Over 60s in Thailand to have option of Sinovac vaccine, not just AstraZeneca

14 Sept 05:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's National Communicable Disease Committee (NCDC) approved the Sinovac vaccine for individuals aged 60 and over, providing an alternative to AstraZeneca based on updated efficacy and safety reports.
This policy shift addresses vaccine hesitancy among some elderly individuals concerned about reported side effects from AstraZeneca, with Sinovac inoculations for this group pending FDA legal clearance.
The country also plans to expand vaccination efforts to the working-age population starting in June, while the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine awaits crucial production and quality control data for Thai approval.

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.