A shot in the arm: foreign residents and their eligibility for a jab

23 Sept 02:16 Key points summarised by AI

Foreign residents in Thailand initially faced significant confusion and a lack of clear information regarding their eligibility and access to COVID-19 vaccines.
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) later confirmed that all foreign residents would receive free vaccines, with online registration for expats expected to open in July for August appointments.
Thailand aims to procure 100 million doses by year-end, with local AstraZeneca production starting in June, but slow vaccination progress is threatening the nation's economic recovery.
Private hospitals are exploring options for paid vaccinations and premium health packages, though direct vaccine procurement by the private sector is currently not permitted.

Suchada: Meet the reluctant star of Thailand’s cryptic crypto drama

Yesterday 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap faces intense scrutiny over her husband’s substantial 1.84 billion baht wealth, with opposition lawmakers alleging connections to international scam networks.
A significant portion of her husband, Taiyang Zhang's, declared assets includes a 1.44 billion baht loan to the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, which still owes him 1.34 billion baht.
Opposition MP Rangsiman Rome accused Suchada's husband of links to online scam networks and gambling sites, prompting Suchada to vehemently deny the claims, demand evidence, and file a defamation complaint.
Taiyang Zhang's background includes co-founding Ren Protocol, later sold to Alameda Research (linked to the FTX collapse), and some of his former associates have been convicted in crypto company failures.
Suchada, a former actress and first-time MP, maintains her husband's innocence, while her party leaders have distanced themselves from the allegations, deeming it a private matter.