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Thai Medical Sciences Department approves first 14 batches of locally-produced AstraZeneca vaccine

14 Sept 03:11 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Department of Medical Sciences has approved the first 14 batches of AstraZeneca vaccine, produced by Siam Bioscience, after they successfully passed rigorous quality tests.
These locally-produced vaccines are slated for mass vaccinations starting June 7th, targeting individuals over 60 and those with underlying diseases, with approximately six million doses expected this month to help achieve 70% population inoculation by September.

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.