Chulalongkorn U to start COVID-19 vaccine trial on humans in April next year

13 Sept 09:22 Key points summarised by AI

Chulalongkorn University targets April next year to commence the first phase of human trials for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
The project faces significant funding shortfalls, requiring an estimated one billion baht beyond the current 300 million baht allocation, possibly necessitating public donations.
Procurement of raw materials is a concern due to global demand, and vaccine dosages will be adjusted for Thais based on genetic variations.
Successful completion of phase 1 and 2 trials, along with efficacy assessments, could enable large-scale production by late 2021, leveraging established manufacturing technology.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.