Chulabhorn Royal Academy to procure alternative COVID-19 vaccines

23 Sept 04:34 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Chulabhorn Royal Academy will independently procure alternative COVID-19 vaccines, separate from government channels, to supplement the national supply.
The academy's secretary-general, Dr. Nithi Mahanonda, stated this procurement aligns with their mission to support the government and Ministry of Public Health in health-related matters.
The academy intends to gradually reduce its vaccine procurement as local production, such as Siam Bioscience's manufacturing of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, becomes sufficient.
A joint press conference with the Public Health Ministry and Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) is scheduled to provide further details on the academy's procurement plans.
Several other vaccine brands, including Sinopharm, Sputnik-V, and Covaxin, are currently undergoing the TFDA approval process for local use.

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.