Vaccination to come with travel docs in Thailand – appointments start May 1

Those who want to travel abroad after being vaccinated against COVID-19 in Thailand will receive international health certificates to do so but should register for their vaccination one month from now.

The Public Health Ministry said it would issue such certificates once the WHO releases a standard form, which is expected in June, according to Health Ministry adviser Pongsadhorn Pokpermdee.

Prior to that, people on May 1 will be able to book their appointments for a jab of domestically produced AstraZeneca at one of more than 12,000 hospitals nationwide via Line or an app still under development. The service will be capable of booking inoculations, reminding users about their second dose, and reporting any side effects afterward.

Pongsadhorn said those without smartphones can contract hospitals and local health volunteers directly to book an appointment. Those who…