Ad hoc panel to procure vaccines with private sector participation

14 Sept 05:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand forms an ad hoc panel, led by former Public Health Minister Clin.Prof. Emeritus Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, to procure diverse COVID-19 vaccine brands beyond AstraZeneca and Sinovac.
The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved private sector participation in acquiring an additional 10 million vaccine doses to boost national supply.
This initiative addresses concerns about vaccine procurement monopolies and aims to accelerate the vaccination drive, acknowledging that current supplies are insufficient to achieve herd immunity.

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

Today 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.