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More than 1 million Thais apply to get vaccine jab in Bangkok

The first day of vaccine reservations for the public drew an overwhelming response, with more than 1 million applications registered in Bangkok.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Public Health pledged that all provinces will get a Covid-19 vaccine next month under the government’s allocation plan.1:32/1:32

Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang revealed that after the first day of Covid-19 vaccination reservations through the “Thai Ruamjai Safe Bangkok” system on Thursday, via three main channels of web registrations, the Paotang mobile application, and in-person registration at major supermarket chains, more than 1 million people flocked to sign up for the jab.

Vaccination registration via the Thai Ruamjai system is allowed for every Thai citizen in the Bangkok area aged between 18 and 59.

They must have one of seven listed chronic diseases. Registrations opened from noon and it can now register people every day from 6am to 10pm.

A convenience store employee shows a phone displaying the Paotang mobile application. Nutthawat WicheanbutLeft A customer fills in a vaccination registration form at a convenience store in Bangkok. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)

Those who register through the Thai Ruamjai system can receive vaccine shots at 25 non-hospital vaccination centres such as University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, The Street Ratchada, Central Ladprao, and SCG Headquarters vaccination centre.

Read more at Bangkok Post