- BMA
- Registration form
- Official Line Account: @bkkcovid19connect
- National Institute for Emergency Medicine:
- Phone: 1669
- Department of Disease Control:
- Phone: 1422
- Social Security Office:
- Phone: 1506
Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) website and Facebook (situation updates, daily case numbers, and new regulations)
Department of Disease Control (situation updates, daily case numbers, and other advice )
Tourism Authority of Thailand (tourism updates)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Weekly Updates (in Thai and English)
Thai Government Public Relations Department website and Facebook
Vaccine Passport- The Department for Disease Control hotline has pointed out the below sources of information for vaccine passport.
- The Institute for Urban Disease Control and Prevention, Ministry of Public Health - Appointments can be on its website.
- The Bamrasnaradura Institute Reservations must be made in advance. Contact 02-951-1170-79 or Email: tmcbamras@gmail.com
- The Bureau of General Communicable Diseases, Ministry of Public Health - Appointments for vaccine passports can be made on its website.
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for Travel to the U.S.
