Pfizer agrees to sell 10-20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Thailand

13 Sept 08:42 Key points summarised by AI

Pfizer committed to supplying Thailand with 10-20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, expected for delivery in the third and fourth quarters of this year.
These additional doses are primarily intended for youths aged 12-18, a demographic not yet covered by previous vaccine procurements, and will also be available for the Thai private sector.
The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will expedite the registration process for Pfizer's vaccine following the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
While the vaccine price remains confidential, Thailand aims to negotiate the most suitable cost and maintains a no-monopoly policy, inviting other vaccine producers to cooperate.

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.